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

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Overview

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

The 2011 Mercedes-Benz GL 350 CDI 4MATIC BlueEfficiency Grand Edition, offered in Europe from May 2011 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 213 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 Grand Edition
Production year:2011
Transmission:Automatic 7 speed
Starting price:€84,600
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:23.6 s
0-200 km/h:57.7 s
Top speed:213 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 Grand Edition (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, air suspension and electronic systems can be a source of problems over time.

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