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  • 4MATIC 4dr GL 350 BlueTEC
    Starts at
    $60,950
    17 City / 21 Hwy
    MPG
    7
    Seat capacity
    Turbocharged Diesel V6
    Engine
    All Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 4MATIC 4dr GL 450
    Starts at
    $61,950
    13 City / 18 Hwy
    MPG
    7
    Seat capacity
    Gas V8
    Engine
    All Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 4MATIC 4dr GL 550
    Starts at
    $84,450
    12 City / 17 Hwy
    MPG
    7
    Seat capacity
    Gas V8
    Engine
    All Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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Notable features

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

The good & the bad

The good

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

The bad

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

Expert 2011 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class review

our expert's take
Our expert's take
By Mike Hanley
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our expert's take

Let’s face it: If you’re smitten by Mercedes-Benz’s GL-Class full-size SUV, the recent run-up in prices at the pump probably rates somewhere between insignificant and unimportant in your car search. With seating for seven, the Mercedes-Benz GL-Class is a big SUV — and it gulps fuel like one. Even the most efficient version, the GL350 Bluetec diesel we tested, manages just an EPA-estimated 17/21 mpg city/highway. Likely more important to you would be a comfortable ride with commanding views, space for the family and all their stuff, and a level of luxury to justify a $60,000-plus base price.

While the GL350 Bluetec diesel delivers the cushy ride, a combination of limited interior space and some irritating qualities weigh on this already-heavy SUV.

In models where both gas and diesel engines are available, the diesel is typically more expensive. In the Mercedes-Benz GL-Class, however, the diesel GL350 Bluetec, with its $60,950 starting price, is the most affordable trim in the lineup. (Two V-8-powered gas models — the GL450 and GL550 — are more expensive.) Optional features pushed the price of our tester to $72,135. For a side-by-side comparison of the three trims, all of which have all-wheel drive, click here.

Full-Size SUVs Aren’t What They Used to Be
If it’s been a few years since you’ve driven a full-size SUV, you’ll probably be surprised by how far this vehicle class has come in terms of ride comfort and handling poise. A decade ago, full-size SUVs had a primative body-on-frame design, leading to imprecise steering and poorly controlled body motions. Many of these flaws have been engineered out of today’s models, and the GL-Class shows how good things can be.

The GL350 is a very comfortable highway cruiser, and credit goes in part to the standard Airmatic height-adjustable air suspension. The big SUV floats softly over big dips in the road, and while you do feel it when it hits a bump or pothole, the impact is damped to the point that it doesn’t disturb you or your passengers.

The Mercedes-Benz GL-Class models also give you a high driving position and great forward visibility — something that’s a supremely important factor for some shoppers.

Diesel Power
The GL350 Bluetec’s 3.0-liter diesel V-6 makes 210 horsepower. There’s some familiar diesel clatter when accelerating, though the noise is nothing like an 18-wheeler. The sound is more akin to that of the newer diesel pickup trucks from Ford and Chevrolet, but it’s not as inconspicuous as today’s quietest clean-diesel cars.

If you’re considering the GL350 over a gas-powered GL, it may be because you’ve heard that diesels produce a lot of low-end power, or torque, providing spirited acceleration from a stop. This one does — the engine makes 400 lb-ft of torque at just 1,600 rpm — but the delivery isn’t as satisfying as in some diesel cars, like the Volkswagen Golf TDI. The Golf TDI wallops you when accelerating, pushing you back in your seat. By comparison, the GL350 feels burdened by its hefty 5,423-pound curb weight. It gets around well enough, but it doesn’t move out authoritatively.

Diesels also typically hold a fuel economy advantage over gas engines, especially the large-dispacement V-8s that you would find in the GL550. The GL350’s combined EPA rating of 19 mpg is about 27 percent better than the 15 mpg combined rating the GL450 gets with its 4.6-liter gas V-8. However, the GL350’s combined rating lags those of other large diesel SUVs, including the BMW X5 xDrive35d (22 mpg) and Audi Q7 TDI (20 mpg).

That said, in everyday driving it’s easy to achieve average fuel economy figures that are higher than the EPA estimates. An hour-long drive on highways and suburban roads around Chicago returned average fuel economy of about 25 mpg. With a large 26.4-gallon fuel tank, the cruising range could easily stretch to 600 miles, which is good for both road trips and the inevitable day you have to hunt for a station that sells diesel.

The engine teams with a seven-speed automatic transmission. There are manual-shift paddles on the steering wheel, but they seem even more out of place in the GL than they do in most vehicles. They do, however, provide a way to hold a gear on steep grades that wouldn’t otherwise be available, as the SUV uses Mercedes’ stalk-style gear selector rather than a traditional shifter. The only real downside to the transmission during my test was that on two occasions, just after getting under way, it clunked when shifting at moderate speeds and light throttle. Hardly the kind of thing you’d expect from a Mercedes-Benz.

Mercedes-Benz cars don’t always have the best brake-pedal feel, but it feels pretty natural in the GL350. Stopping response is very linear, and the brake pedal has deep travel that lets you finely tune braking response.

The Inside
The GL’s cabin is finished in nice materials — that’s the price of entry in this class — but the interior design isn’t especially memorable. Fit and finish are also good.

Ranking as one of the more unusual upholstery decisions I’ve seen, the GL350 has a stitched leather dashboard but simulated leather seating, something Mercedes-Benz calls M-B-Tex. While MB-Tex is remarkably good at emulating the real thing, you have to pay extra to get real leather on the seats — which is incomprehensible in a $60,000-plus luxury SUV.

Mercedes’ keypad interface for the optional navigation system got easier to use the longer I drove the GL350, but I’m still not a big fan of it. The screen’s menus look the same as those in the automaker’s S-Class and E-Class cars, but instead of the relatively intuitive knob controller Mercedes-Benz uses in those models, there’s a little keypad to the right of the screen. It leaves a lot to be desired in terms of usability. If I already have to reach toward the dash to adjust the system, just give me a touch-screen, please.

While the Mercedes-Benz GL-class provides a commanding view of the road, it’s not a huge climb up into the driver’s seat, which shorter drivers will appreciate. The front bucket seats are large and comfortable, neither too firm nor too soft.

I was expecting the GL-class’ second row to be spacious because it’s a big SUV on the outside, but this row managed to just accommodate my 6-foot-1-inch frame. The biggest limiting factor is legroom; with the front seat adjusted to where I’d sit, my knees were nearly touching its backrest, and they would have been pressed against it were it not for the indentations in the seatback. The second-row backrests provide a few recline positions, but the seat itself is fixed, so you can’t slide it rearward for more legroom.

For a third row, the GL-class’ isn’t bad. I was able to sit in the third-row rear-seat, though I had to splay my legs to make them fit.

Cargo Room
As is the case in many large SUVs, despite having room for seven people in its three rows, the GL leaves little room for luggage when all its seats are in use; there’s just 14.3 cubic feet behind the third row. There’s some space underneath the cargo floor, but it’s only suitable for smaller things, like jumper cables.

Full-Size Luxury SUV Cargo Room Compared (cu. ft.)
  Behind 3rd Row Behind 2nd Row Behind 1st Row
2011 Cadillac Escalade 16.9 60.3 108.9
2011 Infiniti QX56 16.6 49.6 95.1
2011 Lexus LX 570 15.5 41 83.1
2011 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class 14.3 43.8 83.3
Manufacturer data

The GL-class has a standard power-operated third row, which is a great feature because it transforms what could be a cumbersome process of folding and opening the third row into a simple operation. It even works when the second row is reclined.

Safety
Standard safety features include antilock brakes, side-impact airbags for the first and second rows, side curtain airbags for all three rows, active head restraints for the front seats, an electronic stability system and Pre-Safe. When Pre-Safe detects that an accident may occur, it can cinch the front seat belts and close the sunroof and side windows.

Check out the Standard Equipment & Specs page for more information.

GL350 Bluetec in the Market
The GL350 Bluetec rides and handles as well as anything in the full-size luxury SUV segment, and its interior is appropriately luxurious. Despite its problems, it’s also a strong seller in its class. Perhaps its most formidable challenge, however, is the stricter fuel economy standards that loom on the horizon.

Whether through eliminating weight, downsizing drivetrains or adding advanced technology, automakers will need to increase the efficiency of big SUVs. Even the Bluetec diesel version of the Mercedes-Benz GL-class may need to become more efficient. All these steps are likely to raise vehicle prices, so if you’re interested in a big luxury SUV as it is today, you may want to act soon.

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Senior Road Test Editor
Mike Hanley

Mike Hanley has more than 20 years of experience reporting on the auto industry. His primary focus is new vehicles, and he's currently a Senior Road Test Editor overseeing expert car reviews and comparison tests. He previously managed Editorial content in the Cars.com Research section.

2011 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class review: Our expert's take
By Mike Hanley

Let’s face it: If you’re smitten by Mercedes-Benz’s GL-Class full-size SUV, the recent run-up in prices at the pump probably rates somewhere between insignificant and unimportant in your car search. With seating for seven, the Mercedes-Benz GL-Class is a big SUV — and it gulps fuel like one. Even the most efficient version, the GL350 Bluetec diesel we tested, manages just an EPA-estimated 17/21 mpg city/highway. Likely more important to you would be a comfortable ride with commanding views, space for the family and all their stuff, and a level of luxury to justify a $60,000-plus base price.

While the GL350 Bluetec diesel delivers the cushy ride, a combination of limited interior space and some irritating qualities weigh on this already-heavy SUV.

In models where both gas and diesel engines are available, the diesel is typically more expensive. In the Mercedes-Benz GL-Class, however, the diesel GL350 Bluetec, with its $60,950 starting price, is the most affordable trim in the lineup. (Two V-8-powered gas models — the GL450 and GL550 — are more expensive.) Optional features pushed the price of our tester to $72,135. For a side-by-side comparison of the three trims, all of which have all-wheel drive, click here.

Full-Size SUVs Aren’t What They Used to Be
If it’s been a few years since you’ve driven a full-size SUV, you’ll probably be surprised by how far this vehicle class has come in terms of ride comfort and handling poise. A decade ago, full-size SUVs had a primative body-on-frame design, leading to imprecise steering and poorly controlled body motions. Many of these flaws have been engineered out of today’s models, and the GL-Class shows how good things can be.

The GL350 is a very comfortable highway cruiser, and credit goes in part to the standard Airmatic height-adjustable air suspension. The big SUV floats softly over big dips in the road, and while you do feel it when it hits a bump or pothole, the impact is damped to the point that it doesn’t disturb you or your passengers.

The Mercedes-Benz GL-Class models also give you a high driving position and great forward visibility — something that’s a supremely important factor for some shoppers.

Diesel Power
The GL350 Bluetec’s 3.0-liter diesel V-6 makes 210 horsepower. There’s some familiar diesel clatter when accelerating, though the noise is nothing like an 18-wheeler. The sound is more akin to that of the newer diesel pickup trucks from Ford and Chevrolet, but it’s not as inconspicuous as today’s quietest clean-diesel cars.

If you’re considering the GL350 over a gas-powered GL, it may be because you’ve heard that diesels produce a lot of low-end power, or torque, providing spirited acceleration from a stop. This one does — the engine makes 400 lb-ft of torque at just 1,600 rpm — but the delivery isn’t as satisfying as in some diesel cars, like the Volkswagen Golf TDI. The Golf TDI wallops you when accelerating, pushing you back in your seat. By comparison, the GL350 feels burdened by its hefty 5,423-pound curb weight. It gets around well enough, but it doesn’t move out authoritatively.

Diesels also typically hold a fuel economy advantage over gas engines, especially the large-dispacement V-8s that you would find in the GL550. The GL350’s combined EPA rating of 19 mpg is about 27 percent better than the 15 mpg combined rating the GL450 gets with its 4.6-liter gas V-8. However, the GL350’s combined rating lags those of other large diesel SUVs, including the BMW X5 xDrive35d (22 mpg) and Audi Q7 TDI (20 mpg).

That said, in everyday driving it’s easy to achieve average fuel economy figures that are higher than the EPA estimates. An hour-long drive on highways and suburban roads around Chicago returned average fuel economy of about 25 mpg. With a large 26.4-gallon fuel tank, the cruising range could easily stretch to 600 miles, which is good for both road trips and the inevitable day you have to hunt for a station that sells diesel.

The engine teams with a seven-speed automatic transmission. There are manual-shift paddles on the steering wheel, but they seem even more out of place in the GL than they do in most vehicles. They do, however, provide a way to hold a gear on steep grades that wouldn’t otherwise be available, as the SUV uses Mercedes’ stalk-style gear selector rather than a traditional shifter. The only real downside to the transmission during my test was that on two occasions, just after getting under way, it clunked when shifting at moderate speeds and light throttle. Hardly the kind of thing you’d expect from a Mercedes-Benz.

Mercedes-Benz cars don’t always have the best brake-pedal feel, but it feels pretty natural in the GL350. Stopping response is very linear, and the brake pedal has deep travel that lets you finely tune braking response.

The Inside
The GL’s cabin is finished in nice materials — that’s the price of entry in this class — but the interior design isn’t especially memorable. Fit and finish are also good.

Ranking as one of the more unusual upholstery decisions I’ve seen, the GL350 has a stitched leather dashboard but simulated leather seating, something Mercedes-Benz calls M-B-Tex. While MB-Tex is remarkably good at emulating the real thing, you have to pay extra to get real leather on the seats — which is incomprehensible in a $60,000-plus luxury SUV.

Mercedes’ keypad interface for the optional navigation system got easier to use the longer I drove the GL350, but I’m still not a big fan of it. The screen’s menus look the same as those in the automaker’s S-Class and E-Class cars, but instead of the relatively intuitive knob controller Mercedes-Benz uses in those models, there’s a little keypad to the right of the screen. It leaves a lot to be desired in terms of usability. If I already have to reach toward the dash to adjust the system, just give me a touch-screen, please.

While the Mercedes-Benz GL-class provides a commanding view of the road, it’s not a huge climb up into the driver’s seat, which shorter drivers will appreciate. The front bucket seats are large and comfortable, neither too firm nor too soft.

I was expecting the GL-class’ second row to be spacious because it’s a big SUV on the outside, but this row managed to just accommodate my 6-foot-1-inch frame. The biggest limiting factor is legroom; with the front seat adjusted to where I’d sit, my knees were nearly touching its backrest, and they would have been pressed against it were it not for the indentations in the seatback. The second-row backrests provide a few recline positions, but the seat itself is fixed, so you can’t slide it rearward for more legroom.

For a third row, the GL-class’ isn’t bad. I was able to sit in the third-row rear-seat, though I had to splay my legs to make them fit.

Cargo Room
As is the case in many large SUVs, despite having room for seven people in its three rows, the GL leaves little room for luggage when all its seats are in use; there’s just 14.3 cubic feet behind the third row. There’s some space underneath the cargo floor, but it’s only suitable for smaller things, like jumper cables.

Full-Size Luxury SUV Cargo Room Compared (cu. ft.)
  Behind 3rd Row Behind 2nd Row Behind 1st Row
2011 Cadillac Escalade 16.9 60.3 108.9
2011 Infiniti QX56 16.6 49.6 95.1
2011 Lexus LX 570 15.5 41 83.1
2011 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class 14.3 43.8 83.3
Manufacturer data

The GL-class has a standard power-operated third row, which is a great feature because it transforms what could be a cumbersome process of folding and opening the third row into a simple operation. It even works when the second row is reclined.

Safety
Standard safety features include antilock brakes, side-impact airbags for the first and second rows, side curtain airbags for all three rows, active head restraints for the front seats, an electronic stability system and Pre-Safe. When Pre-Safe detects that an accident may occur, it can cinch the front seat belts and close the sunroof and side windows.

Check out the Standard Equipment & Specs page for more information.

GL350 Bluetec in the Market
The GL350 Bluetec rides and handles as well as anything in the full-size luxury SUV segment, and its interior is appropriately luxurious. Despite its problems, it’s also a strong seller in its class. Perhaps its most formidable challenge, however, is the stricter fuel economy standards that loom on the horizon.

Whether through eliminating weight, downsizing drivetrains or adding advanced technology, automakers will need to increase the efficiency of big SUVs. Even the Bluetec diesel version of the Mercedes-Benz GL-class may need to become more efficient. All these steps are likely to raise vehicle prices, so if you’re interested in a big luxury SUV as it is today, you may want to act soon.

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Factory warranties

New car program benefits

Basic
4 years / 50,000 miles
Corrosion
4 years / 50,000 miles
Powertrain
4 years / 50,000 miles

Certified Pre-Owned program benefits

Age / mileage
6 years old or less / less than 75,000 miles
Basic
1 year / unlimited miles
Dealer certification
164-point inspection

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Consumer reviews

4.1 / 5
Based on 38 reviews
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Comfort 4.4
Interior 4.3
Performance 4.3
Value 3.8
Exterior 4.5
Reliability 3.9

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  • 11.

    11.8 liters on 100km on highway. No chances to modify to reduce fuel consumption. My Audi A8 Long is more comfortable, smooth driving, cluster panel easier to understand. More luxury. The GL has no spaces behind front seats. No luxury in the back.
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 3.0
    Interior 2.0
    Performance 3.0
    Value 1.0
    Exterior 4.0
    Reliability 3.0
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  • Maintenance issue

    Bought used with 152k now 7500 miles later . Replaced two front air struts. Changed oil twice replaced 4 run flat tires. Ac is good o
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Having fun
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 4.0
    Value 4.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • Very solid value all the way around

    Thia is my 2nd GL450 and I love the ride and the interior. Really enjoy driving it. It kept me safe after a head on collision that totalled my previous version of the same SUV. It Carrie's everything I want.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • Awesome Highway Vehicle

    2011 GL350. The diesel engine is so quiet and powerful and easily gets 25+ mpg on the highway. The seats are very comfortable for trips. Love all the space and the vehicle isn't too big or bulky for city driving or trying to park. We love the keyless go and the upgraded harmon/kardon speaker system. The third row is roomy for adults and our daughter loves the build in DVD system
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Transporting family
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 4.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 4.0
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  • just what I was looking for

    Been looking for one of these for six months and this had exactly the options millage and price that I was looking for. The ride in impeccable and the quality it Mercedes Benz all the way.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Having fun
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 4.0
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  • No issues with the car .. need more legroom

    It’s a stylish n reliable car ... 7 seater meet our needs .. use some more legroom area in front ... the only thing is not good on gas n only takes premium that’s what the company suggest.
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 4.0
    Interior 4.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • One of the best cars I’ve ever come across

    The car is very comfortable with so many options which eases driving . With engine,air conditioning lights very bright, less consuming very economical and affordable. Got some financial crisis that’s why wanna sell
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
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  • GL-350 bluetec

    This car met all my needs. Prestige, comfort, quality, 3rd row seating, diesel gets good mileage, tow package. I suggest you keep the oil level topped up. Pay for a pre-purchase inspection, and check the history. Have all problems found fixed before you buy.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Transporting family
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 4.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 4.0
    Reliability 3.0
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  • Reliable

    Met all of my needs , great car, great car, great on fuel consumption, very large cabin, great in snow , great vehicle, great vehicle.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Transporting family
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • I got a lemon!

    What is not wrong with this vehicle! Only 114k miles, but a partial list: burns oil, smoke from exhaust at startup, air suspension leaks, replaced compressor twice, timing chain stretched, hesitates on acceration, front axle throws grease, rear hatch stopped working, rear electric seats stopped working, power steering leaks, both catalytic converters failed. Estimated repairs? $7000! German engineering at it’s finest😖
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Transporting family
    • Does not recommend this car
    Comfort 4.0
    Interior 4.0
    Performance 4.0
    Value 2.0
    Exterior 4.0
    Reliability 1.0
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  • Prestigious Family SUV

    This is one SUV you would enjoy driving around wiyh your family and guests. You feel the confidence knowing you’re in a German car designed for the Autobahn w/c has no speed limit. Feel the stability even when driving in the rain. It’s all wheel drive so you know you can depend on it even during winter when snow is usually present. It drives fast and it does it smoothly without any engine hesitation. You will definitely enjoy owning a premium brand such as a Mercedes Benz.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Transporting family
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • Comfortable seating for 7 Adults, good size SUV

    We were looking to move away from a minivan as kids were growing up, but at the same time wanted the option to have seating for 7/8. This was better than some of the other luxury 3-row SUV's out in the market. Cannot beat a Minivan's cargo space, but with the third row seat folded down, it had enough space to fit luggage. Drive was smoother than what I expected considering it was a large SUV with upgraded 20 inch wheels. Driving this car with the kids felt much safer due to the sturdiness of the vehicle, but also was nimble enough to maneuver through turns and tight spots.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Transporting family
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 4.0
    Interior 4.0
    Performance 4.0
    Value 4.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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What trim levels are available for the 2011 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class?

The 2011 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class is available in 3 trim levels:

  • GL 350 BlueTEC (1 style)
  • GL 450 (1 style)
  • GL 550 (1 style)

What is the MPG of the 2011 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class?

The 2011 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class offers up to 17 MPG in city driving and 21 MPG on the highway. These figures are based on EPA mileage ratings and are for comparison purposes only. The actual mileage will vary depending on vehicle options, trim level, driving conditions, driving habits, vehicle maintenance, and other factors.

What are some similar vehicles and competitors of the 2011 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class?

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Is the 2011 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class reliable?

The 2011 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class has an average reliability rating of 3.9 out of 5 according to cars.com consumers. Find real-world reliability insights within consumer reviews from 2011 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class owners.

Is the 2011 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class a good SUV?

Below are the cars.com consumers ratings for the 2011 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class. 73.7% of drivers recommend this vehicle.

4.1 / 5
Based on 38 reviews
  • Comfort: 4.4
  • Interior: 4.3
  • Performance: 4.3
  • Value: 3.8
  • Exterior: 4.5
  • Reliability: 3.9

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