Mercedes-Benz GL-Class 2012–2016

2 generation (X166)

At a glance

Engine2996 cm3 Gasoline

Power333 hp

GearboxAutomatic

OriginN/A

Trim

3.0 AT 4WD (240 hp)3.0 AT 4WD (249 PS)3.0 AT 4WD (258 hp)3.0 AT 4WD (333 PS)3.0 AT 4WD (367 hp)3.0 AT AWD (333 PS)4.0 AT 4WD (306 hp)4.7 AT 4WD (367 hp)4.7 AT 4WD (435 PS)GL 350 BlueTec 7G-Tronic Plus 4Matic (249 hp)GL 350 BlueTec 7G-Tronic Plus 4Matic (258 hp)GL 400 7G-Tronic Plus 4Matic (333 hp)GL 450 7G-Tronic Plus 4Matic (367 hp)GL 500 BlueEfficiency 7G-Tronic Plus 4Matic (435 hp)

Specifications

Engine

Max power (kW)248 kW

Capacity2996 cm3

Engine power333 hp

Engine power337 PS

Valves per cylinder4

Maximum torque480 N*m

Number of cylinders6

Injection typedirect injection

Turnover of maximum torquefrom 1 600 to 4 000 RPM

Engine typeGasoline

Max power at RPMto 5 250 RPM

Cylinder layoutV-type

Bodywork

Front track1655 mm

Rear track1675 mm

Height1850 mm

Width1934 mm

Max trunk capacity2300 l

Curb weight2521 kg

Wheelbase3075 mm

Full weight3150 kg

Number of seater5

Length5120 mm

Payload629 kg

Min trunk capacity680 l

Loading height820 mm

Body typeCrossover

Gearbox and handling

Turning circle12.4 m

Number of gear7

Drive wheelsAll wheel drive (AWD)

Gearbox typeAutomatic

Operating characteristics

Fuel tank capacity112 l

City driving fuel consumption per 100 km11.6 l

Max speed245 km/h

Highway driving fuel consumption per 100 km7.8 l

Mixed driving fuel consumption per 100 km9.2 l

Fuel95

Emission standardsEURO VI

Cruising rangefrom 970 to 1 440 km

Suspension and brakes

Front suspensionIndependent, Pneumatic, Double wishbone, Dampers

Back suspensionIndependent, Pneumatic, Multi wishbone, Dampers

Front brakesventilated disc

Rear brakesventilated disc

Grades & features

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