2008 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class GL 450 4MATIC

Exterior Features

• Rear Trunk/Liftgate: Liftgate

Comfort Features

• Steering Wheel Trim: Alloy
• Floor Mat Material: Carpet
• Dash Trim: Wood
• Shift Knob Trim: Alloy
• Center Console Trim: Wood
• Steering Wheel Trim: Leather
• Door Trim: Wood
• Floor Mats: Third Row
• Armrests: Rear Folding
• Floor Mats: Rear
• Floor Mats: Front

Air Conditioning

• Front Air Conditioning: Automatic Climate Control
• Front Air Conditioning Zones: Dual
• Air Filtration: Active Charcoal
• Rear Vents: Second Row

Convenience Features

• Cupholders: Front
• Cupholders: Third Row
• Steering Wheel: Tilt And Telescopic
• Center Console: Front Console With Storage
• Power Outlet(s): 12V Cargo Area
• One-Touch Windows: 4
• Universal Remote Transmitter
• Cargo Cover: Retractable
• Reading Lights: Front
• Power Steering: Variable/Speed-proportional
• Power Outlet(s): 12V Rear
• Cargo Area Light
• Cruise Control
• Multi-Function Remote: Keyless Entry
• Steering Wheel Mounted Controls: Audio
• Vanity Mirrors: Dual Illuminating
• Reading Lights: Rear
• Power Outlet(s): 12V Front
• Steering Wheel Mounted Controls: Phone
• Steering Wheel Mounted Controls: Paddle Shifter
• Storage: Front Seatback
• Storage: Grocery Bag Holder
• Storage: Cargo Tie-Down Anchors And Hooks
• Storage: Door Pockets
• Cupholders: Rear

Suspension

• Front Suspension Classification: Independent
• Self Leveling Suspension
• Rear Suspension Classification: Independent
• Front Suspension Type: Double Wishbone
• Rear Suspension Type: Multi-Link
• Rear Spring Type: Pneumatic
• Front Stabilizer Bar
• Rear Stabilizer Bar
• Front Spring Type: Pneumatic
• Driver Adjustable Suspension: Height
• Air Suspension

Brakes

• Rear Brake Type: Ventilated Disc
• Front Brake Width: 1.3
• Rear Brake Diameter: 13
• Rear Brake Width: 0.9
• Front Brake Diameter: 14.7
• Front Brake Type: Ventilated Disc
• Braking Assist
• Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
• ABS: 4-Wheel

Drivetrain

• 4WD Type: Full Time
• Axle Ratio: 3.7

Stability and Traction

• Off-Road Driving Assist: Hill Descent
• Stability Control
• Traction Control
• Hill Holder Control

Audio System

• Remote CD Location: Glove Compartment
• In-Dash CD: Single Disc
• In-Dash CD: MP3 Playback
• Remote CD: 6 Disc
• Total Speakers: 8
• Radio: AM/FM
• Speed Sensitive Volume Control

Instrumentation

• Clock
• Gauge: Tachometer
• External Temperature Display
• Warnings And Reminders: Low Fuel Level
• Trip Odometer

Telematics

• Satellite Communications: TeleAid

Lights

• Daytime Running Lights
• Rear Fog Lights
• Front Fog Lights
• Headlights: Auto On
• Headlights: Auto Delay Off

Tires and Rims

• Spare Tire Size: Temporary
• Tire Type: All Season
• Spare Tire Mount Location: Inside
• Spare Wheel Type: Steel
• Tire Pressure Monitoring System

Roof

• 3rd Row Moonroof / Sunroof: Fixed Glass
• Roof Rack Crossbars: Black

Windows

• Rear Wiper: Intermittent
• Liftgate Window: Fixed
• Window Defogger: Rear
• Front Wipers: Variable Intermittent
• Front Wipers: Rain Sensing
• Rear Privacy Glass
• Heated Windshield Washer Jets
• Power Windows: Remotely Operated

Safety

• Impact Sensor: Post-Collision Safety System
• Child Seat Anchors
• Active Head Restraints: Dual Front
• First Aid Kit

Airbags

• Airbag Deactivation: Occupant Sensing Passenger
• Side Airbags: Front
• Front Airbags: Dual
• Side Curtain Airbags: Front
• Side Airbags: Rear
• Side Curtain Airbags: Rear

Mirrors

• Side Mirrors: Driver Side Only Heated
• Side Mirrors: Integrated Turn Signals
• Side Mirror Adjustments: Power
• Side Mirrors: Heated

Security

• Anti-Theft System: Alarm
• Anti-Theft System: Vehicle Immobilizer
• Power Door Locks

Seats

• Driver Seat Power Adjustments: Height
• Passenger Seat Power Adjustments: Height
• Third Row Headrests: 2
• Passenger Seat: Heated
• Front Headrests: Power Adjustable
• Driver Seat: Heated
• Driver Seat Power Adjustments: 8
• Rear Headrests: 3
• Rear Seat Folding: Split
• Front Headrests: 2
• Third Row Seat Type: Split-Bench
• Passenger Seat Power Adjustments: 8
• Front Seat Type: Bucket
• Upholstery: Leatherette
• Rear Seat Type: 40-60 Split Bench
• Third Row Seat Folding: Power
• Driver Seat Manual Adjustments: Lumbar
• Rear Seat Manual Adjustments: Reclining
• Rear Headrests: Adjustable
• Third Row Seat Folding: Split

Seatbelts

• Rear Seatbelts: Center 3-Point
• Seatbelt Pretensioners: Front
• Seatbelt Pretensioners: Rear
• Seatbelt Pretensioners: Third Row
• Seatbelt Force Limiters: Front
• Seatbelt Force Limiters: Rear
• Seatbelt Force Limiters: Third Row

The award-winning seven-passenger GL-Class boasts a powerful new model for 2008. The fully equipped GL550 model is joining the GL450 and the diesel-powered GL320 CDI.

The GL-Class features a four-wheel independent suspension and height-adjustable Airmatic suspension for comfort and handling. The new 2008 GL550 is powered by a 5.5-liter all-aluminum V-8 that produces 382 horsepower and 391 lb.-ft. of torque.

The GL550 distinguishes itself with a unique exterior treatment that includes 21-inch AMG wheels fitted with all-season tires, fender flares, chrome trim, blue-tinted glass and a larger execution of the Mercedes-Benz star integrated into the front grille.

The interior of the GL is fitted with real wood trim, eight-way power front seats and a stationary rear sunroof over the third-row seats. The two third-row seats can be stowed electrically at the push of a button, either separately or together, to provide a totally flat floor for 43.8 cubic feet of cargo, and with the second row seats stowed as well, there's more than 83 cubic feet of cargo room.

The GL550 comes fully loaded with the latest innovations in safety. The GL-Class comes with ESP stability control, ABS anti-lock brakes, two-stage adaptive airbags for the driver and front passenger, door-mounted side airbags in front and rear, curtain side airbags and adaptive belt tensioners and belt force limiters.