Mercedes-Benz GL-Class
The GL-Class is back unchanged, but an updated version is expected soon under the GLS name. For the time being, this crossover is available as the popular GL 350 BlueTEC (V6 turbodiesel with 455 lb.-ft. of torque), or the gas-powered twin-turbos that are the GL 450 (3.0-litre V6 with 362 horsepower), GL550 (4.7-litre V8 with 429 horsepower) and GL 63 AMG (5.5-litre V8 with 550 horsepower). All variants come with 4Matic all-wheel drive and a 7-speed automatic gearbox.
Mercedes-Benz GL-Class
| Pricing | |
|---|---|
| MSRP | CA$79,700 |
| Fees | CA$2,075 |
| Gas guzzler tax | CA$0 |
| Monthly payments | CA$1,500/month |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 3,0 l V6 |
| Power | 240 hp @ 3,600 rpm (179 kW) |
| Torque | 455 lb·ft @ 1,600 – 2,400 rpm (617 N·m) |
| Induction | Turbocharged |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| 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 | 13.6 L/100km |
| Highway | 10.0 L/100km |
| Combined | 12.0 L/100km |
| Autonomy | 833 km |
| CO₂ emissions | 322 g/km |
| Equipment | |
| Sunroof | standard |
| Heated front seats | standard |
| Heated rear seats | optional |
| Heated steering wheel | standard |
| Ventilated front seats | optional |
| Massage seats | optional |
| Smart key | optional |
| 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 |
| Bluetooth audio | 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 | P275/50HR20 |
| Rear tires | P275/50HR20 |
| 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 | 1,646 mm (65″) |
| Rear track | 1,664 mm (66″) |
| 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 | |
| Fuel economy | 3/10 |
| Reliability | 5/10 |
| Safety | 8/10 |
| Infotainment | 7/10 |
| Driving | 8/10 |
| Overall | 7/10 |
| Average | 71%(view ratings) |