2015 MERCEDES-BENZ GL-Class Owner's Manual

Vehicle data
General notes
Please note that for the specified vehicle
data:
R the heights specified may vary as a result
of:
- tires
- load
- condition of the suspension
- optional equipment
R optional equipment reduces the maximum
payload. Dimensions and weights
Model
0043
0043
Opening height 0044
0044
Max.
headroom AMG vehicles
84.1 in -
86.6 in
2136 mm - 2199 mm 78.8 in
2002 mm All other mod-
els with:
0043 0043
Opening height 0044
0044
Max.
headroom AIRMATIC
package
83.9 in -
86.9 in
(2132 mm - 2207 mm) 76.1 in -
79.1 in
(1934 mm - 2009 mm) ON&OFF-
ROAD pack-
age
83.9 in -
88.1 in
2132 mm - 2237 mm 76.1 in -
80.3 in
(1934 mm - 2039 mm) AMG vehicles
Vehicle length
202.6 in
(5146 mm) Vehicle width including
exterior mirrors
84.3 in
(2141 mm) Vehicle width without
exterior mirrors
78.0 in
(1982 mm) Maximum vehicle height
74.9 in
(1902 mm) Minimum vehicle height
72.4 in
(1839 mm) Wheelbase
121.1 in
(3075 mm) Maximum ground clear-
ance
9.8 in
(249 mm) Minimum ground clear-
ance
7.4 in
(188 mm) Turning radius
40.8 ft
(12.45 m) Maxi
mum roof load 220 lb
(100 kg) Vehicle data
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All other models
Vehicle width including
exterior mirrors
84.3 in
(2141 mm) Maximum vehicle height
75.2 in
(1910 mm) Maximum vehicle height
(ON&OFFROAD package) 76.4 in
(1940 mm) Minimum vehicle height
(highway driving level) 72.8 in
(1850 mm) Wheelbase
121.1 in
(3075 mm) Maximum ground clear-
ance 10.9 in
(276 mm) Maximum ground clear-
ance (ON&OFFROAD
package) 12.0 in
(306 mm) Minimum ground clear-
ance
7.9 in
(201 mm) Turning radius
40.7 ft
(12.40 m) Maximum roof load
220 lb
(100 kg) Model (except AMG vehi-
cles) Vehicle
length GL 550 4MATIC
202.6 in
(5146 mm) All other models
201.6 in
(5120 mm) Vehicle data for off-road driving
Fording depth
0043
Fording depth Fording
depth Vehicles without the
ON&OFFROAD package
Raised level 20 in
(50 cm) Vehicles with the ON&OFF-
ROAD package Off-road level 1 20 in
(50 cm) Off-road level 2 20 in
(50 cm) Off-road level 3 23.6 in
(60 cm) AMG vehicles
20 in
(50 cm) For more information about off-road fording,
see (Y page 198). 456
Vehicle data for off-road drivingTechnical data

Approach/departure angle
All vehicles (except vehicles with AMG
bodystyling) 0043
0043 0044
0044
Vehicles without the
ON&OFFROAD package
Highway level 25° 20°
Raised level 30° 25°
Vehicles with the
ON&OFFROAD package
Highway level 25° 20°
Off-road level 1 28° 23°
Off-road level 2 30° 25°
Off-road level 3 33° 27°
AMG vehicles
Highway level (in sports
mode with the AMG adap-
tive suspension system
activated) 19° 19°
Raised level 23° 22°
Vehicles with AMG bodystyling
0043 0043 0044
0044
Vehicles without the
ON&OFFROAD package
Highway level 20° 20° 0043 0043 0044
0044
Raised level 24° 24°
Vehicles with the
ON&OFFROAD package
Highway level 20° 20°
Off-road level 1 22° 22°
Off-road level 2 24° 24°
Off-road level 3 26° 26°
For further information about approach/
departure angles, see (Y
page 202). Maximum gradient-climbing capabil-
ity
Note that the vehicle's gradient-climbing
capability depends on the off-road conditions and the road surface conditions.
Vehicles with the ON&OFFROAD package:
the maximum gradient climbing ability is
100% when the LOW RANGE off-road gear is
selected.
Vehicles without the ON&OFFROAD pack- age: the maximum gradient climbing ability is
80%.
Accelerate carefully and make sure that the
wheels do not spin when driving on steep ter- rain.
i If the load on the front axle is reduced
when pulling away on a steep uphill slope,
the front wheels have a tendency to spin.
4ETS recognizes this and brakes the
wheels accordingly. The rear wheel torque
is increased, making it easier to drive off.
For further information about the maximum
gradient climbing ability, see (Y page 203). Vehicle data for off-road driving
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Trailer tow hitch
Mounting dimensions
! If you have a trailer tow hitch retrofitted,
changes to the cooling system and drive
train may be necessary, depending on the
vehicle type.
If you have a trailer tow hitch retrofitted,
observe the anchorage points on the chas- sis frame. Anchorage points for the trailer tow hitch (exam-
ple)
0043 Anchorage points
0044 Rear axle center line 458
Trailer tow hitchTechnical data

Trailer loads
Trailer loads, trailer drawbar noseweights and axle loads Missing values were not available at time of going to print.
GL 450
Permissible trailer load, unbraked
Permissible trailer load, braked (at a minimum gradient-
climbing capability of 12% from a standstill) 6613 lbs (3000 kg)
Maximum drawbar noseweight (the drawbar nose-
weight is not included in the trailer load)
529 lbs (240 kg)
Permissible rear axle load when towing a trailer
3970 lbs (1800 kg)
GL 450 4MATIC, GL 550
4MATIC and GL 350 Blue- TEC 4MATIC Permissible trailer load, unbraked
Permissible trailer load, braked (at a minimum gradient-
climbing capability of 12% from a standstill) 7500 lbs (3402 kg)
Maximum drawbar noseweight (the drawbar nose-
weight is not included in the trailer load)
600 lbs (272 kg)
Permissible rear axle load when towing a trailer
3970 lbs (1800 kg)
GL 63 AMG 4MATIC
Permissible trailer load, unbraked
Permissible trailer load, braked (at a minimum gradient-
climbing capability of 12% from a standstill) 7165 lbs (3250 kg)
Maximum drawbar noseweight (the drawbar nose-
weight is not included in the trailer load)
309 lbs (140 kg)
Permissible rear axle load when towing a trailer
4189 lbs (1900 kg)
The actual noseweight may not be higher than the value which is given. The value can be found
on the trailer tow hitch or trailer identification plates. The lowest weight applies.
The maximum permissible trailer drawbar noseweight is the maximum weight with which the
trailer drawbar can be loaded. Limit for Mercedes-Benz-approved trailer couplings. Trailer tow hitch
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Ball position
Ball position of the ball coupling
When choosing a ball coupling, the dimen-
sions stated in the illustration must not be
exceeded. 460
Trailer tow hitchTechnical data