Mercedes-Benz GL-Class
The biggest Mercedes-Benz SUV is the GL-Class, a direct competitor of the Cadillac Escalades and Range Rovers of the world. Its elegant passenger compartment seats up to seven very comfortably. With a BlueTEC diesel engine, this mastodon can even be fuel efficient, using just 8 litres per 100 km on the highway! Even though this is the most suitable engine for the vehicle, AMG is still offering a GL63 for power enthusiasts.
Mercedes-Benz GL-Class
| Pricing | |
|---|---|
| MSRP | CA$100,900 |
| Fees | CA$2,075 |
| Gas guzzler tax | CA$3,000 |
| Monthly payments | CA$1,899/month |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 4.7 l V8 |
| Power | 429 hp @ 5,250 rpm (320 kW) |
| Torque | 516 lb·ft @ 1,800 – 4,000 rpm (700 N·m) |
| Induction | Turbocharged |
| Fuel type | 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 | 17.5 L/100km |
| Highway | 13.2 L/100km |
| Combined | 15.6 L/100km |
| Autonomy | 641 km |
| CO₂ emissions | 359 g/km |
| Equipment | |
| Sunroof | standard |
| Heated front seats | standard |
| Heated rear seats | standard |
| Heated steering wheel | standard |
| Ventilated front seats | standard |
| Massage seats | standard |
| Smart key | standard |
| Blindspot detection | optional |
| Lane departure warning | optional |
| Adaptive cruise control | optional |
| GPS | standard |
| Infotainment | |
| Auxiliary audio input | standard |
| CD player | standard |
| Apple CarPlay compatible | not available |
| Android Auto compatible | not available |
| Sirius XM | standard |
| Premium audio system | optional |
| Steering / Suspension / Brakes / Tires | |
| Steering | N/A |
| Turning diameter | 12 m (41′) |
| Front suspension | independent, short/long arm |
| Rear suspension | N/A |
| Front brakes | Disc (ABS) |
| Rear brakes | Disc (ABS) |
| Front tires | P295/40HR21 |
| Rear tires | P295/40HR21 |
| Safety | |
| Seat belts | 7 |
| Dimensions / Weight | |
| Length | N/A |
| Width | 2,141 mm (84″) |
| Height | 1,849 mm (73″) |
| Wheelbase | 3,076 mm (121″) |
| Front track | 1,676 mm (66″) |
| Rear track | 1,697 mm (67″) |
| Weight | N/A |
| Capacities | |
| Passengers | 7 |
| Trunk | between 295 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 | 4 years/80,000 km |
| Powertrain warranty | 4 years/80,000 km |
| The Car Guide rating | |
| Driving | 8/10 |
| Safety | 8/10 |
| Interior | 9/10 |
| Reliability | 7/10 |
| Winter driving | 8/10 |
| Comfort | 9/10 |
| Average | 82%(view ratings) |