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Mercedes-Benz GL 420 CDi

(2008 model)

Brief specs of 2008 Mercedes-Benz GL 420 CDi

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, 226.0 kW / 303.1 hp / 303.1 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

units: metric UK US

Basic (general) data

Marque (make)Mercedes-BenzIssued from2008
ModelGL 420 CDiIssued until
SerieGL classNumber made
Model familyBody construction
Model codeBody designation
ManufacturerMercedes-BenzCountryDE

Bodywork

Base platformNumber of doors5
Bodywork typesport utility vehicle (SUV)Number of seats5
Bodywork designerCargo capacity (volume)300 l / 10.59 cu ft / 10.59 cu ft
Passenger space (volume)5780 l / 204.12 cu ft / 204.12 cu ftMax. cargo capacity (volume)2300 l / 81.22 cu ft / 81.22 cu ft

Dimensions & Weight

Length5090 mm / 200.4 in / 200.4 inTotal (curb) weight2550 kg / 5622 lb / 5622 lb
Width1930 mm / 76.0 in / 76.0 inDry weight
Height1850 mm / 72.8 in / 72.8 inLoad capacity700 kg / 1543 lb / 1543 lb
Wheelbase3080 mm / 121.3 in / 121.3 inGross (max.) weight3250 kg / 7165 lb / 7165 lb
Track frontTowing weight3500 kg / 7716 lb / 7716 lb
Track rearWeight distribution (front)
Ground clearanceFuel capacity100 l / 22.0 UK gal / 26.4 US gal
Length/wheelbase ratio1.65  

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient (Cd, Cx, Cw)0.3Frontal area (A)3.03 m2 / 32.7 sq ft / 32.7 sq ft (est.)
Aerodynamic coefficient (Cd×A)0.91 m2 / 9.8 sq ft / 9.8 sq ft (est.)Aerodynamic resistance (Aero horse power) at 100 km/h (62 mph)22.6 kW / 30.3 hp / 30.3 hp (est.)

Engine

Engine CodeTotal number of cylinders8
Engine TypeV engine (V8)Total number of valves32
Engine ManufacturerValves per cylinder4
Engine constructionBore86.0 mm / 3.39 in / 3.39 in
FueldieselStroke86.0 mm / 3.39 in / 3.39 in
Fuel detailsBore/Stroke ratio1
Fuel supplyTurboEngine displacement3996 cm3 / 243.9 cu in / 243.9 cu in
Engine Main bearingsUnitary capacity499.56 cm3/cylinder / 30.485 cu in/cylinder / 30.485 cu in/cylinder
Cam DesignDOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam)Compression ratio17.0 : 1
SumpwetMax. output power226.0 kW / 303.1 hp / 303.1 hp at 3600 rpm / 3600 rpm / 3600 rpm
AspirationturbochargedMax. torque700.0 N·m / 516.3 lb·ft / 516.3 lb·ft at 2200 rpm / 2200 rpm / 2200 rpm
Compressor typeMaximum rpm
IntercoolerMax. net output (power at the wheels)90.4 kW / 121.2 hp / 121.2 hp (est.)
CoolantwaterSpecific output56.6 kW/l / 1.243 bhp/cu in / 1.243 bhp/cu in
Catalytic converterSpecific torque175.2 N·m/l / 1.53 lb·ft/cu in / 1.53 lb·ft/cu in

Transmission

Transmission typeautomaticNumber of gears7
Wheel drivefour wheel driveTop gear (drive) ratio
  Final gear (drive) ratio

Performance

Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h)Top (maximal) speed230 km/h / 143 mph / 143 mph
Acceleration 0-60 mph (97 km/h)Power-to-weight ratio120.4 kW/ton / 91.2 bhp/ton / 91.2 bhp/ton
Acceleration 0-100 km/hFuel consumption, City (urban)
Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h)Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban)
Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in topFuel 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 emissions237 g/km / 381 g/mi / 381 g/mi
  Range862 km / 536 mi / 536 mi

Chassis

Engine locationfrontEngine alignmentlongitudinal
SteeringSteering details
Turns lock-to-lockTurning circle13.0 m / 42.7 ft / 42.7 ft
Suspension frontSuspension rear
Wheels frontWheels rear
Tyres front275/55-R19Tyres rear275/55-R19
Brakes frontventilated discBrakes rearventilated disc
Brake diameter frontBrake diameter rear
Brakes detailsABS (anti-lock braking system)Braked area

Technical specifications and performance data of Mercedes-Benz GL 420 CDi

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