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Mercedes-Benz GL-Class

Mercedes-Benz GL-Class Reliability

Want to more clearly know what the difference in reliability will be if you buy a Mercedes-Benz GL-Class rather than another vehicle? Concerned about your chances of getting a lemon?

TrueDelta provides this information in the form of "times in the shop" stats that make the actual repair rates clear and, in the future, "lemon-odds."

The latest Car Reliability Survey (CRS) results include Mercedes-Benz GL-Class reliability information based on owner experiences through June 30, 2010:

Successful Repair Trips per Year (per 100 vehicles)
YearMakeModel

Trips / Year
per 100

TS Cars
Mon/Car
Av Odo
2008Mercedes-BenzGL-Class

112

Fewest         Most Common problem areas include oil leaks (both the 4.7 gas and diesel engines), the exterior door handles and the air suspension

27
7.5
23600
2007Mercedes-BenzGL-Class

152

Fewest         Most Very high for a 2007. Common problem areas included the air suspension and exterior door handles.

27
6.7
50000
 

To see how the Mercedes-Benz GL-Class's repair frequency compares to other model years and competing car models, and for a table key, click here. Updated quarterly.

To provide comprehensive results, TrueDelta needs reliability data on all cars--not just the Mercedes-Benz GL-Class--from people like you. To encourage participation, those who help provide the data receive free access to the site's car reliability information. Find out the details.

Mercedes-Benz GL-Class Repair Histories

To supplement our Car Reliability Survey, TrueDelta collects Mercedes-Benz GL-Class repair histories, a list of all the repairs that have been performed on a vehicle. With these, no minimum sample is required and owners can report repairs that occurred before joining.

Individual responses to both the Car Reliability Survey and the Car Repair History Survey are posted here:

2009 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class Problems and Repair Histories

2008 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class Problems and Repair Histories

2007 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class Problems and Repair Histories

Think you might have a lemon, and want to see if other owners are having similar problems? Then this is the place to check.

Mercedes-Benz GL-Class Extended Warranty

Concerned about the Mercedes-Benz GL-Class's reliability? Considering an extended warranty? Warranty Direct is an over 30-year-old company with over 2 million contracts sold and over $500 million in paid claims.

If you are unsure about the Mercedes-Benz GL-Class's reliability, or simply want the peace of mind afforded by an extended warranty, you can click here to check the pricing and terms from Warranty Direct.

More information about extended car warranties: Mercedes-Benz GL-Class extended warranty tips.

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Mercedes-Benz GL-Class MSRP and Invoice Prices

Whether comparing two vehicles or just pricing one, you can forget about digging through trim lines, option packages, prerequisites, and the like one by one -- the TrueDelta algorithm uniquely figures these out for you in one swift pass. Results include both MSRP and invoice prices for the Mercedes-Benz GL-Class. Price the Mercedes-Benz GL-Class.

 

 

Mercedes-Benz GL-Class Price Comparisons

Want quick, thorough MSRP (sticker price) and dealer invoice comparisons between the Mercedes-Benz GL-Class and another car, both similarly equipped to your specifications? Choose one of the most frequently performed Mercedes-Benz GL-Class price comparisons from the list in the sidebar.

If the comparison you are interested in is not listed, go here:
Price compare the Mercedes-Benz GL-Class.

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Mercedes-Benz GL-Class Dealer Price Quotes

Want to find out how much dealers are actually charging? Requesting free, no obligation dealer price quotes through PriceQuotes.com (sidebar) helps support TrueDelta while getting you a great price on a new car.

The process is easy and takes just a minute or two. You'll promptly receive price quotes from local approved dealers.

Mercedes-Benz GL-Class Gas Mileage

Everyone knows that government estimates often aren't indicative of the Mercedes-Benz GL-Class's gas mileage in the real-world.

In response, TrueDelta began collecting gas mileage data from owners of the Mercedes-Benz GL-Class, with the intent of providing real-world gas mileage estimates customized to how and where you drive.

Mercedes-Benz GL-Class Real-World Gas Mileage

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"Why (Not) the Mercedes-Benz GL-Class?" Reviews

For car buyers' reasons for buying a GL-Class--or not--click here.

Want another perspective? Since 1999, Michael Karesh, the developer of TrueDelta, has contributed reviews to Epinions, where he is one of two people who oversee the autos section.

Michael's most recent Mercedes-Benz GL-Class review.

Note: The older the review, the more likely it has become outdated owing to more recently introduced competitors.

Mercedes-Benz GL-Class Tire Reviews

The Tire Rack offers the Internet's most extensive collection of Mercedes-Benz GL-Class tire reviews, tire survey results, and tire tests. To see which tires are available for the Mercedes-Benz GL-Class--or for your car--and go from there to Tire Rack's comprehensive information, use the tool in the sidebar.

The Tire Rack can be especially useful as a source of winter tires, which I have strongly recommended ever since buying a set for my car. If you're unhappy with your car's handling and braking on snow and ice, you probably just need proper winter tires, not a new car.

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Mercedes-Benz GL-Class Forums (TrueDelta partners)

TrueDelta does not currently have a partner forum for this model.

If you know a forum administrator who might be interested, please suggest that they contact us.

2010 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class Specifications

Body4-door SUV
Wheelbase121.1
Length200.6
Width76.0
Height72.4
Curb Weight5280
Fuel Capacity26.0
R1 Headroom40.1
R1 Shoulder Room58.3
R1 Legroom43.0
R2 Headroom40.6
R2 Shoulder Room58.9
R2 Legroom40.0
R3 Headroom38.2
R3 Shoulder Room50.5
R3 Legroom34.2
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
10.6
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.3
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2010 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class 4-door SUV
Drivetrain, Tire, and Audio System Availability

TrimGL450 / GL350
Standard Engine 4.7L V8
DOHC-4v
HP: 335@6000
TQ: 339@2700
Optional Engine(s)turbocharged
3.0L V6 Diesel
DOHC-4v
HP: 210@3800
TQ: 398@1600
Standard Transmission7-speed manually-shiftable automatic
Standard DrivetrainAWD
Standard Tires275/55HR19 tires
Optional Tires275/50HR20 tires
Standard AudioUnbranded audio system, 80W, 8 speakers
Optional AudioHarman/Kardon audio system, 610W, 12 speakers (including a subwoofer)
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