Mercedes-Benz GL-Class Curb Weight: 5,390 lbs to 5,688 lbs
The 2016 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class ranges from 5,390 lbs (Gl Class Gl350 Bluetec/gl450/gl550 4MATIC 4dr SUV) to 5,688 lbs (Gl Class Gl 63 Amg 4dr SUV AWD), a spread of 298 lbs across 2 recorded configurations.
Latest model year (2016):
5,390–5,688 lbs
Mercedes-Benz GL-Class Curb Weight — All Years
| Year | Body Style / Variant | Curb Weight | Wheelbase | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016Config 1 of 2 | GL CLASS GL350 BLUETEC/GL450/GL550 4MATIC 4DR SUV | 5,390 lbs | 121.26 in | 201.575 in |
| 2016Config 2 of 2 | GL CLASS GL 63 AMG 4DR SUV AWD | 5,688 lbs | 121.26 in | 202.362 in |
| 2015Config 1 of 2 | GL CLASS GL350 BLUETEC/GL450/GL550 4MATIC 4DR SUV | 5,370 lbs | 121.26 in | 201.969 in |
| 2015Config 2 of 2 | GL CLASS GL 63 AMG 4DR SUV AWD | 5,688 lbs | 121.26 in | 202.362 in |
Curb weights sourced from the NHTSA Canadian Vehicle Specifications database and recorded per body style, with fluids and a full fuel tank but no occupants or cargo.
How the figure moved since 2015
The lightest 2015 record is 5,370 lbs; the lightest 2016 record is 5,390 lbs — 20 lbs heavier (0.4%).
The top of the range is identical in both years at 5,688 lbs.
Where the mass sits: 50/50
NHTSA records a 50/50 distribution, so the 5,390 lbs splits to roughly 2,695 lbs on the front axle and 2,695 lbs on the rear.
The two axles are not the same width either: 66.1 in of track at the front against 66.9 in at the rear, 0.8 in narrower in front.
Weights, track and weight distribution from the NHTSA Canadian Vehicle Specifications; powertrain list and MPG from fueleconomy.gov (US DOE).
Questions these figures answer
How much does a 2016 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class weigh?
Between 5,390 lbs (Gl Class Gl350 Bluetec/gl450/gl550 4MATIC 4dr SUV) and 5,688 lbs (Gl Class Gl 63 Amg 4dr SUV AWD), depending on the configuration.
How is the GL-Class's weight distributed?
50/50 front to rear in the NHTSA record — about 2,695 lbs on the front axle and 2,695 lbs on the rear at a 5,390 lbs curb weight.
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