2008 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class 3.0L CDI specs & colors
Sport Utility
$53,400
Starting MSRP
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Grigio Scuro
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Specifications
| EPA Classification | 4WD Sport Utility Vehicle |
| Front Wheel Size | 18 x 8.0 in |
| Front Wheel Material | Aluminum |
| Spare Wheel Size | N/A in |
| Rear Wheel Size | 18 x 8.0 in |
| Rear Wheel Material | Aluminum |
| Spare Wheel Material | N/A |
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) | N/A |
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) | N/A |
| Displacement | 3.0L/182.3 |
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM | 398 @ 1600 - 2800 |
| Engine Type | Diesel V6 |
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM | 215 @ 3800 |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy | 24 MPG |
| EPA MPG Equivalent - City | N/A |
| Fuel Economy Est-Combined | N/A MPG |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - City | 18 MPG |
| EPA MPG Equivalent - Combined | N/A |
| Estimated Battery Range | N/A mi |
| Cruising Range - City | 475.20 mi |
| Cruising Range - Hwy | 633.60 mi |
| EPA MPG Equivalent - Hwy | N/A |
| Third Gear Ratio (:1) | 1.92 |
| Seventh Gear Ratio (:1) | 0.73 |
| Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) | 3.45 |
| Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), Low | N/A |
| Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) | 0.82 |
| Reverse Ratio (:1) | 3.42 (Comfort Mode: 2.23) |
| Trans Description Cont. | Automatic |
| Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) | 1.00 |
| Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) | 1.37 |
| Drivetrain | 4-Wheel Drive |
| Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High | N/A |
| Trans Type | 7 |
| First Gear Ratio (:1) | 4.38 |
| Second Gear Ratio (:1) | 2.86 |
| Trans Description Cont. Again | Not Available |
| Suspension Type - Front | Double Wishbone |
| Suspension Type - Rear | 4-Arm Multi-link |
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) | w/Spring-Struts |
| Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) | w/Spring-Struts |
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness | 13.0 x -TBD- in |
| Brake ABS System (Second Line) | N/A |
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) | Yes |
| Drum - Rear (Yes or ) | Not Available |
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) | Yes |
| Brake Type | Power |
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness | 13.8 x -TBD- in |
| Brake ABS System | 4-Wheel |
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx | 26.4 gal |
| Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx | N/A gal |
| Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall | N/A ft |
| Steering Ratio (:1), Overall | N/A |
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb | 39.7 ft |
| Steering Type | Speed-sensitive pwr rack & pinion |
| Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) | 3.6 |
| Front Tire Size | P265/60R18 |
| Rear Tire Size | P265/60R18 |
| Spare Tire Size | N/A |
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. | 7500 lbs |
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. | 5000 lbs |
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. | 500 lbs |
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. | 750 lbs |
| Maximum Trailering Capacity | N/A lbs |
| Curb Weight | N/A lbs |
| Total Option Weight | 0.00 lbs |
| Curb Weight - Rear | N/A lbs |
| Curb Weight - Front | N/A lbs |
| Base Curb Weight | 5296 lbs |
| Maximum Payload Capacity | N/A lbs |
| Second Head Room | 40.6 in |
| Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings | 40.4 in |
| Length, Overall | 200.6 in |
| Front Head Room | 40.1 in |
| Front Hip Room | N/A in |
| Third Head Room | 38.2 in |
| Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 | 51.5 in |
| Third Hip Room | N/A in |
| Rear Door Opening Height | N/A in |
| Second Hip Room | N/A in |
| Min Ground Clearance | 7.9 (10.9 w/Air Suspension) in |
| Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 | 18.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 121.1 in |
| Passenger Capacity | 7 |
| Rear Door Opening Width | N/A in |
| Cargo Volume to Seat 2 | 43.8 ft³ |
| Liftover Height | N/A in |
| Third Leg Room | 34.0 in |
| Width, Max w/o mirrors | 76.0 in |
| Height, Overall | 72.4 - 75.6 in |
| Cargo Volume to Seat 1 | 83.3 ft³ |
| Second Shoulder Room | 58.9 in |
| Cargo Volume to Seat 3 | 14.3 ft³ |
| Third Shoulder Room | 50.5 in |
| Cargo Area Width @ Beltline | N/A in |
| Track Width, Rear | 65.1 in |
| Passenger Volume | 143 ft³ |
| Front Shoulder Room | 58.3 in |
| Second Leg Room | 40.0 in |
| Cargo Box (Area) Height | 31.4 in |
| Front Leg Room | 43.0 in |
| Track Width, Front | 65.0 in |
| Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 | 83.8 in |
| Seat belt pretensioners | Standard |
| 1st & 2nd row side-impact airbags | Standard |
| 12-volt pwr outlets located in ashtray & cargo area side panel | Standard |
| Tinted 3rd row glass sunroof w/sunshade | Standard |
| SmartKey infrared remote-inc: tailgate open, windows open/close, panic alarm, fuel filler door, selective door unlock | Standard |
| Electronically controlled air intake throttling | Standard |
| Front passenger occupant detection system | Standard |
| COMAND cockpit management & data system-inc: AM/FM/Weatherband radio, vehicle- speed-sensitive volume, glovebox mounted 6-disc CD changer, MP3 capabilities, (8) speakers | Standard |
| Active front seat belts w/automatic height adjustable shoulder belts | Standard |
| Universal LATCH (lower anchors & tethers for children) system | Standard |
| Pwr heated mirrors w/auto-dimming driver mirror | Standard |
| 4-wheel drive w/downhill speed regulation, hill-start assist | Standard |
| Brown birdseye maple trim | Standard |
| 3.0L CDI DOHC 24-valve V6 diesel engine w/variable nozzle turbocharger | Standard |
| Anti-lock braking system w/brake assist | Standard |
| Speed-sensitive pwr rack & pinion steering w/integrated hydraulic damper | Standard |
| Anti-lock braking system w/brake assist | Standard |
| Electronic traction system | Standard |
| 8-way pwr front heated bucket seats-inc: active head restraints, adjustable driver lumbar | Standard |
| 2nd row 60/40-split & flat-folding seat w/easy-entry passenger side seat cushions, individual adjustable head restraints | Standard |
| Front/rear stabilizer bar | Standard |
| 18" aluminum wheels | Standard |
| Electronic stability program | Standard |
| 3rd row split & flat-folding pwr seats, individual adjustable head restraints | Standard |
| Halogen headlamps w/high-impact polycarbonate lenses, driver-selectable light- sensing headlamps, automatic lamp substitution | Standard |
| 1st/2nd/3rd row carpeted floor mats | Standard |
| Electronic instrumentation-inc: speedometer, tachometer, digital odometer & Touch Shift gear modes, fuel gauge, quartz clock | Standard |
| SmartKey system-inc: remote central locking system, anti-theft engine immobilizer, drive away automatic locking | Standard |
| Electronic brake force distribution | Standard |
| Tire-pressure warning system | Standard |
| Rear window defroster w/auto-shutoff based on time & driving speed & exterior temp | Standard |
| Driver-programmable daytime running lamps w/auto-on | Standard |
| Rear privacy glass | Standard |
| Cruise control | Standard |
| Child safety rear door locks | Standard |
| Center console w/rear 12V pwr outlets | Standard |
| Driver-programmable daytime running lamps w/auto-on | Standard |
| Independent 4-arm multi-link high-strength forged aluminum-alloy upper arms rear suspension-inc: anti-squat geometry, alignment control | Standard |
| Rain-sensing windshield wipers w/heated nozzles, lines & reservoir | Standard |
| Single red rear foglamp | Standard |
| 7-speed automatic drive-adaptive transmission-inc: driver-selectable Comfort mode, Touch Shift | Standard |
| Multifunction displays in instrument cluster-inc: trip computer, exterior temp gauge, maintenance system, oil level check, digital speedometer, reminder & malfunction messages, driver-programmable settings, cruise control, touch shift gear & shift mode selection, audio status | Standard |
| Hydraulically assisted liftgate closing feature | Standard |
| Dual-zone automatic climate control-inc: electrostatic dust & pollen filter, tunnel mode w/1-touch closing of all windows, rear air vents w/controls | Standard |
| Driver & front passenger adaptive dual-stage airbags w/front passenger occupant classification system | Standard |
| Dual square polished stainless-steel exhaust tips | Standard |
| 4-wheel electronic traction system (4-ETS) | Standard |
| (6) cup & (2) bottle holders | Standard |
| Pwr tilt/telescopic leather steering wheel w/audio controls, fingertip shift buttons | Standard |
| Pwr front 2-piston & rear 1-piston ventilated disc brakes | Standard |
| Silver grille | Standard |
| 4-wheel air suspension-inc: spring-struts, automatic passenger & load weight compensation, height adjustable | Standard |
| Side-impact air curtains for all outboard seating positions | Standard |
| Black protective-coated roof rails | Standard |
| Integrated (3) button garage door control compatible w/HomeLink | Standard |
| MB-Tex upholstery | Standard |
| City 18/hwy 24 (3.0L engine/7-speed auto trans) | Standard |
| P265/60R18 all-season tires | Standard |
| Night security illumination | Standard |
| Retractable cargo cover | Standard |
| 4-wheel electronic traction system (4-ETS) | Standard |
| Mercedes-Benz Maintenance System Plus display-inc: distance remaining to next maintenance, type of service due, reminders | Standard |
| 1st & 2nd row pwr windows w/1-touch express up/down | Standard |
| Tele Aid global positioning system (GPS) satellite system-inc: stolen vehicle recovery, remote door unlock service, automatic alarm notification | Standard |
| Dual illuminated visor vanity mirrors | Standard |
| Glovebox w/auxiliary input jack | Standard |
| Intermittent rear wiper w/washer | Standard |
| Halogen front foglamps | Standard |
| Alarm system | Standard |
| Independent double wishbone high-strength forged aluminum-alloy upper arms & cast iron lower arms front suspension-inc: anti-dive geometry | Standard |
| Electronic stability program | Standard |
| Front/rear reading lights | Standard |
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