Mercedes GL 2012 4.7 petrol description
Crossover / SUV Mercedes GL 2012 500 2012 BlueEFFICIENCY 4Matic has been produced from January, 2012 to December, 2015. It has eight-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 4.7 litres, which produces power of 435 horsepower on 5250 rpm and torque 700 Nm (Newton metres) on 1800 revolutions per minute.
Mercedes GL 2012 500 2012 BlueEFFICIENCY 4Matic has all four wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) and automatic gearbox with 7 gears.
Mercedes GL 2012 500 2012 BlueEFFICIENCY 4Matic accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 5.4 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 250 km/h.
In combined cycle (city and motorway), the Mercedes GL 2012 500 2012 BlueEFFICIENCY 4Matic fuel consumption is 11.3 litres per 100km (8.8 km/l), fuel consumption in city - 14.5 l/100km, highway fuel economy - 9.3 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 100 litres or 26.42 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 880 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 1060 kilometers on highway.
According to user reviews, this Mercedes real everyday fuel consumption is 15 litres per 100 km, which is 33% more than the manufacturer's stated. More - Real Mercedes GL fuel consumption.

Mercedes GL 2012 500 2012 BlueEFFICIENCY 4Matic technical data
Model: | Mercedes GL 500 2012 BlueEFFICIENCY 4Matic | ||
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Body style: | Crossover / SUV | ||
Production period: | 2012. January ... 2015. December | ||
Engine: | 4663 cm3 Petrol, 8 cylinders | CO2 emissions: | 262 g/km |
Power: | 435 HP ON 5250 RPM | Torque: | 700 NM ON 1800 RPM |
Gearbox: | Automatic gearbox (7 gears) | Drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) |
Top speed: | 250 km/h | Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.4 seconds |
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.3 (combined) 14.5 (urban) 9.3 (highway) | ||
Real fuel consumption: | 15 l/100km (15.7 MPG) by user reviews from various sources | ||
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 |
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All Mercedes GL crossover [2012 - 2015] modifications
Modification | Engine | Power | Consumption |
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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 |