Carworks.com. Review for 2008 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class

Mercedes-Benz GL-Class
Quick Facts

Vehicle Type: Sport Utility Vehicles
Engine Type: 5.5-liter dohc V8
Transmission: 7-speed automatic
Safety Equipment (standard): three-point safety belts for all seating positions, front airbags, side airbags for first two rows and curtain airbags for all three rows, active front head restraints, four-wheel electronic traction control, Electronic Stability Program, anti-lock brakes with Brake Assist Plus, LATCH tethers for child safety seats
Fuel Economy: 13/17

Mercedes-Benz GL-Class Standard Equipment

full leather trim, power and heated front seats, burl walnut interior trim, Easy fold second-row heated seat, power folding third-row seat, heated mirrors, three-zone climate control, bi-xenon headlamps with curve-following, infrared-reflective glass, power tilt/telescoping steering column with multi-function controls on steering wheel, navigation, rear-view camera, Parktronic, HomeLink, cruise control, 11-speaker audio with CD player and auxiliary jack for external devices, four reading lights, cup holders for each row, retractable cargo cover, rear stationary sunroof with shade

Mercedes-Benz GL-Class Performance

Engines (standard): 5.5-liter dohc V8
Engines (options): 215-hp 3.0-liter dohc 24-valve V6 turbodiesel; 335-hp 4.6-liter dohc 32-valve V8; 382-hp 5.5-liter dohc 32-valve V8
Horsepower: 382 @ 6000
Torque: 391 @ 2800-4800
EPA Fuel Economy: 13/17
Turn Circle: 39.7
Front Suspension: independent, air springs
Rear Suspension: independent, air springs
Towing Capacity:
Tires: 295/40HR21
Front / Rear Brakes: disc/disc with ABS, ESP, traction control
Fuel Capacity: 26.4

Mercedes-Benz GL-Class Interior

Seating Capacity: 7
Front Head/Hip/Leg Room: 40.1/58.3/43.0
Trunk Volume: 83.3
Payload:

Mercedes-Benz GL-Class Exterior

Wheelbase: 121.1
Length/Width/Height: 200.6/76.9/72.4
Ground Clearance: 7.8