Mercedes GL 550 from Japan

Mercedes-Benz GL 550 - 1st generation (X164, 2007-2012)

The first generation is based on a frame chassis design with an integrated self-supporting body. The production used high-strength steel and aluminum (front door, hood). The car was offered only in a four-wheel drive version. The Mercedes-Benz GL 550 4MATIC has a torque distribution of 45:55 (front/rear) and a suspension with the Airmatic system, adaptive shock absorbers and level adjustment, where the ground clearance varies in the range of 226-285 mm.

In 2009, a facelift was introduced. Changes from the outside include a new grill, new bi-xenon headlights with the optional Intelligent Light System, LED rear lights with sequential turn signals. Inside there was a Command APS NTG 4.0 system with a 6.5" touchscreen, an improved steering wheel, ambient lighting. In the Mercedes GL 550, the engine received a 7G-Tronic Plus gearbox, which replaced the 7G-Tronic. Thanks to this, in the Mercedes GL 550, combustion decreased by 0.5-1 l/100 km. The PRE-SAFE system has been added.

Mercedes GL 550 - technical specifications

The car was offered with only one engine - this is a naturally aspirated V8 unit with a volume of 5461 cm3, a power of 388 hp, a torque of 530 Nm, a 7G-Tronic or 7G-Tronic Plus gearbox after facelift, average fuel consumption - about 12.5 l/100 km in the combined cycle.

Mercedes GL 550 - equipment

The car was offered in the following trim options:

• Elegance - before lifting - 8 airbags, ABS with EBD, ESP, brake assistant SBC, rear view camera, 4-zone automatic climate control Thermotronic, front seats electrically adjustable in 12 directions with memory and heating, cruise control, keyless-go system, electric rear window roller shutter, Comand APS NTG 4.0 with Japanese navigation, screen 6.5", Bluetooth optional, 19" alloy wheels, bi-xenon headlights with sprinklers, chrome side strips, Nappa leather upholstery (black or beige), walnut wood trim, multifunctional leather steering wheel, aluminum pedals;
• Elegance - after the facelift - additionally the PRE-SAFE system, Comand APS NTG 4.5 with 6.5" touch screen, Bluetooth and Apple CarPlay connectivity module (from 2011), 20" alloy wheels, LED headlights, new dashboard, ambient lighting in 4 colors;
• Avantgarde - before lifting - equipment as in Elegance and additionally sports seats with stronger lateral grip and 12 adjustment directions, 20 “alloy wheels, sports steering wheel, chrome-plated sports thresholds;
• Avantgarde - after the facelift - additionally sports bumpers with diffusers, sequential LED turn signals in the side mirrors, inserts made of brushed aluminum.

Mercedes GL 550 - dimensions

• Length: 5098 mm.
• Width: 1920 mm (with 2157 mm mirrors).
• Height: 1840 mm.
• Wheelbase: 3075 mm.
• Trunk volume: 620 l (folded seats, configuration for 7 people) /2300 l (unfolded middle row of seats) /2600 l (with third row seats removed)

Mercedes-Benz GL 550 - II generation (X166, 2013-2019)

The second generation offered even more luxury and space, as well as even better technologies. For example, the Magic Body Control body tilt reduction system has been introduced. The GL550 4MATIC variant was the top version sold in Japan. The weight of the vehicle has been reduced by 100 kg compared to the previous generation.

In 2016, the car underwent a facelift. Exterior changes included a grill, LED headlights with Intelligent Light System as standard, new wheel designs. Changes in the interior are the Command NTG 5.0 system with an 8" touchscreen, an improved steering wheel with touch buttons, improved ambient lighting. The transmission has been reprogrammed and changes gears 10 percent faster. Added Magic Body Control and optional Drive Pilot 2 - Level 2 autonomous driving system.

Mercedes GL 550 - technical specifications

In the second generation, the Mercedes GL 550 4MATIC has a biturbo V8 engine with a capacity of 4663 cm3, a power of 408 hp, a torque of 600 Nm, a 7G-Tronic Plus gearbox, and the average fuel consumption is about 11 l/100 km in the combined cycle.

Mercedes GL 550 - equipment

The car was offered in the following trim levels:

• Elegance - before lifting - 9 airbags, ABS with EBD, ESP, PRE-SAFE, 360 camera, 4-zone Thermotronic automatic climate control, front seats electrically adjustable in 14 directions with memory and heating, adaptive cruise control Distronic, keyless-go system, electric rear window blind, Command APS NTG 4.5 with 8" screen, wired Apple CarPlay and Android Auto from 2015, 19" wheels, bi-xenon headlights with sprinklers and Intelligent Light System, chrome side moldings, Nappa leather upholstery (black, gray or beige), finishes wooden walnut, multifunctional leather steering wheel with heating, aluminum pedals;
• Elegance - after the facelift - additionally Active Distance Assist Distronic with Eye-Track function, Active Lane Change Assist, opening the trunk with a foot gesture, Comand NTG 5.0 with 8" touch screen, Bluetooth and wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, 20" wheels, LED headlights with Intelligent Light System, dashboard with wenge wood trim, ambient LED lighting (64 colors with animations);
• Avantgarde - before lifting - equipment as in Elegance and additionally sports seats with stronger lateral grip and adjustment in 14 directions, 20" wheels, sports grill, sports heated steering wheel, aluminum pedals, black wood inserts;
• Avantgarde - after the facelift - additionally sports bumpers with diffusers, sequential LED turn signals in the side mirrors, brushed aluminum trim.

Mercedes GL 550 - dimensions

• Length: 5130 mm.
• Width: 1934 mm (with 2157 mm mirrors).
• Height: 1850 mm.
• Wheelbase: 3075 mm.
• Trunk volume: 680 l (folded seats, 7-seater configuration) /2300 l (unfolded seats) /2600 l (with third row seats removed)

Mercedes GL 550 from Japan - is it worth it?

Cars from Japan have low mileage, rich equipment and, as a rule, are in excellent technical and body and paintwork condition. That's why the Poles are happy to bring Mercedes from Japan, because they are sure that although they will pay a little more, they can count on better quality and a more reliable history than in the case of cars from the European secondary market.

Mercedes GL 550 from Japan - only with Sakura Motors

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• search for a car, verification of the offer, participation in the auction;
• transport to port in Japan, freight to Europe with optional insurance, transport to Poland;
• assistance with customs and excise formalities and fees;
• assistance in preparing a car for registration in Poland.

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