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If you want the benefits of Mercedes engineering, German build quality, American-style accommodations and the optional availability of a fuel-efficient turbo-diesel engine, the 2008 Mercedes-Benz GL delivers in spades.
If third-row seating is a very occasional requirement, renting a larger vehicle might make more economic sense than maneuvering — or propelling — three rows of SUV on a regular basis.
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Price | $5,102 | $4,787 | $4,409 | $4,843 | |
KBB.com Rating | N/A | 3.4 | 4.1 | N/A | |
Consumer Rating | 4.1 | 3.9 | 4.1 | 4.5 | |
Fuel Economy | City 13/Hwy 18/Comb 15 MPG | City 25/Hwy 31/Comb 27 MPG | City 17/Hwy 24/Comb 19 MPG | City 17/Hwy 24/Comb 19 MPG | |
Fuel Type | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | |
Safety Rating | N/A | 4.0 | 5.0 | N/A | |
Seating Capacity | 7 | 5 | 8 | 7 | |
Basic Warranty | 4 years or 50000 miles | 5 years or 60000 miles | 3 years or 36000 miles | 3 years or 36000 miles | |
Horsepower | 335 @ 6000 RPM | 148 @ 6000 RPM | 281 @ 6300 RPM | 263 @ 6250 RPM | |
Engine | V8, 4.6 Liter | 4-Cyl, 2.0 Liter | V6, 3.6 Liter | V6, 3.5 Liter | |
Drivetrain | 4WD | 2WD | 2WD | FWD |