2008 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class 5.5L specs & colors
Sport Utility
MSRP
- 4MATIC 4dr 3.0L CDI
- $53,400
- 4MATIC 4dr 4.6L
- $55,900
- 4MATIC 4dr 5.5L
- $77,375
$77,375
Starting MSRP
Current listing price
Current listing price
Showing the 2008 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class 4MATIC 4dr 5.5L
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Color options
Interior
Grigio Scuro
Ash
Onyx
Packages
Specifications
Highlights
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Gas V8
Engine Type
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13 City / 17 Hwy
MPG
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382 hp
Horsepower
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7
Seating Capacity
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Brakes
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N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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Not Available
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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Power
Brake Type
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4-Wheel
Brake ABS System
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Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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-TBD- x -TBD- in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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-TBD- x -TBD- in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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Electrical
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N/A
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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N/A
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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Engine
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5.5L/333.3
Displacement
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391 @ 2800 - 4800
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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Gas V8
Engine Type
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382 @ 6000
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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7-Speed A/T
A/T Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode Transmission Options
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13 City / 17 Hwy
MPG
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N/A
Total Cooling System Capacity
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Measurements
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N/A
Rear Door Opening Width
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N/A
Liftover Height
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43 in
Front Leg Room
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38 in
Third Head Room
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59 in
Second Shoulder Room
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31 in
Cargo Box (Area) Height
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40 in
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
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N/A
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline
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201 in
Length, Overall
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7
Passenger Capacity
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7.9 (10.9 w/Air Suspension) in
Min Ground Clearance
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19 in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3
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77 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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44 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 2
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58 in
Front Shoulder Room
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72.4 - 75.6 in
Height, Overall
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65 in
Track Width, Rear
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N/A
Front Hip Room
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84 in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1
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40 in
Second Leg Room
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121 in
Wheelbase
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52 in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2
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41 in
Second Head Room
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N/A
Rear Door Opening Height
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143 ft³
Passenger Volume
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40 in
Front Head Room
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34 in
Third Leg Room
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83 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 1
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65 in
Track Width, Front
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51 in
Third Shoulder Room
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N/A
Third Hip Room
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14 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 3
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N/A
Second Hip Room
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Safety
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Optional
Stability Control
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Standard
Brake Assist
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Standard
Stability Control
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Steering
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N/A
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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40 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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Speed-sensitive pwr rack & pinion
Steering Type
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4
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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Suspension
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Double Wishbone
Suspension Type - Front
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w/Spring-Struts
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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4-Arm Multi-link
Suspension Type - Rear
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w/Spring-Struts
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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Tires & Wheels
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N/A
Spare Tire Size
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Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
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21 x 10.0 in
Rear Wheel Size
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P295/40R21
Rear Tire Size
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N/A
Spare Wheel Size
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Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
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N/A
Spare Wheel Material
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P295/40R21
Front Tire Size
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21 x 10.0 in
Front Wheel Size
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Weight & Capacity
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N/A
Curb Weight - Front
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N/A
Curb Weight - Rear
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0 lbs
Total Option Weight
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500 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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7,500 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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N/A
Maximum Payload Capacity
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750 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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N/A
Maximum Trailering Capacity
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5,000 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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N/A
Curb Weight
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26 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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5,296 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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