2012 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class

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2012 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class

Starting MSRP $61,570–$85,300

MPG City: 12 – 17 Highway: 17 – 21

Available Engines

210-hp, 3.0-liter V-6 (diesel)
382-hp, 5.5-liter V-8 (premium)
335-hp, 4.6-liter V-8 (premium)

Transmissions

7-speed automatic w/OD and auto-manual

Average Consumer Rating

(5.0) 1 consumer review

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New or Notable

Gas or diesel power
Seats seven
Standard all-wheel drive
Standard power folding third row
Standard Pre-Safe collision-protection system
 

What We Like

Well-damped ride
Commanding driving position
Comfortable front seats
Linear braking
7,500-pound towing capacity

What We Don't

Lackluster low-end power (diesel)
Occasional clunk from transmission
Leather seats optional
Navigation system's keypad controls
Limited cargo room behind third row

The GL-Class lineup consists of the diesel GL350 Bluetec, available in all 50 states, and the gas GL450 and GL550. All GLs seat seven people in three rows of seats. The GL competes with the Audi Q7 and BMW X5.

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3 Available GL-Class Trims

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    Engine MPG MSRP Invoice
Base GL350 BlueTEC 4dr All-wheel Drive 4MATIC
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6 cyl 17/21 $61,570 $57,260
Base GL450 4dr All-wheel Drive 4MATIC
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8 cyl 13/18 $62,570 $58,190
Base GL550 4dr All-wheel Drive 4MATIC
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8 cyl 12/17 $85,300 $79,329
Destination charge: $875
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