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Technical data and dimensions for the GL

GL 450 4MATIC GL 500 4MATIC GL 450 CDI 4MATIC
Engine and performance [1]
Cylinder arrangement/number V8 V8 V8
Displacement (cc) 4663 5461 3996
Rated output (kW [hp] at rpm) 250 [340]/6000 285 [388]/6000 225 [306]/3600
Rated torque (Nm at rpm) 460/2700–5000 530/2800-4800 700/2200–2600
Compression ratio 10.7 : 1 10.7 : 1 17.0:1
Acceleration 0-100 km/h (s) 7.2 6.5 7.6
Top speed (km/h) 235 240, electr. limited 230
Power transmission
Drive system All-wheel drive with electronic traction system 4ETS All-wheel drive with electronic traction system 4ETS All-wheel drive with electronic traction system 4ETS
Transmissions 7G-TRONIC 7G-TRONIC 7G-TRONIC
Mechanical transmission ratios - - -
Automatic transmission ratios 4.38/ 2.86/ 1.92/ 1.37/ 1.00/ 0.82/ 0.73/ R1 3.42/ R2 2.23 4.38/ 2.86/ 1.92/ 1.37/ 1.00/ 0.82/ 0.73/ R1 3.42/ R2 2.23 4.38/ 2.86/ 1.92/ 1.37/ 1.00/ 0.82/ 0.73/ R1 3.42/ R2 2.23
Final drive transmission ratio 3.70 3.70 3.09
Fuel and consumption [2]
Tank capacity/with reserve (l) 100/13 100/13 100/13
Fuel consumption, urban (l/100km) 18.4–18.6 18.8–19.0 15.6–16.0
Fuel consumption, extra-urban (l/100km) 10.5–10.7 10.6–10.8 9.2–9.4
Fuel consumption combined (l/100km) 13.4–13.6 13.6–13.8 11.6–11.8
CO2 emissions (g/km) combined 312–317 317–322 307–313
Cd value 0.37 0.37 0.37
Emission class EU 5 EU 5 EU4
Chassis (standard) & wheels
Front axle Double-wishbone suspens. Double-wishbone suspens. Double-wishbone suspens.
Rear axle 4-link front axle 4-link front axle 4-link front axle
Suspension, front/rear Air spring, single-tube gas-filled/air spring, single-tube gas-filled Air spring, single-tube gas-filled/air spring, single-tube gas-filled Air spring, single-tube gas-filled/air spring, single-tube gas-filled
Front tyres/wheels 275/55 R 19 275/55 R 19 275/55 R 19
Rear tyres/wheels 275/55 R 19 275/55 R 19 275/55 R 19
Steering Speed-sensitive hydraulic rack & pinion steering Speed-sensitive hydraulic rack & pinion steering Speed-sensitive hydraulic rack & pinion steering
Front brakes Disc brakes, internally ventilated Disc brakes, internally ventilated Disc brakes, internally ventilated
Rear brakes Disc brakes, internally ventilated Disc brakes, internally ventilated Disc brakes, internally ventilated
Dimensions & weights
Kerb weight/payload capacity (kg) [3] 2430/720 (2465/–) 2445/705 (2480/–) 2550/700 (2585/–)
Perm. GVW (kg) 3150 (3250) 3150 (3250) 3250
Maximum roof load (kg) 90 90 90
Boot capacity (VDA) (I) 620–2300 620–2300

620–2300

Turning circle (m) 12.10 12.10 12.10
Permitted towing capacity unbraked/braked (kg) 750/3500 750/3500 750/3500

        Technical data is provisional

        The figures for fuel consumption and CO2 emissions for the GL 350 BlueTEC 4MATIC are minimum values.

        Figures in brackets apply to vehicles with 7 seats.

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            Further information on the official fuel consumption and the official, specific CO2 emissions for new passenger cars can be found in the publication "Leitfaden über den Kraftstoffverbrauch und die CO2-Emissionen neuer Personenkraftwagen" [fuel consumption and CO2 emissions in new passenger cars], which is available free of charge from all showrooms and from Deutsche Automobil Treuhand GmbH.

              [1] Figures for rated output and rated torque according to Directive 80/1269/EEC in the currently applicable version.

              [2] The figures shown for fuel consumption and CO2 emissions were obtained in accordance with the prescribed measuring process, Directive 80/1268/EEC in the currently applicable version. The figures are not based on an individual model and do not constitute part of the product offer; they are provided solely for purposes of comparison between different vehicle models.

              [3] Figures for kerb weight according to Directive 92/21/EC, version 95/48/EC (kerb weight with fuel tank 90% full, driver, 68 kg, and luggage, 7 kg) for standard-specification vehicles. Optional extras and accessories will generally increase this figure and reduce the payload capacity accordingly.

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