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Mercedes-Benz GL-Class

Manufacturer	Mercedes-Benz
Production	2006–present
Model years	2007-present
Assembly	Tuscaloosa, Alabama, United States Toluca, Mexico
Class	Full-size luxury crossover SUV[1]
Body style	5-door SUV
Layout	Front engine, four-wheel drive

X164

Production	2006-2012
Model years	2007-2012
Engine	3.0 L V6 (diesel) 4.0 L V8 (diesel) 4.7 L V8 5.5 L [V8]]
Transmission	7-speed 7G-Tronic automatic
Wheelbase	3,075 mm (121.1 in)
Length	2007-09: 5,085 mm (200.2 in) 2010-present: 200.6 in (5,095 mm)
Width	2007-09: 1,920 mm (75.6 in) 2010-present: 76.4 in (1,941 mm)
Height	1,840 mm (72.4 in)

X166

Production	2012-
Model years	2013-
Engine	3.0L Diesel V6 5.5L V8 4.7L Turbo V8
Transmission	7-speed automatic
Wheelbase	3,075 mm (121.1 in)
Length	5,120 mm (201.6 in)
Width	2,141 mm (84.3 in)
Height	1,850 mm (72.8 in)

The Mercedes-Benz GL-Class is a full-size crossover SUV built by the German carmaker Mercedes-Benz since 2006.

First generation (X164; 2007-2012)

The GL-Class (codename X164) debuted at the 2006 North American International Auto Show. The car was designed for the American market, which is shown by its large size, making it the only similarly sized rival up against Audi's Q7 by that time. It is the 7-passenger counterpart of the Mercedes-Benz M-Class. Although the car was designed for the US market, it is also sold in Europe, albeit in far smaller numbers.

It lacks the typical SUV boxy styling and body-on-frame construction of the G-Class in favor of a modified version of the M-Class's unibody architecture. Many motorists consider it the "Elongated and Wider" version of the recently redesigned M-Class. It is a three-row, 7-passenger SUV with much more luxurious equipment than previous civilian G-Class vehicles. All GL-Class vehicles are assembled at Mercedes-Benz US International, Inc., Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. The GL class was originally intended to replace the 25-year-old G-Class model, however due to public and fan outcries, Mercedes Benz had decided to keep the G-Class in production for the foreseeable future and decided to update it for 2006.^{[citation needed]}

Features

Standard features

Standard features on the Mercedes-Benz GL350 BlueTec and GL450 include air conditioning with dual-zone climate controls, interior air filter, tilt/telescopic premium leather-wrapped steering wheel with radio controls, cruise control, heated 8-way power front seats, 6-disc CD changer, outside-temperature indicator, and universal garage door opener. On the facelifted 2010 model, the GLs also incorporate new daytime running lights as well as LED tail lamps for improved visibility. 19" 5-spoke wheels come standard with all-season tires and new chrome beltline, window trim, and roof rails also now come standard. A chrome loadsill and front and rear chrome looking skid plates come standard. The GL also comes with Airmatic suspension, a 3D instrument cluster, and 7-way seating with power 50/50 folding third row seats.

The GL350 BlueTec features a 3.0L 210 hp (157 kW) 400 lb·ft (542 N·m) turbocharged V6, with a reduction in NOx emissions of 80%. The starting MSRP is $1,000 less than the GL450. The GL450 4Matic has a 335 hp (250 kW) V8. The GL550 has a 382 hp (285 kW) 5.5L V8.

Optional features

Standard on the Mercedes GL550 but optional for the lower trims include a power tilt/telescopic wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel w/radio controls (replacing tilt/telescopic leather-wrapped steering wheel w/radio controls), leather upholstery, memory system, power liftgate, premium sound system, navigation system w/voice recognition, rear radio controls, rearview camera, and heated rear seats.

Awards

• 2007 Motor Trend Sport/Utility of the Year - GL 450

Sales

Second generation (X166; 2013-)

A redesigned model (codename X166) debuted at the 2012 New York Auto Show as a 2013 model.

Engines

• GL 350 CDI BlueTec (2007-Present): 3.0 L V6 (diesel), 160 kW (215 hp)
• GL 420 CDI (2007-2012): 4.0 L V8 (diesel), 225 kW (302 hp) This motor has been revised three times over the subsequential years. It was offered in GL420 and GL450 before it was withdrawn from the model range for 2011.
• GL 450 (2007-Present): 4.7 L V8, 250 kW (335 hp)
• GL 550 (GL 500 in Europe; 2007-Present): 5.5 L V8, 285 kW (382 hp)

References

External links

Wikimedia Commons has media related to: Mercedes-Benz GL-Class

• Mercedes GL Class Overview
• GL-Class at Mercedes-Benz Canada
• First spied: Next Generation Mercedes GL-Class