2012 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class GL550 4MATIC SUV

Features

ENTERTAINMENT FEATURES

Diversity antenna

Rear audio controls

Wireless phone connectivity

DVD-Audio

Weather band radio

MP3 decoder

AM/FM radio

1st row LCD monitors: 1

Speakers: 12

Steering wheel mounted audio controls

Internal memory capacity (GB): 4 GB

CD player

SEATS AND TRIM

Heated front seats

Heated rear seats

Genuine wood door panel insert

Power passenger seat

Genuine wood console insert

Rear seat centre armrest

3rd row seats: split-bench

Ventilated front seats

Max seating capacity: 7

Rear seats: split-bench

Front seats: bucket

Front centre armrest: w/storage

Genuine wood dashboard insert

Leather upholstery

Power driver seat

Split folding rear seat

WARRANTY

Basic warranty: 48 months/80,000km

Roadside assistance coverage: 48 months/ unlimited distance

Powertrain warranty: 48 months/80,000km

Corrosion perforation warranty: 60 months/ unlimited distance

CONVENIENCE FEATURES

Tilt steering wheel

Air conditioning

Garage door transmitter: Homelink

Front beverage holders

Speed control

Illuminated entry

Telescoping steering wheel

Rear beverage holders

Power windows

Passenger door bin

Power trunk closing assist

Power moonroof

1-touch down

Driver vanity mirror

Auto-dimming rearview mirror

Auto tilt-away steering wheel

Front dual zone A/C

Rear door bins

Steering wheel memory

Memory seat

Residual heat recirculation

Head restraints memory

Automatic temperature control

Remote keyless entry

Passenger vanity mirror

Driver door bin

Heated steering wheel

Rear air conditioning

Emergency communication system

1-touch up

Navigation system

BODY EXTERIOR

Spoiler

Door mirrors: body-colour

Auto-dimming door mirrors

Trailer hitch receiver

Turn signal indicator mirrors

Rear cargo: power liftgate

Power door mirrors

Bumpers: body-colour

Heated door mirrors

Bodyside mouldings

LIGHTING, VISIBILITY AND INSTRUMENTATION

Tachometer

Fully automatic headlights

Rear fog lights

Trip computer

Rear window wiper

Delay-off headlights

Variably intermittent wipers

Parking sensors: front and rear w/rear camera

Rear window defroster

Low tire pressure warning

Speed sensitive wipers

Outside temperature display

High intensity discharge headlights

Rain sensing wipers

Front reading lights

Compass

Headlight cleaning

Blind spot sensor

Rear reading lights

SAFETY AND SECURITY

Traction control

Brake assist

Knee airbag

Electronic stability

Adjustable head restraints: driver and passenger w/tilt

Occupant sensing airbag

Power adjustable front head restraints

Dual front impact airbags

ABS brakes

Security system

Perimeter/approach lights

Dual front side impact airbags

Anti-whiplash front head restraints

4 wheel disc brakes

Panic alarm

Rear side impact airbag

Childseat sensing airbag

Overhead airbag

Ignition disable

Tech Specs

POWERTRAIN

Fuel economy city: 17.1L/100 km

Mode select transmission

Horsepower: 382hp @ 6,000RPM

Fuel economy highway: 11.9L/100 km

Engine litres: 5.5

Variable valve control

Transmission: 7 speed automatic

Manual-shift auto

Sequential multi-point fuel injection

Fuel tank capacity: 100.0L

Cylinder configuration: V-8

Engine location: front

Recommended fuel: premium unleaded

Torque: 391 lb.-ft. @ 2,800RPM

Variable intake manifold

Drive type: 4MATIC

Number of valves: 32

SUSPENSION/HANDLING

Front tires: 295/40HR21.0

Rear tires: 295/40HR21.0

Speed-sensing steering

Four wheel independent suspension

Rear anti-roll bar

Power steering

Front anti-roll bar

Auto-levelling suspension

Alloy wheels

Adaptive suspension

SPECS AND DIMENSIONS

3rd row headroom: 970mm (38.2")

Compression ratio: 10.70 to 1

Engine horsepower: 382hp @ 6,000RPM

Front headroom: 1,019mm (40.1")

Rear legroom: 1,003mm (39.5")

Exterior height: 1,840mm (72.4")

Exterior body width: 1,920mm (75.6")

Front legroom: 1,024mm (40.3")

Interior maximum cargo volume: 2,300 L (81 cu.ft.)

Exterior length: 5,099mm (200.7")

Engine torque: 391 lb.-ft. @ 2,800RPM

GVWR: 3,250kg (7,165lbs)

Front hiproom: 1,419mm (55.9")

3rd row legroom: 869mm (34.2")

Payload: 635kg (1,400lbs)

Turning radius: 6.1m (19.8')

Passenger volume: 4,049L (143.0 cu.ft.)

Curb weight: 2,480kg (5,467lbs)

Front shoulder room: 1,482mm (58.3")

Wheelbase: 3,075mm (121.1")

Towing capacity: 3,402kg (7,500lbs)

Engine bore x stroke: 98.0mm x 90.5mm (3.86" x 3.56")

Rear hiproom: 1,424mm (56.1")

Rear headroom: 1,031mm (40.6")

Engine displacement: 5.5 L

3rd row shoulder room: 1,282mm (50.5")

Interior cargo volume: 260 L (9 cu.ft.)

Rear shoulder room: 1,495mm (58.9")

OFF-ROAD CAPABILITY

Ground clearance (min): 202mm (8.0")

Approach angle: 31 deg

Departure angle: 26 deg

Ramp breakover angle: 23 deg

Ground clearance (max): 277mm (10.9")