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2016 Mercedes GL550

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2016 GL550.

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Model year201620152012

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI Battery group and CCA will vary by model options and region. Refer to the appropriate service information. · Battery group and CCA will vary by model options and region. Refer to the appropriate service information. CCA battery, OE oil filter 0209975445. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI Battery group and CCA will vary by model options and region. Refer to the appropriate service information. · Battery group and CCA will vary by model options and region. Refer to the appropriate service information. CCAOEM · verified
Tire sizeP295/40R21OEM · verified
Wheel / rim10.0 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter0209975445 alt 2781840280
Fuel filter1664700490
Spark plug0041598103
Battery0019828208
Front wiper blades166820104528
Thermostat2782001600
Cabin air filter1668300218

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length201.6 in
Overall width76 in
Overall height72.4 in
Wheelbase121.3 in
Curb weight5390 lb
Track (front / rear)66.1 / 66.9 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)50/50

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine 75W-85 · 75W-83 in the differential, DOT 4 brake fluid. Torque the oil drain plug to 22.1 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-5-4-2-6-3-7-8. Note the cylinder-head bolts finish on a torque angle (torque-to-yield) — they stretch permanently and should be replaced, not reused, during any head service.

Lubricants & capacities

Brake FluidDOT 4
Differential Gear Oil75W-85 · 75W-83
Differential Gear Oil Capacity2.0-4.0
Engine Coolant Capacity12.0 qt

Engine torques

Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts6.6 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head BoltsM7 nuts: 11.0, M8 nuts: 16.0 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug22.1 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-5-4-2-6-3-7-8
Cylinder Firing Order1-5-4-2-6-3-7-8
Spark Plug ManufacturerMercedes - Benz
Spark Plug Gap.031 in
Spark Plug Torque17 ft-lbs
Spark Plug ManufacturerMercedes-Benz
Spark Plug Gap0.031 in
Spark Plug Torque15.0-20.0 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant Capacity2.31-2.37 lbs
Oil GroupPAG
Oil Type46
Oil Capacity4.06-5.41 oz

Brakes

Minimum Pad ThicknessFront: 0.079; Rear: 0.079 Vehicle
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness for ReplacementFront: 1.315; Rear: .764
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness after RefinishFront: 1.339; Rear: .787

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Front Wheel Hub — tightening sequence 1 stages
1184.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: Back off 180 degrees, Step 3: 147.0 ft. lbs., Step 4: 30184 ft. lbs
Rear Wheel Hub — tightening sequence 1 stages
1258.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: Back off 180 degrees, Step 3: 184.0 ft. lbs., Step 4: 30258 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 6 stages

Prep Do not reuse old bolts. Coat new bolts lightly with specified motor oil. · Bolts 1-10

114.8 ft. lbs.14.8 ft. lbs
229.5 ft. lbs.29.5 ft. lbs
390 degrees90 degrees
490 degrees90 degrees
590 degrees90 degrees
6Bolt 11 10.3 ft. lbs.10.3 ft. lbs

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

1
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
0
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
0
Owner complaints
0 involved a crash · 0 a fire

No owner complaints on record with NHTSA for this vehicle.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 1 of 1 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

19V787000CommunicationReported 01/11/2019

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2013-2017 vehicles due to a software fault that may cause the date and time for the emergency call system (eCall) to differ from the actual date and time, potentially… Remedy: MBUSA has initiated an Over the Air (OTA) remote update. MBUSA will also notify owners, and dealers will check software for a successful OTA or update the communication module…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Frequently asked

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NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.