2016 MERCEDES-BENZ GL-Class Owner's Manual

All othermod-
els with::
Opening height
;
Max.
headr oom
AIRMATIC
package83.9in-
86.9 in
(2132 mm - 2207 mm)76.1 in-
79.1 in
(1934 mm - 2009 mm)
ON&OFF-
RO AD pack-
age83.9 in-
88.1 in
(2132 mm - 2237 mm)76.1 in-
80.3 in
(1934 mm - 2039 mm)
Mercedes ‑AMG vehicles
Vehicle length202.6 in
(5146 mm)
Vehicle width including
exteri or mirrors84.3in
(2141 mm)
Vehicle width without
exteri or mirrors78.0in
(1982 mm)
Maximum vehicle height74.9 in
(1902 mm)
Minimum vehicle height72.4 in
(1839 mm)
Wh eelbase121.1 in
(3075 mm)
Maximum ground clear-
ance9.8 in
(249 mm)
Minimum ground clear-
ance7.4 in
(188 mm)
Tu rning radius40.8 ft
(12.45 m)
Maximum roof load220 lb
(100 kg)
All oth er models
Vehicle length202.0 in
(5130 mm)
Vehicle width including
exteri or mirrors84.3in
(2141 mm)
Maximum vehicle height
(ON&OFFROAD package)76.4 in
(1940 mm)
Minimum vehicle height
(highway driving level)72.8 in
(1850 mm)
Wh eelbase121.1 in
(3075 mm)
Maximum ground clear-
ance (ON&OFFROAD
package)12.0 in
(306 mm)
Minimum ground clear-
ance7.9 in
(201 mm)
Tu rning radius40.7 ft
(12.40 m)
Maximum roof load220 lb
(100 kg)
Vehicle data for off-road driving
Fording depth
:Fording depth
Missing values were not availab leat the time
of going to print.
Vehicle data for off-road driving455
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Fordingdepth
Vehicles without the
ON&OFFROAD package
Raised level20 in
(50 cm)
Vehicles with the ON&OFF-
ROAD package
Off-road level 120 in
(50 cm)
Off-road level 220 in
(50 cm)
Off-road level 323.6 in
(60 cm)
Mercedes-AMG vehicles20 in
(50 cm)
For more information about off-road fording,
see (
Ypage 197).
Approach/departure angle
All vehicles (except vehicles with AMG
bodystyling)
:;
Vehicles without the
ON&OFFROAD package
Normal level25°20°
Raised level30°25°
:;
Vehicles with the
ON&OFFROAD package
Normal level25°20°
Off-road level 128°23°
Off-road level 230°25°
Off-road level 333°27°
Mercedes-AMG vehicles
Normal level (in sport
mode with AMG adaptive
sport suspension system
activated)19°19°
Raised level23°22°
Vehicles with AMG bodystyling
:;
Vehicles without the
ON&OFFROAD package
Normal level20°20°
Raised level24°24°
Vehicles with the
ON&OFFROAD package
Normal level20°20°
Off-road level 122°22°
Off-road level 224°24°
Off-road level 326°26°
For further information about approach/
departure angles, see (
Ypage 201).
Maximum gradient-climbing capabil-
ity
Note that the vehicle's gradient-climbing
capability depends on the off-road conditions and the road surface conditions.
456Vehicle data for off-road driving
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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.
iIf 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 (
Ypage 202).
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
;Rear axle center line
Trailer tow hitch457
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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 trailer3970 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 trailer3970 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 trailer4189 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.
458Trailer tow hitch
Technical data

Ball position of the ball coupling
When choosing a ball coupling, the dimensions stated in the illustration must not be exceeded.
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