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MERCEDES BENZ GL-Klasse (X164) 2006-2009 Photos, engines & full specs

Body style: SUV (Sports Utility Vehicle)
Segment: Large SUV
Production years: 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009

MERCEDES BENZ GL-Klasse (X164) 2006-2009 80 Photos
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Mercedes-Benz introduced the luxurious seven-seater GL at the 2006 North American International Motor Show and took the crown as the brand's flagship SUV.

The German carmaker looked with praying eyes at the American seven-seat off-roaders for years before deciding to take the decision to compete with them on their home ground. Moreover, it produced it in Alabama to deliver it faster and avoid expensive import taxes. Although the car was not cheap and was considered the SUV version of the S-Class flagship model produced by the three-pointed-star brand.

Unlike the Cadillac Escalade, which was a body-on-frame build, the GL featured a unibody construction, thus making the vehicle lighter. Its front fascia resembled its smaller sibling, the ML-Class, already made in Tuscaloosa. With its two-slats grille and the tall lower bumper, the carmaker tried to hide the vehicle's height. On its sides, the vehicle sported longer windows for the doors and, in addition, a third long glass panel between the rear doors and the D-pillars.

The interior was a mix between the ML-Class and the S-Class in terms of luxury and equipment. Its leather-wrapped cabin was adorned with wood grains on the center stack, door cards, and center console. There was room for three passengers in the middle row and two more on the third one. These two formed a completely flat loading area and an impressive 83.3 cu-ft (2,359 liters) of space when folded down.

Under the hood, the carmaker installed a choice of two V8 gasoline engines paired with a seven-speed automatic gearbox. For specific markets, though, the carmaker added a few turbo-diesel options, which were much more fuel-efficient. Power went in all corners as standard on the entire range, and the all-wheel independent air suspension ensured one of the most comfortable rides in the segment.

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MERCEDES BENZ GL-Klasse (X164) 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009
  2 gasoline engines
  • 450 V8 4MATIC 7AT AWD (340 HP)
  • 500 V8 4MATIC 7AT AWD (388 HP)
  5 diesel engines
  • 320 V6 CDI 4MATIC 7AT AWD (224 HP)
  • 350 V6 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7AT AWD (265 HP)
  • 350 V6 CDI BlueTec 4MATIC 7AT AWD (211 HP)
  • 420 V8 CDI 4MATIC 7AT AWD (306 HP)
  • 450 V8 CDI 4MATIC 7AT AWD (306 HP)

MERCEDES BENZ GL-Klasse (X164)
450 V8 4MATIC 7AT AWD (340 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 450 V8 4MATIC 7AT AWD (340 HP)
Cylinders:V8
Displacement:4663 cm3
Power:250 KW @ 6000 RPM
340 HP @ 6000 RPM
335 BHP @ 6000 RPM
Torque:339 lb-ft @ 2700-5000 RPM
460 Nm @ 2700-5000 RPM
Fuel System:Multipoint Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
Fuel capacity:26.4 gallons (99.9 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:146 mph (235 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):7.2 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:All Wheel Drive
Gearbox:7-speed automatic
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Ventilated Discs
TIRES SPECS
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:12 in (305 mm)
Cargo Volume:21.9 cuFT (620 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.36
Turning circle:39.7 ft (12.1 m)
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:5191.8 lbs (2355 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:6944 lbs (3150 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:12.8 mpg US (18.4 L/100Km)
Highway:22.4 mpg US (10.5 L/100Km)
Combined:17.7 mpg US (13.3 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:312 g/km

MERCEDES BENZ GL-Klasse (X164)
500 V8 4MATIC 7AT AWD (388 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 500 V8 4MATIC 7AT AWD (388 HP)
Cylinders:V8
Displacement:5461 cm3
Power:285 KW @ 6000 RPM
387 HP @ 6000 RPM
382 BHP @ 6000 RPM
Torque:391 lb-ft @ 2800-4800 RPM
530 Nm @ 2800-4800 RPM
Fuel System:Multipoint Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
Fuel capacity:26.4 gallons (99.9 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:149 mph (240 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):6.6 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:All Wheel Drive
Gearbox:7-speed automatic
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Ventilated Discs
TIRES SPECS
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:12 in (305 mm)
Cargo Volume:21.9 cuFT (620 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.36
Turning circle:39.7 ft (12.1 m)
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:5225 lbs (2370 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:6944 lbs (3150 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:12.5 mpg US (18.8 L/100Km)
Highway:22.2 mpg US (10.6 L/100Km)
Combined:16.9 mpg US (13.9 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:317 g/km

MERCEDES BENZ GL-Klasse (X164)
320 V6 CDI 4MATIC 7AT AWD (224 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 320 V6 CDI 4MATIC 7AT AWD (224 HP)
Cylinders:V6
Displacement:2987 cm3
Power:165 KW @ 3800 RPM
224 HP @ 3800 RPM
221 BHP @ 3800 RPM
Torque:376 lb-ft @ 1600-2800 RPM
510 Nm @ 1600-2800 RPM
Fuel System:Turbocharged Common Rail
Fuel:Diesel
Fuel capacity:26.4 gallons (99.9 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:130 mph (209 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):9.5 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:All Wheel Drive
Gearbox:7-speed automatic
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Ventilated Discs
TIRES SPECS
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:65/65.1 in (1,651/1,654 mm)
Wheelbase:121 in (3073 mm)
Ground Clearance:12 in (305 mm)
Cargo Volume:21.9 cuFT (620 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.36
Turning circle:39.7 ft (12.1 m)
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:5235.9 lbs (2375 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:6944 lbs (3150 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:18.8 mpg US (12.5 L/100Km)
Highway:29.4 mpg US (8 L/100Km)
Combined:24 mpg US (9.8 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:261 g/km

MERCEDES BENZ GL-Klasse (X164)
350 V6 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7AT AWD (265 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 350 V6 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7AT AWD (265 HP)
Cylinders:V6
Displacement:2987 cm3
Power:195 KW @ 3800 RPM
265 HP @ 3800 RPM
261 BHP @ 3800 RPM
Torque:457 lb-ft @ 1600 RPM
620 Nm @ 1600 RPM
Fuel System:Turbocharged Common Rail
Fuel:Diesel
Fuel capacity:26.4 gallons (99.9 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:130 mph (209 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):9.5 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:All Wheel Drive
Gearbox:7-speed automatic
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Ventilated Discs
TIRES SPECS
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:65/65.1 in (1,651/1,654 mm)
Wheelbase:121 in (3073 mm)
Ground Clearance:12 in (305 mm)
Cargo Volume:21.9 cuFT (620 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.36
Turning circle:39.7 ft (12.1 m)
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:5181 lbs (2350 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:6945 lbs (3150 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:19.8 mpg US (11.9 L/100Km)
Highway:30.5 mpg US (7.7 L/100Km)
Combined:25.3 mpg US (9.3 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:235 g/km

MERCEDES BENZ GL-Klasse (X164)
350 V6 CDI BlueTec 4MATIC 7AT AWD (211 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 350 V6 CDI BlueTec 4MATIC 7AT AWD (211 HP)
Cylinders:V6
Displacement:2987 cm3
Power:155 KW @ 3400 RPM
211 HP @ 3400 RPM
208 BHP @ 3400 RPM
Torque:398 lb-ft @ 1600 RPM
540 Nm @ 1600 RPM
Fuel System:Turbocharged Common Rail
Fuel:Diesel
Fuel capacity:26.4 gallons (99.9 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:130 mph (209 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):9.6 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:All Wheel Drive
Gearbox:7-speed automatic
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Ventilated Discs
TIRES SPECS
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:65/65.1 in (1,651/1,654 mm)
Wheelbase:121 in (3073 mm)
Ground Clearance:12 in (305 mm)
Cargo Volume:21.9 cuFT (620 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.36
Turning circle:39.7 ft (12.1 m)
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:5269 lbs (2390 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:6945 lbs (3150 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:19.4 mpg US (12.1 L/100Km)
Highway:32.7 mpg US (7.2 L/100Km)
Combined:24 mpg US (9.8 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:239 g/km

MERCEDES BENZ GL-Klasse (X164)
420 V8 CDI 4MATIC 7AT AWD (306 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 420 V8 CDI 4MATIC 7AT AWD (306 HP)
Cylinders:V8
Displacement:3996 cm3
Power:225 KW @ 3600 RPM
306 HP @ 3600 RPM
302 BHP @ 3600 RPM
Torque:516 lb-ft @ 2200-2600 RPM
700 Nm @ 2200-2600 RPM
Fuel System:Turbocharged Common Rail
Fuel:Diesel
Fuel capacity:26.4 gallons (99.9 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:143 mph (230 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):7.2 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:All Wheel Drive
Gearbox:7-speed automatic
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Ventilated Discs
TIRES SPECS
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:12 in (305 mm)
Cargo Volume:21.9 cuFT (620 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.36
Turning circle:39.7 ft (12.1 m)
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:5456.4 lbs (2475 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:7165 lbs (3250 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:15.1 mpg US (15.6 L/100Km)
Highway:25.6 mpg US (9.2 L/100Km)
Combined:20.8 mpg US (11.3 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:307 g/km

MERCEDES BENZ GL-Klasse (X164)
450 V8 CDI 4MATIC 7AT AWD (306 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 450 V8 CDI 4MATIC 7AT AWD (306 HP)
Cylinders:V8
Displacement:3996 cm3
Power:225 KW @ 3600 RPM
306 HP @ 3600 RPM
302 BHP @ 3600 RPM
Torque:516 lb-ft @ 2200-2600 RPM
700 Nm @ 2200-2600 RPM
Fuel System:Turbocharged Common Rail
Fuel:Diesel
Fuel capacity:26.4 gallons (99.9 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:143 mph (230 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):7.2 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:All Wheel Drive
Gearbox:7-speed automatic
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Ventilated Discs
TIRES SPECS
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:12 in (305 mm)
Cargo Volume:21.9 cuFT (620 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.36
Turning circle:39.7 ft (12.1 m)
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:5456.4 lbs (2475 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:7165 lbs (3250 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:15.1 mpg US (15.6 L/100Km)
Highway:25.6 mpg US (9.2 L/100Km)
Combined:20.8 mpg US (11.3 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:307 g/km
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