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Mercedes-Benz GL (X164) · Facelift 2009

GL 500

388 hp5461 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSUV2009-2012
0-100 km/h 6.5 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph

Performance

Performance
Power340 hp388 hp
Torque
530Nm391lb-ft
Displacement
5,461cc333cu in
Curb weight
2,370kg5,225lb
Gross weight
3,150kg6,945lb
Power-to-weight
164hp/t122kW/t74hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
224Nm/t150lb-ft/ton
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.5s
0-200 km/h
29.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.1s
Calculated
Quarter mile
14.6s
Calculated
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
To 99% top speed
94.1s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated

Efficiency and range

Efficiency and range
Fuel consumption
13.6L/100 km17.3mpg US20.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
18.8L/100 km12.5mpg US15.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
10.6L/100 km22.2mpg US26.6mpg UK
Fuel tank
100L
Estimated range
735km457mi
Calculated
CO2 emissions
317g/km

Engine and drivetrain

Engine and drivetrain
FuelGasolineDiesel
EngineM 273.963
Body typeSUV
AspirationNaturally aspirated
Drive typeAWD
TransmissionAutomatic
Gears7-speed
Engine layoutFront, Longitudinal
Engine configurationV-engine
Cylinders8
Valves per cylinder4

Dimensions and space

Dimensions and space
Length
5,099mm201in
Width
1,920mm76in
Height
1,840mm72in
Wheelbase
3,075mm121in
Front track
1,645mm65in
Rear track
1,648mm65in
Ground clearance
198mm8in
Trunk volume
620L
Max trunk volume
2,300L
Doors
5
Seats
7

Performance spider chart

Current vehicle compared with the precomputed median score across the database.

Power benchmark

Current vehicle compared with the database median for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Power benchmark
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGL (X164)Facelift 2009GL 500
388 hp
289 kW
Database median
261 hp
195 kW

0-100 km/h benchmark

Current vehicle compared with the database median for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · s

0-100 km/h benchmark
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGL (X164)Facelift 2009GL 5006.5 s
Database median6.4 s

Top speed benchmark

Current vehicle compared with the database median for Top speed. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Top speed benchmark
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGL (X164)Facelift 2009GL 500
240 km/h
149 mph
Database median
242 km/h
150 mph

Fuel consumption benchmark

Current vehicle compared with the database median for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Fuel consumption benchmark
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGL (X164)Facelift 2009GL 500
13.6 L/100 km
17.3 mpg US
20.8 mpg UK
Database median
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz GL (X164) Facelift 2009 GL 500
Consumption13.6 L/100 km17.3 mpg US20.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km23.80 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi38.30 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,040 L539 US gal449 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,570 LC/year

Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Mercedes-Benz GL (X164) Facelift 2009 GL 500PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz GL (X164) Facelift 2009 GL 500: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzGL (X164)Facelift 2009GL 5006,000 rpm2,800-4,800 rpm6,500 rpm

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