The Mercedes-Benz GL-Class is a German full-size crossover car from the manufacturer Mercedes-Benz. The model has been produced since 2006 in the USA. The full name of the car is Geländewagen Lang, which means “elongated off-road vehicle”. The car is produced in the second generation since 2012. In 2015, its restyled version was released. Since the start of production in 5 years, the company has produced about 160 thousand cars. More than 30% of sales are carried out in the USA, the rest in Russia, Europe and Asia.
The Mercedes M276 V6 engine with a volume of 3.0 liters was introduced in 2013 and has since been installed on most modern models of the concern. There are 2 modifications of this power unit: DE30 LA red, with a capacity of 272 hp and DE30 LA, with a capacity of 333 to 367 hp.
The 5.5-liter bi-turbo Mercedes M157 engine was produced in Germany from 2010 to 2019 and installed on AMG modifications of the CLS-Class, E-Class, ML-Class, GL-Class and S-Class models. There is an atmospheric version of the engine with a cylinder deactivation system and the M152 index.
The V8 series of Mercedes M273 engines with a volume of 4.7 and 5.5 liters was assembled from 2005 to 2015 and installed on many expensive models of the German concern, such as the W211, W221 and X164. These powertrains have earned a reputation as one of the most problematic motors in the company.
The 4.6-liter V8 twin-turbocharged Mercedes M278 engine was introduced in 2010 as a replacement for the well-known M273 engine under the hood of the popular E, S and GL class models. The power unit is offered only in one volume, but in different degrees of forcing.
The 3.0-liter V6 diesel engine Mercedes OM 642 has been produced by the concern since 2005 and is installed on almost all models from the C-Class to the G-Class SUV and Vito minibuses. Also, this diesel engine is actively installed on Chrysler and Jeep models under its EXL index.
The 4.0-liter Mercedes OM629 diesel engine was produced by the company from 2005 to 2010 and was installed only on the largest and most expensive models of the concern, such as W211, W221 and X164. The motor was offered in a single version of the DE 40 LA, but with different indexes: 420 CDI and …
