"Mercedes GL 500" is a stutgart production car, which was designed specifically for US buyers. That is for the American market. Presentation this car held in 2006 in North America. In general, it was planned that this car It will be a substitute for "Gelendvagenu", however, the release of the famous G-class was decided to continue. The novelty of the mid-2000s built on the elongated platform "Mercedes ML", and turned out to be a completely special car.
Brief about the model
So, the body of this major SUV received the X164 index. The GL 500 model has become another famous "five hundred". This machine is special and in its own way unique. If you compare it with predecessors, koim are ML cars, it is longer than it for as many as 308 mm, above 2.5 centimeters, and wheelbase Larger to 160 mm. The first facelifting model has undergone in 2012.
If a person sits on the second row, he can see that the backs of the front chairs are decorated with plastic. And everything is made as careful as possible - the eye is rejoicing. Although many plastic, albeit high-quality, does not suit.
By the way, the roof over the heads of passengers and the driver GL 500 4Matic panoramic. The second and third row of seats can be folded using a servo. Thanks to him, you can open the luggage cover. In that situation, if the third row is complicated, then the volume of the trunk is as much as 2300 liters. And it is impressive!
Specifications
This is necessary to tell the most detailed as possible. Car Mercedes-Benz GL 500 is quite powerful. First, this model is equipped with a 7-speed "automatic" and pneumatic suspension AirMatic, which in standard mode raises the body of this powerful SUV by 217 mm. But if the driver moves along the road at speeds of more than 140 kilometers per hour, then the car is 1.5 centimeters as it were "comes by". However, this is not a minus. On the contrary, such a change contributes to better manageability and stability of the car on the road. And all because the center of gravity decreases.
The most maximum clearance is 307 mm. This indicator is observed in the upper position. In this case, the SUV will not be for the SUV, the depth of which will be allowed, for example, 60 centimeters. But! Movement with a lifted suspension is possible only at a maximum of 20 kilometers. And as soon as the speed turns the driver will overcome, then the car itself drops, automatically. In addition chassis It can adjust not only rigidity, but also height.
Drive unit
So, this "Mercedes" has very good characteristics. GL 500 is different, first of all, a 4Matic permanent full drive system. Thanks to it, 45 percent of the torque is distributed to the front axle. And the remaining 55% - to the back. However, with all this it is impossible to blame the SUV in the rear-wheel drive. The whole point is that the system distributing the craving immediately "scatters" torque on wheels, as soon as the slip is or the clutch is lost with the web. In general, quite functional.
Details you want to know
So now about more important nuances. Under the hood at GL 500 there is a V-shaped 8-cylinder petrol motorproducing power in 388 horse power. The torque is 530 N ∙ m. Until hundreds, this SUV accelerates in 6.5 seconds. BUT maximum speed equal to 240 kilometers per hour - a great figure for such an oven car.
The average fuel consumption pleases - only 13.3 liters per hundred kilometers. At the same time equal to one hundred liters.
The cutting mass of the car is 2445 kilograms - a good, very modest weight for an off-road German car.
Interestingly, this machine in its technical and high-speed characteristics is much superior to its competitors. Among them, Lexus LX570 and Nissan Patrol - In general, too, good, solid models. But compared to them "Mercedes" clearly wins. It is distinguished by a confident ride, excellent maneuverability, handling, carrying a solid body and an independent chassis.
Cost
And finally, another moment, which is worth knowing about the car GL 500. The price is what we are talking about. It is rather big that you can understand. You should not expect that a powerful SUV with such characteristics will be worth a couple of hundred thousand. No, the cost of the car "Mercedes GL 500" released 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, and in terms of technology and equipment. Plus, a small mileage - a couple of tens of thousands. And, of course, with the maximum complete set.
And if you want to become the owner of the novelty of 2015, which has not yet had a single host, then you will have to give about 6.5-7 million rubles. But you must admit: this luxury Stuttgart SUV costs its price.
Modifications Mercedes GL-Class
Mercedes GL 400 AT
Mercedes GL 350 CDI AT
Mercedes GL 500 AT
Mercedes GL 63 AMG
Classmates Mercedes GL-CLASS for the price
Unfortunately, this model has no classmates ...
Reviews of owners Mercedes Gl-Class
MERCEDES GL-CLASS, 2012
I own GL 350 about a month. Natal during this time about 5,000 km. I bought from the "official". I will start with the acquisition process. For the service and for the purchase process itself I put 5 points. Everything is very high. Gave the keychain and also the "mountain" of auto chemicals. It was so excited by his purchase that I forgot all the gifts that give a load to the car. Mercedes GL-CLASS - My first diesel car. The dynamics are more than sufficient for riding in Moscow and on the "killed" roads of our immense homeland. According to the testimony on-board computer The average speed of my movement during the possession of possession is 30 km / h (taking into account Moscow traffic jams and weekly departures per weekend). For me personally, it would be quite enough and the engine in 2 liters. There is a certain "thoughtfulness" of the engine if you wish to go away from the place, but it does not cause discomfort.
After I moved from Toyota LC 200 to Mercedes Gl-Class, I have a feeling that the GL 350 is not necessary to refuel - such a giant difference between these cars in fuel consumption. According to my calculations, LC 200 "is growing" Mercedes GL-CLASS by more than 2.5 times. Understand me correctly, I'm not trying to save on the fuel, but the races to the gas station "kill" the mass 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 driving GL absolutely no desire to quickly go. Really you enjoy driving.
Dignity : Comfort. Quality of finishing materials. Engine. Suspension. Efficiency.
disadvantages : I do not see.
It is not necessary to associate Mercedes GL with G-Wagen only because the indices of both contain "G" or because many autogururities recorded Mercedes-Benz GL into Helendvagen heirs - no, Mercedes GL in no way replacing the G-class. Gelendvagen is real SUV For those who need endurance. And Mercedes GL - for whom is it made?
Unlike Gelendwagen, which was developed more than 30 years ago (by the way, mostly Austrians) by Steyr, known for its army all-terrain vehicles, Mercedes GL X164- Clean "German", the native brother of Mercedes R- and ML-CLASS. It has no spiner frames and continuous bridges. Exclusively body carrying, independent suspension all wheels and rack steering - Everything is as accepted in the XXI century. Moreover, structurally body, power units and chassis in all three classes - general and produced GL, ML and R at one plant in Tuskalus, Alabama, USA.
Mercedes GL is, in some way, the combination of R- and ML classes. The seven-party salon with the third side of the seats is like R-class. The body is made on the template of Mercedes ML, only the wheelbase is more than 160 mm, and the body is 308 mm. And in order to achieve the required stiffness to this cumbersome steel structure, Mercedes-Benz engineers had to apply a series of tricks - like that, a X-shaped floor amplifier appeared in the back and, the so-called D-ring, which resembles sections of the aircraft fuselage and connecting in the trunk zone The bases of the roof, sidewalls and spars.
Interior MERCEDES-BENZ GL-CLASSBy the way, it also differs from the ML and R-Class salons, in large, only finishing: instead of plastic, the front panel was finally enlarged with black leather and decorated with lining of a natural tree. Only "sports" squabbles around the scales of instruments surrounded by wood and skin now look slightly strange ... especially on a heavy and long SUV.
And created sUV MERCEDES. GL for people who live "in string from civilization", but comfort loves and appreciate. For example, for a very secured head of a large family, which lives far beyond the city surrounded by ground roads (let's say in Alabama - initially Mercedes-Benz GL is focused on the American market - which, in general, and can be seen in the complex and nature of the car). In general, GL was created for the conditions where the "asphalt" R-class will not pass, and the Mercedes ML will be too small.
The GL also has a huge trunk - in a five-seater configuration, its capacity is 750 liters, and with folded medium chairs we obtain a huge and even loading area - more than 2 m 2. And if you need to put a large family in the car - you order an option with a seven-bed salon, press the buttons in the trunk or on the arches on the sofa of the middle row sofa - and from under the floor of the luggage compartment there are two comfortable leather chairs. True, in this case, there will be almost no luggage space (only 200 liters), and it is not very comfortable to make a "gallery", folding the side seat of the middle row, not very convenient. It is possible to accommodate the passengers to stay "in the trunk", and over the heads of the third-row sediments versions of Mercedes-Benz GL even provides a glass ceiling (as they say, "all the best - children").
In general, Mercedes-Benz GL cozy - as in all modern Mercedes. Smooth panel divers, soft chairs with ventilation (as in the S-class!). Without removing the keychain of contactless access from the pocket, click on the "Start" button - and the most silent starts the most powerful V8, which with comfort will be delivered anywhere, for any way.
And will help in creating the comfort of a pneumatic suspension with adaptive shock absorberswhich even blows from cobblestones "swallows with appetite." GL distinguishes the magnificent smoothness of the stroke and silence in the cabin ( side glass In thickness - 4.1 mm, almost no different from five millionth frontier "triplex") ... in combination with quiet and powerful engine V8 5.5 388 hp Versions GL 500 This can completely disorientate - you can forget and chase the primer for 80 km / h ... then for 120 km / h and now the speedometer arrows somewhere around 140 and 160! Only "Avtomat" 7G-Tronic, makes light pauses, when sharp presses Gas pedals, but quickly and tirelessly juggle top gears. If you believe in passport data, this "GL Monster" weighing 2.5 tons is gaining 100 km / h in 6.6 seconds!
Mercedes-Benz GL brakes are also excellent - with huge front ventilated discs with a diameter of 375 mm. Interestingly, if you start an emergency braking at a speed of over 70 km / h, then the amplifier emergency braking "BAS" not only independently "Makes" to a maximum, but also includes "accidents" and leaves them working together with "stop signals" until the car drops 10 km / h. Here the Germans went along the path of the French - for the first time this decision was introduced by the PSA concern on the Peugeot 607 model.
In the event of a drift (for example, in gravel), stabilization electronics is entered into operation - braking and Mercedes GL, having lost the move, the driver's "hooligan" driver is sternly. As usual in vehicles with a three-beam star, ESP here is an unconnected and interfere with control even with the "OFF" key pressed. Security primarily!
In America, Mercedes GL is sold as a simplified transmission (just permanent four-wheel drive Without locks), so with the "Off-Road Pro" package. But for European Mercedes-Benz GL, Off-Road Pro package is included in basic equipment. This means that the pneumatic suspension can rise to the off-road level, in dispensing box There is a lower transmission, and in the inter-axis and rear differentials, blocking mechanisms are embedded - multi-disc electric couplings. That is, if in America Mercedes GL can be a seven-bed crossover or a seven-bedroom SUV, then in Europe Mercedes-Benz GL is an exclusively SUV.
Of course, Mercedes ML with the same Off-Road Pro package - where it will pass without problems, Mercedes-Benz GL, with other things that are equal, can hook a soil with a belly. But if ML has a pneumatic suspension can raise the body by 293 mm, then GL went even further - ground clearance You can bring up to 307 mm.
In the third, most upper, the position of the pneumatic suspension over the minor rivers turns into a walk. But, if you start working on a cool and rocky shore - the wheels are wolved early and start to be stopped (the move in the suspension is not enough ... not for this lumen). But, since the transmission handle stands in the auto position, the electronics tracks the slip and begins to slow down the axle wheels first, and then block differentials. The car crashes, but knocks, crackles and jerks ... it is unpleasant. However, everything that needs to be done in such a situation is to rotate the right rim for one click to forcibly block the "center" and use the demultipator. And it is even better to immediately shake the handle into the third position - then the electric motors will block the spikes packages not only in the inter-axis, but also in the rear inter-track differential.
Now it is almost Gelendwagen, however, still also the front differential is blocked (with full disconnection ESP and ABS). But at Mercedes-Benz GL, the electronics has off-road mode - for example, the ABS works on another algorithm, the allowing so necessary on the soil (or in the snow) of the wheel lock. In general, as the introductory "European" Mercedes GL is very good.
On the Asphalt Mercedes-Benz GL leads no less adequate and, by the way, does not seem to be high. Thanks to the 5.5-liter V8 and the "smart seven-speed automata" - you just forget about the size. In the GL stream, it goes easily, and for each pressing of the gas pedal reacts practically - getting a reasonable response.
The main thing is still not to forget that its almost 3 tons will not be so easy to stop immediately. Yes, and in the turns of Mercedes-Benz GL, of course, not a sports car - it's a little overdo it with speed, and all the luggage will move with the passengers opposite to the direction opposite.
Shock absorbers can be made hard by pressing the corresponding button on the center console. The difference, at the same time, although it is small, but noticeable. At least, they become heard overcome by the suspension (by the way, everything is with the same ease) of the road.
| Technical characteristics of Mercedes-Benz GL-CLASS (X164, 1-generation) | ||||
| GL 320 CDI | GL 420 CDI | GL 450. | GL 500. | |
| Body type | 5-door wagon | |||
| Number of places | 7 | |||
| Length, mm. | 5088 | |||
| Width, mm. | 1920 | |||
| Height, mm * | 1840 | |||
| Wheel base, mm | 3075 | |||
| Pitch in front / rear, mm | 1651/1654 | 1645/1648 | 1645/1648 | 1645/1648 |
| The volume of the trunk, l | 300-2300 | |||
| Curb weight, kg | 2450 | 2550 | 2430 | 2445 |
| Full weight, kg | 3250 | |||
| Engine | diesel, with turbocharged | gasoline, with distributed injection | ||
| Location | front, longitudinally | |||
| The number and location of cylinders | 6, V-shaped | 8, V-figurative | 8, V-figurative | 8, V-figurative |
| Working volume, cm3 | 2987 | 3996 | 4663 | 5461 |
| Cylinder diameter / piston stroke, mm | 83,0/92,0 | 86,0/86,0 | 92,9/86,0 | 98,0/90,5 |
| Compression ratio | 17,7:1 | 17,0:1 | 10,7:1 | 10,7:1 |
| Number of valves | 24 | 32 | 32 | 32 |
| Max. Power, hp / kW / rpm | 224/165/3800 | 306/225/3600 | 340/250/6000 | 388/285/6000 |
| Max. Torque, nm / rpm | 510/1600 | 700/2200 | 460/2700 | 530/2800 |
| Transmission | automatic, 7-speed, 7G-Tronic | |||
| main gear | 3,45 | 3,09 | 3,7 | 3,7 |
| Drive unit | permanent, full | |||
| Front suspension | independent, pneumatic, double, with stabilizer | |||
| Rear suspension | independent, pneumatic, multi-type, with stabilizer | |||
| Front brakes | disk, ventilated | |||
| Rear brakes | disk, ventilated | |||
| Tires | 265/60 R18 | 275/55 R19 | 275/55 R19 | 275/55 R19 |
| Maximum speed, km / h | 210 | 230 | 235 | 240 |
| Acceleration time 0-100 km / h, with | 9,5 | 7,6 | 7,2 | 6,5 |
| Fuel consumption, l / 100 km | ||||
| urban cycle | 12,5 | 15,6 | 18,2 | 19,1 |
| country cycle | 8 | 9,2 | 10,4 | 10,9 |
| mixed cycle | 9,8 | 11,6 | 13,3 | 13,9 |
| Capacity fuel tankL. | 100 | |||
| Fuel | diz. fuel | gasoline AI-95 | ||
| * In standard pneumatic mode | ||||
The Mercedes-Benz Gl-Class debut in the X166 body was held at the New York Auto Show in the X166 body, which is described as a Mercedes S-Class among SUVs, both in terms of comfort and luxury and part of the security.
Compared to the predecessor, new Mercedes Chub (x166) slightly added on all dimensions, its length is 5 120 mm, width - 2 141, height - 1 849. The magnitude of the wheelbase remains unchanged, its value is 3,073 millimeters.
Mercedes-Benz GL 2015 Prices and Prices
Externally, Mercedes GL (2014-2015) turned out to be a little like a new one. They are combined by more smooth outlines of the radiator lattice and head optics. Also, the general element of the two models listed are lateral submarines.
The SUV GL II generation (X166) is also completely different bumper with large air intakes and built-in LED running lights, rear lights Increased size, other trunk lid, and the bottomhole line received bending.
In the seven-bed cabin of the new Mercedes-Benz Gl class 2015, finishing materials are improved, and the front panel again brings thoughts about last generation ML-CLASS crossover. Central console crowns screen multimedia system, Round ventilation nozzles gave way to rectangular.
All three power aggregateIt was proposed for the GL-Class of the Former Generation, a small modernization was undergone, which allowed to increase their return, but at the same time a little fuel consumption.
Basic 3.0-liter turbodiesel installed on GL 350 Bluetec issues 240 hp (617 nm). With him the SUV picks up a hundred from a place for 8.4 seconds. The GL 450 version is equipped with 4.7-liter V8 Twin-Turbo with a capacity of 362 hp. (550 nm), which accelerate a car from 0 to 100 km / h in 6.3 seconds.
Finally, the top GL 500 with a 5.5-liter V8 TWIN-Turbo under the hood is now developing 435 hp - at 41 hp More than before, and peak torque is 700 nm. For overclocking to a hundred SUV with such a motor, only 5.6 seconds have enough.
Of course, all modifications of novelties are all-wheel drive, and the box, as before, is represented only by a seven-step automaton. The equipment of the new Mercedes GL (X166) includes a pneumatic suspension, electromechanical amplifier Steering and many security systems.
Russian dealers started receiving orders for a novelty in August 2012. Initially, it was possible to order only the top modification of GL 500 in a fixed configuration "Special Series", today the price of such an SUV is 7,150,000 rubles. Then there was a car with a 3.0-liter diesel engine (249 hp) worth from 4,850,000 rubles, and in February 2013, it was charged "charged", for which the minimum of 9,100,000 p.
