Mercedes-Benz GL-Class
Every manufacturer has to have one mastodon in its fleet, and for Mercedes, it’s the GL. Fortunately, with its recent makeover, numerous elements have been improved, notably the more fluid, less bulky exterior design. They also went to some lengths to reduce fuel consumption and CO2 emissions. There are three engines available: a diesel, a 4.6-litre V8 and a 5.5-litre V8 in the GL550 model.
Mercedes-Benz GL-Class
| Pricing | |
|---|---|
| MSRP | CA$70,500 |
| Fees | CA$1,995 |
| Gas guzzler tax | CA$0 |
| Monthly payments | CA$1,327/month |
| Powertrain | |
| 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 | 12.4 L/100km |
| Highway | 8.8 L/100km |
| Combined | 10.8 L/100km |
| CO₂ emissions | 292 g/km |
| Equipment | |
| Sunroof | standard |
| Heated front seats | standard |
| Heated rear seats | optional |
| Heated steering wheel | standard |
| Smart key | optional |
| Blindspot detection | optional |
| Adaptive cruise control | optional |
| GPS | optional |
| Infotainment | |
| CD player | standard |
| Apple CarPlay compatible | not available |
| Android Auto compatible | not available |
| Premium audio system | optional |
| 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 | 275/50R20 |
| Rear tires | 275/50R20 |
| Safety | |
| Seat belts | 7 |
| Dimensions / Weight | |
| Length | 5,095 mm (201″) |
| Width | 1,941 mm (76″) |
| Height | 1,839 mm (72″) |
| Wheelbase | 3,076 mm (121″) |
| Front track | 1,651 mm (65″) |
| Rear track | 1,654 mm (65″) |
| Weight | 2,460 kg (5,423 lb) |
| Capacities | |
| Passengers | 7 |
| Trunk | between 405 l and 2,359 l |
| Fuel tank | 113 l (25 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 | 6/10 |
| Winter driving | 9/10 |
| Comfort | 9/10 |
| Average | 83%(view ratings) |