Mercedes-Benz GL BHP
The Mercedes-Benz GL has different horsepower outputs depending on the engine, generation and model year. The 2016 Mercedes-Benz GL350 produces 255 BHP, while the 2015 Mercedes-Benz GL63 produces 557 BHP. Compare recorded specifications below or enter your registration to find your exact vehicle.
23 recorded variants, from 221–557 BHP.
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Popular Mercedes-Benz GL BHP Figures
Recent recorded variants with different engines. Figures are rounded to the nearest whole BHP.
| Model | Year | Engine | Fuel | BHP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GL350 AMG Sport Bluetec Auto | 2016 | 2,987 cc | Diesel | 255 BHPGL350 |
| GL63 AMG Auto | 2015 | 5,461 cc | Petrol | 557 BHPGL63 |
| GL50 Auto | 2012 | 5,461 cc | Petrol | 387 BHPGL50 |
| GL320 CDi 4Matic Auto | 2009 | 2,987 cc | Diesel | 221 BHPGL320 |
| GL420 CDi 4Matic Auto | 2009 | 3,996 cc | Diesel | 302 BHPGL420 |
| GL450 CDi Auto | 2009 | 3,996 cc | Diesel | 306 BHPGL450 |
| GL500 4Matic Auto | 2007 | 5,461 cc | Petrol | 382 BHPGL500 |
Engines and recorded BHP
Grouped by engine size and fuel. A range means those records do not share one horsepower figure.
| Engine | Fuel | Years | Recorded BHP | Torque | Variants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2,987 cc | Diesel | 2007–2016 | 221–258 BHP | 510–620 Nm | 11 |
| 3,996 cc | Diesel | 2006–2009 | 302–306 BHP | 700 Nm | 5 |
| 5,461 cc | Petrol | 2006–2015 | 382–557 BHP | 530–760 Nm | 7 |
Variants by year
| Model | Year | Engine | Fuel | Horsepower | PS | Torque | Kilowatt | 0-60 mph | Top speed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GL350 AMG Sport Bluetec Auto | 2016 | 2,987 cc | Diesel | 255 BHP | 258.6 PS | 620 Nm | 190 kW | 137 mph | |
| GL63 AMG Auto | 2015 | 5,461 cc | Petrol | 557 BHP | 564.8 PS | 760 Nm | 410 kW | 4.9 sec | 155 mph |
| GL350 AMG Sport Bluetec Auto | 2015 | 2,987 cc | Diesel | 255 BHP | 258.6 PS | 620 Nm | 190 kW | 137 mph | |
| GL350 Bluetec AMG Sport CDi Auto | 2015 | 2,987 cc | Diesel | 258 BHP | 261.6 PS | 620 Nm | 190 kW | 7.9 sec | 137 mph |
| GL63 AMG Auto | 2014 | 5,461 cc | Petrol | 557 BHP | 564.8 PS | 760 Nm | 410 kW | 155 mph | |
| GL350 Bluetec AMG Sport CDi Auto | 2014 | 2,987 cc | Diesel | 258 BHP | 261.6 PS | 620 Nm | 190 kW | 137 mph | |
| GL63 AMG Auto | 2013 | 5,461 cc | Petrol | 557 BHP | 564.8 PS | 760 Nm | 410 kW | 4.9 sec | 155 mph |
| GL350 Bluetec AMG Sport CDi Auto | 2013 | 2,987 cc | Diesel | 258 BHP | 261.6 PS | 620 Nm | 190 kW | 7.9 sec | 137 mph |
| GL50 Auto | 2012 | 5,461 cc | Petrol | 387 BHP | 392.4 PS | 530 Nm | 285 kW | 6.5 sec | 149 mph |
| GL50 Auto | 2011 | 5,461 cc | Petrol | 387 BHP | 392.4 PS | 530 Nm | 285 kW | 6.5 sec | 149 mph |
| GL350 BlueEfficiency CDi Auto | 2011 | 2,987 cc | Diesel | 224 BHP | 227.1 PS | 510 Nm | 165 kW | 7.9 sec | 130 mph |
| GL350 BlueEfficiency CDi Auto | 2010 | 2,987 cc | Diesel | 224 BHP | 227.1 PS | 510 Nm | 165 kW | 7.9 sec | 130 mph |
| GL320 CDi 4Matic Auto | 2009 | 2,987 cc | Diesel | 221 BHP | 224.4 PS | 510 Nm | 165 kW | 130 mph | |
| GL350 BlueEfficiency CDi Auto | 2009 | 2,987 cc | Diesel | 224 BHP | 227.1 PS | 510 Nm | 165 kW | 7.9 sec | 130 mph |
| GL420 CDi 4Matic Auto | 2009 | 3,996 cc | Diesel | 302 BHP | 305.9 PS | 700 Nm | 225 kW | 7.6 sec | 143 mph |
| GL450 CDi Auto | 2009 | 3,996 cc | Diesel | 306 BHP | 310.3 PS | 700 Nm | 225 kW | 7.9 sec | 143 mph |
| GL320 CDi 4Matic Auto | 2008 | 2,987 cc | Diesel | 221 BHP | 224.4 PS | 510 Nm | 165 kW | 9.5 sec | 130 mph |
| GL420 CDi 4Matic Auto | 2008 | 3,996 cc | Diesel | 302 BHP | 305.9 PS | 700 Nm | 225 kW | 143 mph | |
| GL320 CDi 4Matic Auto | 2007 | 2,987 cc | Diesel | 221 BHP | 224.4 PS | 510 Nm | 165 kW | 130 mph | |
| GL420 CDi 4Matic Auto | 2007 | 3,996 cc | Diesel | 302 BHP | 305.9 PS | 700 Nm | 225 kW | 7.6 sec | 143 mph |
| GL500 4Matic Auto | 2007 | 5,461 cc | Petrol | 382 BHP | 387.6 PS | 530 Nm | 285 kW | 6.5 sec | 149 mph |
| GL420 CDi 4Matic Auto | 2006 | 3,996 cc | Diesel | 302 BHP | 305.9 PS | 700 Nm | 225 kW | 7.6 sec | 143 mph |
| GL500 4Matic Auto | 2006 | 5,461 cc | Petrol | 382 BHP | 387.6 PS | 530 Nm | 285 kW | 6.5 sec | 149 mph |
Mercedes-Benz GL BHP questions
What is the BHP of a Mercedes-Benz GL?
Recorded horsepower for the Mercedes-Benz GL is 221–557 BHP across 23 variants. That is the same range as the table, including rows on later pages.
Which Mercedes-Benz GL engine has the highest BHP?
The highest output among recorded engines is 557 BHP, from the GL63.
Which Mercedes-Benz GL year has the highest recorded BHP?
The highest figure in a single model year is 557 BHP, recorded for 2015.
What torque is recorded for the Mercedes-Benz GL?
Recorded torque is 510–760 Nm on the 23 variants that include it.