Consumer Reports Reviews the Mercedes-Benz GL-Class

The Mercedes-Benz GL-Class is a 4-door SUV offered in a 4MATIC 4dr GL350 BlueTEC, 4MATIC 4dr GL450, 4MATIC 4dr GL550 and 4MATIC 4dr GL63 AMG. The powertrains include 3.0-liter V6 turbodiesel (240 hp), 4.6-liter V8 turbo (362 hp), 4.6-liter V8 turbo (429 hp) and 5.5-liter V8 turbo (550 hp) engines, and 7-speed automatic transmissions. It is AWD wheel drive. EPA-rated fuel economy ranges from 19 mpg city to 26 mpg highway. The GL-Class uses Diesel fuel.

Competing models include Acura MDX, Infiniti JX, Lexus GX and Lincoln Navigator.

Last Model Reviewed: 2013

Owner's Satisfaction Survey

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Prices

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