Mercedes GL 2006

This generation of Mercedes GL has been produced from March, 2006 to January, 2012. We can provide information about 8 modifications of this generation. 2006 Mercedes GL comes with four wheel drive (4x4).

This Mercedes is available with three petrol engines with displacement from 4.7 to 5.5 litres and power of from 340 to 388 horsepower un three diesel engines with displacement from 3.0 to 4.0 litres and power of from 211 to 306 horsepower.
The car is available with only with automatic gearbox.

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Mercedes GL 2006 average fuel consumption in combined cycle for petrol engine is from 13.3 to 15.9 litres per 100km, whereas for diesel engine - from 9 to 11.6 litres per 100km. The most fuel efficient Mercedes GL 2006 petrol engine version is Mercedes GL 450 2006 4MATIC, consuming 13.3 litres per 100km. While the most fuel efficient Mercedes GL 2006 diesel - Mercedes GL 350 2009 BlueTEC for 100 kilometers consumes 9 liters of diesel.
According to user reviews, Mercedes GL real-world fuel consumption is on average about approximately for 14 percents higher as the manufacturer's claimed fuel economy (on average +17% for petrol engines and +10% for diesel engines). For a more detailed actual fuel economy of each model, select a specific Mercedes GL modification.

Mercedes GL 2006 CO2 emissions for petrol engine are from 317 to 331 grams per kilometer, whereas for diesel engine - from 261 to 307 grams per kilometer. From Mercedes GL with petrol engines the lowest CO2 emissions has Mercedes GL 450 2006 4MATIC which produces an average of 317 grams of CO2 per kilometer. In turn, from the Mercedes GL diesels least CO2 distributes Mercedes GL 320 2006 CDI - 261 grams per km.

The best acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h - 6.5 seconds has Mercedes GL 550 2008 4MATIC version, conversely the tardiest one is Mercedes GL 350 2009 CDI 4MATIC BlueEfficiency reaching this speed only in 9.5 seconds. The maximum top speed is 240 km/h for the 5.5 petrol 8-cylinder 382 hp version (Mercedes GL 550 2008 4MATIC) and the 5.5 petrol 8-cylinder 388 hp version (Mercedes GL 500 2006 4Matic).

Lenght of Mercedes GL is 509 cm, it is large car. For comparison - Mercedes GL is about 9 cm longer than Land Rover Range Rover. Mercedes GL gross weight is from 2850 to 3250 kg (depending on modification), which is approximately the same as the average for cars of this age and class. Mercedes GL trunk space is 300 litres for version with 7 seats or 620 litres (for version with 5 seats), by folding down all rear seats boot capacity can be increased to 2300 litres.

This Mercedes is slightly expensive - it can be purchased (in Latvia) for around 13 000 €. According to user reviews, average Mercedes GL repair costs are 2200 € per year. Users calculated Mercedes GL 2006 cost of ownership for this generation, got average 4200 € cost per year and 0.32 € cost per one kilometer. Fuel costs were estimated at around 61%, while repair and maintenance costs - around 20% from total. We have an excellent car cost calculator, calculate ownership costs of Mercedes GL for your situation and driving habits here! Below you will find more detailed information about Mercedes GL prices and costs.

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Mercedes GL prices

Mercedes GL 2006 - 2012 crossover price in Latvia is from 7000 € to 19500 €.
Comparing to analogical vehicles Mercedes GL price is very high - Mercedes GL is approximately for 31 percents more expensive then average crossovers of this age (compare crossovers 2006 - 2012 prices). Mercedes GL high price can be explained by its quality above average (see below), therefore this Mercedes could be reasonable purchase in long term perspective.