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2008 Mercedes-Benz GL 450 4MATIC (Automatic / 7 Gears) 4×4 [2006-2008]

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Overview

2008 Mercedes-Benz GL 450 4MATIC (Automatic / 7 Gears) 4×4 [2006-2008]

The 2008 Mercedes-Benz GL 450 4MATIC, offered in Europe from October 2006 to mid-2008, is a 5-door, 4×4 permanent 4-wheel drive SUV with a 50/50 planetary centre differential. It includes a turbocharger-free 4663 cm3 V8 (Daimler-Benz M273 E46) petrol engine, with multi-point injection and DOHC, the V-90deg, that produces 335 hp / 250 kW in 6000 engine rpm and 460 Nm of torque in 2700 engine rpm. Combined with a 7-speed automatic transmission (Daimler-Benz 7G-Tronic), it accelerates from 0-100 km/h in 7.3 seconds and reaches a top speed of 233 km/h. Its combined fuel consumption is 15.9 L/100km. The car has a length of 5088 mm, a width of 1920 mm, a height of 1840 mm and weighs 2355 kg, with a fuel tank of 100 liters.

Model:X164 GL 450 4MATIC
Production year:2008
Transmission:Automatic 7 speed
Starting price:€74,400
Engine size:4.7 L
Max torque:460 Nm
Cylinders alignment:V 8
Charge system:Gasoline pa turbocharger
Displacement:4663 cm3
Max power:335 PS / 335 hp / 250 kW
Fuel type:Gasoline
Fuel consumption:15.9 L/100km combined
Extra-urban:11.4-13.7 L/100km
City:19.6-23.5 L/100km
Emission standard:Euro 4
Body style:SUV
0-80 km/h:4.9 s
0-100 km/h:7.3 s
0-160 km/h:18.4 s
0-200 km/h:37.7 s
Top speed:233 km/h
Curb weight:2355 kg
Gross weight:3150 kg
Length:5088 mm
Width:1920 mm
Height:1840 mm
Fuel capacity:100 liters

Expert Assessment

Consumption
55%
Safety
85%
Performance
85%
Driveability
85%
Durability
80%
Maintenance
85%
Design
85%
Summary

The Mercedes-Benz GL 450 4MATIC (2008) is a luxury SUV valued for its powerful V8 engine, comfort and spaciousness. For this category, it offered good performance, but high fuel consumption was a weak point. However, like many Mercedes-Benz of that period, it is known for high maintenance costs and expensive repairs, as well as problems with electronic systems and ventilation.

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