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

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Overview

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

The 2011 Mercedes-Benz GL 350 CDI 4MATIC BlueEfficiency, offered in Europe from October 2010 to June 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 LS DE30) turbocharger (variable) and intercooler, with Common-Rail and DOHC, V-72deg, producing 261 hp / 195 kW at 3800 engine revolutions and 620 Nm of torque at 1600 – 2400 engine revolutions. Combined with a 7-speed automatic transmission (Daimler-Benz 7G-Tronic), it accelerates from 0-100 km/h in 8.6 seconds and reaches a top speed of 215 km/h. Its combined fuel consumption is 9.6 L/100km. The car has a length of 5099 mm, a width of 1920 mm, a height of 1840 mm and weighs 2430 kg, with a fuel tank of 100 liters.

Model:X164 GL 350 CDI 4MATIC BlueEfficiency
Production year:2011
Transmission:Automatic 7 speed
Starting price:€70,000
Engine size:3.0 L
Max torque:620 Nm
Cylinders alignment:V 6
Charge system:Diesel with turbocharger
Displacement:2987 cm3
Max power:261 PS / 261 hp / 195 kW
Fuel type:Diesel
Fuel consumption:9.6 L/100km combined
Extra-urban:6.9-8.3 L/100km
City:11.8-14.2 L/100km
Emission standard:Euro 5
Body style:SUV
0-80 km/h:5.7 s
0-100 km/h:8.6 s
0-160 km/h:23.5 s
0-200 km/h:56.5 s
Top speed:215 km/h
Curb weight:2430 kg
Gross weight:3250 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 CDI 4MATIC BlueEfficiency (2011) is a luxury SUV rated for its powerful diesel engine, improved 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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