The Mercedes GL 500 is a Stuttgart-made vehicle that has been designed specifically for US buyers. That is, for the American market. The presentation of this car took place in 2006 in North America. In general, it was planned that this car would replace the Gelendvagen, but it was decided to continue the production of the famous G-class. The novelty of the mid-2000s was built on an elongated Mercedes ML platform, and it turned out to be a very special car.

Briefly about the model

So, the body of this large SUV received the X164 index. The GL 500 model has become another famous "five hundredth". This car is special and unique in its own way. If we compare it with its predecessors, which are ML cars, then it is longer than it by as much as 308 mm, higher by 2.5 centimeters, and the wheelbase is 160 mm larger. The model underwent the first facelift in 2012.

If a person sits in the second row, then he can see that the backs of the front seats are trimmed with plastic. And everything is done as accurately as possible - the eye rejoices. Although many plastic, albeit of high quality, are not satisfied.

By the way, the roof over the heads of the passengers and the driver of the GL 500 4MATIC is panoramic. The second and third row of seats can be folded down using a servo drive. Thanks to him, you can also open the luggage compartment. In that situation, if the third row is complicated, then the trunk volume is as much as 2300 liters. And that's impressive!

Specifications

It is necessary to talk about this in maximum detail. The Mercedes-Benz GL 500 car is quite powerful. Firstly, this model is equipped with a 7-speed "automatic" and Airmatic air suspension, which in standard mode raises the body of this powerful SUV by 217 mm. But if the driver moves along the road at a speed of more than 140 kilometers per hour, then the car will "sit down" by 1.5 centimeters. However, this is not a minus. On the contrary, such a change contributes to better handling and stability of the car on the road. And all because the center of gravity goes down.

The very maximum clearance is 307 mm. This indicator is observed in the upper position. In this case, an SUV will not care about a ford, the depth of which will be, say, 60 centimeters. But! Driving with the suspension raised to the maximum is possible only at a maximum of 20 kilometers. And as soon as the driver overcomes the speed limit, the car will lower itself, automatically. In addition, the chassis can adjust not only rigidity, but also height.

Drive unit

So, this Mercedes has very good performance. The GL 500 is distinguished primarily by the 4MATIC permanent all-wheel drive system. Thanks to it, 45 percent of the torque is distributed to the front axle. And the remaining 55% goes to the back. However, with all this, the SUV cannot be “blamed” for its rear-wheel drive character. The whole point is that the system, which distributes traction, immediately "scatters" the torque on the wheels, as soon as slip occurs or grip is lost with the belt. In general, quite functional.

Details you need to know

So, now about the more important nuances. Under the hood, the GL 500 has a V-shaped 8-cylinder petrol engine that produces 388 horsepower. The torque is 530 N ∙ m. This SUV accelerates to hundreds in 6.5 seconds. And the maximum speed is 240 kilometers per hour - an excellent indicator for such a large car.

Average fuel consumption pleases - only 13.3 liters per hundred kilometers. In this case, it is equal to one hundred liters.

The curb weight of the car is 2445 kilograms - a good, very modest weight for an off-road German car.

It is interesting that this machine is far superior to its competitors in terms of its technical and speed characteristics. Among them are Lexus LX570 and Nissan Patrol - in general, they are also quite good, well-assembled models. But in comparison with them, "Mercedes" clearly wins. It features a confident ride, excellent maneuverability, controllability, self-supporting body and independent chassis.

Price

And finally, one more thing worth knowing about the GL 500. Price is what we are talking about. It is rather big, which is understandable. You shouldn't expect a powerful SUV with such characteristics to cost a couple of hundred thousand. No, the cost of the Mercedes GL 500 car, produced in 2013, will be approximately four and a half million rubles. And this is a car in excellent condition both in terms of interior and exterior, as well as in terms of technology and equipment. Plus, a small mileage - in a couple of tens of thousands. And, of course, with the maximum configuration.

And if you want to become the owner of a novelty in 2015, which has not yet had a single owner, then you will have to pay about 6.5-7 million rubles. But it must be admitted: this luxury SUV in Stuttgart is worth the price.

Mercedes GL-class modifications

Mercedes GL 400 AT

Mercedes GL 350 CDI AT

Mercedes GL 500 AT

Mercedes GL 63 AMG

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Mercedes GL-class owner reviews

Mercedes GL-class, 2012

I own GL 350 for about a month. Dashed off during this time about 5,000 km. I bought from "officials". I'll start with the acquisition process. I give 5 points for the service and the purchase process itself. Everything is very high. They gave me a keychain and also a "mountain" of auto chemistry. I was so excited about my purchase that I forgot all the gifts that are given to the load for the car. Mercedes GL-class is my first diesel car. The dynamics is more than sufficient for driving in Moscow and on the "killed" roads of our vast Motherland. According to the readings of the on-board computer, the average speed of my movement during my tenure is 30 km / h (including 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 "thoughtfulness" of the engine if you want to take off, but this does not cause discomfort.

After I switched from Toyota LC 200 to Mercedes GL-class, I have the feeling that GL 350 does not need to be refueled at all - such a huge difference between these cars in fuel consumption. According to my calculations, the LC 200 is more than 2.5 times more "gluttonous" than the Mercedes GL-class. Don't get me wrong, I'm not trying to save on fuel, but refueling “kills” 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. Surprisingly, while driving the GL, there is absolutely no desire to go fast. You really enjoy driving.

Dignity : comfort. The quality of finishing materials. Engine. Suspension. Profitability.

Flaws : I don't see it yet.

A seven-seater car, which is a prestigious large car that has survived for two generations and is very popular especially 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 it 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, the appearance and functionality of the cabin has been changed for the better.

Design

The outer part looks brutal due to its size. The car is very similar to the ML, there are minor differences, the main thing is the size. One of the strongest sides is design, it is difficult not to notice the car, but if you live in a big city you are used to it too.

Stylish large LED optics, a huge grille with two thick chrome bars and a large logo are the most eye-catching features. The high hood received two stamping lines in the middle. The huge bumper of the SUV has plastic silver protection, large square air intakes and thin LED fog lights.

The side section is also quite stylish and attractive. Huge wheel arches, deepest stamping line. The very design of the lines attracts, massive mirrors, huge chrome rails, chrome edging of the glass. It all looks really brutal, on the road the car looks menacing and attractive.

The back of the Mercedes-Benz GL X166 also strongly resembles its younger brother. Large optics with LED lines inside. The turn signals are linked by a chrome insert on the tailgate. At the top, there is a classic spoiler equipped with an additional brake signal. The rear bumper of the car with its additions strongly resembles the front one. There are no noticeable exhaust pipes in the drain, in some they are present.

Since this is a 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 motors, 3 of which are gasoline. The units are powerful enough, so for those who like a quiet ride, it is not necessary to purchase the most powerful one. Unfortunately, the range was limited to our customers, there are three engines in total.

1. The less powerful 350 version is equipped with a 3-liter turbocharged diesel V6. The direct injection engine produces 249 horses and 620 H * m of torque. The torque shelf is available at 2400 engine rpm, maximum power at 3600.8 seconds and the SUV will already gain the first hundred, and the maximum it will be able to gain 220 km / h. Consumption of 9 liters of diesel fuel is quite economical for such a car.
2. The base gasoline engine of the Mercedes-Benz GL-Class 2016-2017 is also a 3-liter turbocharged V6. The 400 direct injection version produces 333 horses and 480 torque. Again, the maximum performance is available at high revs above 4 thousand. The dynamics certainly became better - 6.7 seconds to the first hundred. The top speed of 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 on offer, apart from the 500 version, producing 435 horses and 700 torque units. Now the V8, also turbocharged, with maximum power available at high revs. Now the car accelerates to a hundred in 5.4 seconds, the maximum speed is electronically limited to 250 km / h. Consumption is certainly higher, about 15 liters in the city with a quiet ride.

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

The undercarriage is fully pneumatic - AIRMATIC, which can be controlled by a washer inside the passenger compartment. The suspension is very comfortable and soft. The ground clearance can be adjusted, such a system is called On and Offroad, there is also a movement system with a trailer, and so on.

Interior 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 wood elements. On the center console there is a large display of the multimedia system, which can be controlled both using the touch display itself and using a washer near the gearbox selector.

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

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

The car is equipped with air suspension, traction control, active safety system and many useful functions in the suspension system; in expensive trim levels, radius systems appear that will show themselves well on the off-road.

Malfunctions of engines Mercedes-Benz GL-Class

Many people prefer the only diesel OM642, which has proven itself well on. Technically, it is slightly different from the previous version, which allowed it to have more power. The sores are the same:

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

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

A car with such an engine can be bought at low mileage. Pouring good fuel into it, it will serve you for a long time, practically without straining.

The petrol V6 (M276) is an engine based on the M272 that drank a lot of the blood of old Mercedes owners. 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 enter the operating mode, which is why a knock appears on a cold one, in neglected cases it always knocks.

The turbines of the engine are tenacious, there are no problems with them. On rare runs of the Mercedes GL X166 more than 200 thousand, there are cylinder scuffs. How correctly these are the cars of the racers, in addition, they have subjected the engine to tuning.

The M278 4.7-liter engine also has some malfunctions. The first problem is knocking noise caused by improper operation of the chain tensioner and camshaft clutch. The manufacturer constantly claims that it has solved the problem, in fact - no. Problem couplings have long been known to repairmen, therefore they are solved for little money.

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

M278 is prone to scuffing due to lack of oil and heavy load. Oil starvation continuously leads to bullies, their elimination is a fight against the consequence, it is necessary to solve the cause, which lies in the malfunction of the oil pump. The large load of the GL is a design feature of the engine, so it does not like additional overloads.

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

Of the offensive little things in the engine, this is the rapid wear of the injection pump due to poor gasoline or high temperature. The second trifle is the crumbling inlet corrugations every 100 thousand kilometers. There is nothing you can do about it, you have to change.

Suspension and automatic transmission malfunctions

The AIRMATIC air suspension performs much better than the previous version. All elements are able to last at least 4 years. The cylinders are protected by a casing for greater reliability.

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

Also in the gearbox, the valve body wears out, chips get into the oil. Here, the owners are to blame, starting to drive actively without warming up the box. By the way, all owners have an oil seal leaking between the box and the engine. You need to fix it only if there are a lot of leaks.

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

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

The cost of Mercedes-Benz GL-Class 2016-2017

You should immediately understand that such a luxurious car cannot be cheap, only 3 configurations and a small number of options are offered. The minimum for this car will have to be paid 4,820,000 rubles and this is what you can get for this money:

• leather sheathing;
• electrically adjustable seats;
• heated front and rear row;
• help to start up the hill;
• collision avoidance system;
• climate control;
• two parking sensors;
• all-round visibility;
• Cruise control;
• tire pressure sensor;
• rain and light sensor.

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

• memory of electrical adjustments;
• panoramic roof with sunroof;
• seat ventilation;
• Rear View Camera;
• keyless access;
• starting the unit from the button;
• excellent audio system.

And here is a list of options:

• control of blind spots;
• lane control;
• night vision system;
• navigation;
• 20th discs;
• roof rails;
• 21 discs;
• automatic parking.

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

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Gl 350 Mercedes is a premium crossover SUV with off-road performance. It differs from gl 400 and gl 63 amg in engine displacement, length and sporting options.

Exterior

The exterior of the 166 body looks expensive, resembling an off-road one. The bi-xenon front headlights have a smart light function. The running lights of the 300 4matic turn on even during the day, low beam at dusk and high beam at night on the highway. The headlights of the 300 4matic swivel downward at the sight of a vehicle ahead and are able to cut out the beam to avoid dazzling drivers and pedestrians.

The aluminum trim 350d 4matic radiator grille is adorned with the signature three-spoke Mercedes star. The lower and side air intakes of the GI EL 350 bluetec improve the aerodynamics of the vehicle. Side mirrors with dual LED lights. The door arches are decorated with a chrome strip. Wheels 19 diameters. The stationary threshold gl350 cdi 4matic (for a comfortable fit in a car) is able to withstand a load of up to 120 kg.

There is a dock in the boot under the gl350 bluetec floor. On the side of the button for folding the rear row of seats. They can be folded out equally conveniently both from the passenger compartment and from the boot of the 350d 4matic. Without the third row, the trunk volume is almost 700 liters. Clearance 300 ji el mercedes 20 cm with lowered air suspension and 30 cm when raised.

Interior

There is plenty of legroom for the second row of passengers. On the central tunnel gl 350 cdi 4matic, there are buttons for controlling climate control, airflow for the legs and the function of heating the seats. There is also an isofix option for installing a car seat.
On the front doors of the gl350 diesel, there are buttons for setting and folding the mirrors, an electric seat and a button for opening the trunk from the passenger compartment. On the side of the driver's seat there is a button for the lumbar seat inflation of the GI EL 350d. The air suspension can be lowered and raised with a button at the hand of the driver gl350 bluetec, the function works only when the doors are closed.

Electric sunroof MB GL 350 cdi is available as an option. The GL350 bluetec ceiling is lined in black Alcantara. The automatic 7-speed gearbox mb gl 350 cdi is controlled by a paddle shifter. You can control the Mercedes benz suspension, adjusting it to sport or comfort mode, using the buttons on the steering wheel and the multi-functional joystick located at the bottom of the center console.

The central panel of the GL has wood and chrome inserts, which are available as an option. The central screen displays multimedia and a built-in navigator. Under it are buttons for controlling climate control and setting air flows.
Cup holder with heating and cooling function. The armrest of the Mercedes Gl 350 is equipped with a USB flash drive connector and a wired phone charger. Heated steering wheel and MB seats are available in stock.

Engines

350 GL is equipped with a 3 liter diesel engine with one turbine, and a 3 liter gasoline engine with a capacity of 249 horsepower. Acceleration to 100 km per hour in 8.1 seconds, the maximum 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 Ji El 350 Mercedes is the standard of comfort and ease of movement.

Problems and malfunctions

The most common problems with a gasoline engine are drain manifold wear, cylinder seizure and replacement of the gl350 mercedes timing chain. Replacing the timing chain will cost about $ 800, it needs to be changed every 150-200 thousand runs. When the chain is stretched out from under the hood, a clang and crack is heard.

If you do not replace the timing chain in the gl350 mercedes benz in time, you will additionally have to change the balancing shafts and tensioners. Untimely replacement of worn out elements threatens that they can get into the oil pump and clog it. Mb 350 gl loses power and oil starvation begins and seizures appear in the cylinders, which entails costly overhaul and engine liner.

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

A resource for replacing a chain of a diesel power unit mercedes ji el 300 300-400 thousand mileage. The diesel particulate filter must be replaced frequently. The intercooler pipes are cracking, they need to be changed completely. The service life of the engine turbine is not more than 150 thousand km. Repair of an automatic transmission will cost $ 700. If you do it on time, if you delay the repair, the clutches will suffer, then you will have to pay at least $ 1,000.

As for the chassis of the mercedes gl350 cdi, it does not please motorists, replacing the rear air springs from $ 400, replacing the front ones paired with shock absorbers, $ 1200.When purchasing a used mercedes ji el 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 the car service.

Complete set

Mercedes gl350 benz included

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

Installed in stock

• heated steering wheel
• perforated leather 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
• automatic parking brake
• start-stop button
• adjustable ground clearance
• ascent and descent assist function installed in the basic version

For blocking the center differential and the downshift of the Mercedes gl 300 4matic, you need to pay 3 thousand dollars.

Specifications

MB gl300 has such technical characteristics as permanent four-wheel drive, air suspension and fully independent suspension. The latter has a multi-link at the back and wishbones in front. The off-road package Mercedes GL 350 bluetec includes an interaxle lock, imitation of locks and an electronic rear axle lock.

From a technical point of view, the Mercedes gl350 cdi 4matic cannot be called an SUV - it is a large, comfortable bus. Visually, if we 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 put a designer one with body kits, it will visually seem wider, but in real life it is narrower.

In the Mercedes gl 350d 4matic, a stabilizer opening system is installed, when the car is driving in a straight line, they open slightly, they pull together when cornering. MB gl 350 is stuffed with * gadgets * but there is no honest off-road qualities 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 gl 350 diesel in the back of 166 will add 50 horses to the engine power. Increases torque from 620 to 710 Newton / meters. The maximum speed is from 220 to 247 km per hour. Acceleration to 100 km will decrease from 7.9 s to 6.8 s.

From a place, the ch 350 starts off smoothly, even with a diesel engine, the car quickly picks up speed. When driving, a long wheelbase is felt, due to the streamlined shape, you need to get used to the dimensions. There is silence in the cabin, soundproofing even drowns out the sound of the engine. With the suspension fully raised and maximum ground clearance, it is comfortable to drive a Mercedes Benz G EL 350, unevenness of the road surface is not transmitted in the form of vibrations to the steering wheel. The car is designed for the American market. The steering wheel responds to movement calmly, slowly, with noticeable rolls.

Price

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

Mercedes-benz gl 350 is a great big car. Mercedes gl 350d 4matic accelerates quickly and is very comfortable in the cabin. Build quality has been poor in recent years, with loosened clamps and unadjusted doors dampening the joy of owning a little. Despite the nuances, even 8 year old cars are in unprecedented demand in the secondary market.

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