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Buyers seeking refinement, luxury and style will find plenty to admire in the 2012 GL-Class, especially with its excellent passenger and cargo space. Those looking for fuel economy in the full-size SUV class would do well to give the diesel-powered Mercedes-Benz GL350 BlueTEC a serious look, rather than immediately seek out a hybrid alternative.
Unless three rows of seats are a requirement, the GL-Class has a hard time making an argument against the popular midsize ML-Class SUV. The GL’s exterior styling can also come off a bit subdued, if not downright awkward, from certain angles.
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Price | $6,733 | $5,399 | $6,100 | $6,157 | |
KBB.com Rating | 3.8 | 3.8 | 3.4 | 3.5 | |
Consumer Rating | 4.1 | 4.4 | 4.0 | 4.1 | |
Fuel Economy | City 17/Hwy 21/Comb 19 MPG | City 22/Hwy 33/Comb 26 MPG | City 22/Hwy 27/Comb 24 MPG | City 20/Hwy 27/Comb 22 MPG | |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gas | Gas | Gas | |
Safety Rating | N/A | N/A | 4.0 | N/A | |
Seating Capacity | 7 | 5 | 5 | 5 | |
Basic Warranty | 4 years or 50000 miles | 4 years or 50000 miles | 3 years or 36000 miles | 3 years or 36000 miles | |
Horsepower | 210 @ 3800 RPM | 240 @ 5000 RPM | 170 @ 6000 RPM | 161 @ 6000 RPM | |
Engine | V6, Turbo Diesel, 3.0 Liter | 4-Cyl, Twin Turbo, 2.0L | 4-Cyl, 2.5 Liter | 4-Cyl, 2.5 Liter | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | AWD | FWD |