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Mercedes-Benz GL 450

General information

ModelMercedes-Benz GL 450
Year2008
CategorySUVs
Rating62.3 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size4662 ccm (284.48 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline, unleaded 95
Fuel city driving18.1 litres/100 km (13.00 miles per gallon)
Fuel mixed driving13.4 litres/100 km (17.55 miles per gallon)
Fuel highway driving13.1 litres/100 km (18.00 miles per gallon)
Seats7
Drive4WD
TransmissionAutomatic, 7-speed
Airbags6. Front airbags. Side airbags.

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, longitudinal
Displacement4662 ccm (284.48 cubic inches)
Engine typeV8
Max power340.00 PS (250 kW or 335 HP) at 6000 Rev. per min.
Max torque459.68 Nm (46.9 kgf-m or 339.1 ft.lbs) at 2700 Rev. per min.
Compression10.7:1
Bore x stroke92.9 x 86.0 mm (3.7 x 3.4 inches)
Fuel systemInjection
Valves per cylinder4
Fuel controlDouble overhead cam (DOHC)
Lubrication systemWet sump
Cooling systemLiquid
GearboxAutomatic, 7-speed

Speed and acceleration

Top speed235.0 km/h (146.0 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)7.6 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.1399 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Max no. of doors5
Leg room front1030 mm (40.6 inches)
Passenger space4049 litres (1,070 gallons)
Cargo space453 litres (120 gallons)
Optional cargo space2300 litres (608 gallons)
Aerodynamic dragcoefisient0.3

Steering, brakes and tires

SteeringTraction control. Electronic stabilasation program (ESP). Traction control
Turn circle13 m (527.6 inches)
Brake detailsAntilocking brake system (ABS). Antilocking brake system
Front suspensionIndependent

Dimensions and weight

Weight2430 kg (5,357.2 pounds)
Max weight with load2395 kg (5,280.1 pounds)
Towing weight3402 kg (7,500.1 pounds)
Overall length5090 mm (200.4 inches)
Overall width1930 mm (76.0 inches)
Overall height1850 mm (72.8 inches)
Ground clearance210 mm (8.3 inches)
Wheelbase3080 mm (121.3 inches)
Fuel capacity100.0 litres (26.42 gallons)

Other specifications

Aprox price as new USD55540
Aprox price as new EUR79641
CO2 emissions285.0 g/km
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