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2012 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class GL 550 specs & colors

MSRP
4MATIC 4dr GL 350 BlueTEC
$61,570
4MATIC 4dr GL 450
$62,570
4MATIC 4dr GL 550
$85,300
$85,300
Starting MSRP
Current listing price
2012 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class GL 550

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Key specs

Color options

Interior
Java
Ash
Cashmere
Cashmere / Savanna
Charcoal

Packages

Specifications

Highlights

Gas V8
Engine Type
12 City / 17 Hwy
MPG
382 hp
Horsepower
7
Seating Capacity

Brakes

Not Available
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
4-Wheel
Brake ABS System
13.0 x 0.9 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
Pwr
Brake Type
14.7 x 1.3 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )

Electrical

N/A
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
180
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

Engine

391 @ 2800-4800
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
382 @ 6000
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
Gas V8
Engine Type
5.5L/333
Displacement
7-Speed A/T
A/T
Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode
Transmission Options
12 City / 17 Hwy
MPG
N/A
Total Cooling System Capacity

Measurements

59 in
Second Shoulder Room
78 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
40 in
Second Leg Room
19 in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3
N/A
Rear Door Opening Width
84 in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1
N/A
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline
41 in
Second Head Room
40 in
Front Head Room
51 in
Third Shoulder Room
N/A
Second Hip Room
83 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 1
31 in
Cargo Box (Area) Height
14 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 3
N/A
Rear Door Opening Height
72 in
Height, Overall
38 in
Third Head Room
44 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 2
121 in
Wheelbase
N/A
Liftover Height
7
Passenger Capacity
58 in
Front Shoulder Room
40 in
Front Leg Room
65 in
Track Width, Rear
34 in
Third Leg Room
65 in
Track Width, Front
40 in
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
201 in
Length, Overall
N/A
Third Hip Room
52 in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2
8 in
Min Ground Clearance
N/A
Front Hip Room
143 ft³
Passenger Volume

Safety

Standard
Stability Control
Optional
Blind Spot Monitor
Standard
Brake Assist

Steering

Pwr
Steering Type
19
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
40 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
4
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall

Suspension

Not Available
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
Independent
Suspension Type - Front
Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear
Not Available
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Tires & Wheels

Steel
Spare Wheel Material
Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
P295/40R21
Front Tire Size
Compact
Spare Tire Size
21 x 10.0 in
Front Wheel Size
21 x 10.0 in
Rear Wheel Size
Compact in
Spare Wheel Size
P295/40R21
Rear Tire Size

Weight & Capacity

N/A
Maximum Payload Capacity
N/A
Maximum Trailering Capacity
7,500 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
5,545 lbs
Base Curb Weight
N/A
Curb Weight - Front
500 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
5,000 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
N/A
Curb Weight - Rear
0 lbs
Total Option Weight
600 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A
Curb Weight
26 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx

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