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MSRP: $61,570 - $85,300
Value: Below Average
MPG: 12 city/17 hwy

2012 Mercedes GL 550 SUV Specs

2012 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class GL 550 SUV Specifications

 

2012 GL 550 SUV Engine Performance & Fuel Economy

 
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Engine: 5.5L V eight-cylinder DOHC with variable valve timing
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Premium unleaded fuel
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Fuel economy: EPA (08):, 12 MPG city, 17 MPG highway, 14 MPG combined and 370 mi. range
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Multi-point fuel injection
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26.4gallon fuel tank
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Power (SAE): 382 hp @ 6,000 rpm; 391 ft lb of torque @ 2,800 rpm
 

2012 GL 550 SUV Handling, Brakes, & Suspension

 
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ABS
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3.700:1 axle ratio
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Brake assist system
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Four-wheel disc brakes including 4-ventilated
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Electronic brake distribution
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Electronic traction control (via ABS & engine management)
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Immobilizer
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Driver selectable responsive suspensionfeatures: electronic-control
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Space-saver spare tire with steel rim
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Electronic Stability Program (ESP) stability control
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AIRMATIC independent front wishbone suspension with stabilizer bar and air springs, AIRMATIC independent rear multi-link suspension with stabilizer bar and air springs
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Front and rear suspension levelling
 

2012 GL 550 SUV Exterior Dimensions & Aerodynamics

 
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Driver and passenger fixed 3rd row windows
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Body side molding
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Body-color front and rear bumpers
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Day time running lights
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Driver and passenger power door mirrors: heated, body-color with turn signals
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Power liftgate
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External dimensions: overall length (inches): 200.6, overall width (inches): 76.4, overall height (inches): 72.4, ground clearance (inches): 10.9, wheelbase (inches): 121.1, front track (inches): 65.0, rear track (inches): 65.1 and curb to curb turning circle (feet): 39.7
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Electric foldable mirrors
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Front fog lights
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Headlight cleaners
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Headlights: Bi-Xenon with projector beam lenses
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Luxury trim: leather on shifter, wood/woodgrain on doors and wood/woodgrain on dashboard
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Opening rear ¼ windows with remote control operation
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Metallic paint
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Rear side windows: wind-up on driver side and passenger side
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Rear window: with defroster
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Roof rails
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Side platform step
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Electric glass sunroof
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Tinted glass
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Weights: gross vehicle weight (lbs): 6,944, published curb weight (lbs): 5,545, gross trailer weight braked (lbs): 7,500 and payload allowance (lbs): 1,399
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Windshield wipers with intermittent wiper
 

2012 GL 550 SUV Interior Features & Electronics

 
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12V power outlet(s) in cargo area, front and rear
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Three-zone
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Element antenna
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Anti-theft protection includes: anti-lift
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Ashtray in the front and rear
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Harman/kardon audio system with AM/FM radio, six CDs (reads MP3 format) , digital media card, digital radio and satellite radio
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Cargo area cover/rear parcel shelf
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Cargo area dimensions: length (inches): 18.9 and width between arches (inches): 40.4
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Cargo area light
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Cargo capacity: rear seat down (cu ft): 83.3, all seats in place (cu ft): 14.3, third row seats removed (cu ft): 43.8 and Manufacturer’s own
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Cigar lighter in the front
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Coming home device
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Compass
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Trip computer: includes average speed, average fuel economy, current fuel economy and range for remaining fuel
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Floor consoles
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Cruise control
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Front cup holders
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Entertainment display screen located in front
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DVD/VCD
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Outside air temperature indicator
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Floor covering: carpet in passenger compartment and carpet in load area
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Carpet floor mats
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Intelligent driver and passenger front airbag
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Driver seat : heated, ventilated, climate-controlled and bucket with six 12-way power ; details: memorized height, memorized lumbar and memorized tilt, front passenger seat : heated, ventilated, climate-controlled and bucket with four 8-way power ; details: memorized height and memorized tilt
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Height adjustable front seat belts with pre-tensioners for driver and passenger
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Front seat center armrest
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Garage door opener
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Headlight control with dusk sensor and active headlights
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Two active height-adjustable front head restraints, three height-adjustable rear seats head restraints, two height-adjustable 3rd row seats head restraints
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Heated washer
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Internal dimensions: front headroom (inches): 40.1, rear headroom (inches): 40.6, front leg room (inches): 40.3, rear leg room (inches): 39.5, front shoulder room (inches): 58.3 and rear shoulder room (inches): 58.9
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Driver knee airbags
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Low tire pressure indicator
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Memorized adjustment: includes door mirror position and steering wheel position
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MP3 player
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Navigation system with full map and voice
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PARKTRONIC front radar parking distance sensors, PARKTRONIC rear cam&radar parking distance sensors
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Card key power locks : includes power windows
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Vehicle speed-proportional power steering
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Front and rear power windows with two-touch on one window
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Front and rear reading lights
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Rear fog lights
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Rear seat belts with pre-tensioners for driver, rear seat belts with pre-tensioners for passenger, 3-point rear seat belts for center
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Rear seat center armrest
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Rear seats: split details: manual recline
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Auto-dimming rear view mirror
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Steering wheel mounted remote audio controls
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Remote control trunk/hatch release
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All three rows protected by curtain airbag
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Seating: seven passengers
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Leather upholstery
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Service interval indicator
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Front and rear side airbag
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KEYLESS GO smart card/smart key; includes keyless entry ; includes keyless starter and memory seat
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Twelve harman/kardon speakers
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Wood & leather-trimmed, tilt/ telescoping steering wheel
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Tachometer
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Mbrace telematics
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Third row seat belts for driver and passenger
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Third row seats: split-folding,, power-folding split bench with seating for two fold flat to floor
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Illuminated driver and passenger vanity mirror
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Ventilation system with micro filter, automatic recirculation and active carbon filter

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