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I've owned the GL 350 for about a month. During this time I drove about 5,000 km. I bought it from the "officials". I'll start with the acquisition process. I give 5 points for the service and the purchasing process itself. Everything is at a very high level. They gave me a keychain and a “mountain” of auto chemicals. I was so excited about my purchase that I forgot all the gifts that come with the car. Mercedes GL-class - my first diesel car. The dynamics are more than sufficient for driving in Moscow and on the “killed” roads of our vast Motherland. According to indications on-board computer average speed my movement during ownership is 30 km/h (taking into account Moscow traffic jams and weekly trips out of town on weekends). For me personally, a 2-liter engine would be quite enough. There is a certain “thoughtiness” of the engine when you want to take off, but this does not cause discomfort.

After I switched from a Toyota LC 200 to a Mercedes GL-class, I have the feeling that the GL 350 does not need to be refueled at all - there is such a huge difference in fuel consumption between these cars. According to my calculations, the LC 200 is more voracious than the Mercedes GL-class by more than 2.5 times. Don’t get me wrong, I’m not trying to save on fuel, but trips to the gas station “kill” a lot of time and, as a rule, you need to refuel just at the moment when you are hopelessly late for an important meeting. The surprise was that when driving the GL there is absolutely no desire to go fast. You really enjoy driving.

Advantages : comfort. Quality of finishing materials. Engine. Suspension. Economical.

Flaws : I don’t see it yet.

A seven-seater car that is prestigious big car, which has already survived two generations and is very popular especially here in Russia and especially in black, and this is about the Mercedes-Benz GL-Class X166 2016-2017.

The second generation was shown to the public in 2012 and this happened at the New York Auto Show, in the same year the car was put into mass production.

The new generation has changed quite a lot in appearance and began to look more modern and more aggressive and prestigious. also in better side it was changed appearance and interior functionality.

Design

The external part looks brutal due to its size. The car is very similar to the ML, there are minor differences, the main one being the size. One of the most strengths– design, it’s difficult not to notice the car, but if you live in a big city, you’re used to it.

Stylish large LED optics, a huge radiator grille with two thick chrome bars and big logo most attract the eye. The high hood received two stamping lines in the middle. The SUV's huge bumper has plastic silver protection, large square air intakes and thin LED foglights.


The side part is also quite stylish and attractive. Huge wheel arches, deep stamping line. The very design of the lines is attractive, massive mirrors, huge chrome roof rails, chrome glass trim. It all looks really brutal; on the road the car looks menacing and attractive.

The rear of the Mercedes-Benz GL X166 also strongly resembles its younger brother. Large optics with LED lines inside. The turn signals are connected thanks to a chrome insert on the tailgate. At the top there is a classic spoiler equipped with additional signal brakes The rear bumper of the car is very similar to the front bumper with its additions. Notable in stock exhaust pipes no, some have them.


Because it's really big car, it would be useful to know its dimensions:

  • length – 5120 mm;
  • width – 2141 mm;
  • height – 1850 mm;
  • wheelbase– 3075 mm;
  • ground clearance - 200 mm.

Specifications

The line of power units includes 7 engines, 3 of which are gasoline. The units are quite powerful, so for amateurs calm ride It is not necessary to purchase the most powerful one. Unfortunately for our customers, the line has been limited, there are only three engines.

  1. The less powerful 350 version is equipped with a 3-liter turbocharged diesel V6. The engine with a direct injection system produces 249 horses and 620 H*m of torque. The torque plateau is available at 2400 engine rpm, maximum power at 3600.8 seconds the SUV will already reach the first hundred, and the maximum it can reach is 220 km/h. Consumption of 9 liters of diesel fuel is quite economical for such a car.
  2. Basic petrol Mercedes-Benz engine The 2016-2017 GL-Class is also a 3-liter turbocharged V6. The 400 version with direct injection produces 333 horses and 480 torque. Again, maximum performance is available at high speed above 4 thousand. The dynamics have certainly improved - 6.7 seconds to the first hundred. Maximum speed 240 km/h is not bad. Fuel consumption of 12 liters is acceptable, but it will only be in quiet mode.
  3. The most powerful version offered, apart from the 500 version, produces 435 horses and 700 units of torque. Now a V8, also turbocharged, whose maximum power is also available at high revs. Now the car accelerates to hundreds in 5.4 seconds, the top speed is electronically limited to 250 km/h. Consumption is of course higher, approximately 15 liters in the city during quiet driving.

Regardless of the choice of unit, they will work in conjunction with a 9-speed automatic transmission 9G-Tronic. The torque is distributed over the wheels thanks to a proprietary all-wheel drive system. You can also install the previous version - 7G-Tronic Plus.

The chassis is completely pneumatic - AIRMATIC, which can be controlled by a puck inside the cabin. The suspension is very comfortable and soft. The ground clearance can be adjusted, this system is called On and Offroad, there is also a system for traveling with a trailer, and so on.

Interior of GL X166


The interior is very spacious and has 7 seats. The driver's steering wheel is 4-spoke, and it is equipped with many buttons with which you can control the multimedia system. The steering wheel is made of soft leather and also of wood elements. There is a large display on the center console multimedia system, which can be controlled either with the help of the touch display, and using a washer near the gearbox selector.


The entire interior is made of high-quality leather and good wood. The front passenger seats have many adjustments in various directions, and also have a massage function.

As a result, we can say that the Mercedes-Benz GL SUV has a simply wonderful interior with an excellent set of functions that will be a pleasure to be in. Free space as you understand, it is more than enough, it is enough both in front and behind. The trunk is also an important part in such a car, its volume is 680 liters, and if you need to transport large loads, you can fold the rear row and increase it to 2300 liters.


The car is equipped air suspension, traction control system, system active safety and many useful functions in the suspension system, in expensive trim levels radius systems are appearing that will perform well off-road.

Mercedes-Benz GL-Class engine malfunctions

Many people prefer the only diesel engine, the OM642, which has proven itself in . Technically it is slightly different from the previous version, which allowed it to have more power Yu. The pains are still the same:

  • injector nozzles wear out due to low fuel quality;
  • inoperative fuel injection pump for the same reason of poor fuel;
  • EGR valve clogged;
  • clogging of the DPF particulate filter;
  • leaking heat exchanger gaskets and crankshaft pulley seals.

You don’t have to live with them, this is just a list of the most common problems that sometimes befall the owner. The main parts - the chain, turbine and cylinder head - last a long time. The turbine runs up to 200 thousand in a relaxed driving style, and the chain will last even longer.

You can buy a car with such an engine for short runs. By filling it with good fuel, it will serve you for a long time, with virtually no strain.


The petrol V6 (M276) is an engine based on the M272, which has drunk a lot of the blood of owners of old Mercedes. The manufacturer has modified the installation, taking into account all the problems. Here there are nuances with the chain, or rather its tensioner. It does not fully reach operating mode, which is why the knocking appears when cold, in advanced cases it always knocks.

The engine turbines are durable, there are no problems with them. On rare runs of the Mercedes GL X166 over 200 thousand, cylinder scuffing occurs. How fittingly these are cars of racers who, in addition, have subjected the engine to tuning.

The M278 4.7-liter engine also has some malfunctions. The first problem is the knocking noise caused by malfunction chain tensioner and camshaft clutch. The manufacturer constantly claims that it has solved the problem, but in fact it has not. Problematic couplings have long been known to repairmen, so they can be solved for little money.

In general, the chain is quite reliable; traveling 150 thousand kilometers is not a problem for it.


M278 is prone to scuffing, the reason is lack of oil and heavy load. Oil starvation continuously leads to seizures, eliminating them is a fight against the consequences; you need to solve the cause, which lies in the malfunction of the oil pump. A large GL load is design feature engine, so it does not like additional overloads.

The conclusion is repeated - the engine does not like aggressive operating mode.

Among the annoying little things in the engine is rapid wear Injection pump due to bad gasoline or high temperature. The second little thing is the intake corrugations falling apart every 100 thousand kilometers. There's nothing you can do about it, you have to change it.

Suspension and automatic transmission faults

The AIRMATIC air suspension works much better than the previous version. All elements can last at least 4 years. Cylinders for greater reliability protected by a casing.


The 7G-Tronic gearbox has also become much more reliable. She lost all her malfunctions associated with overheating and constant deaths of the gas turbine engine. The GL X166 torque converter can now be serviced, its oil changed, etc. The gas turbine engine itself gradually wears out, and the proximity to replacement is expressed by vibrations at the start.

Also, the hydraulic unit in the gearbox wears out and chips get into the oil. It's all the fault of the owners who start driving actively without warming up the box. By the way, all owners have leaking seals between the gearbox and the engine. It only needs to be fixed if there are a lot of leaks.

In later versions, the engines were equipped with a 9G-Tronic gearbox. Its problems are unknown due to the low mileage.

Advice! Sellers, of course, like to inflate the mileage, but this is impossible to do completely. You can reflash all the blocks, which will take a lot of time, and as a result, a structure mismatch will appear. A meticulous buyer will determine the originality of the mileage. Be meticulous.

Cost of Mercedes-Benz GL-Class 2016-2017


You should immediately understand that such a luxurious car cannot be cheap; only 3 trim levels and a small number of options are offered. You will have to pay at least for this car 4,820,000 rubles and here's what you can get for this money:

  • leather trim;
  • electrically adjustable seats;
  • heated front and back row;
  • hill start assistance;
  • collision avoidance system;
  • climate control;
  • two parking sensors;
  • all-round view;
  • Cruise control;
  • tire pressure sensor;
  • rain and light sensor.

The most expensive version costs 7,150,000 rubles, and here you pay most for the motor, but you also get additional equipment:

  • electrical adjustment memory;
  • a roof with a panoramic view with hatch;
  • seat ventilation;
  • Rear View Camera;
  • keyless access;
  • starting the unit from a button;
  • excellent audio system.

Here is the list of options:

  • blind spot monitoring;
  • lane control;
  • night vision system;
  • navigation;
  • 20's discs;
  • roof rails;
  • 21st wheels;
  • automatic parking.

In conclusion, I would like to say that the manufacturer was able to create a beautiful car externally and internally, and there were also no problems with the dynamics of the Mercedes-Benz GL X166 and, most importantly, the quality of it all. The only problem remains is the high price of the car and personal taste for such bodies, but believe me, the car is really worth the money.

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History of Mercedes GL / Mercedes GEL

In January 2006, at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit (NAIAS), Mercedes-Benz lit a new star in the segment luxury cars SUV categories: GL-class. The seven-seater premium SUV impresses not only with comfort and space in the cabin, but also with excellent dynamic characteristics on-road and off-road, while simultaneously offering its passengers a huge supply internal space and comfort level luxury sedan. In addition, the GL-Class sets new safety standards thanks to integrated system preventive safety PRE-SAFE®, installed for the first time in a vehicle in this market segment. The car is produced in the USA, at the DaimlerChrysler plant in Alabama.

The appearance of the GL-Class is quite impressive. The original shapes emphasize the power and exclusivity of the SUV. Calm body lines, powerful wedge-shaped design elements and expressive details give the car speed. The proportions of the large body are impeccable: length 5088 mm, width 1920 mm, height 1840 mm.

The cabin welcomes passengers with the high-quality materials familiar to Mercedes-Benz, creating an atmosphere of endless comfort. At the same time, the GL can accommodate seven passengers, each of whom will be accommodated in first-class comfort - because even the third row is equipped with “full-size” single seats. The distance to the middle row of seats is 815 mm, the distance from the seat cushions to the ceiling is 979 mm. At the same time, if there is no need to transport an entire company, then rear seats can be folded. Fold with a simple press of a button, turning the passenger compartment into a cargo compartment with a flat loading area. In the five-seater version, the luggage compartment volume is 1240 liters - this is best indicator in this class. The maximum useful volume of the luggage compartment of the Mercedes GL is 2300 liters with a length of 2128 mm.

To ensure that passengers feel comfortable no matter what is happening outside the window, the Mercedes-Benz GL boasts one of two climate control systems. The diesel GL 320 CDI is equipped with Thermatic, which provides all seven passengers with a balanced comfortable temperature. Models GL 420 CDI, GL 450 and GL 500 equipped with V8 engines, in basic configuration have multi-zone automated system Thermatronic air conditioning, which provides even higher climatic comfort on board the car.

The list of comfortable Mercedes GL equipment included in serial equipment, also includes various combinations of Artico leather upholstery (Nappa leather on the GL500), power-adjustable front seats and an enclosed panoramic roof in the rear over the third row of seats.

The GL-Class has a monocoque body of maximum strength and an intelligent solution of lightweight steel construction. The result: exceptionally high passive safety. Together with the front and rear crumple zones, the high-strength roll cage forms an effective basis for the operation of the occupant protection systems. GL boasts an impressive list of equipment passive safety from adaptive airbags to Pre-Safe systems(it analyzes the data received from ABS and ESP and in critical situations tightens the belts, returns the backrests to a vertical position), which is offered for the first time for SUVs.

Of course, the car received a permanent all-wheel drive system, Mercedes' proprietary 4MATIC. Well, Europeans (including Russian buyers) are even luckier - another proprietary Offroad-Pro system will be installed on all versions for this market. Thanks to the transfer case with reduction gear and differential locks transfer case And rear axle The GL class is ready to overcome almost any off-road terrain. A special version of the Airmatic air suspension allows the car to rise up to 307 mm and overcome fords up to 60 centimeters deep. The air suspension works in tandem with the ADS system, which dampens bumps, allowing you to enjoy the car's handling.

Will also help off-road special systems: such as anti-slope systems that make it easier to move downhill and start on an uphill slope, ABS. In addition, all models produced for European market, including Russia are equipped as standard with the package technical equipment off-road OFFROAD-PRO, which further expands the capabilities of the Mercedes GL in extreme terrain. It includes, in particular, a two-speed transfer case with off-road reduction gearing and 100 percent locking differentials for the transfer case and rear axle.

Modern engines offered for everyone Mercedes models GL-class, guarantee impressive driving properties with excellent fuel consumption for this class. Basic petrol version GL 450, received a 4.6-liter engine with 340 hp. More powerful version The GL 500 received a 5.5-liter engine (388 hp), which debuted on the new S-Class. Offered and diesel engines: V6 3.2 l. 244 hp (GL 320 CDI) and V8 with 306 hp. (GL 420 CDI). Both engines meet strict EU-4 emissions standards.

All engines installed in the GL-Class are equipped as standard with a seven-speed automatic transmission 7G-TRONIC with DIRECT SELECT system and the ability manual switching transmission

Excellent dynamics and low consumption fuel – the result of relatively low total weight, which is ensured by a monocoque body and excellent aerodynamics for a car with such impressive dimensions (cw 0.37).

GL meets all requirements for to a modern car SUV category. He inherited the classic Mercedes SUV genes – solidity, reliability and endurance. It is not for nothing that its designation contains the letter “G”, indicating the legendary great-grandfather of all SUVs - the Mercedes-Benz G-Class.

The second generation debuted at the 2012 New York Auto Show. Mercedes GL-Class. Compared to its predecessor, the car has slightly increased in all dimensions; its length is 5,120 mm, width – 2,141 mm, height – 1,850 mm. The wheelbase remained unchanged, its value is 3,073 mm. The weight of the GL-Class 2013 decreased by 100 kilograms (to 2350 kilograms) due to the introduction of a hood, wings and some suspension connecting elements made of aluminum, as well as thanks to the magnesium fastening of the front panel, a special “acoustic” windshield and electric amplifier steering, which replaced the hydraulic mechanism. In addition, the SUV received a more rigid body and a modernized chassis.

The appearance of the updated GL stylistically echoes the image younger brother Mercedes ML 2012, they are related and common platform. The front part is characterized by almond-shaped headlights, a trapezoidal false radiator grille with two powerful horizontal bars and a large Mercedes-Benz emblem. The front lighting equipment is decorated with boomerangs of LEDs, which harmoniously complement the strips of daytime running lights located on the bumper just above the side air intakes. The hood has two central ribs and a ledge of several ribs along the edges. Front bumper— a spoiler with many aerodynamic elements and air ducts protected by a fine-grained mesh; there is an aluminum diffuser in the lower part.

Long hood, flat roof, enlarged wheel arches capable of accommodating tires on R18-R19 wheels (optional R20-R21). A wide stamping extends from the front arch along the sides of the doors, giving the body a dynamic appearance. There is a powerful step that makes it easier to get into the car and protects the threshold of the body. Chrome roof rails stretch along the entire length of the roof, and turn signal repeaters are beautifully located on large mirrors.

Exquisite rear lighting with LEDs and fiber optic technology, huge door luggage compartment with electric drive, a bumper of the correct aerodynamic shape with slots for pseudo-air ducts and an aluminum diffuser that acts as protection. In a word, the second generation Mercedes-Benz GL looks expensive and sophisticated.

The seven-seater cabin offers improved finishing materials and precise placement of controls. Dashboard and other interior elements have been transformed with a new design. A comfortable four-spoke steering wheel with a lot of buttons and a combined finish (leather and wood), two classic saucers of informative instruments with an on-board computer screen located between them, an automatic transmission control joystick on an adjustable steering column. The center console is crowned with a multimedia system screen; round ventilation nozzles have given way to rectangular ones. The interior was decorated exclusively with exclusive Nappa leather, classic leather and artificial breathable ARTICO leather, with natural wood or aluminum inserts around the perimeter of the cabin. The front dashboard and center console were moved to the Mercedes-Benz GL 2013 from the Mercedes-Benz ML 2012 platform.

Adjustments driver's seat variety: from the height of the headrest to all kinds of massage modes. The seat control buttons, like other Mercedes-Benzes, have been moved to the doors. The second row of seats can comfortably accommodate three passengers. Getting into the third row has become easier thanks to the EASY-ENTRY system, which folds the seats at the touch of a button. There is enough space in the gallery even for adults; the seats are electric, as is the tailgate. Trunk volume is from 680 to 2300 liters, depending on the location of the rear seats.

Noise insulation is at the highest level, which is confirmed by numerous tests. This cost the Germans considerable effort: the chassis was modernized, the body structure was redesigned to make it more rigid, and better insulating materials were used.

All three power units that were offered for the GL-Class previous generation, have undergone a slight modernization. They have become on average 20% more economical, have a smaller volume but more power. The base 3.0-liter turbodiesel found in the GL350 BlueTEC produces 240 hp. (617 Nm). With it, the SUV reaches a hundred from a standstill in 8.4 seconds. The GL 450 version is equipped with a 4.6-liter V8 twin-turbo producing 362 hp. (550 Nm), accelerating the car from 0 to 100 km/h in 6.3 seconds. Finally, the top-end GL 500 with a 5.5-liter V8 twin-turbo under the hood now develops 429 hp. – by 41 hp more than before, and peak torque is 700 Nm. To accelerate to hundreds, an SUV with such an engine only needs 5.6 seconds.

All modifications of the new product are all-wheel drive, and the transmission, as before, is represented only by a seven-speed automatic. The equipment of the new Mercedes GL 2013 includes air suspension, electromechanical power steering and many safety systems, namely: ABS, ESP, the latest traction control system - ASR, active safety system - PRE-SAFE, unique system detecting driver fatigue - ATTENTION ASSIST, stabilizing system in case of sudden side winds - CROSSWIND STABILIZATION. Safety packages are available as an option and include a rearview camera that monitors blind spots and a lane keeping assist system.

The optional ON&OFFROAD package includes reduction gearing, locking rear and center differentials. But the SUV’s initial data for overcoming off-road conditions are impressive. Thanks to the air suspension, the value ground clearance ranges from 276 to 306 mm.

Enamel colors for body painting can be selected from two non-metallics - Calcite White and Black, as well as metallics - Pearl Beige, Iridium Silver, Obsidian Black, Diamond White, Tenorite Gray, Citrine Brown or Cavansite Blue.

Gl 350 Mercedes premium crossover with off-road characteristics. It differs from the gl 400 and gl 63 amg in engine size, length and sports options.

Exterior

The exterior of the 166th body looks expensive, reminiscent of an off-road vehicle. The front bi-xenon headlights have a smart light function. The 300 4matic's running lights turn on even during the day, low beam at dusk and high beam at dusk dark time days on the track. The 300 4matic's headlights swivel downwards when looking at the vehicle ahead and are able to cut out a beam of light to avoid dazzling drivers and pedestrians.

The aluminum false grille of the 350d 4matic is decorated with the signature Mercedes three-pointed star. The lower and side air intakes of the GEL 350 bluetec improve the aerodynamics of the car. Side mirrors with double LED lights. The door arches are decorated with a chrome strip. Wheels 19 diameter. The stationary threshold gl350 cdi 4matic (for comfortable entry into the car) can withstand a load of up to 120 kg.

There is a stowage box in the trunk under the floor of the gl350 bluetec. On the side there are buttons for folding out the rear row of seats. They can be unfolded equally conveniently from both the passenger compartment and the trunk of the 350d 4matic. Without the third row, the trunk volume is almost 700 liters. Ground clearance 300 G El Mercedes 20 cm with the air suspension lowered and 30 cm with the air suspension raised.

Interior

There's plenty of legroom for second-row passengers. On the central tunnel of the gl 350 cdi 4matic there are buttons for controlling climate control, foot air cooling and the seat heating function. There is also a built-in Isofix option for installing a car seat.
On the front doors of the gl350 diesel there are buttons for adjusting and folding mirrors, electric seats and a button for opening the trunk from the passenger compartment. On the side of the driver's seat there is a button for lumbar inflation of the seats of the G El 350d. You can lower and raise the air suspension with a button under the driver's hand gl350 bluetec; the function only works when the doors are closed.

The MB GL 350 cdi electric sunroof is available as an option. The GL350 bluetec headliner is lined with black Alcantara. Automatic 7 control step box The mb gl 350 cdi transmission is carried out using the steering wheel paddle. Manage Mercedes suspension benz, you can set it to sport or comfort mode using the buttons on the steering wheel and the multi-function joystick located at the bottom of the center console.

On the central panel Gl inserts made of wood and chrome, which are available as options. The central screen displays multimedia and a built-in navigator. Below it are climate control buttons and air flow settings.
Cup holder with heating and cooling function. The armrest of the Mercedes Gl 350 has a connector for a flash drive and a wired Charger for phone. MB heated steering wheel and seats are available as stock.

Engines

350 GL is equipped with a 3 liter diesel engine with one turbine, and 3 liter gasoline engine power 249 Horse power. Acceleration to 100 km per hour in 8.1 seconds, top speed is electronically limited to 230 km per hour.

Competitors

The competitors of the GL350 Mercedes are

  1. MITSUBISHI PAJERO SPORT
  2. RANGE ROVER EVOQUE
  3. TOYOTA LAND CRUISER PRADO
  4. AUDI Q5

Despite the same price category Do not forget that the GEL 350 Mercedes is the standard of comfort and ease of movement.

Problems and malfunctions

Most common problems gasoline engine - this is wear of the drain manifold, scuffing in the cylinders and replacement of the timing chain gl350 mercedes. Replacing the timing chain will cost about $800, and it needs to be changed every 150-200 thousand miles. When the chain stretches, a clanging and cracking sound is heard from under the hood.

If you do not replace the timing chain of the gl350 Mercedes Benz in time, you will additionally have to change the balancing shafts and tensioners. Late replacement worn elements threaten that they may fall into oil pump and score it. Mb 350 gl loses power and begins to starve of oil and scuffs appear in the cylinders, which entails a major expensive repairs and engine liner.

Mercedes benz gl350 requires careful maintenance. Changing the oil in Mercedes engine benz g El 350d with 4matic all-wheel drive every 5-7 thousand mileage, the engine oil must be of high quality.

Resource for replacing the chain of a diesel power unit Mercedes G El 300 300-400 thousand mileage. The particulate filter must be replaced frequently. The intercooler pipes are cracking and need to be completely replaced. The operating life of the engine turbine is no more than 150 thousand km. Repair automatic transmission gears will cost $700. If you do it on time, if you delay repairs and the clutches will suffer, then you will have to pay at least $1000.

As for the chassis of the Mercedes gl350 cdi, car enthusiasts are not happy with it; replacing the rear air springs starts from $400, replacing the front ones paired with shock absorbers costs $1,200. When purchasing a used Mercedes GEL 350d, you must immediately count on expensive car maintenance. Despite the fact that it has off-road qualities, *killing* it off-road is not worth it; it will entail an expensive visit to a car service center.

Options

Mercedes gl350 benz comes with

  • light alloy wheels 19 diameter
  • xenon bi-xenon headlights to choose from
  • Tire pressure sensor
  • adaptive cruise control
  • Blind spot monitoring is available as an option

Installed in stock

  • heated steering wheel
  • perforated leather on seats
  • Electrically adjustable front seats with three memory modes

Additionally you can purchase

  • seat ventilation
  • electric sunroof
  • premium audio system
  • built-in satellite navigator

Mercedes GL 300

  • A roof with a panoramic view
  • electric tailgate drive
  • automatic parking brake
  • start-stop button
  • adjustable ground clearance
  • Ascent and descent assistance function installed in the basic version

For blocking center differential and the reduction gear of the Mercedes GL 300 4matic you need to pay an additional 3 thousand dollars.

Specifications

MB gl300 has such specifications as permanent four-wheel drive, air suspension and fully independent suspension. The latter has a multi-link at the rear and wishbones at the front. The Mercedes GL 350 bluetec off-road package includes interaxle blocking, simulating locks and electronic locking rear axle.

WITH technical point From a perspective, the Mercedes GL350 cdi 4matic cannot be called an SUV - it is a large, comfortable bus. Visually, if you compare the Mercedes GL 350d with the Audi Q7, the Mercedes seems larger, but it is narrower because it is made on the ML platform. If you install a designer one with body kits, it will visually appear wider, but in reality it is narrow.

The Mercedes GL 350d 4matic is equipped with a system for opening the stabilizers; when the car drives in a straight line, they open a little, and when cornering they tighten. MB gl 350 is stuffed with *bells and whistles* but honest off-road qualities it's not in it.
Fuel consumption MB gl350 8 l. on the highway for a diesel engine and 11 liters for a gasoline engine. In the city there are 12 liters of diesel and 17 liters of gasoline. Chip tuning of the gl 350 diesel in the 166 body will add 50 horses to the engine power. Will increase torque from 620 to 710 Newton/meters. Maximum speed from 220 to 247 km per hour. Acceleration to 100 km will decrease from 7.9 to 6.8 s.

The GL 350 moves off smoothly, even at diesel engine the car quickly picks up speed. When driving, you feel the long wheelbase; due to the streamlined shape, you need to get used to the dimensions. The cabin is quiet, the sound insulation even muffles the sound of the engine. With the suspension fully raised and maximum ground clearance, move at Mercedes Benz GEL 350 comfortable, uneven road surface are not transmitted in the form of vibrations to the steering wheel. The car is designed for the American market. The steering wheel reacts to movements calmly, slowly, with noticeable rolls.

Price

Mercedes gl 350d 4matic today can be purchased at a price of 30 thousand dollars for 8 summer car and from 52 thousand dollars for cars of the 2014-2015 model year.

Mercedes Benz GL 350 is excellent big car. The Mercedes GL 350d 4matic accelerates quickly and is very comfortable in the cabin. Build quality last years leaves much to be desired, loose clamps and unadjusted doors slightly overshadow the joy of owning this car. Despite the nuances even 8 summer cars are in unprecedented demand on the secondary market.

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At the 2012 New York Auto Show, the Mercedes-Benz GL-Class debuted in the X166 body, which the company itself describes as the Mercedes S-Class among SUVs, both in terms of comfort and luxury, and in terms of safety.

Compared to its predecessor, new Mercedes The GL (X166) has increased slightly in all dimensions, its length is 5,120 mm, width - 2,141, height - 1,849. The wheelbase has remained unchanged, its value is 3,073 mm.

Options and prices Mercedes-Benz GL 2015

Externally, the Mercedes GL (2014-2015) turned out to be a little similar to the new one. They are united by the smoother outlines of the radiator grille and head optics. Also a common element of the two listed models are side stampings.

The II generation GL SUV (X166) also has a completely different bumper with large air intakes and integrated LED running lights, tail lights increased in size, a different trunk lid, and the window sill line received a bend.

IN seven-seater cabin of the new Mercedes-Benz GL-Class 2015, the finishing materials have been improved, and the front panel again evokes thoughts of last generation crossover ML-Class. The center console is crowned with a multimedia system screen; round ventilation nozzles have given way to rectangular ones.

All three power units that were offered for the previous generation GL-Class have undergone slight modernization, which made it possible to increase their output, but at the same time reduce fuel consumption slightly.

The base 3.0-liter turbodiesel found in the GL 350 BlueTEC produces 240 hp. (617 Nm). With it, the SUV reaches a hundred from a standstill in 8.4 seconds. The GL 450 version is equipped with a 4.7-liter V8 twin-turbo engine producing 362 hp. (550 Nm), accelerating the car from 0 to 100 km/h in 6.3 seconds.

Finally, the top-end GL 500 with a 5.5-liter V8 twin-turbo under the hood now develops 435 hp. - by 41 hp more than before, and peak torque is 700 Nm. To accelerate to hundreds, an SUV with such an engine only needs 5.6 seconds.

Of course, all modifications of the new product are all-wheel drive, and the transmission, as before, is represented only by a seven-speed automatic. The equipment of the new Mercedes GL (X166) includes air suspension, electromechanical power steering and many safety systems.

Russian dealers began accepting orders for the new product in August 2012. Initially, it was possible to order only the top modification of the GL 500 in the fixed “Special Series” configuration; today the price of such an SUV is 7,150,000 rubles. Then a car appeared with a 3.0-liter diesel engine (249 hp) costing from 4,850,000 rubles, and in February 2013 a “charged” one reached us, for which they are asking at least 9,100,000 rubles.