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Mercedes-Benz GL-Class

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The Car Guide rating 4.5/5 87% Detailed ratings

Price $70,500 – $88,900 Payments

Fuel consumption 9.2 – 17.1 L/100km

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Mercedes’ brawny SUV, the GL, is back for 2012. The GL350 BlueTEC and the GL550 versions made this year’s cut, while the GL450 has been given the axe. Both models inherit the 7-speed automatic transmission and AWD. The GL is expected to go under the knife in 2013 to make it sportier. This vehicle is roomy and its very sophisticated AWD allow this big SUV to be of all road conditions and of all seasons.

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2014 Mercedes-Benz GL350

Our review of the 2014 Mercedes-Benz GL350 Bluetec.

The Car Guide rating 87%

Pros

High-performance and efficient diesel engine
Very good level of comfort
Excellent roominess
Good road holding

Cons

Fuel consumption of the gas-powered V8
Sensitive brakes
Imposing size
High price

Driving	8/10
Safety	8/10
Interior	10/10
Reliability	8/10
Winter driving	10/10
Comfort	8/10

What's new in 2012

No major change

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Recalls

Engine
April 27, 2018
Airbag
March 15, 2017
Airbag
April 13, 2016

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