2012 (X166) Mercedes GL 500 4MATIC Specifications & Performance
2012 - 2015 (X166)
Tech Specs Summary
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- 4.7 L V8 Bi-Turbo
- 
- 155 mph
- 
- 5.9 seconds
- 
- 429 BHP
- 
- 25 mpg
- 
- 5 Doors
- 
- 5-7 Seats
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- 680-2,300 L
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- 2,445 kg
- Front - AWD
Performance
- Top Speed
- 155 mph
- 0-62 mph
- 5.9 seconds
- 0-60 mph
- 5.7 seconds
- Power-to-Weight
- 175 BHP/Tonne
- Power
- 429 BHP
- Torque
- 516 lb·ft
Fuel Economy
- Combined
- 25 mpg
- Urban
- 19.5 mpg
- Extra Urban
- 30.4 mpg
- Total Range
- 549 Miles
- CO2 Emissions
- 262 g/Km
Petrol Engine
- Displacement
- 4.7 Litre
- 4,663 cc
- Configuration
- V8
- Aspiration
- Bi-Turbo
- Peak Power
- 429 BHP @ 5,250 RPM
- 435 ps @ 5,250 RPM
- Peak Torque
- 516 lb·ft @ 1,800 RPM
- 700 N·m @ 1,800 RPM
- Valvetrain
- DOHC
- Valves/Cylinder
- 4 (32v Total)
- Fuel Delivery
- Direct Injection
- Position
- Front Engine
- Orientation
- Longitudinal
- Fuel
- Petrol
- Fuel Tank Capacity
- 100 Litres
Extra Engine Specs
- Engine Name
- M278 DE46 AL
- Compression Ratio
- 10.5:1
- Bore x Stroke
- 92.9 x 86 mm
- Bore-Stroke Ratio
- 1.08:1
- Over-Square
- Specific Output
- 92 BHP/L
- Power/Cylinder
- 54 BHP
- Unitary Capacity
- 583 cc
- BMEP
- 18.9 Bar
- 273.6 PSI
Drivetrain & Chassis
- Driven Wheels
- AWD
- All-wheel Drive
- Gearbox (AT)
- 7 Gears
- Tyre Sizes
- 275/55R19
- Front Suspension
- Double Wishbone
- Rear Suspension
- Multi-Link
- Front Brakes
- Vented Disc
- Rear Brakes
- Vented Disc
Dimensions & Practicality
- Body Style
- Luxury SUV
- Doors
- 5
- Seats
- 5-7
- Cargo Space
- 680-2,300 L
- Turning Circle
- 12.4 m
- Kerb Weight
- 2,445 kg
- Gross Weight
- 3,250 kg
- Maximum Payload
- 805 kg
- Tow Capacity
- 750-3,500 kg
- Length
- 5,120 mm
- Width
- 1,934 mm
- Height
- 1,850 mm
- Wheelbase
- 3,075 mm
UK Vehicle Tax Cost
Band M
£790
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