2016 MERCEDES-BENZ GL technical data

Filling capacities Model Capacity
GL 350 Blue-
TEC 4MATIC Approx. 12.2 US qt
(11.5 l)
GL 450
GL 450 4MAT IC Approx. 10.3 US qt
(9.7 l)
GL 550 4MATIC
Approx. 12.0 US qt
(11.4 l)
Mercedes ‑ AMG
vehicles Approx. 13.1 US qt
(12.4 l)
Windshield washer system
Important safety notes
G WARNING
Windshield washer concentrate could ignite if
it comes into contact with hot engine compo-
nents or the exhaust system. There is a risk of
fire and injury.
Make sure that no windshield washer con-
centrate is spilled next to the filler neck.
! Do not add distilled or de-ionized water to
the washer fluid container. Otherwise, the
level sensor may be damaged.
! Only MB SummerFit and MB WinterFit
washer fluid should be mixed together. The
spray nozzles may otherwise become
blocked.
When handling washer fluid, observe the
important safety notes on service products
( Y
page 447).
At temperatures above freezing: X
Fill the washer fluid reservoir with a mixture
of water and windshield washer fluid, e.g.
MB SummerFit.
Add 1 part MB SummerFit to 100 parts water. At temperatures below freezing: X
Fill the washer fluid reservoir with a mixture
of water and washer fluid, e.g. MB Winter-
Fit.
For the correct mixing ratio refer to the
information on the antifreeze reservoir.
i Add windshield washer fluid, e.g. MB
SummerFit or MB WinterFit, to the washer
fluid all year round.
Climate control system refrigerant
Important safety notes The climate control system of your vehicle is
filled with refrigerant R ‑ 134a.
The instruction label regarding the refrigerant
type used can be found on the radiator cross
member.
! Only the refrigerant R ‑ 134a and the PAG
oil approved by Mercedes-Benz may be
used. The approved PAG oil may not be
mixed with any other PAG oil that is not
approved for R-134a refrigerant. Other-
wise, the climate control system may be
damaged.
Service work, such as topping up refrigerant
or replacing components, may only be carried
out by a qualified specialist workshop. All
applicable regulations must be adhered to,
SAE standard J639 included.
Always have work on the climate control sys-
tem carried out at a qualified specialist work-
shop.Service products and filling capacities 453
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All other mod -
els with: C
Opening
height D
Max.
headr oom
AIRMATIC
package 83.9 in -
86.9 in
(2132 mm -
2207 mm) 76.1 in -
79.1 in
(1934 mm -
2009 mm)
ON&OFF-
RO AD pack-
age 83.9 in -
88.1 in
(2132 mm -
2237 mm) 76.1 in -
80.3 in
(1934 mm -
2039 mm)
Mercedes ‑ AMG vehicles
Vehicle length
202.6 in
(5146 mm)
Vehicle width including
exteri or mirrors 84.3 in
(2141 mm)
Vehicle width without
exteri or mirrors 78.0 in
(1982 mm)
Maximum vehicle height
74.9 in
(1902 mm)
Minimum vehicle height
72.4 in
(1839 mm)
Wh eelbase
121.1 in
(3075 mm)
Maximum ground clear-
ance 9.8 in
(249 mm)
Minimum ground clear-
ance 7.4 in
(188 mm)
Tu rn ing ra dius
40.8 ft
(12.45 m)
Maximum roo f load
220 lb
(100 kg) All oth er models
Vehicle length
202.0 in
(5130 mm)
Vehicle width including
exteri or mirrors 84.3 in
(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 eelbase
121.1 in
(3075 mm)
Maximum ground clear-
ance (ON&OFFROAD
package) 12.0 in
(306 mm)
Minimum ground clear-
ance 7.9 in
(201 mm)
Tu rn ing ra dius
40.7 ft
(12.40 m)
Maximum roof load
220 lb
(100 kg)
Vehicle data for off-road driving
Fording depth
C
Fording depth
Missing values were not availab le at the time
of going to print.Vehicle data for off-road driving 455
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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)
Mercedes-AMG vehicles
20 in
(50 cm)
For more information about off-road fording,
see ( Y
page 197).
Approach/departure angle
All vehicles (except vehicles with AMG
bodystyling)
C D
Vehicles without the
ON&OFFROAD package
Normal level 25° 20°
Raised level 30° 25° C D
Vehicles with the
ON&OFFROAD package
Normal level 25° 20°
Off-road level 1 28° 23°
Off-road level 2 30° 25°
Off-road level 3 33° 27°
Mercedes-AMG vehicles
Normal level (in sport
mode with AMG adaptive
sport suspension system
activated) 19° 19°
Raised level 23° 22°
Vehicles with AMG bodystyling
C D
Vehicles without the
ON&OFFROAD package
Normal level 20° 20°
Raised level 24° 24°
Vehicles with the
ON&OFFROAD package
Normal 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 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.456
Vehicle 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.
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 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. C
Anchorage points for the trailer tow hitch D
Rear axle center lineTrailer tow hitch 457
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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 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.458
Trailer 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. Trailer tow hitch 459
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