Mercedes Benz GL 320 CDI 4MATIC
Built: 2006-2008 · Series: GL
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Mercedes-Benz GL – the large seven-seat SUV range from the GL320 CDI to the GL500: 4Matic all-wheel drive, six- and eight-cylinder engines, 165 to 225 kW
The Mercedes-Benz GL-Class is the brand's large seven-seat SUV, built in two generations (X164 and X166) from 2006 to 2015 at the Tuscaloosa plant in Alabama, before being continued as the GLS. The type designation follows the Mercedes pattern: the number gives the rounded displacement in tenths of a litre, CDI stands for diesel common-rail direct injection, and 4Matic for the permanent four-wheel drive fitted to every model. The second-generation X166 replaced the X164 in 2012 and brought a lighter aluminium-steel mixed body construction along with revised engines.
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The register lists here 16 versions with 165 to 225 kW output, displacements from 2,980 to 5,462 cm³ from six- and eight-cylinders, unladen weights from 2,150 to 2,635 kg, gross weights from 3,150 to 3,250 kg, lengths from 5,090 to 5,350 mm and widths from 1,900 to 2,000 mm.
With the GL-Class, Mercedes-Benz positioned itself against the BMW X5, Audi Q7 and Range Rover in the segment of large luxury SUVs with a third row of seats; it was most successful in North America and the Middle East, where large seven-seat off-roaders are in demand as both a family and a representative vehicle.
On a used purchase, the condition of the air suspension, the tightness of the transfer case and differentials, rust on the sills and – on the diesel engines – the condition of the turbocharger and exhaust-gas recirculation count; parts are available through the Mercedes-Benz network.
Sources: SpecCodex register, model data: Mercedes-Benz GL, Mercedes-Benz (manufacturer)
Technical data
Engine
| Power | 165 kWcorrect |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 6correct |
| Displacement | 2,980 cm³correct |
Dimensions and weights
| Length | 5,090 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,920 mmcorrect |
| Wheelbase | 3,070 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 2,450 kgcorrect |
| Gross vehicle weight | 3,150 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Gears | 7correct |
|---|---|
| Wheels | 4correct |
Where this model stands
Power-to-weight ratio: 67.3 kW/t (165 kW / 2.5 t)
Stronger than 96% of the vans in the register — out of 7,144 models with a stated power figure.
Calculated from the documented figures above — not a rating.
Frequently asked questions
How much power does the Mercedes Benz GL 320 CDI 4MATIC have?
The Mercedes Benz GL 320 CDI 4MATIC delivers 165 kW.
How much does the Mercedes Benz GL 320 CDI 4MATIC weigh?
The unladen weight is 2,450 kg.
What is the gross vehicle weight of the Mercedes Benz GL 320 CDI 4MATIC?
3,150 kg.
What engine does the Mercedes Benz GL 320 CDI 4MATIC have?
6 cylinders, 2,980 cm³ displacement.
What are the dimensions of the Mercedes Benz GL 320 CDI 4MATIC?
5,090 mm × 1,920 mm.
When was the Mercedes Benz GL 320 CDI 4MATIC built?
Production years: 2006-2008.
What to check before buying
- Check the hour meter against the service records — a replaced instrument is the most common gap.
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- Check the weights in the papers against the figures here — attachments change them.
- Ask about parts availability for this build year — the running costs hang on it.
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This page carries 13 individual figures for this model. They come from 3 recorded sources; every figure can be traced there. What we cannot document is not here — we leave gaps open rather than estimate them.
The technical data on this page comes from official vehicle registration records (RDW/Traficom), not from the manufacturer.
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GL 450
GL 450 4-MATIC
GL 450 4MATIC
Sources: RDW — Dutch national vehicle register (retrieved August 2026) · Traficom — Finnish vehicle register (retrieved August 2026) · How we check the data
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