New 2008 Mercedes-Benz GL [ 2009 , 2007 ]

2008 Mercedes-Benz GL
#3

in Luxury Large SUVs

Based on analysis of 55 GL reviews and test drives.

MSRP: $53,400 - $77,375
Invoice: $49,662 - $71,959
MPG: 18 City / 24 Hwy
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U.S.News Scores

Overall:8.5
Performance:8.5
Exterior:8.2
Interior:8.3
Safety:NA
Reliability:4.0

2008 Mercedes-Benz GL GL550: GL550 [ See specs for other models ]

Body Style

Sport Utility

Engine

  • Gas V8 5.5L/333.3
  • 7-Speed A/T (Standard)
  • 13 mpg city / 17 mpg hwy

2008 Mercedes-Benz GL GL550 Safety Features and Specifications

Air Bag

Driver - Front Standard
Passenger - Switch (On/Off) Standard
Passenger - Front Standard
Side - Head only - Front Standard
Side - Head only - Rear Standard
Side - Body Front Standard
Side - Body Rear Standard

Brakes

ABS - 4 Wheel Standard

Lights

Fog Lamps - Front Standard
Headlights - Daytime Running lights Standard
Headlights - High Intensity Discharge Standard

Misc.

Traction Control Standard
Parking Aid Standard
Trunk Emergency Release Standard
Engine Immobilizer/Vehicle Ant-Theft System Standard
Locks - Pwr Standard

2008 Mercedes-Benz GL GL550 Performance Features and Specifications

Engine

Displacement 5.5L/333.3
Engine Type 8 Cylinder Engine (Standard)

Fuel

Fuel Type Gasoline Fuel (Standard)

Chassis

Drivetrain Type Four Wheel Drive (Standard)
Transmission Type Auto Transmission w/Manual Override (Standard) , 7-Speed A/T (Standard) , M/T (Standard)
Suspension Type Air Suspension (Standard)

2008 Mercedes-Benz GL GL550 Interior Features and Specifications

Features

Air Conditioning - Auto Climate Control Standard
Steering Wheel Leather Wrapped Standard
Cruise Control Standard
Passenger Capacity 7

Audio

CD Changer Standard
CD Player Standard
MP3 Player Standard
Rear Seat Audio Controls Standard
Satellite Radio Standard
Steering Wheel Audio Controls Standard

Seats

Leather Standard
Additional Rear on Station Wgn Standard
Heated Driver Standard
Heated Passenger Standard
Memory Standard
Pwr Driver Standard
Pwr Passenger Standard

Technology

Communications - Onboard Hands Free Standard
Telephone - Hands Free Wireless Connection Standard
Navigation System Standard
Trip Computer Standard
Auxiliary Power Outlet Standard

Mirrors/Windows

Defogger Rear Window Standard
Electrochromic Rearview Standard
Vanity - Passenger Illuminated Standard
Vanity - Driver Illuminated Standard

2008 Mercedes-Benz GL GL550 Exterior Features and Specifications

General

Base Curb Weight (lbs) 5296
Length, Overall (in) 200.6
Min Ground Clearance (in) 7.9 (10.9 w/Air Suspension)
Running Board Standard
Keyless Entry Remote Standard
Windows - Deep Tinted Standard
Wipers - Rain Sensing Standard
Universal Garage Door Opener Standard

Roof

Generic Sun/Moon Standard
Sun-Shield Standard

Mirrors

Heated Driver Standard
Heated Exterior Standard
Passenger Standard
Memory Standard

Wheels

Tires Tires - Front Performance (Standard) , Tire Pressure Monitoring System (Standard) , Tires - Rear Performance (Standard)
Wheels Aluminum Wheels (Standard) , Chrome Wheels (Standard)

Towing

Trailer Towing Package Optional