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Mercedes-Benz GL-Klasse

2009 – 2012 Germany

The Mercedes-Benz GL-Klasse was in production from 2009 to 2012. Buyers could choose between petrol and diesel engines, from 211 to 387 hp. All-wheel drive is standard on every version. All versions have an automatic gearbox.

VariantFuelPower0–100TopGearbox
350 CDI BlueTEC V6 7AT AWD (211 HP)
3.0 L · 6 cyl · All Wheel Drive
Diesel 211 hp 9.6 s 209 7-automatic speed G-Tronic
350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY V6 7AT AWD (224 HP)
3.0 L · 6 cyl · All Wheel Drive
Diesel 224 hp 9.5 s 209 7- automatic speed G-Tronic
450 CDI V8 7AT AWD (306 HP)
4.0 L · 8 cyl · All Wheel Drive
Gasoline 306 hp 7.6 s 230 7-automatic speed G-Tronic
450 V8 7AT 4MATIC AWD (340 HP)
4.7 L · 8 cyl · All Wheel Drive
Gasoline 340 hp 7.2 s 235 7-automatic speed G-Tronic
500 V8 7AT 4MATIC AWD (387 HP)
5.5 L · 8 cyl · All Wheel Drive
Gasoline 387 hp 6.5 s 241 7-automatic speed G-Tronic

Engine

Cylinders
V6
Displacement
2987 cm3 (182 ci)
Power
155 KW @ 3400 RPM211 HP @ 3400 RPM208 BHP @ 3400 RPM
Torque
398 lb-ft @ 1600-2400 RPM540 Nm @ 1600-2400 RPM
Fuel System
Turbocharged Common Rail
Fuel
Diesel
Fuel capacity
26.4 gallons (99.9 L)

Performance

Top Speed
130 mph (209 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
9.6 s

Transmission

Drive Type
All Wheel Drive
Gearbox
7-automatic speed G-Tronic

Brakes

Front
Ventilated Discs
Rear
Ventilated Discs

Tires

Tire Size
265/60 R18

Dimensions

Length
200.3 in (5088 mm)
Width
75.6 in (1920 mm)
Height
72.4 in (1839 mm)
Front/rear Track
64.7/64.8 in (1,643/1,646 mm)
Wheelbase
121 in (3073 mm)
Ground Clearance
10.9 in (277 mm)
Cargo Volume
21.9 cuFT (620 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.36
Turning circle
39.7 ft (12.1 m)

Weight

Unladen Weight
5489 lbs (2490 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
6944 lbs (3150 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City
19.3 mpg US (12.2 L/100Km)
Highway
32.2 mpg US (7.3 L/100Km)
Combined
25.5 mpg US (9.2 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions
239-244 g/km

Engine

Cylinders
V6
Displacement
2987 cm3 (182 ci)
Power
165 KW @ 3800 RPM224 HP @ 3800 RPM221 BHP @ 3800 RPM
Torque
376 lb-ft @ 1600-2800 RPM510 Nm @ 1600-2800 RPM
Fuel System
Turbocharged Common Rail
Fuel
Diesel
Fuel capacity
26.4 gallons (99.9 L)

Performance

Top Speed
130 mph (209 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
9.5 s

Transmission

Drive Type
All Wheel Drive
Gearbox
7- automatic speed G-Tronic

Brakes

Front
Ventilated Discs
Rear
Ventilated Discs

Tires

Tire Size
265/60 R18

Dimensions

Length
200.3 in (5088 mm)
Width
75.6 in (1920 mm)
Height
72.4 in (1839 mm)
Front/rear Track
64.7/64.8 in (1,643/1,646 mm)
Wheelbase
121 in (3073 mm)
Ground Clearance
10.9 in (277 mm)
Cargo Volume
21.9 cuFT (620 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.36
Turning circle
39.7 ft (12.1 m)

Weight

Unladen Weight
5401 lbs (2450 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
6944 lbs (3150 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City
19.6 mpg US (12 L/100Km)
Highway
29.4 mpg US (8 L/100Km)
Combined
24.7 mpg US (9.5 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions
244-253 g/km

Engine

Cylinders
V8
Displacement
3996 cm3 (244 ci)
Power
225 KW @ 3600 RPM306 HP @ 3600 RPM302 BHP @ 3600 RPM
Torque
516 lb-ft @ 2000-2600 RPM700 Nm @ 2000-2600 RPM
Fuel System
Turbocharged Direct Injection
Fuel
Gasoline
Fuel capacity
26.4 gallons (99.9 L)

Performance

Top Speed
143 mph (230 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
7.6 s

Transmission

Drive Type
All Wheel Drive
Gearbox
7-automatic speed G-Tronic

Brakes

Front
Ventilated Discs
Rear
Ventilated Discs

Tires

Tire Size
275/55 R19

Dimensions

Length
200.3 in (5088 mm)
Width
75.6 in (1920 mm)
Height
72.4 in (1839 mm)
Front/rear Track
64.7/64.8 in (1,643/1,646 mm)
Wheelbase
121 in (3073 mm)
Ground Clearance
10.9 in (277 mm)
Cargo Volume
21.9 cuFT (620 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.36
Turning circle
39.7 ft (12.1 m)

Weight

Unladen Weight
5621 lbs (2550 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
7165 lbs (3250 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City
14.8 mpg US (15.9 L/100Km)
Highway
25.3 mpg US (9.3 L/100Km)
Combined
20.1 mpg US (11.7 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions
307-313 g/km

Engine

Cylinders
V8
Displacement
4663 cm3 (285 ci)
Power
250 KW @ 6000 RPM340 HP @ 6000 RPM335 BHP @ 6000 RPM
Torque
339 lb-ft @ 2700-5000 RPM460 Nm @ 2700-5000 RPM
Fuel System
Multipoint Injection
Fuel
Gasoline
Fuel capacity
26.4 gallons (99.9 L)

Performance

Top Speed
146 mph (235 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
7.2 s

Transmission

Drive Type
All Wheel Drive
Gearbox
7-automatic speed G-Tronic

Brakes

Front
Ventilated Discs
Rear
Ventilated Discs

Tires

Tire Size
275/55 R19

Dimensions

Length
200.3 in (5088 mm)
Width
75.6 in (1920 mm)
Height
72.4 in (1839 mm)
Front/rear Track
64.7/64.8 in (1,643/1,646 mm)
Wheelbase
121 in (3073 mm)
Ground Clearance
10.9 in (277 mm)
Cargo Volume
21.9 cuFT (620 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.37
Turning circle
39.7 ft (12.1 m)

Weight

Unladen Weight
5357 lbs (2430 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
6944 lbs (3150 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City
12.7 mpg US (18.5 L/100Km)
Highway
22.2 mpg US (10.6 L/100Km)
Combined
17.4 mpg US (13.5 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions
312-317 g/km

Engine

Cylinders
V8
Displacement
5461 cm3 (333 ci)
Power
285 KW @ 6000 RPM387 HP @ 6000 RPM382 BHP @ 6000 RPM
Torque
391 lb-ft @ 2800-4800 RPM530 Nm @ 2800-4800 RPM
Fuel System
Multipoint Injection
Fuel
Gasoline
Fuel capacity
26.4 gallons (99.9 L)

Performance

Top Speed
150 mph (241 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
6.5 s

Transmission

Drive Type
All Wheel Drive
Gearbox
7-automatic speed G-Tronic

Brakes

Front
Ventilated Discs
Rear
Ventilated Discs

Tires

Tire Size
275/55 R19

Dimensions

Length
200.3 in (5088 mm)
Width
75.6 in (1920 mm)
Height
72.4 in (1839 mm)
Front/rear Track
64.7/64.8 in (1,643/1,646 mm)
Wheelbase
121 in (3073 mm)
Ground Clearance
10.9 in (277 mm)
Cargo Volume
21.9 cuFT (620 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.36
Turning circle
39.7 ft (12.1 m)

Weight

Unladen Weight
5390 lbs (2445 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
6944 lbs (3150 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City
12.4 mpg US (19 L/100Km)
Highway
22 mpg US (10.7 L/100Km)
Combined
17.1 mpg US (13.8 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions
317-322 g/km
Length5,088 mm
Width1,920 mm
Height1,839 mm
Wheelbase3,073 mm
Curb weight2,430 – 2,550 kg
Torque460 – 700 Nm

Ranges across all 5 variants of this generation.