Mercedes-Benz GL X164

The Mercedes GL was designed with an eye on the American market. It was also produced there (Tuscaloosa, Alabama). The premiere of the German SUV took place at the North American International Auto Show in January 2005. The car was introduced to Europeans in 2006. In 2009, the model survived facelift. Changes received bumpers, grille, front and rear lights.

Design features

The GL is technically closely related to the Mercedes ML. It is appropriate to note that the GL X164 is a larger 7-seat version of the ML W164. GL today remains the largest SUV in the range of the manufacturer from Stuttgart. This is eloquently evidenced by respectable dimensions: 5088 mm in length, 1920 mm in width and 1840 mm in height. Despite the solid size, the designers managed to obtain a relatively low drag coefficient of 0.37. The salon won't disappoint. The first two rows are very comfortable. If necessary, you can use two additional seats, deftly retractable to the floor of the trunk. They're a little less comfortable, though. When the third row is folded at the disposal of the crew is a 1240-liter cargo compartment, and when the sofa of the second row is transformed into a real van with a capacity of 2300 liters. Impressive and maximum load capacity - 600 kg. And yet hardly anyone will dare to transport refrigerators or other large-sized SUV in such an expensive one. It would be a shame if the cargo damages one of the spectacular door panels. The finishing materials and the quality of the assembly are the top league. Yes, the location of the buttons is not well thought out, but the pointers on the dashboard are very clear and do not cause complaints. The seats are characterized by an ideal profile and density, and therefore are excellent for long-distance travel. Some of the equipment is included in the list of expensive options. Even the poorest Mercedes GL has a very rich equipment.

Engines

V8 4.7 liters (M 273. 923 / 340 hp) – GL 450 (2006-2012)

V8 5.5 liters (M 273.963 / 388 hp) – GL 500, GL 550 (2006-2012)

V6 3.0 L (OM 642. 940/224 hp) - GL 320 CDI (2006-2009)

V6 3.0 L (OM 642. 940/224 hp) - GL 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (2009-2010)

V6 3.0 L (OM 642. 822 / 265 hp) - GL 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (2010-2012)

V6 3.0 L (OM 642.820/211 HP) - GL 350 BlueTEC (2009-2012)

V8 4.0 L (OM 629. 912 / 306 HP) - GL 420 CDI (2006-2009)

V8 4.0 L (OM 629. 912 / 306 HP) - GL 450 CDI (2009-2012)

The range of power units is not as large as is customary among German automakers. Nevertheless, it allows you to meet the needs of a wide range of motorists. Gasoline engines are represented by the 8-cylinder M 273 block and provide good dynamics, which is paid for not only by high fuel consumption and tax. The engine has three typical drawbacks: wear of the intake manifold and the chain drive of the timing system, bullies in the cylinders. Defects usually appear after the first 100,000 km, but some manage to easily sweep and across the border of 200,000 km. Individual owners of gasoline V8 had to deal with the repair of the intake manifold after 50,000 km, especially in the GL of the first years of production. The disease manifests itself as uneven engine operation, floating revolutions, loss of traction and, of course, is accompanied by a tanning of the Check Engine indicator. The intake manifold has plastic nodes that collapse over time. Breakage of traction on the outside of the collector is not as terrible as the break of plastic valves.

Transmission

All X164 without exception are equipped with a 7-speed automatic transmission 7G-Tronic with a selector on the steering column. In addition, each of them has a 4MATIC all-wheel drive system, thanks to which the SUV has proven itself in the field. Problems with the 722.9 machine arise after 100-150 thousand km. Symptoms will be impacts during switching, slippage (turns increase, but there is no increase in speed), delays or lack of switching. An experienced specialist can easily recognize the cause of the malfunction using diagnostic equipment. As a rule, troubles are delivered by the electronic board of the control unit. The latter is placed inside the automatic transmission body and works in hot oil. By 150,000 km, the toll is almost guaranteed to die. The cost of repair is about 50 000 rubles. The hydroblock also works with hot oil and is very sensitive to overheating and wear products. In addition, over time, solenoids are clogged. Since the designers provided for the repair of the hydroblock without dismantling the automatic transmission, the time noticed malfunction will cost little blood - in the region of 50,000 rubles. Otherwise, accelerated wear of frictions begins, and then about 80,000 rubles will be needed for repairs. When humming, vibrations or tremors at the time of switching from 2 to 3, the most often sentence hydrotransformer (doughnut). In some cases, repair is possible (about 25 000 rubles), a new bagel will cost at least 120 000 rubles, used - 20 000 rubles. The box may also stop responding to manipulations with the gear selector.

Suspension

Unique smoothness of the course provides air suspension AIRMATIC with several modes of operation and vibration suppression system. With its help, you can increase the ground clearance to 307 mm and in this position to overcome the ford to 60 cm.

But the advanced system on board again comes at a high cost. First, pneumoballoons rarely serve more than 80,000 km. A new rear cylinder can be purchased for 30 000 rubles, and the front (only assembled with a shock absorber) - for 55 000 rubles. However, today many "offices" offer for quite democratic 20 000 rubles to restore a leaky air balloon. After 100,000 km, the front shock absorber can leak or knock.

Air suspension AIRMATIC has a number of vulnerable elements: pneumocompressor (from 42 000 rubles) and valve block (from 23 000 rubles).

Levers, most often the front lower ones, are given up after 100,000 km. Fortunately, the design allows you to replace the ball support (2,000 rubles) and Silentblocks (1,000 rubles) separately from the lever. Stage bearings (about 5 000 rubles) wear out after 150-200 thousand km. For the replacement work will have to pay in the area of 5 000 rubles for one wheel.

Steering control

There are also problems in the steering. In particular, after 200,000 km of replacement, a pump for GUR may require (from 20 000 rubles, plus 3000 rubles for work). In addition, the steering rack can knock or leak - from 100,000 rubles. The cost of restoration repairs is from 20 000 rubles.

Electrician.

Electricity, fortunately, usually doesn't fail. However, you can face a malfunction of the keyless access system - you will need to replace the antenna unit, or "numbness" of the key fob - you need to solder the chip. Often refuse rear external sensors of parking - gets moisture (from 2000 rubles per piece).

Air conditioning system

After 200,000 km, there are frequent problems with cabin cooling. There are two reasons. The first is the failed air conditioner compressor (from 27 000 rubles), the second is leaks through the rotted tubes of the system.

Bodywork

The front part of the body (hood and bumper) over time overgrown with chips, and chromium “capitulates” under the aggressive influence of the external environment. Body iron doesn't rust. However, many face swelling of paint and corrosion of the vertical bar of the rear door (between the glass and window). With age, head lighting loses its effectiveness due to clouding of the glazing and reflector. The cost of a new headlight is about 30 000 rubles.

Specifications of Mercedes GL (X164)

Fuel consumption, l/100 km (combined)

Design features

• If necessary, you can use two additional seats, deftly retractable into the trunk floor. They're a little less comfortable, though.

Engines

• The engine has three typical drawbacks: wear of the intake manifold and the chain drive of the timing system, bullies in the cylinders.
• Defects usually appear after the first 100,000 km, but some manage to easily sweep and across the border of 200,000 km.
• Individual owners of gasoline V8 had to deal with the repair of the intake manifold after 50,000 km, especially in the GL of the first years of production.
• The disease manifests itself as uneven engine operation, floating revolutions, loss of traction and, of course, is accompanied by a tanning of the Check Engine indicator.
• The intake manifold has plastic nodes that collapse over time.
• There are two options for solving the problem.
• The first is the replacement of the collector (restorative repair is not possible), the second is the removal of the valves.
• It occurs due to the stretching of the timing system chain, wear of the gear camshafts and the intermediate gear. This is when a slag from the engine appears.
• After 100,000 km, sometimes there is a need to replace the candle incandescent - there are problems with starting in the cold, and the "spiral" is illuminated.

Transmission

• Problems with the 722.9 machine arise after 100-150 thousand km.
• An experienced specialist can easily recognize the cause of the malfunction using diagnostic equipment.
• By 150,000 km, the toll is almost guaranteed to die. The cost of repair is about 50 000 rubles.
• The hydroblock also works with hot oil and is very sensitive to overheating and wear products.
• Since the designers provided for the repair of the hydroblock without dismantling the automatic transmission, the time noticed malfunction will cost little blood - in the region of 50,000 rubles.
• Otherwise, accelerated wear of frictions begins, and then about 80,000 rubles will be needed for repairs.
• In some cases, repair is possible (about 25 000 rubles), a new bagel will cost at least 120 000 rubles, used - 20 000 rubles.
• The main reasons for wear bearings, planetary mechanism or chain stretching.

Suspension

• After 100,000 km, the front shock absorber can leak or knock.

Steering control

• There are also problems in the steering.
• In addition, the steering rack can knock or leak - from 100,000 rubles.
• The cost of restoration repairs is from 20 000 rubles.

Electrician.

• However, you can face a malfunction of the keyless access system - you will need to replace the antenna unit, or "numbness" of the key fob - you need to solder the chip.
• Often refuse rear external sensors of parking - gets moisture (from 2000 rubles per piece).

Air conditioning system

• After 200,000 km, there are frequent problems with cabin cooling. There are two reasons.
• The first is the failed air conditioner compressor (from 27 000 rubles), the second is leaks through the rotted tubes of the system.

Bodywork

• However, many face swelling of paint and corrosion of the vertical bar of the rear door (between the glass and window).

The Mercedes GL X164 is a complex car that requires careful inspection before buying. But even after its acquisition, it is not worth relaxing. You need to be patient and the amount of about 200 000 rubles for “unforeseen” repairs. Only if you meet these two conditions, you can become and forever remain a true connoisseur of Mercedes!

• Design features: The GL is technically closely related to the Mercedes ML.
• Engines: The engine has three typical drawbacks: wear of the intake manifold and the timing system chain drive, bullies in the cylinders.
• In addition, each of them has a 4MATIC all-wheel drive system, thanks to which the SUV has proven itself in the field. Problems with the 722.9 machine arise after 100-150 thousand km.
• Suspension: After 100,000 km, the front shock absorber may leak or knock.
• Steering: There are also problems in the steering.
• Electricity: However, you may encounter a failure of the keyless access system – you will need to replace the antenna unit, or “numbness” of the key fob – you need to solder the chip.
• Air conditioning system: After 200,000 km, there are frequent problems with cabin cooling. There are two reasons.
• Body: However, many people face swelling of paint and corrosion of the vertical bar of the rear door (between the glass and window).

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