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2011 Mercedes-Benz GL 350 BlueTEC 4MATIC (Automatic / 7 Gears) 4×4 [2010-2012]

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Overview

2011 Mercedes-Benz GL 350 BlueTEC 4MATIC (Automatic / 7 Gears) 4×4 [2010-2012]

The 2011 Mercedes-Benz GL 350 BlueTEC 4MATIC, offered in North America from July 2010 to August 2012, 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 DOHC, V-72deg and chain, producing 210 hp / 210 hp /156.5 kW at 3400 engine rpm and 542 Nm of torque at 1600 – 2800 engine rpm. Combined with a 7-speed automatic transmission (Daimler-Benz 7G-Tronic), it accelerates from 0-100 km/h in 10.8 seconds and reaches a top speed of 189 km/h. Its combined fuel consumption is 9.4 L/100km. The car has a length of 5099 mm, a width of 1920 mm, a height of 1840 mm and weighs 2,500 kg, with a fuel tank of 100 liters.

Model:X164 GL 350 BlueTEC 4MATIC
Production year:2011
Transmission:Automatic 7 speed
Starting price:$60,950
Engine size:3.0 L
Max torque:542 Nm
Cylinders alignment:V 6
Charge system:Diesel with turbocharger
Displacement:2987 cm3
Max power:210 PS / 210 hp / 156.5 kW
Fuel type:Diesel
Fuel consumption:9.4 L/100km combined
Extra-urban:6.9-8.3 L/100km
City:11.3-13.6 L/100km
Emission standard:ULEV
Body style:SUV
0-80 km/h:7.1 s
0-100 km/h:10.8 s
0-160 km/h:34 s
0-200 km/h:N/A
Top speed:189 km/h
Curb weight:2500 kg
Gross weight:3150 kg
Length:5099 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 350 BlueTEC 4MATIC (2011) is a luxury SUV valued for its powerful diesel engine, fuel efficiency and spaciousness. For this category, it offered good performance and relatively low consumption. 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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