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2012 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class EX 4MATIC 4dr 3.0L BlueTEC

2012 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class
Trim Info:
All Wheel Drive, Sport Utility, 4WD Sport Utility Vehicle
17 (2011) mpg city / 21 (2011) mpg hwy
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Technical Specifications

Technical Data
Body Style:
Sport Utility
Drivetrain:
All Wheel Drive
EPA Classification:
4WD Sport Utility Vehicle
Passenger Capacity:
7
Passenger Volume (ft³):
143.0
Base Curb Weight (lbs):
5512
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG):
17 (2011)
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG):
21 (2011)
Engine Type:
Turbocharged Diesel V6
Displacement:
3.0L/182
Fuel System:
Direct Injection
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM:
210 @ 3400
SAE Net Torque @ RPM:
400 @ 1600 - 2400
Trans Description Cont.:
Automatic
Suspension Type - Front:
Independent
Suspension Type - Rear:
Multi-Link
Front Tire Size:
P275/50R20
Rear Tire Size:
P275/50R20
Front Wheel Size (in):
20 x 8.5
Rear Wheel Size (in):
20 x 8.5
Front Wheel Material:
Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material:
Aluminum
Brake ABS System:
4-Wheel
Disc - Front (Yes or ):
Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or ):
Yes
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in):
13.0 x 0.9
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal):
26.4
Wheelbase (in):
121.1
Length, Overall (in):
200.7
Advanced Technical Data
EPA Greenhouse Gas Score:
2 (2011)
Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG):
19 (2011)
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs):
5000
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs):
500
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs):
7500
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs):
600
Trans Type:
7
First Gear Ratio (:1):
4.38
Second Gear Ratio (:1):
2.86
Third Gear Ratio (:1):
1.92
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1):
1.37
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1):
1.00
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1):
0.82
Reverse Ratio (:1):
3.42/2.23
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1):
3.45
Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year:
11.1 (2011)
Steering Type:
Pwr
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall:
18.6
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering):
3.6
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft):
39.7
Brake Type:
Pwr
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in):
14.7 x 1.3
Front Head Room (in):
40.1
Front Leg Room (in):
40.3
Front Shoulder Room (in):
58.3
Second Head Room (in):
40.6
Second Leg Room (in):
39.5
Second Shoulder Room (in):
58.9
Third Head Room (in):
38.2
Third Leg Room (in):
34.2
Third Shoulder Room (in):
50.5
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in):
78.3
Height, Overall (in):
72.4
Track Width, Front (in):
65.0
Track Width, Rear (in):
65.1
Min Ground Clearance (in):
7.9
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in):
83.8
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in):
51.5
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 (in):
18.9
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in):
40.4
Cargo Box (Area) Height (in):
31.4
Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³):
83.3
Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³):
43.8
Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³):
14.3
Seventh Gear Ratio (:1):
0.73


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