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Mercedes-Benz GL 500 2008

General information

ModelMercedes-Benz GL 500
Year2008
CategorySUVs
Rating60 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size5459 ccm (333.11 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline, unleaded 95
Fuel mixed driving13.9 litres/100 km (16.92 miles per gallon)
Seats7
Drive4WD
TransmissionAutomatic, 7-speed
Airbags6. Front airbags. Side airbags.

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, longitudinal
Displacement5459 ccm (333.11 cubic inches)
Engine typeV8
Max power388.00 PS (285 kW or 383 HP) at 6000 Rev. per min.
Max torque530.00 Nm (54.0 kgf-m or 390.9 ft.lbs) at 2800 Rev. per min.
Compression10.7:1
Bore x stroke98.0 x 90.5 mm (3.9 x 3.6 inches)
Fuel systemInjection
Valves per cylinder4
Fuel controlOverhead cam (OHC)
Lubrication systemWet sump
Cooling systemLiquid
GearboxAutomatic, 7-speed

Speed and acceleration

Top speed240.0 km/h (149.1 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)6.6 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.1587 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Max no. of doors5
Passenger space4220 litres (1,115 gallons)
Cargo space300 litres (79 gallons)
Optional cargo space2300 litres (608 gallons)
Aerodynamic dragcoefisient0.3

Steering, brakes and tires

Brake detailsAntilocking brake system (ABS). Antilocking brake system, Electronic brake distribution, Automatic stabilisation control
Front suspensionWishbone

Dimensions and weight

Weight2445 kg (5,390.3 pounds)
Max weight with load3150 kg (6,944.6 pounds)
Towing weight3500 kg (7,716.2 pounds)
Overall length5090 mm (200.4 inches)
Overall width1930 mm (76.0 inches)
Overall height1850 mm (72.8 inches)
Wheelbase3080 mm (121.3 inches)
Fuel capacity100.0 litres (26.42 gallons)

Other specifications

Aprox price as new EUR88150
CO2 emissions187.0 g/km
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