Mercedes-Benz GL I (X164) photos

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Mercedes-Benz GL I (X164), SUV, brown, front three-quarter view — photo 80795

Grand Edition (2011) Full-size luxury SUV in dark brown metallic finish viewed from the front three-quarter angle in a dark studio setting.

Mercedes-Benz GL I (X164), SUV, brown, rear three-quarter view — photo 80794

Grand Edition (2011) A full-size five-door SUV in dark brown metallic finish captured from a rear three-quarter angle against a dark studio background with illuminated textured ground.

Mercedes-Benz GL I (X164), SUV, brown, front view — photo 80793

Grand Edition (2011) Front view of a brown metallic full-size SUV in a dark studio setting with illuminated headlights and DRLs.

Grand Edition (2011)

Grand Edition (2011)

Grand Edition (2011)

Grand Edition (2011)

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About this generation

First generation of the full-size three-row luxury SUV Mercedes-Benz GL-Class (X164), built on a unibody platform and produced from 2006 to 2012.

The first-generation Mercedes-Benz GL-Class (chassis code X164) unveiled at the 2006 North American International Auto Show in Detroit. Engineered on a stretched unibody architecture derived from the W164 M-Class, the GL was designed primarily for North American and global luxury buyers needing full seven-passenger capacity. Standard features included three-row seating with power-folding third row and AIRMATIC air suspension.

Engine offerings featured 3.0-liter V6 turbodiesels (GL 320 CDI, GL 350 BlueTEC) and 4.0-liter V8 turbodiesels (GL 420 CDI), alongside naturally aspirated 4.7-liter and 5.5-liter V8 gasoline engines (GL 450, GL 550). Power was dispatched through a 7G-TRONIC seven-speed automatic transmission and 4MATIC permanent all-wheel drive, with an optional Off-Road Pro Package adding low-range gearing and locking differentials. A 2009 facelift updated the front grille, LED daytime running lights, and interior trim.

Specifications

5088 mm200.3 in

Length

1920 mm75.6 in

Width

1840 mm72.4 in

Height

3075 mm121.1 in

Wheelbase

620 l21.9 cu ft

Trunk

216 mm8.5 in

Ground clearance

Petrol

450 4MATIC

335hp(250 kW)

4.7 l 7-speed automatic AWD 0–100 7.2 s

Torque: 460 Nm (339 lb-ft)
Top speed: 235 km/h (146 mph)
Displacement: 4663 cc
Cylinders: 8
Engine: M273.923
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Curb weight: 2430 kg (5357 lb)
Fuel tank: 100 l (26.4 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 13.4 l/100 km (18 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂: 317 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard: Euro 4

500 4MATIC

382hp(285 kW)

5.5 l 7-speed automatic AWD 0–100 6.5 s

Torque: 530 Nm (391 lb-ft)
Top speed: 240 km/h (149 mph)
Displacement: 5461 cc
Cylinders: 8
Engine: M273.963
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Curb weight: 2445 kg (5390 lb)
Fuel tank: 100 l (26.4 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 13.9 l/100 km (17 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂: 330 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard: Euro 4

Diesel

320 BlueTEC 4MATIC

208hp(155 kW)

3.0 l 7-speed automatic AWD 0–100 9.5 s

2008–2009

Torque: 540 Nm (398 lb-ft)
Top speed: 210 km/h (130 mph)
Displacement: 2987 cc
Cylinders: 6
Engine: OM642.820
Aspiration: turbo
Curb weight: 2490 kg (5490 lb)
Fuel tank: 100 l (26.4 gal US)

350 BlueTEC 4MATIC

208hp(155 kW)

3.0 l 7-speed automatic AWD 0–100 9.5 s

2009–2012

Torque: 540 Nm (398 lb-ft)
Top speed: 210 km/h (130 mph)
Displacement: 2987 cc
Cylinders: 6
Engine: OM642.820
Aspiration: turbo
Curb weight: 2505 kg (5523 lb)
Fuel tank: 100 l (26.4 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 9.0 l/100 km (26 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂: 238 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard: Euro 6

320 CDI 4MATIC

221hp(165 kW)

3.0 l 7-speed automatic AWD 0–100 9.5 s

2006–2009

Torque: 510 Nm (376 lb-ft)
Top speed: 210 km/h (130 mph)
Displacement: 2987 cc
Cylinders: 6
Engine: OM642.940
Aspiration: turbo
Curb weight: 2450 kg (5401 lb)
Fuel tank: 100 l (26.4 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 9.8 l/100 km (24 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂: 261 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard: Euro 4

350 CDI 4MATIC

221hp(165 kW)

3.0 l 7-speed automatic AWD 0–100 9.5 s

2009–2010

Torque: 510 Nm (376 lb-ft)
Top speed: 210 km/h (130 mph)
Displacement: 2987 cc
Cylinders: 6
Engine: OM642.820
Aspiration: turbo
Curb weight: 2450 kg (5401 lb)
Fuel tank: 100 l (26.4 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 9.3 l/100 km (25 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂: 244 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard: Euro 5

350 CDI 4MATIC

261hp(195 kW)

3.0 l 7-speed automatic AWD 0–100 7.9 s

2010–2012

Torque: 620 Nm (457 lb-ft)
Top speed: 225 km/h (140 mph)
Displacement: 2987 cc
Cylinders: 6
Engine: OM642.822
Aspiration: turbo
Curb weight: 2475 kg (5456 lb)
Fuel tank: 100 l (26.4 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 8.9 l/100 km (26 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂: 235 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard: Euro 5

420 CDI 4MATIC

302hp(225 kW)

4.0 l 7-speed automatic AWD 0–100 7.6 s

2006–2009

Torque: 700 Nm (516 lb-ft)
Top speed: 230 km/h (143 mph)
Displacement: 3996 cc
Cylinders: 8
Engine: OM629.912
Aspiration: twin-turbo
Curb weight: 2550 kg (5622 lb)
Fuel tank: 100 l (26.4 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 11.6 l/100 km (20 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂: 307 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard: Euro 4

450 CDI 4MATIC

302hp(225 kW)

4.0 l 7-speed automatic AWD 0–100 7.6 s

2009–2010

Torque: 700 Nm (516 lb-ft)
Top speed: 230 km/h (143 mph)
Displacement: 3996 cc
Cylinders: 8
Engine: OM629.912
Aspiration: twin-turbo
Curb weight: 2550 kg (5622 lb)
Fuel tank: 100 l (26.4 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 11.6 l/100 km (20 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂: 307 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard: Euro 4

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