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2015 Mercedes-Benz GL 550 4MATIC X166 (Automatic / 7 Gears) 4×4 [2012-2016]

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Overview

2015 Mercedes-Benz GL 550 4MATIC X166 (Automatic / 7 Gears) 4×4 [2012-2016]

The 2015 Mercedes-Benz GL 550 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 center differential. It includes a 4663 cm3 V8 (Daimler-Benz M278 DE46) petrol engine with two turbochargers and two intercoolers, with DOHC, producing 429 hp / 320 kW at 5250 engine revolutions and 700 Nm of torque at 1800 – 3500 engine revolutions. Combined with a 7-speed automatic transmission (Daimler-Benz 7G-Tronic), it accelerates from 0-100 km/h in 5.8 seconds and reaches a top speed of 246 km/h. Its combined fuel consumption is 15.8 L/100km. The car has a length of 5146 mm, a width of 1934 mm, a height of 1850 mm and weighs 2530 kg, with a fuel tank of 100 liters.

Model:X166 GL 550 4MATIC
Production year:2015
Transmission:Automatic 7 speed
Starting price:$89,950
Engine size:4.7 L
Max torque:700 Nm
Cylinders alignment:V 8
Charge system:Gasoline with dy turbocharger
Displacement:4663 cm3
Max power:429 PS / 429 hp / 320 kW
Fuel type:Gasoline
Fuel consumption:15.8 L/100km combined
Extra-urban:10.8-13 L/100km
City:20.5-24.6 L/100km
Emission standard:Bin 5 ULEV
Body style:SUV
0-80 km/h:3.8 s
0-100 km/h:5.8 s
0-160 km/h:14.2 s
0-200 km/h:26.5 s
Top speed:246 km/h
Curb weight:2530 kg
Gross weight:3250 kg
Length:5146 mm
Width:1934 mm
Height:1850 mm
Fuel capacity:100 liters

Expert Assessment

Consumption
50%
Safety
95%
Performance
90%
Driveability
90%
Durability
80%
Maintenance
85%
Design
85%
Summary

The Mercedes-Benz GL 550 4MATIC (2015) is a luxury SUV rated for its V8 biturbo engine, superb performance and spacious interior. It offers a smooth and refined ride, ideal for long journeys. However, high fuel consumption was a weak point. Ventilation and electronic systems are a source of potential problems over time, and repairs can be expensive.

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