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Specifications

Vehicle

EPA Classification

4WD Sport Utility Vehicle

Sport Utility Vehicle

Engine

Engine Order Code

Engine Type

Gas V8

Gas V6

Displacement

5.0L/303

3.7L/224

Fuel System

SMPI

PGM-FI

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

292 @ 5500

300 @ 6000

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

336 @ 2800 - 4000

275 @ 5000

Transmission

Drivetrain

4-Wheel Drive

4 Wheel Drive

Trans Order Code

Trans Type

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic

Automatic w/OD

Trans Description Cont. Again

First Gear Ratio (:1)

2.70

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

1.61

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.07

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.77

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.54

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

Reverse Ratio (:1)

1.89

Clutch Size

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

4.38

4.53

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight

5510 lbs

4548 lbs

Suspension

Suspension Type - Front

Rigid Axle

Independent

Suspension Type - Rear

Rigid Axle

Independent

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

w/Coil Springs

MacPherson strut

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

w/Coil Springs

Multilink

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front

0.91 in

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear

0.95 in

Brakes

Brake Type

Power

Pwr

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Brake ABS System (Second Line)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness

12.3 x -TBD- in

13.0 x -TBD- in

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness

10.7 x -TBD- in

13.2 x -TBD- in

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Rear Drum Diam x Width

Wheels

Front Wheel Size

18 x 7.5 in

18 x 8 in

Rear Wheel Size

18 x 7.5 in

18 x 8 in

Spare Wheel Size

18 x 7.5 in

Compact in

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Alloy

Spare Wheel Material

Aluminum

Tires

Front Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P265/60R18

P255/55HR18

Rear Tire Size

P265/60R18

P255/55HR18

Spare Tire Size

P265/60R18

T165/80D17

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy

15 MPG

20 MPG

Cruising Range - City

304.80 mi

315.00 mi

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City

12 MPG

15 MPG

Fuel Economy Est-Combined

Cruising Range - Hwy

381.00 mi

420.00 mi

EPA MPG Equivalent - City

EPA MPG Equivalent - Hwy

EPA MPG Equivalent - Combined

Battery Range

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx

25.4 gal

21.0 gal

Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score

Steering

Steering Type

Pwr Recir Ball

Variable Pwr

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

17.0

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

3.5

3.29

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb

43.5 ft

37.6 ft

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall

Interior Dimensions

Passenger Capacity

Passenger Volume

124 ft³

142.2 ft³

Front Head Room

42.2 in

39.2 in

Front Leg Room

52.5 in

41.2 in

Front Shoulder Room

61.6 in

Front Hip Room

59.0 in

Second Head Room

40.0 in

38.6 in

Second Leg Room

41.9 in

38.7 in

Second Shoulder Room

61.5 in

Second Hip Room

59.1 in

Exterior Dimensions

Wheelbase

112.2 in

104.3 in

Length, Overall

185.6 in

190.7 in

Width, Max w/o mirrors

71.3 in

78.5 in

Height, Overall

77.8 in

68.2 in

Track Width, Front

59.6 in

67.7 in

Track Width, Rear

59.6 in

67.5 in

Min Ground Clearance

8.3 in

8.2 in

Liftover Height

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.

5000 lbs

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.

500 lbs

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.

7000 lbs

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.

700 lbs

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0� F (Primary)

610

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

130

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity

9.7 qts

Feature

MECHANICAL

5.0L SOHC 24-valve V8 engine.

7-speed driver-adaptive automatic transmission w/Touch Shift, optimum gear programming.

2-speed transfer case.

(3) locking differentials.

Permanent 4-wheel drive.

4-wheel Electronic Traction System (4-ETS).

Electronic Stability Program (ESP).

Front/rear tow hooks.

Rigid front/rear axles w/longitudinal & transverse links, coil springs, gas-pressurized shock absorbers.

Front stabilizer bar.

P265/60R18 high performance tires.

18" x 7.5" 5-spoke aluminum wheels.

P265/60R18 high performance spare tire w/18" x 7.5" 5-spoke aluminum spare wheel, rear-mounted carrier.

Recirculating ball steering w/power assist, hydraulic damper.

Pwr 4-wheel internally vented front & solid rear disc brakes.

4-wheel Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) w/brake assist.

Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD)

3.7L PGM-FI SOHC 24-valve VTEC V6 engine.

Drive-by-wire throttle system.

5-speed automatic transmission w/Sequential SportShift paddle shifters & grade logic control.

Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) w/traction control.

Super handling all-wheel drive (SH-AWD).

Trailer stability assist.

Independent MacPherson strut front suspension.

Independent multilink rear suspension.

Front & rear stabilizer bars.

P255/55HR18 all-season tires.

18" x 8" alloy wheels.

Compact spare.

Torque-sensing variable pwr rack & pinion steering.

Front/rear disc brakes.

4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS) w/electronic brake distribution (EBD), brake assist.

Integrated dual outlet exhaust

EXTERIOR

Pwr tilt/slide glass sunroof.

Aluminum running boards.

Bi-xenon light-sensing headlamps w/heated high pressure washers.

Corner-illuminating halogen foglamps.

Single red rear foglamp.

Programmable daytime running lamps w/auto-on override.

Privacy glass-inc: rear doors & quarters & liftgate.

Pwr heated mirrors-inc: auto-dimming driver mirror, integrated turn signals, memory, entrance lamps.

Rain-sensing intermittent front wipers w/heated washer system.

Intermittent rear wiper w/washer

Pwr moonroof w/tilt, auto-open/close, auto-reverse, key-off operation.

Body-colored tailgate spoiler.

Xenon high intensity discharge auto on/off headlights.

Fog lights.

Daytime running lights.

LED tail lights.

Heated pwr mirrors w/reverse gear tilt-down, integrated LED directional signals.

Rear privacy glass.

Speed sensing variable intermittent windshield wipers.

Intermittent rear window wiper

ENTERTAINMENT

INTERIOR

10-way pwr front bucket seats-inc: pwr driver lumbar, 3-position seat memory.

Driver side multi-contour seat-inc: pneumatic side bolsters, thigh support.

Heated front & outboard rear seats.

60/40-split-folding rear seats w/(3) adjustable head restraints.

Premium leather upholstery.

Burl Walnut wood trim.

Front center console w/attachable cup holder.

Front/rear carpeted floor mats.

Leather & wood-trimmed heated steering wheel w/multi-function display controls.

Steering wheel audio controls.

4-way pwr tilt/telescopic steering column w/memory, driver-programmable easy-entry & exit feature.

Electronic analog speedometer, tachometer, & fuel gauge.

Multi-function displays in speedometer face-inc: trip computer, engine oil level check, digital speedometer, message indicator, driver-programmable settings, navigation system route guidance, exterior temp gauge, audio status, engine coolant temp, phone menu.

Mercedes-Benz Maintenance System display-inc: distance remaining to next maintenance, type of service due, reminders, brake-pad monitoring.

Advanced tire pressure monitoring system.

Pwr windows w/1-touch express down.

SmartKey system-inc: remote central locking system, anti-theft engine immobilizer, driver-programmable user-recognition features, drive away automatic locking.

SmartKey infrared remote-inc: windows open/close, panic alarm, fuel filler door, selective unlock all.

Integrated 3-button HomeLink compatible garage door control.

Cruise control.

DVD navigation system.

Anti-theft alarm system.

Rear parking assist.

Rear view camera.

Automatic dual-zone climate control-inc: electrostatic dust filter, adjustable rear cabin vents at rear of center console.

Rear window defroster w/auto-shutoff based on time & driving speed & exterior temp.

COMAND cockpit management & data system-inc: AM/FM/Weatherband radio, scan & dual sensitivity seek tuning, cargo area mounted 6-disc CD changer, Sirius satellite radio, navigation, hands-free communication controls, harman/kardon digital surround sound system, pre-wiring for mobile phone.

Auxiliary pwr outlet.

Auto-dimming rearview mirror.

Dual illuminated visor vanity mirrors.

Night security illumination.

Locator lighting w/path illumination.

Leather & wood-trimmed shift knob.

Leather-trimmed parking brake lever/boot

8-way pwr front heated sport bucket seats w/driver pwr lumbar support.

Leather trimmed interior.

Active front headrests.

2nd row reclining 60/40 split folding seats w/fold-down armrest.

3rd row 50/50 split folding seats.

Front center console w/dual access armrest.

Front passenger lower center console compartment.

Carpeted front/rear floor mats.

Aluminum threshold garnish.

Leather-wrapped pwr tilt & telescoping steering wheel.

Steering wheel mounted controls-inc: cruise control, audio, phone, multi- information display.

Theft-deterrent system w/electronic immobilizer.

LED backlit gauges w/progressive illumination.

Trip computer.

Tire pressure monitoring system w/location & pressure indicators.

Exterior temp indicator.

Maintenance minder system.

Pwr windows w/driver & front passenger auto-up/down, auto-reverse, key-off operation.

Remote & driver door lock windows-open function.

Pwr door locks.

Remote entry system w/personalized settings for driver's seat, steering column, outside mirrors, climate control, select audio settings.

HomeLink remote system.

Bluetooth HandsFreeLink wireless telephone interface w/phonebook exchange.

XM satellite radio *Only available in the 48 contiguous United States, Free for first 90 days*.

AM/FM stereo w/6-disc in-dash CD changer/MP3/WMA-inc: speed-sensitive volume control, (8) speakers w/8" subwoofer.

Auxiliary input jack.

Rear spoiler integrated radio antenna.

Tri-zone front/rear synchronized automatic climate control system w/humidity control, air filtration.

Rear window defroster w/timer.

Simulated Koa wood grained trim.

(3) 12 volt pwr outlets.

(10) cup holders.

Front/rear door storage compartments.

Auto dimming rearview mirror.

Illuminated driver & front passenger vanity mirrors.

Front & rear map lights, ambient cabin lighting, front footwell lighting, door mounted courtesy lights.

Illuminated ignition, pwr window/door lock switches, steering wheel controls, overhead controls.

Leather-wrapped shift knob

SAFETY

4-wheel Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) w/brake assist.

Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD).

Driver & front passenger airbags-inc: dual-stage driver airbag, front passenger occupancy sensor, BabySmart.

Front/rear window curtain side airbags.

3-point front seat belts w/Emergency Tensioning Device (ETD), belt force limiter.

3-point outboard rear seat belts w/Emergency Tensioning Device (ETD), middle 3-point seat belt.

Universal LATCH system (Lower Anchors & Tethers for Children) at rear outboard seating positions.

Child safety rear door locks.

4-wheel Electronic Traction System (4-ETS+).

Electronic Stability Program (ESP).

Programmable daytime running lamps w/auto-on override

4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS) w/electronic brake distribution (EBD), brake assist.

Dual-stage dual-threshold front airbags.

Front side-impact airbags w/passenger side occupant position detection.

Front & rear side curtain airbags w/rollover sensor.

3-point height-adjustable front seatbelts w/pretensioners & load limiters.

3-point rear seatbelts.

LATCH child seat mounting system (2nd row seats).

Child seat tether anchors (2nd/3rd row seats).

Rear child safety door locks.

Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) w/traction control.

Side-impact door beams.

Front & rear crumple zones.

Advanced Compatibility Engineering (ACE) body structure.

Daytime running lights

PACKAGE

Safety and Warranty

Rebate

Warranty

Basic Years:
4.

Basic Miles/km:
50,000.

Drivetrain Years:
4.

Drivetrain Miles/km:
50,000.

Corrosion Years:
4.

Corrosion Miles/km:
50,000.

Roadside Assistance Years:
Unlimited.

Roadside Assistance Miles/km:
Unlimited

Basic Years:
4.

Basic Miles/km:
50,000.

Drivetrain Years:
6.

Drivetrain Miles/km:
70,000.

Corrosion Years:
5.

Corrosion Miles/km:
Unlimited.

Roadside Assistance Years:
4.

Roadside Assistance Miles/km:
50,000

Recall

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID:
10V366000.

Mfg's Report Date:
AUG 04, 2010.

Component:
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL.

Potential Number of Units Affected:
3552.

Summary:
MERCEDES-BENZ IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2002-2010 G-CLASS VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "'LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE VEHICLES ARE EQUIPPED WITH A GRILL COVER FOR FRONT TURN SIGNAL PROTECTION THAT, WHILE PERMISSIBLE, MAY IMPACT OVER TIME THE SIGNAL'S ABILITY TO MEET THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 108..

Consequence:
THE SIGNAL LIGHT'S VISIBILITY TO OTHER MOTORISTS MAY BE REDUCED OVER TIME, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH..

Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSTALL IMPROVED TURN LIGHT UNITS OPTIMIZED FOR USAGE WITH GRILLS. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR BEFORE NOVEMBER 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MERCEDES-BENZ AT 1-800-367-6372..

Notes:
OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV ..

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID:
10V368000.

Mfg's Report Date:
AUG 04, 2010.

Component:
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS.

Potential Number of Units Affected:
1938.

Summary:
MERCEDES-BENZ IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2002-2009 G-CLASS VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "'LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THE HEADLAMPS OF THE AFFECTED VEHICLES ARE EQUIPPED WITH A PROTECTIVE GRILL THAT IS NOT PERMISSIBLE UNDER FMVSS NO. 108..

Consequence:
THE VEHICLES FAIL TO MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE STANDARD..

Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REMOVE THE HEADLAMP GRILLS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR BEFORE NOVEMBER 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MERCEDES-BENZ AT 1-800-367-6372..

Notes:
OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV .

News - Crash Test Results

Frontal Driver:
* * * * *.

Frontal Passenger:
* * * * *.

Side Driver:
* * * * *.

Side Rear Passenger:
* * * * *.

Crash Test Note:
Results based on a 35 MPH frontal crash and 38.5 MPH side crash. Results are reported in a range of one to five stars, with five stars indicating the best crash protection for vehicles within the same weight class. This test used driver and passenger belts and airbags..

NHTSA Rollover Rating:
* * * *.

Rollover Note:
The Rollover Resistance Rating is an estimate of your risk of rolling over if you have a single vehicle crash. It does not predict the likelihood of that crash. The Rollover Resistance Rating utilizes a "fishhook" maneuver which is a series of abrupt turns at varying speeds to see how "top-heavy" a vehicle is. The more "top-heavy" the vehicle, the more likely it is to roll over. The lowest rated vehicles (1-star) are at least four times more likely to roll over than the highest rated vehicles (5-stars).

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