Compare 2012 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class - Details
| Pricing | |||
| MSRP | $62,570 | $63,100 | $60,675 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Invoice | $58,190 | $58,389 | $56,998 |
| Destination | $875 | $990 | $995 |
| Interior Edit | |||
| Air Conditioning, Front | Dual Zone Automatic | Dual Zone Automatic | Dual Zone Automatic |
| Air Filter | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Air Conditioning, Rear | With Separate Controls | With Separate Controls | With Separate Controls |
| Underseat Ducts | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Auxiliary Visors | Dual | Dual | Dual |
| Cargo Concealed Storage | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Cargo Net | N/A | Optional | N/A |
| Cargo Tie Downs | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Clock | Analog | Analog | Analog |
| Compass | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Cruise Control | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Adaptive Cruise Control | N/A | Optional | N/A |
| Cupholders | Front And Rear | Front And Rear | Front And Rear |
| Gear Shift Knob Trim | Urethane | Leather | Leather/chrome |
| 12V DC Power Outlet | 3 | 4 | 4 |
| Lighter Elements | Front | N/A | Front |
| Ashtray | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Overhead Console | N/A | Mini With Storage | Full With Storage |
| Floor Console | Full | Full | Full |
| Floor Mats | Carpeted Front And Rear | Carpeted Front And Rear | Carpeted Front And Rear |
| Front Windows | Power | Power | Power |
| Rear Windows | Power | Power | Power |
| 1-touch Window Up | Front And Rear | Front And Rear | Driver And Passenger |
| 1-touch Window Down | Front And Rear | Front And Rear | Driver And Passenger |
| Programmable Garage Door Opener | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Instrumentation | Analog | Analog | Analog |
| Oil Pressure Gauge | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Driver Information Centre | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Tachometer | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Trip Computer | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Water Temp Gauge | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Voltage Gauge | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Low Fuel Warning | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Service Interval Warning | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Exterior Temperature Display | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Lighting - Glovebox | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Lighting - Map Lights | Front And Rear | Front And Rear | Front And Rear |
| Lighting - Dome Light | Fade | Fade | Fade |
| Lighting - Cargo Light | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Illuminated Vanity Mirrors | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
| Rear Window Defogger | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Rear View Mirror | Day-night | Auto-dimming Day-night | Auto-dimming Day-night |
| Mirrors - Visor Vanity Mirrors | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
| Remote Trunk Release | Power | Power | Power |
| Retained Accessory Power | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Seatback Storage Pockets | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Tilt-Wheel Adjustable Steering Column | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Steering Wheel Material | Leather/aluminum | Leather | Leather/genuine Wood |
| Adjustable Pedals | N/A | N/A | Power |
| Seats Edit | |||
| Front Seat Type | Bucket | Bucket | Bucket |
| Standard Seating | 7 Passengers | 7 Passengers | 7 Passengers |
| Front Driver Seat Direction Controls | 8-way Power | 8-way Power | 8-way Power |
| Front Passenger Seat Direction Controls | 8-way Power | 8-way Power | 8-way Power |
| Lumbar Support | Driver | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
| Fold Flat Front Passenger Seat | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Front Armrests | Center | Center | Center |
| Front Head Restraints | Adjustable W/tilt | Adjustable | Adjustable |
| Heated Front Seats | Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Heated-seatback | Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Heated-seatback | Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Heated-seatback |
| Cooled Front Seats | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
| Memory | Driver And Passenger | Driver | Driver |
| Rear Seats | 60-40 Split-bench | Bucket | Full Bucket |
| Rear Armrest | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Rear Head Restraints | 3 - Adjustable | 2 - Adjustable | 2 - Fixed |
| Heated Rear Seats | Optional | Optional | Standard |
| 3rd Row Seats | 50-50 Split-bench | 60-40 Split-bench | 60-40 Split-bench |
| Seat Trim | Leatherette | Leather | Leather |
| 3rd Row Fold Into Floor | Power | Power | Power |
| Entertainment Edit | |||
| Radio | AM/FM/Satellite-prep, Seek-scan | XM AM/FM/Satellite, Seek-scan | SIRIUS AM/FM/HD/Satellite, Seek-scan |
| CD Player | In-dash Mounted 6-disc | In-dash Mounted Single | In-dash Mounted Single |
| MP3 Capability | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Auxiliary Input Jack | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| DVD-Audio | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Steering Wheel Audio Controls | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Rear Seat Audio Controls | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Voice Recognition | Optional | Standard | Standard |
| Speakers | 8 | 13 Bose | 14 Performance |
| Amplifier | Optional | Standard | Premium |
| Speed-Sensitive Volume | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Entertainment System | With DVD | With DVD | With DVD |
| Navigation System | COMAND With Voice Activation | Yes With Voice Activation | Yes With Voice Activation |
| 1st Row LCD Screen | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 2nd Row LCD Screen | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Bluetooth Compatibility | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Safety and Security Edit | |||
| Airbags, Frontal | Driver And Front Passenger | Driver And Front Passenger | Driver And Front Passenger |
| Airbags, Side Impact | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger |
| Airbags, Side Curtain | Curtain 1st, 2nd And 3rd Row | Curtain 1st, 2nd And 3rd Row | Curtain 1st, 2nd And 3rd Row |
| Airbags, Knee Protection | Driver | N/A | N/A |
| Occupancy Sensor | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Traction Control | ABS And Driveline | ABS And Driveline | ABS And Driveline |
| In-Vehicle Assistance Service | Mbrace | N/A | N/A |
| Stolen Vehicle Tracking | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Height Adjustable Seatbelts | Front | Front And Rear | Front |
| Seatbelt Pre-tensioners | Front And Rear | Front | Front |
| Headlights | Halogen | High Intensity Low/high Beam, Bi-Xenon | High Intensity Low/high Beam |
| Exterior Light Control | Auto On/off | Auto On/off | Auto On/off |
| Delay-off Headlamps | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Headlight Washer | Optional | Optional | N/A |
| Cornering Lights | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Daytime Running Lights | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Directionally Adaptive Headlights | Optional | Optional | N/A |
| LED Taillights | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Door Curb Lights | 4 | 4 | N/A |
| Illuminated Entry | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Parking Assist | PARKTRONIC | Standard | Standard |
| Remote Keyless Entry | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) |
| Keyless Access System | Optional | Standard | N/A |
| Panic Alarm | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Door Locks | Power With 2 Stage Unlock | Power With 2 Stage Unlock | Power With 2 Stage Unlock |
| Rear Child Safety Door Locks | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Content Theft Deterrent Alarm System | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Ignition Disable | Standard | Standard | SecuriLock |
| Lane Departure Warning | N/A | Optional | N/A |
| First Aid Kit | Standard | Optional | N/A |
| Theft Deterrent Radio | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Blind Spot Sensor | Optional | Optional | N/A |
| Low Tire Pressure Warning | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Overview | |||
| Warranty Overview | Basic (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Powertrain (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Roadside Assistance (48 Month/50,000 Mileage) | Basic (48 Month/60,000 Mileage), Powertrain (72 Month/70,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (84 Month/unlimited Mileage), Roadside Assistance (48 Month/unlimited Mileage), Accessories (48 Month/60,000 Mileage) | Basic (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Powertrain (72 Month/70,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (60 Month/unlimited Mileage), Roadside Assistance (72 Month/70,000 Mileage), Maintenance (48 Month/50,000 Mileage) |
| Warranty Edit | |||
| Warranty - Basic | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 48 Months/60,000 Miles | 48 Months/50,000 Miles |
| Warrranty - Powertrain | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 72 Months/70,000 Miles | 72 Months/70,000 Miles |
| Warranty - Corrosion Perforation | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 84 Months/unlimited Miles | 60 Months/unlimited Miles |
| Warranty - Roadside Assistance | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 48 Months/unlimited Miles | 72 Months/70,000 Miles |
| Warranty - Maintenance | N/A | N/A | 48 Months/50,000 Miles |
| Exterior Edit | |||
| Antenna | Window Grid | Window Grid | Window Grid |
| Body Material | Fully Galvanized Steel | Galvanized Steel/aluminum | Composite/galvanized Steel |
| Paint | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone |
| Bodyside Mouldings | Body-colored | N/A | N/A |
| Bodyside Insert | Chrome | N/A | Chrome |
| Grille Trim | Chrome | Chrome | Chrome |
| Fog/driving Lights | Front And Rear | Front | Front |
| Door Count | 4 Doors | 4 Doors | 4 Doors |
| Rear Cargo Door | Liftgate | Power Liftgate | Power Liftgate |
| Tinted Windows | Deep | Deep | Deep |
| Rear Window Type | Fixed | Fixed | Flip-up |
| Mirrors | Dual Power Remote | Dual Power Remote W/tilt Down | Dual Power Remote |
| Heated Door Mirrors | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Mirrors, Auto Dimming | Driver | Driver | Driver |
| Sunroof | 1st Row Regular Express Open/close Sliding And Tilting Glass | 1st Row Regular Express Open/close Sliding And Tilting Glass | 1st Row Regular Express Open/close Sliding And Tilting Glass |
| 3rd Row Sunroof | Fixed Composite With Sunshade | N/A | N/A |
| Spoiler | Lip | Lip | N/A |
| Roof Rack | Optional | Optional | Standard |
| Roof Rails | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Rear Step Bumper | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Front Tires | P275/55HR19.0 BSW AS | P275/60HR20.0 BSW AS | P255/70HR18.0 BSW AS |
| Wheels | 19" Silver Aluminum | 20" Silver Aluminum | 18" Machined Aluminum |
| Spare Tire And Wheel | Compact Steel | Full-size Aluminum | Full-size Steel |
| Windshield Wipers - Front | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent |
| Windshield Wipers - Rain Sensing | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Rear Window Wipers | Fixed Interval | Fixed Interval | Fixed Interval |
| Running Boards | Illuminated | Standard | Power |
| Fender Flares | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Mud Flaps | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Mechanical Edit | |||
| Engine | 4.6L V-8 | 5.6L V-8 | 5.4L V-8 |
| Engine - Valvetrain | DOHC | DOHC | SOHC |
| Recommended Fuel | Premium Unleaded | Premium Unleaded | Flexible |
| Brakes | 4-wheel Disc | 4-wheel Disc | 4-wheel Disc |
| Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) | 4-wheel | 4-wheel | 4-wheel |
| Brake Assist | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Drive Type | 4MATIC All Wheel | All Wheel | Four-wheel |
| 4WD Shift | N/A | Electronic | Electronic |
| Engine Block Heater | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| Exhaust | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel |
| Steering | Rack And Pinion | Rack And Pinion | Rack And Pinion |
| Speed Sensitive Steering | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Suspension Tuning | Regular | Regular | Regular |
| Height Adjustable Suspension | Automatic W/driver Control | N/A | N/A |
| Automatic Level Control | 4-corner | Rear | Rear |
| Front Suspension Type | Double Wishbone | Double Wishbone | Short And Long Arm |
| Front Anti-roll Bar | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Front Shocks | Gas-pressurized | Regular | Gas-pressurized |
| Front Springs | Air | Coil | Coil |
| Rear Suspension Type | Multi-link | Double Wishbone | Multi-link |
| Rear Anti-roll Bar | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Rear Shocks | Gas-pressurized | Air | Gas-pressurized |
| Rear Springs | Air | Coil | Coil |
| Electronic Stability System | Standard | Standard | AdvanceTrac W/RSC |
| Sequential Shift Control | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Transmission | 7-spd Auto W/OD | 7-spd Auto W/OD | 6-spd Auto W/OD |
| Axle Ratio | 3.70 | 2.94 | 3.73 |
| Locking/limited Slip Differential | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Remote Vehicle Starting System | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| Specifications Edit | |||
| Exterior Length | 200.7 " | 208.3 " | 206.5 " |
| Exterior Body Width | 78.3 " | 79.9 " | 78.8 " |
| Exterior Height | 72.4 " | 75.8 " | 78.3 " |
| Engine | 4.6L V-8 | 5.6L V-8 | 5.4L V-8 |
| Horsepower | 335 @ 6,000 Rpm | 400 @ 5,800 Rpm | 310 @ 5,100 Rpm |
| Torque | 339 @ 2,700 Rpm | 413 @ 4,000 Rpm | 365 @ 3,600 Rpm |
| Fuel Economy - City | 13 Mpg | 14 Mpg | 13 Mpg |
| Fuel Economy - Highway | 18 Mpg | 20 Mpg | 18 Mpg |
| 0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s) | 7.3 Seconds | 6.3 Seconds | 8.0 Seconds |
| 1/4 Mile Time | 15.4 Seconds | 14.9 Seconds | 16.3 Seconds |
| 1/4 Mile Speed | 86 Mph | 90 Mph | 81 Mph |
| Lateral Acceleration (g) | .8 | .7 | .7 |
| Slalom Speed | 56 Mph | 54 Mph | 52 Mph |
| Bore-and-Stroke | 3.66/3.39 " | 3.86/3.62 " | 3.55/4.17 " |
| Curb Weight | 5,346 Lbs. | 5,850 Lbs. | 6,161 Lbs. |
| Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) | 6,945 Lbs. | 7,500 Lbs. | 7,700 Lbs. |
| Front Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) | N/A | N/A | 3,550 Lbs. |
| Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) | N/A | N/A | 4,300 Lbs. |
| Payload | 1,599 Lbs. | 1,664 Lbs. | 1,590 Lbs. |
| Maximum Trailer Weight | 7,500 Lbs. | 8,500 Lbs. | 6,000 Lbs. |
| Maximum GCWR | N/A | N/A | 15,000 Lbs. |
| Wheelbase | 121.1 " | 121.1 " | 119.0 " |
| Front Track | 65.0 " | 67.5 " | 67.0 " |
| Rear Track | 65.1 " | 67.9 " | 67.2 " |
| Turning Radius | 19.8 '' | 20.8 '' | 20.4 '' |
| Ground Clearance | 10.9 " | N/A | N/A |
| Drag Coefficient | .37 | .37 | .41 |
| Front Legroom | 40.3 " | 39.6 " | 41.1 " |
| Rear Legroom | 39.5 " | 41.0 " | 39.1 " |
| Third Row Legroom | 34.2 " | 28.8 " | 37.7 " |
| Front Headroom | 40.1 " | 39.9 " | 39.6 " |
| Rear Headroom | 40.6 " | 40.0 " | 39.8 " |
| Third Row Headroom | 38.2 " | 36.8 " | 38.3 " |
| Front Hip Room | N/A | 59.2 " | 60.2 " |
| Rear Hip Room | N/A | 58.4 " | 59.9 " |
| Third Row Hip Room | N/A | 48.8 " | 50.2 " |
| Front Shoulder Room | 58.3 " | 63.8 " | 63.3 " |
| Rear Shoulder Room | 58.9 " | 63.5 " | 63.7 " |
| Third Row Shoulder Room | 50.5 " | 60.5 " | 52.3 " |
| Luggage Volume | 14.3 Cu.ft. | 16.6 Cu.ft. | 18.1 Cu.ft. |
| Luggage Volume (max) | 83.3 Cu.ft. | 95.1 Cu.ft. | 108.3 Cu.ft. |
| Passenger Volume | 143 Cu.ft. | 152 Cu.ft. | 158 Cu.ft. |
| Fuel Tank | 26.4 Gal. | 26.0 Gal. | 28.0 Gal. |
| Cost To Own | |||
| NHTSA Frontal Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
| Passenger's | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| Overall | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| Overall Side | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| Side Barrier Rating Driver | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| Driver's | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| Side - Pole | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| Side - Pole Barrier combined (REAR) | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| Side - Barrier | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| Side - Pole Barrier combined (FRONT) | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| Overall Rollover Rating | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| Overall Front | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| IIHS Frontal Offset Crash Test Ratings | |||
