Mercedes-Benz GL-Class

GL 550

seat ventilation introduced on the model year 2009 GL550

offroad mode The offroad switch selects: either the normal onroad transmission characteristic or the offroad transmission characteristic.

4 wheel air suspension standard on GL adaptive damping system (ADS 2.0) not available on GL320 CDI turbodiesel optional on GL450 with ORP standard on GL550

Thule 696 Xpedition Cargo Basket Rack with Hella 500s

Mercedes-Benz GL-Class (X164) key data at a glance (starting with model year 2007)
engines	GL450                 335 hp (250 kW) 339 lb-ft 4.6 liter V8 (M273) (May 2006) GL320 CDI          215 hp (160 kW) 398 lb-ft 3.0 liter V6 turbodiesel (OM642) (January 2007) GL550                 382 hp (285 kW) 391 lb-ft 5.5 liter V8 (M273) (August 2007) GL320 BlueTEC 210 hp (155 kW) 398 lb-ft 3.0 liter V6 turbodiesel (OM642) (Oct 2008)
length	200.3" (20" longer than original M-Class)
width	75.6"
height	up to 75.6"
wheelbase	121.1"
seats	7 (2 + 3 + 2) with power folding theater style third row seats
weight	5249 lbs
cd	0.37 to 0.39
cargo	83.3 cu ft
	unit-body chassis
	7G-Tronic seven speed automatic transmission
	4MATIC® permanent all wheel drive
towing	7500 lbs (Class III + IV)
fuel tank	26.4 gal
fuel economy	18/24 MPG (GL320 CDI turbodiesel)
clearance	7.9" to 10.9"
offroad	only GL450 MY07-08: offroad package (ORP) (code 430): ADS II adaptive damping shocks (code 214), 2.93:1 low range transfer case with shift on the move, 100% diff locks center and rear, 30 mm increased Airmatic lift for 10.9" overall clearance, stainless steel skid plates front and rear, roof rail crossbars
wheels	265/60 R18 all weather tires, 275/55 R19 optional, GL550: 295/40 R21 AMG all weather tires

MBUSA model year 2009 GL320 BlueTEC, GL450 and GL550 dealer ordering guide (pdf)

Online Interactive GL owners manual

GL : Geländewagen Luxus

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