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2011 Mercedes-Benz GL 450 4MATIC X164 (Automatic / 7 Gears) 4×4 [2010-2012]

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Overview

2011 Mercedes-Benz GL 450 4MATIC X164 (Automatic / 7 Gears) 4×4 [2010-2012]

The 2011 Mercedes-Benz GL 450 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 turbocharger-free, multi-point injection and DOHC V-90deg Gasoline 4663 cm3 V8 (Daimler-Benz M273 E46) engine, producing 335 hp / 250 kW in 6000 engine rpm and 460 Nm of torque in 2700 – 5000 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 232 km/h. Its combined fuel consumption is 16 L/100km. The car has a length of 5099 mm, a width of 1920 mm, a height of 1840 mm and weighs 2425 kg, with a fuel tank of 100 liters.

Model:X164 GL 450 4MATIC
Production year:2011
Transmission:Automatic 7 speed
Starting price:$61,950
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:16 L/100km combined
Extra-urban:11.5-13.8 L/100km
City:19.8-23.8 L/100km
Emission standard:ULEV
Body style:SUV
0-80 km/h:4.9 s
0-100 km/h:7.3 s
0-160 km/h:18.3 s
0-200 km/h:37.1 s
Top speed:232 km/h
Curb weight:2425 kg
Gross weight:3150 kg
Length:5099 mm
Width:1920 mm
Height:1840 mm
Fuel capacity:100 liters

Expert Assessment

Consumption
55%
Safety
90%
Performance
85%
Driveability
85%
Durability
80%
Maintenance
85%
Design
85%
Summary

The Mercedes-Benz GL 450 4MATIC (2011) 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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