Mercedes-Benz GL second generation

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The Mercedes-Benz GL second generation (2013–2016): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 21 versions in the European Union, the United Kingdom, France, the United States, and Canada.

Model codes: X166

Dimensions, weights and capacity

Specification	Europe	North America	Wikipedia
Dimensions
Length	5,088–5,097 mm Traficom	5,120–5,140 mm TC	5,125–5,130 mm
Width	1,920–1,954 mm Traficom	1,930 mm TC	1,934 mm
Height	1,799–1,950 mm Traficom	1,840 mm TC	1,850 mm
Wheelbase	3,080 mm RDW	3,080 mm TC	3,075 mm
Front track	1,644–1,687 mm ASTRA	1,680 mm TC	–
Rear track	1,664–1,707 mm ASTRA	1,700 mm TC	–
Weights and towing
Kerb weight	2,325 kg RDW	2,436–2,580 kg TC	2,380–2,505 kg
Mass in running order	2,425 kg RDW	–	–
Gross vehicle weight	3,250 kg RDW	–	–
Towing, braked trailer	3,500 kg RDW	–	–
Towing, unbraked trailer	750 kg RDW	–	–
Seats and space
Seats	7 RDW	–	–
Doors	4–5 RDW	–	–
Performance
Top speed	240 km/h RDW	–	220–250 km/h
Torque	480–700 Nm ASTRA	–	480–760 Nm

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

Ranges cover the generation’s versions and body styles; European and North American versions can differ. Sources: Traficom type approvals (Finland), Transport Canada vehicle specifications, Wikipedia (en, de), RDW type approvals (Netherlands), ASTRA type approvals (Switzerland). 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
6–8 years	88.0% (86.7–89.3)	86.4%	2,324
9–12 years	87.3% (86.1–88.4)	77.9%	3,016

What the MOT finds

Area	This model	UK average, same ages
Tyres	26.3%	29.9%
Brakes	15.0%	24.6%
Body, chassis and structure	6.9%	5.6%
Noise, emissions and leaks	6.4%	5.8%
Lights and electrics	5.7%	13.5%
Visibility (glass, mirrors, wipers)	5.0%	7.6%

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)

113 complaints for model years 2013–2016. 3 crashes · 5 fires · 7 injuries

Engine 35
Electrical system 20

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 21 versions of the Mercedes-Benz GL second generation

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European Union 6 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
2013–2016	3.0 L	190 kW (258 PS)	Diesel	202–204 g/km	1,402
2014–2016	3.0 L	245 kW (333 PS)	Petrol	218–229 g/km	234
2013–2015	4.7 L	320 kW (435 PS)	Petrol	260–267 g/km	194
2013–2015	5.5 L	410 kW (557 PS)	Petrol	273–288 g/km	122
2013	3.0 L	–	Other fuel	201 g/km	160
2013	4.7 L	–	Other fuel	265 g/km	34

United Kingdom 5 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
2015–2016GL 350 BLUETEC with 21'' rear wheels	3.0 L	Diesel	7-speed automatic	7.8 L/100 km NEDC	205 g/km
2015–2016GL 63 AMG with 21'' rear wheels · G 63 AMG with 21'' rear wheels · AMG GL S 63 with 20'' & 21'' rear wheels and 1 more trim	5.5 L	Petrol	7-speed automatic	12.3 L/100 km NEDC	288 g/km
2014–2015GL 350 BLUETEC 4MATIC with 21" rear wheels	3.0 L	Diesel	7-speed automatic	8.0 L/100 km NEDC	209 g/km
2014GL 63 AMG with 21" rear wheels	5.5 L	Petrol	Automatic	12.3 L/100 km NEDC	288 g/km
2013GL 350 BLUETEC 4MATIC with 21" rear wheels	3.0 L	Diesel	Automatic	8.0 L/100 km NEDC	209 g/km

France 6 versions

New cars on sale in France, from ADEME Car Labelling. NEDC figures until 2015, WLTP figures in the current catalogue.

Years and version	Engine	Power	Fuel	Gearbox	Consumption (combined)	CO₂
2015GL 350 BLUETEC 4MATIC BVA7 FAP · GL 350 BLUETEC 4MATIC	–	190 kW (258 PS)	Diesel	7-speed automatic	7.4–7.8 L/100 km NEDC	192–205 g/km
2015GL 350 BLUETEC 4MATIC BVA7 FAP	–	190 kW (258 PS)	Diesel	7-speed automatic	7.7–8.0 L/100 km NEDC	199–209 g/km
2015GL 400 4MATIC BVA7	–	245 kW (333 PS)	Petrol	7-speed automatic	9.2–9.6 L/100 km NEDC	215–225 g/km
2015GL 500 4 MATIC BVA7 · GL 500 4MATIC BVA7	–	320 kW (435 PS)	Petrol	7-speed automatic	11.3–11.5 L/100 km NEDC	262–269 g/km
2015GL 63 AMG BVA7	–	410 kW (557 PS)	Petrol	7-speed automatic	12.3 L/100 km NEDC	288 g/km
2013–2014GL 500 4 MATIC BVA7	–	320 kW (435 PS)	Petrol	7-speed automatic	11.3–11.5 L/100 km NEDC	262–269 g/km

United States 2 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
2015–2016SIDI	3.0 L	Petrol	7-speed automatic	Four-wheel drive	19 MPG (12.4 L/100 km) EPA	298 g/km
2013–2016SIDI	4.7 L	Petrol	7-speed automatic	Four-wheel drive	15–16 MPG (14.7–15.7 L/100 km) EPA	354–365 g/km

Canada 2 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
2015–2016Sport utility vehicle: Standard	3.0 L	Petrol	7-speed automatic	14.0 L/100 km 5-cycle	298–322 g/km
2013–2016Sport utility vehicle: Standard	4.7 L	Petrol	7-speed automatic	15.2–15.6 L/100 km 5-cycle	350–365 g/km

Similar models from other brands

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