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2008 Mercedes-Benz GL 320 CDI 4MATIC DPF (Automatic / 7 Gears) 4×4 [2008-2009]

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Overview

2008 Mercedes-Benz GL 320 CDI 4MATIC DPF (Automatic / 7 Gears) 4×4 [2008-2009]

The 2008 Mercedes-Benz GL 320 CDI 4MATIC DPF, offered in Europe from mid-2008 to May 2009, is a four-wheel drive (4×4 permanent) 5-door SUV with a 50/50 planetary centre differential. It includes a 2987 cm3 V6 (Daimler-Benz OM642 DE30) turbocharger and intercooler diesel engine, with Bosch Common-Rail and DOHC, producing 221 hp / 165 kW in 3800 engine rpm and 510 Nm torque in 1600 – 2800 engine rpm. Combined with a 7-speed automatic transmission (Daimler-Benz 7G-Tronic), it accelerates from 0-100 km/h in 9.9 seconds and reaches a top speed of 202 km/h. Its combined fuel consumption is 9.2 L/100km. The car has a length of 5088 mm, a width of 1920 mm, a height of 1840 mm and weighs 2375 kg, with a fuel tank of 100 liters.

Model:X164 GL 320 CDI 4MATIC DPF
Production year:2008
Transmission:Automatic 7 speed
Starting price:€65,950
Engine size:3.0 L
Max torque:510 Nm
Cylinders alignment:V 6
Charge system:Diesel with turbocharger
Displacement:2987 cm3
Max power:221 PS / 221 hp / 165 kW
Fuel type:Diesel
Fuel consumption:9.2 L/100km combined
Extra-urban:6.7-8 L/100km
City:11.1-13.3 L/100km
Emission standard:Euro 4
Body style:SUV
0-80 km/h:6.5 s
0-100 km/h:9.9 s
0-160 km/h:28.8 s
0-200 km/h:179.8 s
Top speed:202 km/h
Curb weight:2375 kg
Gross weight:3150 kg
Length:5088 mm
Width:1920 mm
Height:1840 mm
Fuel capacity:100 liters

Expert Assessment

Consumption
70%
Safety
85%
Performance
80%
Driveability
85%
Durability
80%
Maintenance
85%
Design
85%
Summary

The Mercedes-Benz GL 320 CDI 4MATIC DPF (2008) is a luxury SUV valued for its powerful diesel engine, comfort and spaciousness. For this category, it offered good performance and relatively low consumption. However, DPF (Petroleum Particle Filter) can be a source of problems if the car is used mainly in the city. Like many Mercedes-Benz of that period, it is known for high maintenance costs.

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