Used 2016 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class GL 450 4MATIC 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 7A) Consumer Reviews
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7 months later and still Love, Love, Love this car
Rocky Mountains Driver, Dubois, WY, 07/09/2016
Mercedes-Benz GL-Class GL 450 4MATIC 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 7A)
29 of 30 people found this review helpful
My first Mercedes Benz . . . I really researched SUV's, looking for that perfect balance of utility, comfort and reliability. I went out of my way to get one with standard tires, the ride is so much better, smoother. It maybe doesn't look very flashy, but then flash was not something I wanted. The seats could be a little more comfortable, they're only ok, they are hard and begin getting uncomfortable after long hours of driving. The pick-up is smooth and immediate, easy to pass. The Distronic cruise control is beyond wonderful, it makes long drives so much more pleasant and easier too. The entertainment system is excellent, very intuitive and the console knob is very convenient and easy to operate. While the bluetooth phone hooks right up without any problem, connecting your music is a little harder and is my only complaint with the entertainment options. Navigation is great. Over the past 10 years I've driven a couple of Escalades (and every year they are little more uncomfortable and missing another bell or whistle), Tahoe (how much stick on plastic pieces can they fit in the interior?), Navigator (why oh why does Ford/Lincoln not get on board with adaptive cruise control in their most luxurious SUV?). The Mercedes beats them all, on all fronts. It's quieter, smoother, more responsive. Cruise control holds as well going downhill as on a flat surface. We don't need the 3rd row of seats and they fold down easily and flat, creating a large cargo area. MB offers great mats and containers built to fit, making optimal use of the area. Body built in America, engine built in Germany. I turned off the lane minder feature, I found the vibration and gentle guide back into my lane aggravating, would probably turn it on if I was driving sleepy, otherwise it's just too sensitive. Overall, great vehicle . . . I hope it continues to exceed my expectations.
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GL Diesel: Great SUV Sluggish Performance
Eddie Brannon, Stuart, FL, 12/08/2015
updated 06/18/2018
Mercedes-Benz GL-Class GL 450 4MATIC 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 7A)
36 of 39 people found this review helpful
This is one of the finest SUV's available being beat only by Land Rover Range Rover Diesel which lists for about 25-30k more. The GL's acceleration is sluggish and is much less nimble than my X-5 diesel. The GL offers more space than the BMW and has excellent fuel economy given its size. The premium package excludes adaptive xenon headlights and 3 zone climate control which is ridiculous. The standard halogen lights are anemic at best so it is imperative to order any Mercedes with xenon lamps. Do not purchase a Mercedes without upgraded headlights! Another bad call by the manufacturer was not to include as a standard feature 3 zone climate in a vehicle with a third row. Make certain your GL has 3 zone climate control otherwise you can be certain the third row will be very uncomfortable in summer months or warmer climates. My car included the rear seat entertainment package. The operation of this package is by remote controls so is beyond my four year olds ability rendering it useless. Furthermore the rear monitors can only be operated from the rear seats. Skip this package an I-pad is a much better choice. There is only one USB port in this car. Mercedes seems to lag behind its US competitors in amenities and technology. The car has many attributes and is the most practical SUV currently being marketed. Until something better in its class comes to market this still is a hard car to beat.
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2016 GL 450
CorSol, Riverton, UT, 10/07/2017
updated 10/19/2020
Mercedes-Benz GL-Class GL 450 4MATIC 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 7A)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
We have owned this suv for 4 years now. Overall, it is comfortable comfortable, quite, and great to drive. Our only complaint is for 70k the navigation and entertainment system could have been so much better. This is the only shortcoming.
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the best utility vehicle,but not a luxury vehicle
VandyJody, Mount Rainier, MD, 05/11/2016
updated 11/14/2017
Mercedes-Benz GL-Class GL 450 4MATIC 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 7A)
17 of 22 people found this review helpful
Well, after the engine stalled on the interstate and a few years weeks work, MB determined it needed all new computers. It turned the engine & transmission into a very impressive operation with about a 2 MPG improvement as well. Still has super Hard seats, mediocre brakes and very odd handling. But, it is a tough vehicle- the best utility vehicle I have ever owned. It will pull a 7500 lb trailer with ease as well as lumber amd anything else you throw in there. But if you want comfort or luxury, don't get this. The most inaccurate auto climate control since 1960 doesn't help. It drives kind of like a 1990's SUV with a 2015 engine amd almost works.
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Disappointing a bit - for a Mercedes
Daniel, San Jose, CA, 08/21/2020
updated 02/24/2023
Mercedes-Benz GL-Class GL 450 4MATIC 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 7A)
5 of 6 people found this review helpful
Bought this car with over 60k miles (still less than a 4 year old vehicle then) The smell of leather is very repulsive. The smell of the AC when you turn it on, it equally bad. Oil leaks from the Turbo charger started occurring at 64k miles. Losing power at 72k - result is need for dual turbo chargers replaced at a whopping > $5.2k. I've owned Mercedes Sedans all my life and switching to SUV was disappointing. Maybe I just got a lemon? If I were to do it all over again I would have kept my 2014 Chevy Tahoe.. far more comfortable ride, more space, and fairly low maintenance cost compared to this vehicle.
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