Mercedes-Benz GL-Class
The GL appeared in 2007, at the height of the traditional SUV craze. At that time, Mercedes already offered the ML, but the increasingly demanding clientele wanted an even bigger vehicle. Mercedes thus created the GL. It has a nice style and its adjustable suspension is very effective. Though sales are limited, its presence in Mercedes’ line-up means the automaker is present in almost every category.
Mercedes-Benz GL-Class
| Pricing | |
|---|---|
| MSRP | CA$88,600 |
| Fees | CA$1,995 |
| Gas guzzler tax | CA$2,000 |
| Monthly payments | CA$1,667/month |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 5,5 l V8 |
| Power | 382 hp @ 6,000 rpm (285 kW) |
| Torque | 391 lb·ft @ 2,800 – 4,800 rpm (530 N·m) |
| Induction | Atmospheric |
| Fuel type | Regular, Premium |
| Transmission | 7-speed automatic |
| Drivetrain | AWD |
| Vehicle type / Category | |
| Vehicle type | SUV |
| Category | N/A |
| Assembly | N/A |
| Generation | N/A |
| Fuel efficiency / Autonomy | |
| City | 17.1 L/100km |
| Highway | 11.9 L/100km |
| Combined | 14.8 L/100km |
| Autonomy | 675 km |
| CO₂ emissions | 340 g/km |
| Equipment | |
| Sunroof | standard |
| Heated front seats | standard |
| Heated rear seats | optional |
| Heated steering wheel | standard |
| Ventilated front seats | optional |
| Smart key | optional |
| GPS | standard |
| Infotainment | |
| Auxiliary audio input | standard |
| CD player | optional |
| Apple CarPlay compatible | not available |
| Android Auto compatible | not available |
| Steering / Suspension / Brakes / Tires | |
| Steering | rack and pinion with assist |
| Turning diameter | 12 m (40′) |
| Front suspension | N/A |
| Rear suspension | N/A |
| Front brakes | Disc (ABS) |
| Rear brakes | Disc (ABS) |
| Front tires | 295/45R21 |
| Rear tires | 295/45R21 |
| Safety | |
| Seat belts | 7 |
| Dimensions / Weight | |
| Length | 5,088 mm (200″) |
| Width | 1,920 mm (76″) |
| Height | 1,839 mm (72″) |
| Wheelbase | 3,076 mm (121″) |
| Front track | 1,646 mm (65″) |
| Rear track | 1,646 mm (65″) |
| Weight | 2,515 kg (5,545 lb) |
| Capacities | |
| Passengers | 7 |
| Trunk | between 201 l and 2,299 l |
| Fuel tank | 100 l (22 gal) |
| Towing capacity | 3,402 kg (7,500 lb) |
| Performance | |
| 0-100 km/h | N/A |
| 80-120 km/h | N/A |
| Top speed | N/A |
| Braking distance | N/A |
| Warranty | |
| Base warranty | N/A |
| Powertrain warranty | N/A |
| The Car Guide rating | |
| Driving | 9/10 |
| Safety | 8/10 |
| Interior | 9/10 |
| Reliability | 4/10 |
| Winter driving | 9/10 |
| Comfort | 9/10 |
| Average | 80%(view ratings) |