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Mercedes-Benz GL-Klasse
2012 – 2016
Germany
The Mercedes-Benz GL-Klasse was in production from 2012 to 2016. Four variants with petrol and diesel engines cover 258 to 435 hp. The fastest version needs 5.4 s to reach 100 km/h. Every version has all-wheel drive. Against its predecessor (2009 – 2012), peak power rose from 387 to 435 hp, and minimum weight went down by 95 kg.
Body styleNot specified
Production2012 – 2016
Variants4
FuelDiesel, Petrol
Key specifications (range)
Power258 – 435 hp
0–100 km/h5.4 – 7.9 s
Top speed220 – 249 km/h
Fuel economy7.6 – 14.7 L/100 km
All Wheel Drive
Similar cars
| Variant | Fuel | Power | 0–100 | Top | Gearbox |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 350 BlueTEC 4MATIC 7AT AWD (258 HP) 3.0 L · 6 cyl · All Wheel Drive |
Diesel | 258 hp | 7.9 s | 220 | 7-speed automatic (G TRONIC) |
| 400 4MATIC 7AT AWD (333 HP) 3.0 L · 6 cyl · All Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 333 hp | 6.7 s | 240 | 7-speed automatic (G TRONIC) |
| 450 4MATIC 7AT AWD (335 HP) 4.7 L · 8 cyl · All Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 367 hp | 6.9 s | 249 | 7-speed automatic (G TRONIC) |
| 500 4MATIC BlueEFFICIENCY 7AT AWD (435 HP) 4.7 L · 8 cyl · All Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 435 hp | 5.4 s | 249 | 7-speed automatic (G TRONIC) |
Engine
- Cylinders
- V6
- Displacement
- 2987 cm3 (182 ci)
- Power
- 190 KW @ 3800 RPM258 HP @ 3800 RPM255 BHP @ 3800 RPM
- Torque
- 457 lb-ft @ 1600-2400 RPM620 Nm @ 1600-2400 RPM
- Fuel System
- Turbocharged Common Rail
- Fuel
- Diesel
- Fuel capacity
- 26.4 gallons (99.9 L)
Performance
- Top Speed
- 137 mph (220 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 7.9 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- All Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 7-speed automatic (G TRONIC)
Brakes
- Front
- Ventilated Discs
- Rear
- Ventilated Discs
Tires
- Tire Size
- 265/60 R 18
Dimensions
- Length
- 201.6 in (5121 mm)
- Width
- 84.3 in (2141 mm)
- Height
- 72.8 in (1849 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 65.2/65.9 in (1,656/1,674 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 121.1 in (3076 mm)
- Ground Clearance
- 8.5 in (216 mm)
- Cargo Volume
- 24 cuFT (680 L)
- Aerodynamics (Cd)
- 0.35
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 5390 lbs (2445 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 7165 lbs (3250 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- City
- 28 mpg US (8.4 L/100Km)
- Highway
- 32 mpg US (7.4 L/100Km)
- Combined
- 31 mpg US (7.6 L/100Km)
- CO2 Emissions
- 192 g/km
Engine
- Cylinders
- V6
- Displacement
- 2996 cm3 (183 ci)
- Power
- 244.9 KW @ 5250 RPM333 HP @ 5250 RPM328 BHP @ 5250 RPM
- Torque
- 354 lb-ft @ 1400 RPM480 Nm @ 1400 RPM
- Fuel System
- Turbocharged Direct Injection
- Fuel
- Gasoline
- Fuel capacity
- 26.4 gallons (99.9 L)
Performance
- Top Speed
- 149 mph (240 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 6.7 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- All Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 7-speed automatic (G TRONIC)
Brakes
- Front
- Ventilated Discs
- Rear
- Ventilated Discs
Tires
- Tire Size
- 265/60 R 18
Dimensions
- Length
- 201.6 in (5121 mm)
- Width
- 84.3 in (2141 mm)
- Height
- 72.8 in (1849 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 65.2/65.9 in (1,656/1,674 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 121 in (3073 mm)
- Ground Clearance
- 8.5 in (216 mm)
- Cargo Volume
- 24 cuFT (680 L)
- Aerodynamics (Cd)
- 0.35
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 5148 lbs (2335 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 7165 lbs (3250 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- City
- 20.3 mpg US (11.6 L/100Km)
- Highway
- 30.2 mpg US (7.8 L/100Km)
- Combined
- 25.6 mpg US (9.2 L/100Km)
- CO2 Emissions
- 215 g/km
Engine
- Cylinders
- V8
- Displacement
- 4663 cm3 (285 ci)
- Power
- 270 KW @ 6000 RPM367 HP @ 6000 RPM362 BHP @ 6000 RPM
- Torque
- 406 lb-ft @ 2700-5000 RPM550 Nm @ 2700-5000 RPM
- Fuel System
- Turbocharged Direct Injection
- Fuel
- Gasoline
- Fuel capacity
- 26.4 gallons (99.9 L)
Performance
- Top Speed
- 155 mph (249 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 6.9 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- All Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 7-speed automatic (G TRONIC)
Brakes
- Front
- Ventilated Discs
- Rear
- Solid Discs
Tires
- Tire Size
- 265/60 R 18
Dimensions
- Length
- 201.6 in (5121 mm)
- Width
- 84.3 in (2141 mm)
- Height
- 72.8 in (1849 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 65.2/65.9 in (1,656/1,674 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 121 in (3073 mm)
- Ground Clearance
- 8.5 in (216 mm)
- Cargo Volume
- 24 cuFT (680 L)
- Aerodynamics (Cd)
- 0.35
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 5346 lbs (2425 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 7165 lbs (3250 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- City
- 14 mpg US (16.8 L/100Km)
- Highway
- 19 mpg US (12.4 L/100Km)
- Combined
- 16 mpg US (14.7 L/100Km)
Engine
- Cylinders
- V8
- Displacement
- 4663 cm3 (285 ci)
- Power
- 320 KW @ 5250 RPM435 HP @ 5250 RPM429 BHP @ 5250 RPM
- Torque
- 516 lb-ft @ 1800-3500 RPM700 Nm @ 1800-3500 RPM
- Fuel System
- Turbocharged Direct Injection
- Fuel
- Gasoline
- Fuel capacity
- 26.4 gallons (99.9 L)
Performance
- Top Speed
- 155 mph (249 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 5.4 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- All Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 7-speed automatic (G TRONIC)
Brakes
- Front
- Ventilated Discs
- Rear
- Ventilated Discs
Tires
- Tire Size
- 265/60 R 18
Dimensions
- Length
- 201.6 in (5121 mm)
- Width
- 84.3 in (2141 mm)
- Height
- 72.8 in (1849 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 65.2/65.9 in (1,656/1,674 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 121 in (3073 mm)
- Ground Clearance
- 8.5 in (216 mm)
- Cargo Volume
- 24 cuFT (680 L)
- Aerodynamics (Cd)
- 0.37
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 5390 lbs (2445 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 7165 lbs (3250 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- City
- 16 mpg US (14.7 L/100Km)
- Highway
- 25 mpg US (9.4 L/100Km)
- Combined
- 21 mpg US (11.2 L/100Km)
- CO2 Emissions
- 262 g/km
Length5,121 mm
Width2,141 mm
Height1,849 mm
Wheelbase3,073 – 3,076 mm
Curb weight2,335 – 2,445 kg
Torque480 – 700 Nm
Ranges across all 4 variants of this generation.







