2017 Mercedes-Benz GLS550 4MATIC Specifications

Vehicle Type

Four-door, seven passenger SUV

Chassis

Steel unibody

Drive Configuration

4MATIC all-wheel drive (50:50)

 

Exterior Dimensions (in)

Wheelbase

121.1

Length

202

Width (w/o mirrors)

78.0

Height

72.8

Track (front / rear)

64.8 / 65.6

Ground Clearance (max load)

8.5

 

Weights

 

Curb Weight (lbs)

5,578

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (lbs)

n/a

Towing (lbs)

7,500

Max. total payload (lbs)

n/a

 

Interior Dimensions (in)

Head room (front/2nd row/3rd row)

41.2 / 40.0 / 38.9

Leg room (front/2nd/3rd)

40.3 / 38.5 / 35

Shoulder room (front/2nd /3rd)

58.5 / 58.3 / 50.5

Cargo Length (seats up)

19.7

Cargo Length (3rd/2nd row folded)

52.4 / 84.1

Cargo floor width (narrowest)

n/a

 

Capacities (cu-ft)

Cabin Volume

143.6

Cargo Volume (seats up)

16

Cargo Volume (3rd/2nd row folded)

49.4 / 93.8

 

Suspension

Front

Independent, multi-link suspension with air spring, single-tube shock absorber with continuously adjustable damping, torsion bar

Rear

Independent, multi-link suspension with air spring, single-tube shock absorber with continuously adjustable damping, tubular torsion bar

 

Steering

Type

Speed-dependent, electro-mechanical rack-and-pinion

Ratio

18.9 : 1

Turning Circle (ft.)

40.7

 

Brake Disc Diameter / Thickness (in)

Front

14.8 / 1.4

 

Standard Wheels (in)

Front

8.5 x 20 (Cast)

Rear

8.5 x 20 (Cast)

 

Standard Tires

Front

275 / 50 R20

Rear

275 / 50 R20

 

Engine

Engine Type

4.7L V8 biturbo

Engine Material

Aluminum-Alloy

Valvetrain / Arrangement

DOHC, 4-valves per cylinder

Displacement (cc)

4,663

Bore (in / mm)

3.66 / 92.9

Stroke (in / mm)

3.39 / 86.0

Compression Ratio

10.5 : 1

Horsepower @ rpm

449 @ 5,250 – 5,500

Torque @ rpm

516 @ 1,800 –3,500

Redline (rpm)

6,300

 

Transmission

Transmission Type

9G-TRONIC 9-speed automatic

Shift Controls

Wheel-mounted shift paddles

Gear Ratios:

 

1st

5.50 : 1

2nd

3.33 : 1

3rd

2.31 : 1

4th

1.66 : 1

5th

1.21 : 1

6th

1.00 : 1

7th

0.86 : 1

8th

0.72 : 1

9th

0.60 : 1

Reverse

4.93 : 1

Final Drive

3.27 : 1

 

Performance

0-60 mph (sec)

5.2

Top Speed (mph)

130 (electronically limited)

 

Off-road Characteristics

Max approach / departure angle

33° / 27°

Max tilt angle

35°

Breakover angle

15°

Fording depth (in.)

19.7

 

Fuel Economy

City / Highway / Combined (mpg)

n/a

Fuel Tank / Reserve (gallons)

26.4 / 3.2

 

MSRP*

GLS550 4MATIC

$93,850

*does not include $925 destination & delivery charge

Note: Technical specifications subject to change

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