Mercedes-Benz GL-Class X164 Crossover (2006-2009)

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Product Overview

Mercedes-Benz GL-Class X164 is a full-size crossover in production from 2006 to 2009, whereupon it received a facelift. It was available with a range of V6 and V8 engines that displaced 3.0 to 5.5 liters.
Essentially a larger W164 ML-Class, the X164 came with a smaller set of engine options. Notably, Mercedes didn't make an AMG version. Nevertheless, the GL was intended to be the company's flagship crossover in North America (marketed as SUV, as the G-Class was not available there).
Those who drive offroad, for work or leisure, need to think twice before pulling the trigger: the Mercedes GL X164 is hardly the "offroader" that Mercedes-Benz would like you to think. Owners may find that at speed the vehicle consumes a lot more than the numbers indicate, thanks to a disappointing 0.37 coefficient of drag to show for it. Utility-minded owners will love the 2300L (81cu-ft) cargo space. The vehicle also comes with a high towing capacity.

Ratings

What we found**

Neofiliac score 77% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
  • Good creature comforts
  • High cargo capacity
  • Good towing capacity
  • Good suspension setup
Cons
  • Some questionable engines
  • High 0.37 drag coefficient

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Specifications

GL 320 CDIGL 420 CDIGL 450GL 500

Capacity

Cargo Capacity620 L / 21.9 cu-ft ~ 2300 L / 81.2 cu-ft
Engine Oil Capacity8.5 L / 9.0 qt11.5 L / 12.2 qt8.5 L / 9.0 qt8.5 L / 9.0 qt
Fuel Capacity96.0 L / 25.4 gal100.0 L / 26.4 gal100.0 L / 26.4 gal96.0 L / 25.4 gal
Passengers5
Payload775 kg / 1709 lbs775 kg / 1709 lbs795 kg / 1753 lbs680 kg / 1499 lbs

Chassis

Brakes | FrontVentilated discs
Brakes | RearVentilated discs
Power SteeringHydraulic Steering
Suspension | FrontDouble-wishbone
Suspension | RearMulti-link
Tire Size265/60 R18275/55 R19275/55 R19265/60 R18
Turning Circle12.1 m / 39.7 ft12.1 m / 39.7 ft12.1 m / 39.7 ft11.3 m / 37.1 ft

Construction

Body Style5-door SUV

Dimensions

Size | Height1840 mm / 72.4 in
Size | Length5088 mm / 200.3 in
Size | Width1920 mm / 75.6 in
Track Width | Front1651.0 mm / 65.0 in1645.0 mm / 64.8 in1645.0 mm / 64.8 in1645.0 mm / 64.8 in
Track Width | Rear1654.0 mm / 65.1 in1648.0 mm / 64.9 in1648.0 mm / 64.9 in1648.0 mm / 64.9 in
Weight2375.0 kg / 5236.0 lbs2475.0 kg / 5456.4 lbs2355.0 kg / 5191.9 lbs2170.0 kg / 4784.0 lbs
Wheel Size18 in19 in19 in18 in
Wheelbase3075 mm / 121.1 in

Performance

Acceleration | 0 - 100 km/h9.5 sec7.6 sec7.2 sec5.9 sec
Acceleration | 0 - 60 mph9.0 sec7.2 sec6.8 sec5.6 sec
CO2 Emission261 g/km307 g/km317 g/km351 g/km
Coefficient Of Drag0.370.370.370.54
Fuel Economy9.8 L/100km / 24.0 MPG (combined) | 12.5 L/100km / 18.8 MPG (urban) | 8.0 L/100km / 29.4 MPG (highway)11.6 L/100km / 20.3 MPG (combined) | 15.6 L/100km / 15.1 MPG (urban) | 9.2 L/100km / 25.6 MPG (highway)13.3 L/100km / 17.7 MPG (combined) | 18.2 L/100km / 12.9 MPG (urban) | 10.4 L/100km / 22.6 MPG (highway)14.7 L/100km / 16.0 MPG (combined) | 19.3 L/100km / 12.2 MPG (urban) | 12.0 L/100km / 19.6 MPG (highway)
Top Speed210.0 km/h / 130.5 mph230.0 km/h / 142.9 mph235.0 km/h / 146.0 mph210.0 km/h / 130.5 mph
Towing Capacity750 kg / 1653 lbs (w/o brakes) | 3500 kg / 7716 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)750 kg / 1653 lbs (w/o brakes) | 3500 kg / 7716 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)750 kg / 1653 lbs (w/o brakes) | 3500 kg / 7716 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)750 kg / 1653 lbs (w/o brakes) | 2850 kg / 6283 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)

Powertrain

Drivetrain LayoutFront-engine (longitudinal), All-wheel drive
Emission StandardEuro 4
EngineOM 642 DE 30 LAOM 629 DE 40 LAM 273 KE 46/273.923M 273 KE 55/273.963
Engine | Bore83.0 mm / 3.3 in86.0 mm / 3.4 in92.9 mm / 3.7 in98.0 mm / 3.9 in
Engine | Compression Ratio18.0:117.0:110.5:110.0:1
Engine | Displacement3.0 L / 182.3 cu-in / 2987.0 cc4.0 L / 243.9 cu-in / 3996.0 cc4.7 L / 284.6 cu-in / 4663.0 cc5.5 L / 333.3 cu-in / 5461.0 cc
Engine | Power224.0 hp / 167.0 kW @ 3800 rpm306.0 hp / 228.2 kW @ 3600 rpm340.0 hp / 253.5 kW @ 6000 rpm388.0 hp / 289.3 kW @ 6000 rpm
Engine | Redline6500 rpm
Engine | Specific Output75.0 hp/L / 1.2 hp/cu-in76.6 hp/L / 1.3 hp/cu-in72.9 hp/L / 1.2 hp/cu-in71.0 hp/L / 1.2 hp/cu-in
Engine | Stroke92.0 mm / 3.6 in86.0 mm / 3.4 in86.0 mm / 3.4 in90.5 mm / 3.6 in
Engine | Torque510 Nm / 376.2 lb-ft @ 1600-2800 rpm700 Nm / 516.3 lb-ft @ 2000 rpm460 Nm / 339.3 lb-ft @ 2700 rpm530 Nm / 390.9 lb-ft @ 2800-4800 rpm
Engine | TypeTurbocharged commonrail diesel V6 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinderBi-turbocharged commonrail diesel V8 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinderNaturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol V8 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinderNaturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol V8 engine
Transmission | Gears7
Transmission | TypeAutomatic 7G-TRONIC

Production

Availability2006 ~ 20082006 ~ 20092006 ~ 20082006 ~ 2008

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