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2015 Mercedes-Benz GL 350 BlueTEC 4MATIC X166 (Automatic / 7 Gears) 4×4 [2012-2016]

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Overview

2015 Mercedes-Benz GL 350 BlueTEC 4MATIC X166 (Automatic / 7 Gears) 4×4 [2012-2016]

The 2015 Mercedes-Benz GL 350 BlueTEC 4MATIC, offered in North America from September 2012 to early 2016, is a 5-door, 4×4 permanent 4-wheel-drive SUV with a 50/50 planetary centre differential. It includes a 2987 cm3 V6 (Daimler-Benz OM642 LS DE30) turbocharger and intercooler diesel engine, with DOHC, V-72deg and chain, producing 240 hp / 179 kW at 3600 engine rpm and 617 Nm of torque at 1600 – 2400 engine rpm. Combined with a 7-speed automatic transmission (Daimler-Benz 7G-Tronic), it accelerates from 0-100 km/h in 9.3 seconds and reaches a top speed of 203 km/h. Its combined fuel consumption is 9.4 L/100km. The car has a length of 5120 mm, a width of 1934 mm, a height of 1850 mm and weighs 2480 kg, with a fuel tank of 100 liters.

Model:X166 GL 350 BlueTEC 4MATIC
Production year:2015
Transmission:Automatic 7 speed
Starting price:$63,600
Engine size:3.0 L
Max torque:617 Nm
Cylinders alignment:V 6
Charge system:Diesel with turbocharger
Displacement:2987 cm3
Max power:240 PS / 240 hp / 179 kW
Fuel type:Diesel
Fuel consumption:9.4 L/100km combined
Extra-urban:6.8-8.2 L/100km
City:11.6-13.9 L/100km
Emission standard:Bin 5 ULEV II
Body style:SUV
0-80 km/h:6.3 s
0-100 km/h:9.3 s
0-160 km/h:27.5 s
0-200 km/h:112.5 s
Top speed:203 km/h
Curb weight:2480 kg
Gross weight:3250 kg
Length:5120 mm
Width:1934 mm
Height:1850 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 (2015) is a luxury SUV valued for its efficiency, spaciousness and ride comfort. The V6 diesel engine provides enough power and torque, but is known for problems with oil leaks, turbo actuator, and torque valves. Aerosuspension may require costly maintenance.

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