Mercedes-Benz GL II (X166) photos

2012 — 2015 · suv

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255–550

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Mercedes-Benz GL II (X166), SUV, silver, front three-quarter view — photo 125977

A large silver SUV with black-and-white camouflage wrap on the front bumper and radiator grille, towing a trailer.

Mercedes-Benz GL II (X166), SUV, silver, rear three-quarter view — photo 125975

A light silver-blue full-size SUV with camouflage wrap on the front bumper and fascia, towing a trailer on an asphalt road in a desert mountain environment.

Mercedes-Benz GL II (X166), SUV, silver, front three-quarter view — photo 125974

A silver full-size SUV with a camouflaged front fascia and grille towing a trailer along a paved road.

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About this generation

Second generation of the full-size luxury SUV Mercedes-Benz GL-Class (X166), produced from 2012 to 2015 before being rebranded as the GLS-Class.

The second-generation Mercedes-Benz GL-Class (chassis code X166) debuted at the 2012 New York Auto Show. Up to 100 kg lighter than its predecessor through extensive use of aluminum hood and fender stampings, the X166 offered enhanced fuel efficiency, reduced wind noise, and superior ride comfort. Standard equipment encompassed three-row seating, AIRMATIC air suspension, and novel driver aids like Crosswind Assist.

Powertrains comprised the GL 350 BlueTEC 3.0-liter V6 turbodiesel and biturbo 4.7-liter V8 gasoline units powering the GL 450 and GL 500/550. This generation also introduced the high-performance GL 63 AMG equipped with a 5.5-liter twin-turbo V8 outputting 557 hp. In late 2015, a mid-cycle facelift accompanied the vehicle's renaming to the Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class.

Specifications

6

5120 mm201.6 in

Length

1934 mm76.1 in

Width

1850 mm72.8 in

Height

3075 mm121.1 in

Wheelbase

680 l24.0 cu ft

Trunk

216 mm8.5 in

Ground clearance

Petrol

GL 400 4MATIC

329hp(245 kW)

3.0 l 7-speed automatic AWD 0–100 6.7 s

2014–2015

Torque: 480 Nm (354 lb-ft)
Top speed: 240 km/h (149 mph)
Displacement: 2996 cc
Cylinders: 6
Engine: M276.821
Aspiration: twin-turbo
Curb weight: 2425 kg (5346 lb)
Fuel tank: 100 l (26.4 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 9.2 l/100 km (26 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂: 215 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard: Euro 6

GL 450 4MATIC

362hp(270 kW)

4.7 l 7-speed automatic AWD 0–100 6.3 s

2012–2014

Torque: 550 Nm (406 lb-ft)
Top speed: 210 km/h (130 mph)
Displacement: 4663 cc
Cylinders: 8
Engine: M278.928
Aspiration: twin-turbo
Curb weight: 2455 kg (5412 lb)
Fuel tank: 100 l (26.4 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 14.7 l/100 km (16 mpg US) EPA

GL 450 4MATIC

362hp(270 kW)

3.0 l 7-speed automatic AWD 0–100 6.7 s

2014–2015

Torque: 500 Nm (369 lb-ft)
Top speed: 210 km/h (130 mph)
Displacement: 2996 cc
Cylinders: 6
Engine: M276.821
Aspiration: twin-turbo
Curb weight: 2415 kg (5324 lb)
Fuel tank: 100 l (26.4 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 12.4 l/100 km (19 mpg US) EPA

GL 500 4MATIC

429hp(320 kW)

4.7 l 7-speed automatic AWD 0–100 5.4 s

Torque: 700 Nm (516 lb-ft)
Top speed: 250 km/h (155 mph)
Displacement: 4663 cc
Cylinders: 8
Engine: M278.928
Aspiration: twin-turbo
Curb weight: 2445 kg (5390 lb)
Fuel tank: 100 l (26.4 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 11.3 l/100 km (21 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂: 262 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard: Euro 5

GL 63 AMG

550hp(410 kW)

5.5 l 7-speed automatic AWD 0–100 4.9 s

Torque: 760 Nm (561 lb-ft)
Top speed: 250 km/h (155 mph)
Displacement: 5461 cc
Cylinders: 8
Engine: M157.982
Aspiration: twin-turbo
Curb weight: 2580 kg (5688 lb)
Fuel tank: 100 l (26.4 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 12.3 l/100 km (19 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂: 288 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard: Euro 5

Diesel

GL 350 BlueTEC 4MATIC

255hp(190 kW)

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

Torque: 620 Nm (457 lb-ft)
Top speed: 220 km/h (137 mph)
Displacement: 2987 cc
Cylinders: 6
Engine: OM642.826
Aspiration: turbo
Curb weight: 2455 kg (5412 lb)
Fuel tank: 100 l (26.4 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 7.4 l/100 km (32 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂: 192 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard: Euro 6

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