Crash Test
Not Tested
Source NHTSA
MPG (up to)
13 -18 City / 17 -24 HWY
Horsepower
215 -382
Seats
7
Front angle medium view.

Positive Owner Reviews

accountCircle mary g
It is built well and we haven't had many problems with it.
I love the ride of it. I love the size. I would like more storage
accountCircle mindy d
Great ride, supreme comfort
I really like the feel of the car. It handles wonderfully in the snow and rain. It is sleek and easy to drive. I also like the look of the vehicle.
accountCircle Kristen C
Silver Mercedes, black leather seats
Vehicle transmission gave out, but overall is still a great car. Very comfortable interior and good looking exterior area
accountCircle Brittany B
Professional and boss status
No problems, great reliable truck that drives smooth and has all the bells and whistles. Feels like your floating on a cloud. There is plenty of leg space in front and back and has 3 rows. Automate everything. The stance of this vehicle is professional and classy
accountCircle Irene J
Drives smoothly spacious easy for family.
I love my SUV because it has 3 rows, so it has a lot of space. My truck is black and that is one of my favorite colors. Another thing I like about my SUV it has a back up camera and my mirrors fold in when I want them to.
accountCircle Tiffany L
It has a v8 engine, so it can accelerate quickly when needed.
The size of the vehicle. . Three rows. It has room for large items and people. The ride is comfortable.
accountCircle Cynthia B
Great vehicle last a long time.
I love my vehicle it is the family car. Great ac, fully loaded. The only dislike is that when we take it to the sip it is expensive.
accountCircle brenda D
Some bad things and some great things.
My transmission went out to the cost of $8000 at 102,000 miles. The engine light comes on occasionally but does not stay on long enough for someone to put it on machine. It is very luxurious, drives great, very comfortable. Lots of room especially with extra third seat. But if you use the extra 3rd seat for passengers there is not much room for them.

Negative Owner Reviews

accountCircle Danielle S
Mercedes is a good vehicle, but not worth the price.
We've had a number of issues with my vehicle. The air suspension has needed replaced along with the struts which was very costly. Oil changes in this vehicle are expensive as well. I think it has to do with the age of the vehicle. Over all I like the car, but would likely buy a less expensive vehicle maintenance wise in the future.

Mercedes-Benz GL-Class Models

Models also known as Trim Levels, are used to identify a vehicle's level of equipment or special features.

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3.0L CDI
215 HP 21-21 MPG 7 Seats
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4.6L
335 HP 16-16 MPG 7 Seats
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5.5L
382 HP 15-15 MPG 7 Seats
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2008 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class Owner Reviews

4.60
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5 stars 70%
4 stars 20%
3 stars 10%
2 stars 0%
1 star 0%
accountCircle Cynthia B on November 24, 2020
Great vehicle last a long time.
I love my vehicle it is the family car. Great ac, fully loaded. The only dislike is that when we take it to the sip it is expensive.
accountCircle Tiffany L on May 29, 2020
It has a v8 engine, so it can accelerate quickly when needed.
The size of the vehicle. . Three rows. It has room for large items and people. The ride is comfortable.

Ranks #3 Luxury Full Size SUV by Owners

The 2008 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class has an average owner rating of 4.70 out of 5 which ranks it #3 of 11 other Luxury Full Size SUVs.

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Ranks #2 Luxury Full Size SUV by Fuel Economy

The 2008 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class has a combined MPG of 24 which ranks it #2 of 11 other Luxury Full Size SUVs.

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27 MPG
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24 MPG
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24 MPG

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the 2008 mercedes gl450 battery location?

Answer: The battery on the 2008 mercedes gl450 is located underneath the front passenger seat and it is a Super Start Platinum Battery Group Size 49 H8.Getting a replacement of thiS-TYPE will cost You about 110 to 140...

What are some of the 2008 mercedes gl320 cdi problems?

Answer: The 2008 Mercedes gl320 CDI problems include transmission drive selector module failure, and engine stalling or not starting. The transmission drive selector module may fail to result in the loss of gear...

What are some of the 2008 mercedes gl450 problems?

Answer: The 2008 Mercedes GL450 has been plagued with unreliability complaints by owners that include early air suspension failure, coolant and oil leaks and difficulty starting in cold weather. These conditions...

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Safety & Reliability

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