Mercedes-Benz GL-Class (X164)

Mercedes-Benz GL-Class (X164)
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The Mercedes-Benz GL-Class (X164) is a full-size SUV that entered production in 2006. This petrol/electric hybrid model produces 150 kW of power and emits 59 g/km of CO₂, with a kerb weight of 2,106 kg. In Norway, the model saw notable registration activity between 2019 and 2022, with 1,870 total new registrations peaking at 744 units in 2020, before declining to 219 registrations in 2022. Seven recalls have been issued for this model in the EU Safety Gate database.

Technical data (EU/EEA average, 2025)
ManufacturerDaimler
ProductionFrom 2006
FuelDiesel
Engine power158 kW (212 hp)
CO₂ (WLTP)108 g/km
Kerb weight2,110 kg

Engine power, CO₂ and kerb weight are registration-weighted averages across the 25 European countries that registered the Mercedes-Benz GL-Class (X164) in 2025 (93,503 cars). Source: EEA CO₂ monitoring (CC BY 4.0).

New registrations in Norway

Number of Mercedes-Benz GL-Class (X164) registered for the first time in Norway per year.

Mercedes-Benz GL-Class (X164) first registrations in Norway per year
2019279
2020744
2021628
2022219
2023208
202433
20254

Source: EEA CO₂ monitoring (CC BY 4.0).

New registrations by country (2025)

Number of Mercedes-Benz GL-Class (X164) cars registered for the first time across 25 European countries in 2025.

CountryRegistrations
Germany36,887
Italy13,644
Spain13,043
Poland6,357
France5,807
Belgium3,621
Austria2,517
Portugal2,304
Netherlands1,536
Czechia1,252
Denmark1,094
Romania1,076
Hungary1,058
Luxembourg708
Slovakia568

Source: EEA CO₂ monitoring (CC BY 4.0), 2025 data.

Engine variants

Different engine versions of the Mercedes-Benz GL-Class (X164) (from registration data). 2 variants.

Engine variants for Mercedes-Benz GL-Class (X164)
EngineFuelTransmissionTop speedEconomyModel year
2.7 l · 5-cyl113 km/h
2.9 l · 5-cyl145 km/h

Source: RDW (NL). European engine variants.

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Recalls & safety

No recorded recalls for the Mercedes-Benz GL-Class (X164) in EU Safety Gate or NHTSA (US).

Sources: EU Safety Gate (European market) and NHTSA (US market). See all Mercedes-Benz recalls.

Frequently asked questions

How much power does the Mercedes-Benz GL-Class (X164) have?
The Mercedes-Benz GL-Class (X164) produces 158 kW (212 hp).
How much does the Mercedes-Benz GL-Class (X164) weigh?
The Mercedes-Benz GL-Class (X164) has a kerb weight of about 2,110 kg.
What are the CO2 emissions of the Mercedes-Benz GL-Class (X164)?
The Mercedes-Benz GL-Class (X164) emits 108 g/km of CO2 (WLTP).