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Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Kia Sorento Reliability by Model Generation
Results are for year ending June 30, 2018. Only successfully completed repairs are currently included in the analysis. Routine maintenance, most wear items, recalls, and problems fixed with just a reflash or warning light reset are not included.
| Year and Model | % of Average Repair Frequency | |
 2016 - 2018 Kia Sorento |
Best
101%
Worst
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 2011 - 2013 Kia Sorento |
Best
92%
Worst
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What Our Members Are Saying about the Reliability And Durability of the Mercedes-Benz GL
| Mercedes-Benz GL Reliability And Durability: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2010 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 210hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
As a Mercedes-Benz the overall quality has been above average in the longer term. full 2010 Mercedes-Benz GL review |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 335-horsepower 4.7L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Very solid build quality. Feels just like all our other Mercedes we have owned in the past 30 years. full 2008 Mercedes-Benz GL review |
| Mercedes-Benz GL Reliability And Durability: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2007 | 4dr SUV 335-horsepower 4.7L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Truck to some degree is overengineered. Review of history of supplier and manufactuing misses to include: missed welds (safety campaign) on the tow hitch, air compressor have premature failure due to "bad batch", fuel injector /cam position sensor , etc. full 2007 Mercedes-Benz GL review |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Reliability And Durability of the Mercedes-Benz GL
| Mercedes-Benz GL Reliability And Durability: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2010 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 210hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
As a Mercedes-Benz the overall quality has been above average in the longer term. full 2010 Mercedes-Benz GL review |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 335-horsepower 4.7L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Very solid build quality. Feels just like all our other Mercedes we have owned in the past 30 years. full 2008 Mercedes-Benz GL review |
| Mercedes-Benz GL Reliability And Durability: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2007 | 4dr SUV 335-horsepower 4.7L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Truck to some degree is overengineered. Review of history of supplier and manufactuing misses to include: missed welds (safety campaign) on the tow hitch, air compressor have premature failure due to "bad batch", fuel injector /cam position sensor , etc. full 2007 Mercedes-Benz GL review |
