Mercedes-Benz GL first generation

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The Mercedes-Benz GL first generation (2006–2012): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 43 versions in the European Union, the United Kingdom, the United States, and Canada.

Model codes: X164

Dimensions, weights and capacity

Specification	Europe	North America	Wikipedia
Dimensions
Length	5,010–5,100 mm RDW	5,090 mm TC	5,088–5,099 mm
Width	1,920–1,960 mm RDW	1,920 mm TC	1,920 mm
Height	1,800–1,950 mm RDW	1,840 mm TC	1,840 mm
Wheelbase	3,080 mm RDW	3,080 mm TC	3,075 mm
Front track	1,645–1,683 mm ASTRA	1,660 mm TC	–
Rear track	1,648–1,686 mm ASTRA	1,660 mm TC	–
Weights and towing
Kerb weight	2,245–2,485 kg RDW	2,465–2,545 kg TC	2,355–2,475 kg
Mass in running order	2,345–2,585 kg RDW	–	–
Gross vehicle weight	3,150–3,250 kg RDW	–	–
Towing, braked trailer	3,402–3,500 kg RDW	–	–
Towing, unbraked trailer	750 kg RDW	–	–
Seats and space
Seats	5–7 RDW	–	–
Doors	4 RDW	–	–
Luggage space (EPA)	–	453 L EPA	–
Passenger space (EPA)	–	4,049 L EPA	–
Fuel tank	–	–	100 L
Performance
Top speed	210–240 km/h RDW	–	210–240 km/h
Torque	460–700 Nm ASTRA	–	460–700 Nm

Tyre sizes (most common first): 265/55R19, 275/50R20, 275/55R19, 295/40R21

Ranges cover the generation’s versions and body styles; European and North American versions can differ. Sources: RDW type approvals (Netherlands), Transport Canada vehicle specifications, Wikipedia (en, de), ASTRA type approvals (Switzerland), US EPA fuel economy data, Traficom type approvals (Finland). Wikipedia figures are used under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Reliability and owner reports

UK MOT: first-time pass rate by age

Age at test	Pass rate	UK average	Tests
9–12 years	84.4% (82.0–86.4)	77.9%	1,029
13 years and older	78.9% (77.6–80.2)	69.2%	3,660

What the MOT finds

Area	This model	UK average, same ages
Brakes	38.0%	34.4%
Tyres	27.3%	31.2%
Suspension	22.6%	38.4%
Noise, emissions and leaks	21.9%	15.0%
Lights and electrics	17.5%	26.3%
Body, chassis and structure	8.8%	16.2%

First MOT test of each car per year in 2022–2024, from the DVSA’s anonymised test results; only ages with at least 500 tests are shown. The figure in brackets is the 95% confidence interval; green or red means clearly above or below the UK average. The second table shows how often an item was noted (defect or advisory) in each area, against the UK average for cars of the same ages. DVSA anonymised MOT tests (Open Government Licence)

Owner complaints to NHTSA (US)

417 complaints for model years 2006–2012. 23 crashes · 39 fires · 34 injuries

Airbags 119
Suspension 49
Electrical system 49
Brakes 47
Steering 46
Seats 44

Complaints are reported by owners and not checked by NHTSA; they are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular models have more. NHTSA owner complaints

All 43 versions of the Mercedes-Benz GL first generation

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European Union 12 versions

New cars registered in the EU (plus Norway and Iceland), from the European Environment Agency. Figures on the NEDC procedure until 2020 and on WLTP from 2021; versions are grouped by engine and power, with their number of registrations.

Years and version	Engine	Power	Fuel	CO₂	EU registrations
2011–2012	3.0 L	195 kW (265 PS)	Diesel	237 g/km	296
2012	3.0 L	190 kW (258 PS)	Diesel	200 g/km	110
2011	4.0 L	225 kW (306 PS)	Diesel	311 g/km	648
2011	5.5 L	285 kW (387 PS)	Petrol	321 g/km	34
2011	4.7 L	250 kW (340 PS)	Petrol	304 g/km	28
2011	3.0 L	165 kW (224 PS)	Diesel	252 g/km	12
2010	4.0 L	–	Diesel	311 g/km	1,060
2010	3.0 L	–	Diesel	252 g/km	436
2010	4.0 L	–	Diesel	312 g/km	74
2010	–	–	Other fuel	293 g/km	68
2010	4.7 L	–	Petrol	314 g/km	44
2010	5.5 L	–	Petrol	321 g/km	20

United Kingdom 20 versions

New cars on sale in the UK, from the Vehicle Certification Agency. NEDC figures until 2018 and WLTP figures after; years are the editions a version appeared in.

Years and version	Engine	Fuel	Gearbox	Consumption (combined)	CO₂
2012GL 350 CDI 4MATIC with 19 inch rear wheels	3.0 L	Diesel	7-speed automatic	9.2 L/100 km NEDC	242 g/km
2012GL 350 CDI 4MATIC with 20 & 21 inch rear wheels	3.0 L	Diesel	7-speed automatic	9.0 L/100 km NEDC	238 g/km
2012GL 500 4MATIC with 20 & 21 inch rear wheels	5.5 L	Petrol	7-speed automatic	13.8 L/100 km NEDC	322 g/km
2007–2010GL320 CDI 4MATIC no DPF 275/295 Tyres on 20"/21" wheels at rear · GL320 CDI 4MATIC with DPF 275/295 Tyres on 20"/21" wheels at rear · GL320 CDI no DPF up to 275 Tyres 20" Wheels at rear and 4 more trims	3.0 L	Diesel	7-speed automatic	10.0 L/100 km NEDC	264 g/km
2009–2010GL320 CDI 4MATIC with DPF 265/275 Tyres on 18''/ 19" Wheels at rear · GL320 CDI 4MATIC no DPF 265/275 Tyres on 18''/19" Wheels at rear · GL 320 CDI 4MATIC with DPF 265/275 Tyres on 18''/ 19" Wheels at rear	3.0 L	Diesel	7-speed automatic	9.7 L/100 km NEDC	257 g/km
2010GL 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC with 265/60 18" or 275/55 19" rear wheels · GL 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC with 275/55 19" rear wheels	3.0 L	Diesel	7-speed automatic	9.3 L/100 km NEDC	244 g/km
2010GL 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC with 265/60 18" or 275/55 19" rear wheels No DPF · GL 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC with 275/55 19" rear wheels No DPF	3.0 L	Diesel	7-speed automatic	9.6 L/100 km NEDC	254 g/km
2010GL 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC with 275/50 20" or 295/40 21" rear wheels	3.0 L	Diesel	7-speed automatic	9.6 L/100 km NEDC	253 g/km
2010GL 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC with 275/50 20" or 295/40 21" rear wheels No DPF	3.0 L	Diesel	7-speed automatic	9.9 L/100 km NEDC	260 g/km
2007–2010GL420 CDI 4MATIC with DPF 275 Tyres on 19" wheels at rear · GL420 CDI with 275 Tyres 19" Wheels at rear · GL420 CDI 4MATIC with DPF 275 Tyres on 19" Wheels at rear and 2 more trims	4.0 L	Diesel	7-speed automatic	11.6 L/100 km NEDC	307 g/km
2007–2010GL420 CDI 4MATIC with DPF 275/295 Tyres on 20" wheels at rear · GL420 CDI with 275 Tyres 20" Wheels at rear · GL420 CDI 4MATIC with DPF 275/295 Tyres on 20"/21" Wheels at rear and 2 more trims	4.0 L	Diesel	7-speed automatic	11.8 L/100 km NEDC	313 g/km
2010GL 500 4MATIC with 275/50 20" or 295/40 21" rear wheels	5.5 L	Petrol	7-speed automatic	13.8 L/100 km NEDC	322 g/km
2009–2010GL500 4MATIC 275 Tyres on 19" Wheels at rear · GL 500 4MATIC 275 tyres on 19" Wheels at rear	5.5 L	Petrol	7-speed automatic	13.3 L/100 km NEDC	317 g/km
2009–2010GL500 4MATIC 275/295 Tyres on 20"/21" Wheels at rear · GL 500 4MATIC 275/295 tyres on 20"/21" Wheels at rear	5.5 L	Petrol	7-speed automatic	13.5 L/100 km NEDC	322 g/km
2010GL 500 4MATIC with 275/55 19" rear wheels	5.5 L	Petrol	7-speed automatic	13.6 L/100 km NEDC	317 g/km
2007–2008GL320 CDI 4MATIC no DPF 265/275 Tyres on 18"/19" wheels at rear · GL320 CDI 4MATIC with DPF 265/275 Tyres on 18"/19" wheels at rear · GL320 CDI up to 275 tyres 19" Wheels at rear and 1 more trim	3.0 L	Diesel	7-speed automatic	9.8 L/100 km NEDC	261 g/km
2008GL500 with 275 Tyres 19" Wheels at rear	5.5 L	Petrol	7-speed automatic	13.9 L/100 km NEDC	331 g/km
2008GL500 with 275 Tyres 20" Wheels at rear	5.5 L	Petrol	7-speed automatic	14.1 L/100 km NEDC	336 g/km
2007GL500 4MATIC 275 Tyres on 19" wheels at rear	5.5 L	Petrol	7-speed automatic	13.3 L/100 km NEDC	317 g/km
2007GL500 4MATIC 275 Tyres on 20"/21" wheels at rear	5.5 L	Petrol	7-speed automatic	13.5 L/100 km NEDC	322 g/km

United States 7 versions

Model years sold in the USA, from the EPA and the Department of Energy (fueleconomy.gov). MPG on the EPA test; litres per 100 km = 235.215 ÷ MPG.

Years and version	Engine	Fuel	Gearbox	Drive	Consumption (combined)	CO₂
2011–2012	4.7 L	Petrol	7-speed automatic	Four-wheel drive	15 MPG (15.7 L/100 km) EPA	368 g/km
2011–2012	5.5 L	Petrol	7-speed automatic	Four-wheel drive	14 MPG (16.8 L/100 km) EPA	394 g/km
2010PR	4.7 L	Petrol	7-speed automatic	Four-wheel drive	14 MPG (16.8 L/100 km) EPA	394 g/km
2010PR	5.5 L	Petrol	7-speed automatic	Four-wheel drive	14 MPG (16.8 L/100 km) EPA	394 g/km
2007–2009EMS 2MODE CLKUP	4.6 L	Petrol	7-speed automatic	Four- or all-wheel drive	15 MPG (15.7 L/100 km) EPA	368 g/km
2008–2009EMS 2MODE CLKUP	5.5 L	Petrol	7-speed automatic	Four- or all-wheel drive	14 MPG (16.8 L/100 km) EPA	394 g/km
2007–2008EMS 2MODE CLKUP	3.0 L	Diesel	7-speed automatic	Four- or all-wheel drive	20 MPG (11.8 L/100 km) EPA	316 g/km

Canada 4 versions

Model years sold in Canada, from Natural Resources Canada fuel consumption ratings (5-cycle test).

Years and version	Engine	Fuel	Gearbox	Consumption (combined)	CO₂
2008–2011Sport utility vehicle	4.7 L	Petrol	7-speed automatic	15.5–16.2 L/100 km 5-cycle	357–373 g/km
2008–2011Sport utility vehicle	5.5 L	Petrol	7-speed automatic	16.3–16.7 L/100 km 5-cycle	375–384 g/km
2007–2009Sport utility vehicle	3.0 L	Diesel	7-speed automatic	11.6–12.3 L/100 km 5-cycle	313–332 g/km
2007Sport utility vehicle	4.6 L	Petrol	7-speed automatic	16.1 L/100 km 5-cycle	370 g/km

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Official figures are measured on standard test procedures and differ between markets. Your consumption depends on how, where and in what conditions you drive.