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Specs of Mercedes-Benz GL (X166) GL 500 (435 Hp) 4MATIC G-TRONIC /2012, 2013, 2014, 2015/

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Key specs

Mercedes-Benz GL (X166) GL 500 (435 Hp) 4MATIC G-TRONIC /SUV 2012 - 2015/

What is the body type of Mercedes-Benz GL (X166)?
SUV, 5 Doors, 7 Seats
What is the fuel consumption and economy of Mercedes-Benz GL (X166) GL 500 (435 Hp) 4MATIC G-TRONIC?
11.3-11.5 l/100 km
20.8 - 20.5 US mpg
25 - 24.6 UK mpg
8.8 - 8.7 km/l
How environmentally friendly is Mercedes-Benz GL GL 500 (435 Hp) 4MATIC G-TRONIC?
262-269 g/km CO2
Euro 6
How fast is 2012 GL (X166) GL 500 (435 Hp) 4MATIC G-TRONIC?
250 km/h | 155 mph
0-100 km/h: 5.4 sec
0-60 mph: 5.1 sec
What is the power output of Mercedes-Benz GL SUV 2012 GL 500 (435 Hp) 4MATIC G-TRONIC?
435 Hp, 700 Nm
516 lb.-ft.
What is the engine displacement of Mercedes-Benz GL SUV 2012 GL 500 (435 Hp) 4MATIC G-TRONIC?
4.7 l
4663 cm3
284.55 cu. in.
What is the number of cylinders in 2012 Mercedes-Benz GL 500 (435 Hp) 4MATIC G-TRONIC?
8, V-engine
What is the drivetrain of Mercedes-Benz GL (X166) SUV 2012 GL 500 (435 Hp) 4MATIC G-TRONIC?
All wheel drive (4x4). Internal Combustion engine.
What is the length of 2012 Mercedes-Benz GL SUV?
5120 mm
201.57 in.
What is the width of 2012 Mercedes-Benz GL SUV?
1934 mm
76.14 in.
What is the kerb weight of 2012 Mercedes-Benz GL (X166) GL 500 (435 Hp) 4MATIC G-TRONIC?
2370 kg
5225 lbs.
What is the maximum permissible mass of 2012 Mercedes-Benz GL (X166) GL 500 (435 Hp) 4MATIC G-TRONIC?
3250 kg
7165 lbs.
What is the trunk (boot) capacity of 2012 Mercedes-Benz GL SUV?
680 - 2300 l
24 - 81.2 cu. ft.
What is the number of gears in What is the gearbox type of 2012 Mercedes-Benz GL (X166) GL 500 (435 Hp) 4MATIC G-TRONIC?
7, automatic transmission G-TRONIC PLUS

General information

Model
Generation
Modification (Engine)
GL 500 (435 Hp) 4MATIC G-TRONIC
Start of production
2012 year
End of production
2015 year
Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Body type
SUV
Seats
7
Doors
5
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Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban
14.5-14.8 l/100 km 16.2 - 15.9 US mpg
19.5 - 19.1 UK mpg
6.9 - 6.8 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban
9.3-9.6 l/100 km 25.3 - 24.5 US mpg
30.4 - 29.4 UK mpg
10.8 - 10.4 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - combined
11.3-11.5 l/100 km 20.8 - 20.5 US mpg
25 - 24.6 UK mpg
8.8 - 8.7 km/l
CO2 emissions
262-269 g/km
Fuel Type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h
5.4 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph
5.4 sec
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net)
5.1 sec
Maximum speed
250 km/h 155 mph
Emission standard
Euro 6
Weight-to-power ratio
5.4 kg/Hp, 183.5 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio
3.4 kg/Nm, 295.4 Nm/tonne

Engine specs

Power
435 Hp @ 5250 rpm.
Power per litre
93.3 Hp/l
Torque
700 Nm @ 1800-3500 rpm. 516 lb.-ft. @ 1800-3500 rpm.
Maximum engine speed
6300 rpm.
Engine layout
Front, Longitudinal
Engine Model/Code
M 278.928
Engine displacement
4663 cm3 284.55 cu. in.
Number of cylinders
8
Engine configuration
V-engine
Cylinder Bore
92.9 mm 3.66 in.
Piston Stroke
86 mm 3.39 in.
Compression ratio
10.5:1
Number of valves per cylinder
4
Fuel injection system
Direct injection
Engine aspiration
Bi-Turbo, Intercooler
Valvetrain
DOHC
Engine oil capacity
8.5 l 8.98 US qt | 7.48 UK qt
Engine oil specification
Coolant
12.9 l 13.63 US qt | 11.35 UK qt

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight
2370 kg 5225 lbs.
Max. weight
3250 kg 7165 lbs.
Max load
880 kg 1940 lbs.
Trunk (boot) space - minimum
680 l 24 cu. ft.
Trunk (boot) space - maximum
2300 l 81.2 cu. ft.
Fuel tank capacity
100 l 26.42 US gal | 22 UK gal
Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%)
3500 kg 7716 lbs.
Permitted trailer load without brakes
750 kg 1653 lbs.

Dimensions

Length
5120 mm 201.57 in.
Width
1934 mm 76.14 in.
Width including mirrors
2141 mm 84.29 in.
Height
1850 mm 72.83 in.
Wheelbase
3075 mm 121.06 in.
Front track
1655 mm 65.16 in.
Rear (Back) track
1675 mm 65.94 in.
Front overhang
885 mm 34.84 in.
Rear overhang
1160 mm 45.67 in.
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter)
12.4 m 40.68 ft.

Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs

Drive wheel
All wheel drive (4x4)
Number of gears and type of gearbox
7 gears, automatic transmission G-TRONIC PLUS
Front suspension
Double wishbone
Rear suspension
Independent multi-link suspension
Front brakes
Ventilated discs
Rear brakes
Ventilated discs
Assisting systems
ABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Steering type
Steering rack and pinion
Power steering
Electric Steering
Tires size
275/55 R19
Wheel rims size
19