Mercedes2012 GL 500 4MATIC Specs

2012 (X166) Mercedes GL 500 4MATIC Specifications & Performance

2012 - 2015 (X166)

Tech Specs Summary


4.7 L V8 Bi-Turbo

155 mph

5.9 seconds

429 BHP

25 mpg

5 Doors

5-7 Seats

680-2,300 L
kg
2,445 kg
Front - AWD

Performance

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

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

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

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

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

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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3.9

Performance Rating2.5
Environment Rating1
Practicality Rating3.5

Pros & Cons vs Rivals

Performance
Environment
Practicality
Luggage
City Driving
Road Trips

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