Mercedes-Benz X 166

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Mercedes-Benz GL (2012-2015)
Mercedes-Benz GL (2012-2015)
X 166
Sales designation: GLS
(until 2015: GL)
Production period: since 06/2012
Class : SUV
Body versions : Station wagon
Engines:
Otto engines : 3.0-5.5 liters
(245-430 kW)
Diesel engines :
3.0 liters (190 kW)
Length: 5120-5162 mm
Width: 1934-1982 mm
Height: 1850 mm
Wheelbase : 3075 mm
Empty weight : 2455-2580 kg
Previous model Mercedes-Benz X 164
successor Mercedes-Benz X 167
Rear view
Mercedes-Benz GL 63 AMG (2012-2015)
Mercedes-Benz GLS (2015-2019)

The Mercedes-Benz X 166 is a full-size sports utility vehicle from the German car manufacturer Daimler AG . The model was unveiled to the public in April 2012 at the New York International Auto Show and first launched in the United States in June 2012 before being launched on November 24, 2012 in the German market. The X 166 represents the second generation of the GL and is technically closely related to the M-Class (W 166) . In the course of the facelift in November 2015, the GL was renamed GLS . The X 166 is built at the US Mercedes-Benz plant in Tuscaloosa . In April 2019, the next generation X 167 was presented at the New York International Auto Show .

The X 166 provides the technical basis for the BJ90 from the Chinese brand Beijing .

Technical specifications

While a 4.7-liter V8 twin-turbo petrol engine with an output of 320 kW (435 hp) in the GL 500 4MATIC BlueEFFICIENCY and a turbocharged 3.0-liter V6 diesel engine with 190 kW (258 hp) were launched in Germany. are offered in the GL 350 BlueTEC 4MATIC , the latter is also available in the USA, but the V8 petrol engine is offered in two versions: on the one hand the GL 450 4MATIC with 270 kW (367 hp) and on the other hand the GL 550 4MATIC with 320 kW ( 435 hp).

The top model GL 63 AMG was launched in November 2012 .

All models are linked to the 7G-Tronic Plus 7-speed automatic transmission with automatic start-stop and feature 4MATIC permanent all - wheel drive as standard . Optional one are air suspension ( AIRMATIC ) and a roll stabilization ( Active Curve System ) available.

With the facelift at the end of 2015, some engines experience a performance increase. Except for the AMG version, all vehicles are now delivered with the 9-speed automatic transmission 9G-Tronic . In addition, new assistance systems and the latest generation of telematics will be introduced into the GLS.

Parameters GL (S) 400 4MATIC GL 450 4MATIC 1 GL 500 4MATIC 2 3 GLS 500 4MATIC GL 63 AMG Mercedes-AMG GLS 63 4MATIC GL 350 BlueTEC 4MATIC GLS 350 d 4MATIC
Construction period 05 / 2014-04 / 2019 2012-2015 11/2015–04/2019 07 / 2012–11 / 2015 11/2015–04/2019 07 / 2012–11 / 2015 11/2015–04/2019
Engine characteristics
Motor designation * M 276 DE 30 AL M 278 DE 46 AL red. M 278 DE 46 AL M 157 DE 55 AL OM 642 LS DE 30 LA
Engine type V6 petrol engine V8 petrol engine V6 diesel engine
Mixture preparation Direct injection Common rail direct injection
Engine charging Biturbo turbocharger
Displacement 2996 cc 4663 cc 5461 cc 2987 cc
Max. power 245 kW (333 hp)
at 5250-6000 rpm
270 kW (367 hp)
at 5250 rpm
320 kW (435 hp)
at 5250 rpm
335 kW (455 hp)
at 5250-5500 rpm
410 kW (557 hp)
at 5250-5750 rpm
430 kW (585 hp)
at 5500 rpm
190 kW (258 hp)
at 3600 rpm
Max. Torque 480 Nm
at 1400-4000 rpm
550 Nm
at 1500-4000 rpm
700 Nm
at 1800-3500 rpm
760 Nm
at 2000-5000 rpm
620 Nm
at 1600–2400 rpm
Power transmission
Drive, as standard all wheel drive
Chassis, standard
[optional]
Airmatic Airmatic
with Active Curve System
Airmatic
Gearbox, as standard 7-speed automatic (7G-TRONIC Plus) / nine-speed automatic (9G-Tronic) 7-speed automatic (7G-TRONIC Plus) Nine-stage automatic (9G-Tronic) AMG Speedshift Plus 7G-Tronic 7-speed automatic (7G-TRONIC Plus) Nine-stage automatic (9G-Tronic)
Readings
Top speed 240 km / h 250 km / h 250/270 4 km / h 220 km / h 222 km / h
Acceleration,
0-100 km / h
6.7 s / 6.6 s 6.5 s 5.4 s 5.3 s 4.9 s 4.6 s 7.9 s 7.8 s
Fuel consumption
over 100 km (combined)
9.2 l super / 8.9 l super 11.3-11.5 l super 10.9 l super 12.3 l Super Plus 7.4–8.0 l diesel 7.1 l diesel
CO 2 emissions
(combined)
215 g / km / 206 g / km 262-269 g / km 255 g / km 288 g / km 192-209 g / km 185 g / km
Emission standard according to
EU classification
Euro 6
from 05/2018: Euro 6d-TEMP 5
5 euro Euro 6b
from 07/2018: Euro 6d-TEMP 5
5 euro Euro 6b
from 05/2018: Euro 6d-TEMP 5
Euro 6b Euro 6b
from 05/2018: Euro 6c 5

 * The engine designation is coded as follows: M = engine, OM = oil engine, series = 3 digits, E = intake manifold injection, KE = port injection, DE = direct injection, ML = compressor, L = charge air cooling, A = exhaust gas turbocharger, red. = reduced performance / displacement, LS = performance increase

1 Is offered on the American market.
2Distributed as GL 500 4MATIC BlueEFFICIENCY until May 2013 .
3Is sold on the American market as GL 550 4MATIC .
4th (270 km / h) AMG Driver's Package and for a surcharge.
5 Change year 2018/1, model year 809

Otto engine (China and Brazil)

Parameters GL 500 (China) GL 500 (Brazil)
Construction period no information no information
Engine characteristics
Motor designation * M 273 KE 55
Engine type V8 petrol engine
Mixture preparation Direct injection Manifold injection
Engine charging
Displacement 3996 cc 5461 cc
power 310 kW (422 hp) at 5500 rpm 285 kW (388 hp) at 6000 rpm
Max. Torque 600 Nm at 4000 rpm 530 Nm at 2800-4800 rpm
Power transmission
drive all wheel drive all wheel drive
transmission 7-speed automatic (7G-Tronic) 7-speed automatic (7G-Tronic)
Readings
Top speed 250 km / h 240 km / h
Acceleration
0-100 km / h
5.9 s 6.5 s
Fuel consumption
over 100 km (combined)
12.0 l super 13.6 l super (+/-)
CO 2 emissions (combined) - -
Emission standard according to EU classification Euro 5 or 6 5 euro

Individual evidence

  1. Tycho de Feijter: Beijing Auto BJ90 Finally Ready For Production In China, With Mercedes Power. In: carnewschina.com. July 20, 2018, accessed July 8, 2020 .

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