Mercedes GL 2012 350 2012 BlueTec 4Matic

Mercedes GL 2012 3.0 diesel description

Crossover / SUV Mercedes GL 2012 350 2012 BlueTec 4Matic has been produced from January, 2012 to December, 2015. It has six-cylinder diesel engine with displacement of 3.0 litres, which produces power of 250 horsepower on 3600 rpm and torque 620 Nm (Newton metres) on 1600 revolutions per minute.

This 6-cylinder 24-valve engine camshaft is driven by chain (What is an engine chain and belt? ). Engine has Common Rail fuel system without turbocharger. Engine versions compliant with Euro 5 and Euro 6 emission standards available.
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This Mercedes GL 3.0 engine oil type is 5W-30, MB 228.51/229.51 and oil capacity is 8.8 litres.

Mercedes GL 2012 350 2012 BlueTec 4Matic has all four wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) and automatic gearbox with 7 gears.
Mercedes GL 2012 350 2012 BlueTec 4Matic accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 7.9 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 220 km/h.

The fuel consumption of this Mercedes GL 2012 350 2012 BlueTec 4Matic in combined mode (combining urban and highway driving) is 8 litres per 100km (12.5 km/l) - this is the most fuel efficient Mercedes GL 2012 - 2015 version, fuel consumption in city - 8.9 l/100km, highway fuel economy - 7.5 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 100 litres or 26.42 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 1240 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 1320 kilometers on highway.

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Mercedes GL 2012

Mercedes GL 2012 350 2012 BlueTec 4Matic technical data

Model: Mercedes GL 350 2012 BlueTec 4Matic
Body style: Crossover / SUV
Production period: 2012. January ... 2015. December 
Engine: 2987 cm3 Diesel, 6 cylinders CO2 emissions: 192 g/km
Power: 250 HP ON 3600 RPM Torque: 620 NM ON 1600 RPM
Gearbox: Automatic gearbox (7 gears) Drive type: All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Maximum speed: 220 km/h Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 7.9 seconds
Fuel consumption (l/100km): 8.0 (combined) 8.9 (urban) 7.5 (highway)
Fuel tank capacity: 100 litres (26.4 gallons)
Car dimensions: 5.12m (length) 1.93m (width) 1.85m (height)
Turning diameter: 12.4 meters
Seats: 7 seats
Trunk capacity: 680 litres
Trunk max capacity: 2300 litres (with rear seats folded down)
Gross weight: 3250 kg

Mercedes GL 2012 350 2012 BlueTec 4Matic engine OM642 350 CDI

Engine displacement 2987 cm3
Number of cylinders 6
Bore (cylinder diameter) 83 mm
Stroke length (piston move) 92 mm
Compression ratio 18 : 1
Camshaft drive Timing chain

Chain motors are considered more reliable, chain replacement usually is required less often than a timing belt, but they are often louder and vibrate more.

More service info
Timing chain change interval 400,000 km (recommended)

Sometimes manufacturers do not specify timing chain replacement intervals and design chains for engine life. However, once the recommended change interval has been reached, it is recommended to periodically check the condition of the chain and to change the chain if excessive stretching is detected or if unusual noises from the engine or other symptoms occur.

Fuel system Common Rail

Common rail fuel injection provides more engine power, is quieter, more environmentally friendly and offers better fuel economy, but is more expensive to maintain and repair.

Mercedes GL 2012 350 2012 BlueTec 4Matic oil type 5W-30, MB 228.51/229.51
Oil capacity 8.8 litres (9.3 quarts) More service info
Power 231 - 265 HP ON 3600 RPM
Torque 540 - 620 NM ON 1600 RPM
Start of production (year) 2005
Duration of production 19 years
Engine also used on Mercedes C klase Mercedes E klase Mercedes ML Mercedes S klase and 5 other models

Generally, the use of an engine in several models and its long production run is an indication of the quality of the engine and the success of its design.

All Mercedes GL crossover [2012 - 2015] modifications

Modification Engine Power Consumption
Mercedes GL 3.0 400 2012 4x4

Most fuel efficient petrol version

3.0 Petrol 333 HP 9.6 l/100km
Mercedes GL 3.0 350 2012 BlueTec 4Matic 4x4 3.0 Diesel 250 HP 8.0 l/100km
Mercedes GL 4.7 500 2012 BlueEFFICIENCY 4Matic 4x4 4.7 Petrol 435 HP 11.3 l/100km
Mercedes GL 5.5 63 2012 AMG 4x4

Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 4.9 seconds

5.5 Petrol 558 HP 12.3 l/100km
Mercedes GL 2012 reviews
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