Mercedes GL 2012 5.5 petrol description
Crossover / SUV Mercedes GL 2012 63 2012 AMG has been produced from January, 2012 to December, 2015. It has eight-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 5.5 litres, which produces power of 558 horsepower on 5250 rpm - this is the most powerfull Mercedes GL 2012 - 2015 version and torque 760 Nm (Newton metres) on 2000 revolutions per minute.
This 8-cylinder 32-valve engine camshaft is driven by chain (What is an engine chain and belt? ). Engine has fuel injection system and Garrett MGT2260MSL turbine. The engine meets the Euro 5 emissions standard. Average engine life expectancy (mileage before serious repairs are needed) is from 220 000 to 370 000 kilometres. Remember that engine life depends on regular maintenance and the quality of the materials used (oils, fuels, etc.).
More engine specs
This Mercedes GL 5.5 engine oil type is 0W-40 and oil capacity is 8.5 litres.
Mercedes GL 2012 63 2012 AMG has all four wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) and automatic gearbox with 7 gears.
Mercedes GL 2012 63 2012 AMG accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 4.9 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 250 km/h.
The fuel consumption of this Mercedes GL 2012 63 2012 AMG in combined mode (combining urban and highway driving) is 12.3 litres per 100km (8.1 km/l), city fuel economy - 15.8 l/100km, fuel consumption on highway - 10.3 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 100 litres or 26.42 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 800 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 960 kilometers on highway.

Mercedes GL 2012 63 2012 AMG technical data
Model: | Mercedes GL 63 2012 AMG | ||
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Body style: | Crossover / SUV | ||
Production period: | 2012. January ... 2015. December | ||
Engine: | 5461 cm3 Petrol, 8 cylinders | CO2 emissions: | 288 g/km |
Power: | 558 HP ON 5250 RPM | Torque: | 760 NM ON 2000 RPM |
Gearbox: | Automatic gearbox (7 gears) | Drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) |
Maximum speed: | 250 km/h | Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.9 seconds |
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 12.3 (combined) 15.8 (urban) 10.3 (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 63 2012 AMG engine M157
Engine reliability:
Overall, this engine can last around 220,000 to 370,000 km if properly maintained, using the correct quality oil and fuel, and carrying out regular checks and maintenance.The engine has hydraulic valve tappets (lifters), which provide quieter operation and do not require periodic adjustment, but are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in the event of failure.
Engine displacement | 5461 cm3 |
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Number of cylinders | 8 |
Bore (cylinder diameter) | 98 mm |
Stroke length (piston move) | 90.5 mm |
Compression ratio | 10 : 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. |
Fuel system | Injection |
Mercedes GL 2012 63 2012 AMG oil type | 0W-40 |
Oil capacity | 8.5 litres (9 quarts) |
Coolant capacity | 7.5 litres (7.9 quarts) |
Power | 525 - 585 HP ON 5250 RPM |
Torque | 700 - 900 NM ON 2000 RPM |
Start of production (year) | 2010 |
Duration of production | 9 years |
Often in the first years of production, engines tend to have various constructive problems, so it is recommended to choose a car with this engine from 2013 onwards. |
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Engine also used on | Mercedes E klase Mercedes S klase Mercedes G klase Mercedes CLS and 4 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 |
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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 |