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Decode your Mercedes-Benz GL-Class (X164) VIN number free for full specifications, engine, power, transmission and body, plus recalls and safety ratings. Covers 12 variants (2006–2012). No registration.

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Mercedes-Benz GL-Class (X164)
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Mercedes-Benz GL-Class (X164) specs by variant

Engine, power, transmission and emissions for each GL-Class (X164) variant in our database.

VariantYearsFuelEnginePowerGearboxDriveCO₂
500 V8 7AT 4MATIC AWD (387 HP) 2009–2012 Petrol 5.5 L 382 bhp AUTOMATIC 7sp
450 V8 7AT 4MATIC AWD (340 HP) 2009–2012 Petrol 4.7 L 335 bhp AUTOMATIC 7sp
450 CDI V8 7AT AWD (306 HP) 2009–2012 Petrol 4.0 L 302 bhp AUTOMATIC 7sp
350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY V6 7AT AWD (224 HP) 2009–2012 Diesel 3.0 L 221 bhp AUTOMATIC 7sp
350 CDI BlueTEC V6 7AT AWD (211 HP) 2009–2012 Diesel 3.0 L 208 bhp AUTOMATIC 7sp
500 V8 4MATIC 7AT AWD (388 HP) 2006–2009 Petrol 5.5 L 382 bhp AUTOMATIC 7sp
450 V8 4MATIC 7AT AWD (340 HP) 2006–2009 Petrol 4.7 L 335 bhp AUTOMATIC 7sp
420 V8 CDI 4MATIC 7AT AWD (306 HP) 2006–2009 Diesel 4.0 L 302 bhp AUTOMATIC 7sp
450 V8 CDI 4MATIC 7AT AWD (306 HP) 2006–2009 Diesel 4.0 L 302 bhp AUTOMATIC 7sp
350 V6 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7AT AWD (265 HP) 2006–2009 Diesel 3.0 L 261 bhp AUTOMATIC 7sp
320 V6 CDI 4MATIC 7AT AWD (224 HP) 2006–2009 Diesel 3.0 L 221 bhp AUTOMATIC 7sp
350 V6 CDI BlueTec 4MATIC 7AT AWD (211 HP) 2006–2009 Diesel 3.0 L 208 bhp AUTOMATIC 7sp

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Mercedes-Benz GL-Class (X164) VIN FAQ

What does a Mercedes-Benz GL-Class (X164) VIN tell you?+
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Look at the base of the windscreen on the driver's side, on the driver's door-jamb sticker, and on the vehicle registration document (V5C / title).
What years was the Mercedes-Benz GL-Class (X164) made?+
Our database covers the Mercedes-Benz GL-Class (X164) for model years 2006–2012, across 12 variants.
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