Mercedes-Benz GL-Class
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.
Mercedes-Benz GL-Class
| Pricing | |
|---|---|
| MSRP | CA$88,900 |
| Fees | CA$1,995 |
| Gas guzzler tax | CA$2,000 |
| Monthly payments | CA$1,673/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 |
| Blindspot detection | 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 | 5,098 mm (201″) |
| Width | 1,920 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 | 2,515 kg (5,545 lb) |
| Capacities | |
| Passengers | 7 |
| Trunk | between 261 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 | 8/10 |
| Safety | 8/10 |
| Interior | 10/10 |
| Reliability | 8/10 |
| Winter driving | 10/10 |
| Comfort | 8/10 |
| Average | 87%(view ratings) |