Complete technical specifications for the Mercedes-Benz GL 500 4Matic — 388 hp, petrol, suv, 2006. Performance highlights: 0–100 km/h in 6.5 s, top speed 240 km/h (149 mph), consumption 13.6 l/100km (20.8 mpg UK · 17.3 mpg US).
| Vehicle class | Passenger Car |
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| Market segment | M (Upper-Suv) |
| Bore | 98 mm |
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| Catalytic converter | Closed-loop |
| Compression ratio | 11 :1 |
| Fuel system | Fuel Injection |
| Fuel tank capacity | 100 L (26.4 gal US) |
| Stroke | 91 mm |
| Turbocharged | No |
| Valve actuation | DOHC |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Urban consumption | 18.8 l/100km (15.0 mpg UK · 12.5 mpg US) |
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| Extra-urban consumption | 10.6 l/100km (26.6 mpg UK · 22.2 mpg US) |
| Front spring type | Air Suspension |
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| Rear spring type | Air Suspension |
| Front anti-roll bar | Yes |
| Rear anti-roll bar | Yes |
| Front brakes | Ventilated Discs |
| Front suspension | Independent Double Wishbone |
| Rear brakes | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear suspension | Independent Double Wishbone |
| Turning circle | 12.1 m (39.7 ft) |
| Front tyre size | 275/55R19 |
| Rear tyre size | 275/55R19 |
| Ball pressure | 140 kg (309 lb) |
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| Gross vehicle weight | 3,150 kg (6,945 lb) |
| Kerb weight | 2,345 kg (5,170 lb) |
| Payload | 805 kg (1,775 lb) |
| Roof load | 90 kg (198 lb) |
| Towing weight (braked) | 3,500 kg (7,716 lb) |
| Towing weight (unbraked) | 750 kg (1,653 lb) |
| Boot capacity | 620 L (21.9 cu ft) |
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| Boot sill height | 840 mm (33.1 in) |
| Length | 5,088 mm (200.3 in) |
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| Width | 1,920 mm (75.6 in) |
| Height | 1,840 mm (72.4 in) |
| Wheelbase | 3,075 mm (121.1 in) |
| Front track | 1,651 mm |
| Rear track | 1,654 mm |
| Front legroom | 890-1125 mm |
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| Front headroom | 995-1070 mm |
| Front seat back length | 610 mm |
| Front seat length | 495 mm |
| Step-in height | 790 mm (31.1 in) |
| Interior width front | 1,515 mm |
| Rear legroom | 630-900 mm |
| Rear headroom | 1010 mm |
| Rear seat back length | 600 mm |
| Rear seat length | 470 mm |
| Rear seat height | 380 mm |
| Interior width rear | 1,510 mm |
| Crash test rating | Not Tested |
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| ABS | Standard |
| EBD | Standard |
| Brake assist | Standard |
| ESP | Standard |
| Traction control | Standard |
| Limited slip differential | Not Available |
| Electronic damping | Not Available |
| Automatic level control | Standard |
| Hill start assist | Not Available |
| Forward collision warning | Not Available |
| Autonomous emergency braking | Not Available |
| Pedestrian AEB | Not Available |
| Lane keeping assist | Not Available |
| Steering assist | Not Available |
| Blind spot detection | Not Available |
| Fatigue detection | Not Available |
| Tyre pressure monitoring | Optional |
| Night vision | Not Available |
| Pre-crash system | Not Available |
| High beam assist | Not Available |
| Traffic sign recognition | Not Available |
| Cross traffic warning | Not Available |
| Driver airbag | Standard |
| Passenger airbag | Standard |
| Side airbags | Standard (Front) |
| Curtain airbags | Standard (Front & Rear) |
| Driver knee airbag | Not Available |
| ISOFIX | Standard |
| Emergency call (eCall) | Not Available |
| Central locking | Standard |
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| Keyless entry/start | Not Available |
| Smartphone key | Not Available |
| Start button | Not Available |
| Power steering | Standard |
| Steering wheel controls | Not Available |
| Electric windows | Standard (Front & Rear) |
| Cruise control | Standard |
| Air conditioning | Standard (Automatic) |
| Dual zone climate | Standard |
| Parking sensors | Optional (Rear) |
| Reverse camera | Optional |
| Park assist | Not Available |
| Electric parking brake | Not Available |
| Start/stop system | Not Available |
| Seat height adjustment | Standard (Driver & Passenger) |
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| Lumbar support | Standard (Driver & Passenger) |
| Electric seat adjustment | Standard |
| Heated seats | Standard (Front & Rear) |
| Ventilated seats | Not Available |
| Sport seats | Not Available |
| Leather steering wheel | Standard |
| Adjustable steering | Standard |
| Heated steering wheel | Not Available |
| Leather upholstery | Standard |
| Rear headrests | Standard |
| Folding rear seats | Standard (Split) |
| Sliding rear seats | Not Available |
| Armrest | Standard |
| Pre-heating | Not Available |
| Auto-dimming mirror | Standard |
| Rev counter | Standard |
| Trip computer | Standard |
| Digital instruments | Not Available |
| Head-up display | Not Available |
| Audio system | Standard |
| Digital radio (DAB+) | Not Available |
| Audio steering controls | Standard |
| Audio input | Not Available |
| Navigation | Optional |
| Bluetooth | Not Available |
| Wireless charging | Not Available |
| Apple CarPlay | Not Available |
| Android Auto | Not Available |
| OTA updates | Not Available |
| Outside temperature | Standard |
| Reading lights | Standard |
| Rain sensor | Standard (Rain Sensor) |
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| Alloy wheels | Standard |
| Sunroof | Not Available |
| Panoramic roof | Not Available |
| Roof rails | Standard |
| Metallic paint | Optional |
| Body-coloured bumpers | Standard |
| Tinted glass | Standard |
| Privacy glass | Not Available |
| Electric boot | Not Available |
| Electric mirrors | Standard (Heated) |
| Folding mirrors | Optional |
| Auto-dimming ext. mirrors | Standard |
| Indicators in mirrors | Standard |
| Front fog lights | Standard |
| Automatic headlights | Standard |
| Xenon headlights | Standard |
| LED headlights | Not Available |
| LED tail lights | Not Available |
| Headlight washers | Standard |
| Alarm | Standard |
| Service interval | 20.000 km / 1 year |
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| General warranty | 2 years, onbeperkt |
| Body warranty | 2 years |
| Road tax quarterly (NL) | €490 |
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