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2007 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class GL450



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2007 BMW X5 Sport Utility Vehicle
Standards and Options
Pricing

Mercedes-Benz GL-Class Porsche Cayenne Volvo XC90 BMW X5
MSRP $54,900 $57,200 $46,425 $54,500
Invoice Price $51,057 $49,904 $43,674 $50,140
Destination Charges $775 $815 $695 $775
Air Conditioning. Health, Ventilation

Mercedes-Benz GL-Class Porsche Cayenne Volvo XC90 BMW X5
Air Conditioning Standard Standard Standard Standard
Automatic Climate Control Standard Standard Standard Standard
Interior Pollen/Particle/Dust Air Filter Standard Standard Standard Standard
Rear HVAC Ducts Standard Standard Standard Standard
Rear Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning Standard Standard Standard Standard
Rear Seat HVAC Controls Standard Option Standard Standard
Entertainment, Communication, Navigation

Mercedes-Benz GL-Class Porsche Cayenne Volvo XC90 BMW X5
CD Changer Standard Option Standard Option
CD Player Standard Standard Standard Standard
Cassette Player Standard N/A N/A Not listed
DVD Player Option N/A Option Option
Hands Free or Voice Activated Phone N/A Option N/A N/A
Navigational Aid Option Option Option Option
Radio Standard Standard Standard Standard
Second Row Sound Controls/Accessories Option N/A Standard Option
Subwoofer Option Standard Not listed Standard
Telematic Systems Standard N/A N/A Option
Exterior

Mercedes-Benz GL-Class Porsche Cayenne Volvo XC90 BMW X5
Bodyside/Cab Step or Running Board Option Option Option Option
Bumper Step Up Standard N/A N/A N/A
Front Air Dam Standard Standard Standard Standard
Metallic Paint Standard Option Option Standard
Power Sliding Side Van Door N/A N/A N/A N/A
Power Trunk Lid Standard Standard N/A Standard
Rear Spoiler N/A Standard N/A Standard
Skid Plate or Underbody Protection Standard Standard Standard N/A
Splash or Mud Guards Not listed N/A Option Option
Wind Deflector or Buffer for Convertibles N/A N/A N/A N/A
Instrumentation

Mercedes-Benz GL-Class Porsche Cayenne Volvo XC90 BMW X5
Battery Gauge Not listed Standard N/A Not listed
Clock Standard Standard Standard Standard
Compass Standard Option Option Option
Cruise Control Standard Standard Standard Standard
Electroluminescent Instrumentation N/A N/A N/A N/A
Gauges Standard Standard Standard Standard
Inside Temperature Gauge Not listed N/A N/A Not listed
Intelligent Cruise Control Option N/A N/A N/A
Night Vision N/A N/A N/A N/A
Oil Gauge Not listed Standard N/A Not listed
Outside Temperature Gauge Standard Standard Standard Standard
Service or Maintenance Interval Indicator Standard Standard Standard Standard
Steering Wheel Mounted Controls Standard Standard Standard Standard
Tachometer Standard Standard Standard Standard
Tire Inflation/Pressure Monitor Standard Option Standard Standard
Trip Computer Standard Standard Standard Option
Lighting

Mercedes-Benz GL-Class Porsche Cayenne Volvo XC90 BMW X5
Automatic Headlights Standard Standard Standard Standard
Cornering Lights Option Not listed N/A Standard
Daytime Running Lights Standard N/A Standard Standard
Fog Lights Option Standard Standard Standard
Halogen Headlights Standard Standard Standard Not listed
Headlight Washers Option Option Option Option
High Intensity Discharge Headlights Option Option Option Standard
Windshield Wiper Activated Headlights N/A Standard N/A N/A
Roof

Mercedes-Benz GL-Class Porsche Cayenne Volvo XC90 BMW X5
Power Sunroof/Moonroof Option Option Standard Option
Removable/Convertible Top N/A N/A N/A N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof Standard Option Standard Option
Tires and Wheels

Mercedes-Benz GL-Class Porsche Cayenne Volvo XC90 BMW X5
Alloy Wheels Standard Standard Standard Standard
Chrome Wheels Not listed N/A Option Not listed
Exterior Rear Mounted Tire Carrier N/A Option N/A N/A
Full Size Spare Tire Not listed Standard N/A N/A
Interior Spare Tire for SUVs & Vans Standard N/A N/A Standard
Self Sealing/Run Flat Tires N/A N/A N/A Standard
Steel Wheels N/A N/A N/A N/A
Underbody Tire Carrier N/A N/A Standard N/A
Windows/Mirrors/Wipers

Mercedes-Benz GL-Class Porsche Cayenne Volvo XC90 BMW X5
Exterior Auto Day/Night/Electrochromic Mirrir Standard Option N/A Option
Glass Rear Window on Convertible N/A N/A N/A N/A
Heated Exterior Mirror Standard Standard Standard N/A
Heated Washer System Option Standard N/A Standard
Heated Windshield Glass N/A N/A N/A N/A
Interior Auto Day/Night/Electrochromic Mirror Option Option Standard Option
Interval Wipers Standard Standard Standard Standard
Oversize or Wide Angle Exterior Mirror N/A N/A N/A N/A
Power Adjustable Exterior Mirror Standard Standard Standard Standard
Power Backlight Window N/A N/A N/A N/A
Rain Sensing Wipers Standard Standard Option Standard
Rear Wiper Standard Standard Standard Standard
Sliding Rear Pickup Truck Window N/A N/A N/A N/A
Tinted Glass Standard Standard Standard Standard
Vehicle Speed Sensing Wiper Interval N/A Standard N/A Standard
Windshield Wiper De-Icer N/A N/A N/A N/A
Capacities and Dimensions
General

 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class Porsche Cayenne Volvo XC90 BMW X5
Body Style Luxury Sport Utility Luxury Sport Utility Luxury Sport Utility Luxury Sport Utility
EPA Classification   SUV4WD SUV4WD SUV4WD
Turbo N N N N
Drive Train

 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class Porsche Cayenne Volvo XC90 BMW X5
City MPG 15 14 15 15
Combined MPG 16 16 17 17
Displacement (CC) 4663 4511 4414 4799
Driveline 4WD-FT 4WD-FT AWD AWD
Final Drive Ratio 3.70 4.10 3.33 3.91
Fuel Capacity (gal) 26.4 26.4 21.1 22.5
Fuel System SEFI SEFI SEFI EFI
Fuel Type Gas Gas Gas Gas
Gas Guzzler Tax $0 $0 $0 $0
Highway MPG 19 18 20 21
Horsepower @ RPM 335@6000 340@6000 311@5850 350@6300
PowerToWeightRatio 15.7 14.6 15.5 15.2
RPM @ Peak Horsepower 6000 6000 5850 6300
Standard Transmission 7 Speed Automatic 6 Speed Automatic 6 Speed Automatic 6 Speed Automatic
Torque @ RPM 339@3000 310@2500 325@3900 350@3400
Transmission Speeds 7 6 6 6
Transmission Type A A A A
Type of Engine 4.6L V8 4.5L V8 4.4L V8 4.8L V8
Valves 32 32 32 32
Exterior

 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class Porsche Cayenne Volvo XC90 BMW X5
Crash Test Rating     5*/4*  
Curb weight (lbs) 5249 4950 4826 5335
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating Maximum   6790 6080 6537
Overall Height (in) 72.4 66.9 70.2 69.5
Overall Length (in) 200.3 188.2 189.3 191.1
Overall Width (in) 75.6 75.9 74.7 76.1
Wheelbase (in) 121.1 112.4 112.6 115.5
Interior - Cargo - Carrying

 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class Porsche Cayenne Volvo XC90 BMW X5
Cargo Height 31.4   34.3  
Cargo Length 83.8   74.6  
Cargo Width - Wheel 40.4   44.4  
Trunk Volume (cu ft) 16      
Interior - Passenger

 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class Porsche Cayenne Volvo XC90 BMW X5
Seating Capacity - Optional       7
Interior - Passengers

 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class Porsche Cayenne Volvo XC90 BMW X5
Headroom front (in) 40.1   39.7 39.3
Headroom rear (in) 40.6   38.4 39.0
Hip room front (in)     55.4  
Hip room rear (in)     54.1  
Leg room front (in) 40.3   41.0 40.0
Leg room rear (in) 39.5   34.6 36.6
Passenger Volume 143      
Seating Capacity - Maximum 7 5 7 5
Seating capacity - Standard 7 5 7 5
Shoulder room front (in) 58.4   58.3 60.0
Shoulder room rear (in) 58.9   57.4 58.0
Third seat head room (in) 38.2   35.5  
Third seat leg room (in) 34.2   30.1  
Third seat shoulder room (in) 50.5      
Suspension

 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class Porsche Cayenne Volvo XC90 BMW X5
Front suspension Ind Ind Ind Ind
Ground Clearance (in) 7.9 8.5 8.9 8.3
Rear Suspension Ind Ind Ind Ind
Track Front 65.0 64.8 64.3 64.7
Track Rear 65.1 65.4 63.9 65.0
Towing

 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class Porsche Cayenne Volvo XC90 BMW X5
Tow Capacity (Maximum) 7500 7716 4960 6000
Tow Capacity Standard 7500 7716 4960 6000
Turning Radius

 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class Porsche Cayenne Volvo XC90 BMW X5
Steering Diameter Left 39.7 38.4 40.0 42.0
Steering Diameter Right 39.7 38.4 40.0 42.0
Warranty

 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class Porsche Cayenne Volvo XC90 BMW X5
Powertrain Miles 50000 50000 50000 50000
Powertrain Time (Months) 48 48 48 48
Rust Miles 50000   100000  
Rust Time (Months) 48 120 120 144
Warranty - Basic Miles 50000 50000 50000 50000
Warranty - Basic Time (Months) 48 48 48 48


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