Mercedes-Benz GL-Class (X164) | |
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Overview | |
Manufacturer | Mercedes-Benz |
Production | 29 January 2006 – 15 July 2012 |
Model years | 2006 - 2012 |
Assembly | United States: Tuscaloosa, Alabama |
Designer | Steve Mattin [1] |
Body and chassis | |
Class | Full-size luxury crossover SUV [2] [3] [4] |
Body style | 5-door SUV |
Layout | Front-engine, four-wheel-drive (4matic) |
Related | Mercedes-Benz M-Class |
Powertrain | |
Engine | |
Transmission | 7-speed 7G-Tronic automatic |
Dimensions | |
Wheelbase | 3,075 mm (121.1 in) |
Length |
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Width | 1,920 mm (75.6 in) |
Height | 1,840 mm (72.4 in) |
Kerb weight | 2,355–2,475 kg (5,192–5,456 lb) |
Chronology | |
Successor | Mercedes-Benz GL-Class (X166) |
The X164GL-Class is a full-sized luxury crossover SUV produced by Mercedes-Benz, from 2006 to 2012.
The X164 GL-Class debuted at the 2006 North American International Auto Show, [5] and deliveries commenced on September in Europe. [6] Around US$600,000,000 was invested in the Mercedes Alabama plant in preparation for the production of vehicles including the X164 GL-Class. [7]
Unlike most three-row luxury SUVs at the time, the GL-Class is based on an elongated and widened version of the M-Class platform, instead of the body-on-frame construction found on vehicles such as the Lexus LX and Cadillac Escalade. [8] The Guardian said in their review of the GL that "even in places where SUVs are rife, it appears comically out of scale" and described the suspension as "caramel-smooth at pace, but bouncy as a Kiddie Castle on speed bumps" before going on to say "the chrome Mercedes badge on the GL's grille is frying pan-sized and, cutely, right at the height where the head would generally be on a standing four-year-old". [9] GL500 models are badged as GL550 in the United States.
All models feature leather electric seats, an automatic climate control system, 19-inch alloy wheels, 4MATIC all-wheel drive, air suspension (adjustable by up to 307 mm), and a 7-speed 7G-Tronic automatic transmission. [10] GL-Class models are also optionally available with a tyre pressure monitoring system, DAB digital radio, reversing camera, and rear seat infotainment screens. [11] Grand Edition models were also offered from 2011, and feature a redesigned front bumper, taller grille with three slats, 20-inch AMG alloy wheels, bi-xenon headlamps, and a two-tone interior. [12]
Model | Years | Engine | Power | Torque | 0–100 km/h (0-62 mph) |
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GL450 | 2006–2012 | M273 E47 4.7 L V8 | 250 kW (335 hp) @ 6,000 rpm | 460 N⋅m (339 lb⋅ft) @ 2,700–5,000 rpm | 7.2 s |
GL500 | 2006–2012 | M273 E55 5.5 L V8 | 285 kW (382 hp) @ 6,000 rpm | 530 N⋅m (391 lb⋅ft) @ 2,800–4,800 rpm | 6.6 s |
Model | Years | Engine | Power | Torque | 0–100 km/h (0-62 mph) |
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GL320 CDI | 2006–2009 | OM642 DE30 3.0 L V6 turbo | 165 kW (221 hp) @ 3,800 rpm | 510 N⋅m (376 lb⋅ft) @ 1,600–2,800 rpm | 9.5 s |
GL350 CDI | 2009 | 135 kW (181 hp) @ 5,000–6,250 rpm | 320 N⋅m (236 lb⋅ft) @ 1,750–2,000 rpm | ||
2010–2012 | OM642 LS DE30 3.0 L V6 turbo | 195 kW (261 hp) @ 3,800 rpm | 620 N⋅m (457 lb⋅ft) @ 1,600–2,400 rpm | 7.9 s | |
GL350 BlueTEC | 2009–2012 | OM642 DE30 3.0 L V6 turbo | 155 kW (208 hp) @ 3,400 rpm | 540 N⋅m (398 lb⋅ft) @ 1,600–2,400 rpm | 10.7 s |
GL420 CDI | 2006–2009 | OM629 DE40 4.0 L V8 twin-turbo | 225 kW (302 hp) @ 3,600 rpm | 700 N⋅m (516 lb⋅ft) @ 2,000–2,600 rpm | 7.6 s |
GL450 CDI | 2009–2010 |
The following changes apply for models produced since June 2009: [13]
The following are the sales figures for the X164 GL-Class: [20] [21] Note: 2012 sales figures include the next generation model.
Year | EU sales | US sales |
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2006 | 3,007 | 18,776 |
2007 | 8,027 | 26,396 |
2008 | 4,227 | 23,328 |
2009 | 2,871 | 15,012 |
2010 | 2,249 | 19,943 |
2011 | 2,508 | 25,139 |
2012 | 1,573 | 26,042 |
Total: | 24,462 | 154,636 |
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