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(2006 model)
5-door 5-seater sport utility vehicle (SUV), diesel 8-cylinder 32-valve V engine, DOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam), 3996 cm3 / 243.9 cu in / 243.9 cu in, 225.0 kW / 301.7 hp / 301.7 hp @ 3600 rpm / 3600 rpm / 3600 rpm, 700.0 N·m / 516.3 lb·ft / 516.3 lb·ft @ 2200 rpm / 2200 rpm / 2200 rpm, automatic 7-speed transmission, four wheel drive, 230 km/h / 143 mph / 143 mph top speed, consumption 11.6 l/100km / 24.4 mpg-UK / 20.3 mpg-US
| Marque (make) | Mercedes-Benz | Issued from | 2006 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | GL 420 CDI | Issued until | |
| Serie | GL class | Number made | |
| Model family | Body construction | ||
| Model code | Body designation | ||
| Manufacturer | Mercedes-Benz | Country | DE |
| Base platform | Number of doors | 5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bodywork type | sport utility vehicle (SUV) | Number of seats | 5 |
| Bodywork designer | Cargo capacity (volume) | 300 l / 10.59 cu ft / 10.59 cu ft | |
| Passenger space (volume) | 5780 l / 204.12 cu ft / 204.12 cu ft | Max. cargo capacity (volume) | 2300 l / 81.22 cu ft / 81.22 cu ft |
| Length | 5090 mm / 200.4 in / 200.4 in | Total (curb) weight | 2550 kg / 5622 lb / 5622 lb |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 1930 mm / 76.0 in / 76.0 in | Dry weight | |
| Height | 1850 mm / 72.8 in / 72.8 in | Load capacity | 700 kg / 1543 lb / 1543 lb |
| Wheelbase | 3080 mm / 121.3 in / 121.3 in | Gross (max.) weight | 3250 kg / 7165 lb / 7165 lb |
| Track front | Towing weight | 3500 kg / 7716 lb / 7716 lb | |
| Track rear | Weight distribution (front) | ||
| Ground clearance | Fuel capacity | 100 l / 22.0 UK gal / 26.4 US gal | |
| Length/wheelbase ratio | 1.65 |
| Drag coefficient (Cd, Cx, Cw) | Frontal area (A) | 3.03 m2 / 32.7 sq ft / 32.7 sq ft (est.) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aerodynamic coefficient (Cd×A) | Aerodynamic resistance (Aero horse power) at 100 km/h (62 mph) |
| Engine Code | Total number of cylinders | 8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Type | V engine (V8) | Total number of valves | 32 |
| Engine Manufacturer | Valves per cylinder | 4 | |
| Engine construction | Bore | 86.0 mm / 3.39 in / 3.39 in | |
| Fuel | diesel | Stroke | 86.0 mm / 3.39 in / 3.39 in |
| Fuel details | Bore/Stroke ratio | 1 | |
| Fuel supply | Turbo | Engine displacement | 3996 cm3 / 243.9 cu in / 243.9 cu in |
| Engine Main bearings | Unitary capacity | 499.56 cm3/cylinder / 30.485 cu in/cylinder / 30.485 cu in/cylinder | |
| Cam Design | DOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam) | Compression ratio | 17.0 : 1 |
| Sump | wet | Max. output power | 225.0 kW / 301.7 hp / 301.7 hp at 3600 rpm / 3600 rpm / 3600 rpm |
| Aspiration | turbocharged | Max. torque | 700.0 N·m / 516.3 lb·ft / 516.3 lb·ft at 2200 rpm / 2200 rpm / 2200 rpm |
| Compressor type | Maximum rpm | ||
| Intercooler | Max. net output (power at the wheels) | 90.0 kW / 120.7 hp / 120.7 hp (est.) | |
| Coolant | water | Specific output | 56.3 kW/l / 1.237 bhp/cu in / 1.237 bhp/cu in |
| Catalytic converter | Specific torque | 175.2 N·m/l / 1.53 lb·ft/cu in / 1.53 lb·ft/cu in |
| Transmission type | automatic | Number of gears | 7 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheel drive | four wheel drive | Top gear (drive) ratio | |
| Final gear (drive) ratio |
| Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h) | Top (maximal) speed | 230 km/h / 143 mph / 143 mph | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (97 km/h) | Power-to-weight ratio | 120.0 kW/ton / 90.9 bhp/ton / 90.9 bhp/ton | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h | Fuel consumption, City (urban) | ||
| Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h) | Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban) | ||
| Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in top | Fuel consumption, Mixed (combined) | 11.6 l/100km / 24.4 mpg-UK / 20.3 mpg-US | |
| Standing ¼mile time | Fuel consumption, Euro | ||
| Standing kilometer time | CO2 emissions | 311 g/km / 500 g/mi / 500 g/mi (est.) | |
| Range | 862 km / 536 mi / 536 mi |
| Engine location | front | Engine alignment | longitudinal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | Steering details | Traction control. Electronic stabilisation program (ESP). | |
| Turns lock-to-lock | Turning circle | ||
| Suspension front | Suspension rear | ||
| Wheels front | Wheels rear | ||
| Tyres front | 275/55R19 | Tyres rear | 275/55R19 |
| Brakes front | ventilated disc | Brakes rear | ventilated disc |
| Brake diameter front | Brake diameter rear | ||
| Brakes details | ABS (anti-lock braking system) | Braked area |
Technical specifications and performance data of Mercedes-Benz GL 420 CDI
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