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2008 Mercedes-Benz GL 500 4MATIC (Automatic / 7 Gears) 4×4 [2006-2008]

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Overview

2008 Mercedes-Benz GL 500 4MATIC (Automatic / 7 Gears) 4×4 [2006-2008]

The 2008 Mercedes-Benz GL 500 4MATIC, offered in Europe from October 2006 to mid-2008, is a 5-door, 4×4 permanent four-wheel-drive SUV with a 50/50 planetary centre differential. It includes a turbocharger-free 5461 cm3 V8 (Daimler-Benz M273 E55) petrol engine, with multi-point injection and DOHC, the V-90deg, producing 382 hp / 285 kW at 6000 engine revolutions and 530 Nm of torque at 2800 – 4800 engine revolutions. Combined with a 7-speed automatic transmission (Daimler-Benz 7G-Tronic), it accelerates from 0-100 km/h in 6.2 seconds and reaches a top speed of 244 km/h. Its combined fuel consumption is 17.8 L/100km. The car has a length of 5088 mm, a width of 1920 mm, a height of 1840 mm and weighs 2370 kg, with a fuel tank of 100 liters.

Model:X164 GL 500 4MATIC
Production year:2008
Transmission:Automatic 7 speed
Starting price:€84,500
Engine size:5.5 L
Max torque:530 Nm
Cylinders alignment:V 8
Charge system:Gasoline pa turbocharger
Displacement:5461 cm3
Max power:382 PS / 382 hp / 285 kW
Fuel type:Gasoline
Fuel consumption:17.8 L/100km combined
Extra-urban:12.6-15.1 L/100km
City:22.3-26.8 L/100km
Emission standard:Euro 4
Body style:SUV
0-80 km/h:4.2 s
0-100 km/h:6.2 s
0-160 km/h:15.3 s
0-200 km/h:28.7 s
Top speed:244 km/h
Curb weight:2370 kg
Gross weight:3150 kg
Length:5088 mm
Width:1920 mm
Height:1840 mm
Fuel capacity:100 liters

Expert Assessment

Consumption
50%
Safety
90%
Performance
90%
Driveability
85%
Durability
80%
Maintenance
85%
Design
85%
Summary

The Mercedes-Benz GL 500 4MATIC (2008) is a luxury SUV valued for its powerful V8 engine, comfort and spaciousness. For this category, it offered high 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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