Crash Test
Not Tested
Source NHTSA
MPG (up to)
13 -19 City / 17 -26 HWY
Horsepower
240 -550
Seats
7
Front passenger 3/4 w/ wheels turned.

Positive Owner Reviews

accountCircle Amanda M
The gl is deceptive in that it looks and drive smaller than it is.
This is my first Mercedes. So far, I love it. I would definitely recommend this to friend. This SUV is extremely plush and easy to drive, park and navigate. It is stylish, strong and very comfortable.
accountCircle Meghan A
Feels like you are riding on air.
This car is very reliable and rides great. Feels like you're riding on air. It is very comfortable and spacious. I love the third row seating. I have had no problems with this vehicle.
accountCircle Joe R
2013 Mercedes Benz gl 550.
Expensive to repair, poor gas mileage, burns premium gas, expensive tires to replace, air suspension needs a lot of service, great ride especially on long trips, safe and reliable comfortable well built powerful engine great for trailering great resale value 3rd row seating.
accountCircle Bakari M
I have a 2013 but it has lot of technology standard.
This is my 3rd Mercedes previously I had a 190e 2.6 and a ml. If you keep up with the manufacturer suggested maintenance the vehicle is impeccable. Status, performance and creature comforts are unmatched. Only thing I would change. In a luxury car such as this there should not be any vinyl seats. Make them all leather as a standard company wide. This is the only thing I would suggest as a change.
accountCircle Kris H
Mercedes ml350 quality at it is best.
I love the electronic brakes and steering. So responsive. I also like the heated and cooled seat functions, the warning if a car is too close to you, the backup camera, the tire sensor, the web feature, the heated and cooled cup holders, the comfortable of it, the solid built feeling of it, and the overall design of the car.
accountCircle Young W
The interesting thing about my gl450 is can handle the turn well.
The SUV is fuel efficient. The SUV is very roomy inside. It has a nice sunroof. The front seats are very comfortable. The back seats are very room and comfortable also. The problem I had with my gl450 is the individual suspension. I had to replace all four of them. The job costed me over four thousand dollars. The SUV is big and it is easy to handle and the performance is great. The features are good also. I really like the seat warmer in the winter.
accountCircle Rebecca H
Mercedes GL550 with many, unique features
The Mercedes GL550 is a very comfortable car to drive and ride in. The seats and air controls, massage chairs, coffee warmers, third row seating, etc are of great quality and are easy to use. The car practically drives itself, the steering is so easy. The only thing that I dislike is the navigation system. It requires you to use a knob, as opposed to a touch screen, and it is a little dated. Other than that, it's a great car and I would recommend it.
accountCircle Melissa H
Fabulous features and rock solid ride.
The ride is smooth and comfortable. The vehicle picks up speed on a dime. All of the features are amazing like the automatic windshield wipers, changing lane detectors, etc. The very upside is the vehicle is comfortable for all passengers, front, middle and back. Plenty of leg rooms, adjustable seats in the middle, by the way in the middle 3 passengers fit without sharing space. The middle seats automatically fold down to access the 3rd row. Push a button and they do the work for you. The hatch area has buttons to push that fold the 3rd row seats up and down for you, one of my favorite features. The vehicle is very reliable and fared amazingly well in a rear end accident.

Negative Owner Reviews

accountCircle Laura K
Good value for the money and comfortable.
Like the comfort and style. Like the finishes. Hate the cost of repairs. Hate the price of gas and needing premium.

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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GL 350 BlueTEC
240 HP 22 MPG 7 Seats
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GL 450
362 HP 16 MPG 7 Seats
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GL 550
429 HP 15 MPG 7 Seats
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GL 63 AMG
550 HP 14 MPG 7 Seats
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2013 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class Owner Reviews

4.75
12 Reviews
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5 stars 83%
4 stars 8%
3 stars 8%
2 stars 0%
1 star 0%
accountCircle Rayna S on April 3, 2021
Not only is it visually appealing but it gets amazing highway gas mileage
My vehicle is an SUV that runs on diesel fuel. It gets in credible highway gas mileage. There is a built-in navigation system. It also has a built-in back up camera which makes for a much easier parking. Since I've gotten the car the only issues I've had are with the adblue sensor which I got replaced. And now works great and I don't have any other issues with the vehicle
accountCircle Jamie B on February 5, 2021
The options are very nice leather heated & cooled seats 3rd row is nice option.
The vehicle wears on tires incredibly bad. It is a very heavy vehicle and not many tires are made for it. Lack of choices.

Ranks #3 Luxury Full Size SUV by Owners

The 2013 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class has an average owner rating of 4.75 out of 5 which ranks it #3 of 9 other Luxury Full Size SUVs.

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4.83
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4.76
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4.75

Ranks #2 Luxury Full Size SUV by Fuel Economy

The 2013 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class has a combined MPG of 26 which ranks it #2 of 9 other Luxury Full Size SUVs.

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26 MPG
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26 MPG
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20 MPG

Safety & Reliability

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NHTSA Crash Test
(Not Rated)
*National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
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IIHS Crash Test
(Not Tested)
*Insurance Institute for Highway Safety