Compare 2013 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class - Details
| Pricing | |||
| MSRP | $63,900 | $62,940 | $43,320 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Invoice | $59,427 | $59,793 | $39,551 |
| Destination | $905 | $995 | $1,395 |
| Interior Edit | |||
| Air Conditioning, Front | Dual Zone Automatic | Dual Zone Automatic | Dual Zone Automatic |
| Air Filter | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| 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 | Standard |
| Cargo Net | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| Cargo Tie Downs | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Clock | Analog | Analog | In-dash |
| Compass | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Cruise Control | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Adaptive Cruise Control | Optional | N/A | Standard |
| Cupholders | Front And Rear | Front And Rear | Front And Rear |
| Gear Shift Knob Trim | Urethane | Leather/chrome | Leather/metal-look |
| 12V DC Power Outlet | 3 | 4 | 2 |
| Lighter Elements | Front | Front | N/A |
| Ashtray | Standard | Standard | Optional |
| Overhead Console | Mini With Storage | Full With Storage | Mini With Storage |
| Floor Console | Full | Full | Full |
| Floor Mats | Carpeted Front And Rear | Carpeted Front And Rear | Rubber Front And Rear |
| Front Windows | Power | Power | Power |
| Rear Windows | Power | Power | Power |
| 1-touch Window Up | Front And Rear | Driver And Passenger | Front And Rear |
| 1-touch Window Down | Front And Rear | Driver And Passenger | Front And Rear |
| Programmable Garage Door Opener | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Instrumentation | Analog | Analog | Analog |
| Oil Pressure Gauge | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Driver Information Centre | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Tachometer | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Trip Computer | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Water Temp Gauge | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Voltage Gauge | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Low Fuel Warning | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Service Interval Warning | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Exterior Temperature Display | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Lighting - Glovebox | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| 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 |
| Fuel Door Release | N/A | N/A | Mechanical |
| 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 | Leather/genuine Wood | Leather |
| Adjustable Pedals | N/A | Power | N/A |
| 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 |
| Front Armrests | Center | Center | Center |
| Front Head Restraints | Adjustable | 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 | N/A |
| Memory | Driver And Passenger | Driver | N/A |
| Rear Seats | 60-40 Split-bench | Full Bucket | Captain |
| Rear Armrest | Standard | Standard | Optional |
| Rear Head Restraints | 3 - Adjustable | 2 - Fixed | 2 - Adjustable |
| Heated Rear Seats | Optional | Standard | N/A |
| 3rd Row Seats | 50-50 Split-bench | 60-40 Split-bench | 60-40 Split-bench |
| Seat Trim | ARTICO Leatherette | Leather | SofTex Leatherette |
| 3rd Row Fold Into Floor | Power | Power | Manual |
| Entertainment Edit | |||
| Radio | AM/FM/Satellite-prep, Seek-scan | SIRIUS AM/FM/HD/Satellite, Seek-scan | SiriusXM AM/FM/HD/Satellite, Seek-scan |
| CD Player | In-dash Mounted 6-disc | In-dash Mounted Single | N/A |
| MP3 Capability | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Auxiliary Input Jack | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| DVD-Audio | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Steering Wheel Audio Controls | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Rear Seat Audio Controls | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Voice Recognition | Optional | Standard | Standard |
| Speakers | 8 | 14 Performance | 6 |
| Amplifier | 830W | Premium | N/A |
| Speed-Sensitive Volume | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Entertainment System | With DVD | With DVD | N/A |
| Navigation System | COMAND With Voice Activation | Yes With Voice Activation | Drive Connect Cloud Navigation (1-year Trial Subscription) With Voice Activation |
| 1st Row LCD Screen | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 2nd Row LCD Screen | 2 | 2 | N/A |
| 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 | Driver |
| Occupancy Sensor | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Traction Control | ABS And Driveline | ABS And Driveline | ABS And Driveline |
| In-Vehicle Assistance Service | Mbrace2 | N/A | Safety Connect (up To 10-year Trial Subscription) |
| Stolen Vehicle Tracking | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Height Adjustable Seatbelts | Front | Front | Front |
| Seatbelt Pre-tensioners | Front And Rear | Front | Front |
| Headlights | Halogen | High Intensity Low/high Beam | LED Low/high Beam |
| Exterior Light Control | Auto On/off | Auto On/off | Auto On/off |
| Delay-off Headlamps | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Headlight Washer | Optional | N/A | N/A |
| Cornering Lights | Optional | N/A | N/A |
| Daytime Running Lights | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Directionally Adaptive Headlights | Optional | N/A | N/A |
| LED Taillights | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Door Curb Lights | 4 | N/A | 4 |
| Illuminated Entry | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Parking Assist | PARKTRONIC W/Active Parking Assist | Standard | N/A |
| Remote Keyless Entry | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob And Smart Device-as-key |
| Keyless Access System | Optional | N/A | Standard |
| 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 | SecuriLock | Standard |
| Lane Departure Warning | Optional | N/A | Lane Departure Alert (LDA) W/Steering Assist |
| First Aid Kit | Standard | N/A | Optional |
| Theft Deterrent Radio | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Blind Spot Sensor | Optional | N/A | Standard |
| 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/50,000 Mileage), Powertrain (72 Month/70,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (60 Month/unlimited Mileage), Roadside Assistance ( Unlimited Month/unlimited Mileage), Maintenance (48 Month/50,000 Mileage) | Basic (36 Month/36,000 Mileage), Powertrain (60 Month/60,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (60 Month/unlimited Mileage), Roadside Assistance (24 Month/unlimited Mileage), Maintenance (24 Month/25,000 Mileage), Accessories (36 Month/36,000 Mileage) |
| Warranty Edit | |||
| Warranty - Basic | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 36 Months/36,000 Miles |
| Warrranty - Powertrain | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 72 Months/70,000 Miles | 60 Months/60,000 Miles |
| Warranty - Corrosion Perforation | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 60 Months/unlimited Miles | 60 Months/unlimited Miles |
| Warranty - Roadside Assistance | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | Unlimited Months/unlimited Miles | 24 Months/unlimited Miles |
| Warranty - Maintenance | N/A | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 24 Months/25,000 Miles |
| Exterior Edit | |||
| Antenna | Window Grid | Window Grid | Window Grid |
| Body Material | Fully Galvanized Steel | Composite/galvanized Steel | Fully Galvanized Steel |
| Paint | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone |
| Bodyside Mouldings | Body-colored | N/A | Body-colored |
| Bodyside Insert | Chrome | Chrome | N/A |
| Grille Trim | Chrome | Chrome | Black |
| Fog/driving Lights | Rear | Front | N/A |
| Door Count | 4 Doors | 4 Doors | 4 Doors |
| Rear Cargo Door | Power Liftgate | Power Liftgate | Power Liftgate |
| Tinted Windows | Deep | Deep | Deep |
| Rear Window Type | Fixed | Flip-up | Fixed |
| Mirrors | Dual Power Remote | Dual Power Remote | Dual Power Remote |
| Heated Door Mirrors | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Mirrors, Auto Dimming | Driver | Driver | N/A |
| Sunroof | 1st Row Regular Express Open/close Sliding And Tilting Glass | 1st Row Regular Express Open/close Sliding And Tilting Glass | 1st And 2nd Row Exterior Express Open/close Sliding And Tilting Glass |
| 2nd Row Sunroof | Fixed Glass With Power Sunshade | N/A | N/A |
| 3rd Row Sunroof | Fixed Glass With Sunshade | N/A | N/A |
| Spoiler | Lip | N/A | Lip |
| Roof Rack | N/A | Standard | Optional |
| Roof Rails | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Rear Step Bumper | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Front Tires | P275/55HR19.0 BSW AS | P255/70HR18.0 BSW AS | P255/65VR18.0 BSW AS |
| Wheels | 19" Silver Aluminum | 18" Machined Aluminum | 18" Silver Aluminum |
| Spare Tire And Wheel | Compact Steel | Full-size Steel | Compact Steel |
| Windshield Wipers - Front | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent |
| Windshield Wipers - Rain Sensing | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Rear Window Wipers | Fixed Interval | Fixed Interval | Fixed Interval |
| Running Boards | Illuminated | Power | Optional |
| Mud Flaps | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| Mechanical Edit | |||
| Engine | 4.6L V-8 | 5.4L V-8 | 2.4L I-4 |
| Engine - Valvetrain | DOHC | SOHC | DOHC |
| Turbocharger | Twin Turbo | N/A | Intercooled Turbo |
| Recommended Fuel | Premium Unleaded | Regular Unleaded | Regular Unleaded |
| Brakes | 4-wheel Disc | 4-wheel Disc | 4-wheel Disc |
| Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) | 4-wheel | 4-wheel | 4-wheel |
| Brake Assist | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Drive Type | 4MATIC All Wheel | Four-wheel | Front-wheel |
| 4WD Shift | Electronic | Electronic | N/A |
| Engine Block Heater | N/A | Optional | N/A |
| 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 |
| Ride Control | Optional | N/A | N/A |
| Adaptive Suspension | Optional | N/A | N/A |
| Height Adjustable Suspension | Automatic W/driver Control | N/A | N/A |
| Automatic Level Control | 4-corner | Rear | N/A |
| Front Suspension Type | Double Wishbone | Short And Long Arm | Strut |
| Front Anti-roll Bar | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Front Shocks | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized |
| Front Springs | Air | Coil | Coil |
| Rear Suspension Type | Multi-link | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Rear Anti-roll Bar | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Rear Shocks | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized |
| Rear Springs | Air | Coil | Coil |
| Electronic Stability System | Standard | AdvanceTrac W/RSC | Standard |
| Sequential Shift Control | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Transmission | 7-spd Auto W/OD | 6-spd Auto W/OD | 8-spd Auto W/OD |
| Axle Ratio | 3.46 | 3.73 | 3.33 |
| Remote Vehicle Starting System | N/A | Optional | Standard |
| Specifications Edit | |||
| Exterior Length | 201.6 " | 221.3 " | 201.4 " |
| Exterior Body Width | 84.3 " | 78.8 " | 78.3 " |
| Exterior Height | 72.8 " | 78.1 " | 70.1 " |
| Engine | 4.6L V-8 | 5.4L V-8 | 2.4L I-4 |
| Horsepower | 362 @ 5,000 Rpm | 310 @ 5,100 Rpm | 265 @ 6,000 Rpm |
| Torque | 406 @ 1,500 Rpm | 365 @ 3,600 Rpm | 310 @ 1,700 Rpm |
| Fuel Economy - City | 14 Mpg | 13 Mpg | 21 Mpg |
| Fuel Economy - Highway | 19 Mpg | 18 Mpg | 28 Mpg |
| 0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s) | 7.6 Seconds | 8.1 Seconds | N/A |
| 1/4 Mile Time | 15.7 Seconds | 16.3 Seconds | N/A |
| 1/4 Mile Speed | 83 Mph | 81 Mph | N/A |
| Lateral Acceleration (g) | .8 | .7 | N/A |
| Slalom Speed | 54 Mph | 51 Mph | N/A |
| Bore-and-Stroke | 3.66/3.39 " | 3.55/4.17 " | 3.44/3.92 " |
| Curb Weight | 5,401 Lbs. | 6,239 Lbs. | 4,300 Lbs. |
| Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) | 7,165 Lbs. | 7,900 Lbs. | 6,010 Lbs. |
| Front Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) | N/A | 3,700 Lbs. | N/A |
| Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) | N/A | 4,330 Lbs. | N/A |
| Payload | 1,764 Lbs. | 1,590 Lbs. | N/A |
| Maximum Trailer Weight | 7,500 Lbs. | 6,000 Lbs. | 5,000 Lbs. |
| Maximum GCWR | N/A | 15,000 Lbs. | N/A |
| Wheelbase | 121.1 " | 131.0 " | 116.1 " |
| Front Track | 64.8 " | 67.0 " | 65.3 " |
| Rear Track | 65.5 " | 67.2 " | 65.4 " |
| Turning Radius | 20.4 '' | 22.0 '' | 19.0 '' |
| Ground Clearance | N/A | N/A | 8.0 " |
| Drag Coefficient | .38 | .41 | N/A |
| Front Legroom | 40.3 " | 41.1 " | 41.7 " |
| Rear Legroom | 38.5 " | 39.1 " | 39.5 " |
| Third Row Legroom | 35.0 " | 37.7 " | 33.5 " |
| Front Headroom | 41.2 " | 39.5 " | 41.5 " |
| Rear Headroom | 40.0 " | 39.7 " | 40.2 " |
| Third Row Headroom | 38.9 " | 38.0 " | 37.2 " |
| Front Hip Room | N/A | 60.2 " | 56.5 " |
| Rear Hip Room | N/A | 59.9 " | 57.0 " |
| Third Row Hip Room | N/A | 51.8 " | 45.7 " |
| Front Shoulder Room | 58.5 " | 63.2 " | 60.2 " |
| Rear Shoulder Room | 58.3 " | 63.7 " | 58.8 " |
| Third Row Shoulder Room | 50.5 " | 67.1 " | 57.5 " |
| Luggage Volume | 16.0 Cu.ft. | 42.6 Cu.ft. | 20.6 Cu.ft. |
| Luggage Volume (max) | 93.8 Cu.ft. | 130.8 Cu.ft. | 97.5 Cu.ft. |
| Passenger Volume | 144 Cu.ft. | 168 Cu.ft. | 153 Cu.ft. |
| Fuel Tank | 26.4 Gal. | 33.5 Gal. | 17.8 Gal. |
| Cost To Own Edit | |||
| Cost Rating | N/A | N/A | Average |
| Cost Per Mile | N/A | N/A | $1.14 |
| Depreciation | N/A | N/A | $21,058 |
| Fees and Taxes | N/A | N/A | $4,526 |
| Fuel Cost | N/A | N/A | $7,474 |
| Insurance | N/A | N/A | $9,417 |
| Maintenance | N/A | N/A | $4,140 |
| Repairs | N/A | N/A | $1,618 |
| Opportunity Costs | N/A | N/A | $814 |
| Total Cost | N/A | N/A | $56,819 |
| NHTSA Frontal Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
| Passenger's | N/A | 4 | N/A |
| Overall | N/A | 4 | N/A |
| Overall Side | N/A | 5 | N/A |
| Side Barrier Rating Driver | N/A | 5 | N/A |
| Driver's | N/A | 3 | N/A |
| Side - Pole | N/A | 2 | N/A |
| Side - Pole Barrier combined (REAR) | N/A | 5 | N/A |
| Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat | N/A | 5 | N/A |
| Side - Barrier | N/A | 5 | N/A |
| Side - Pole Barrier combined (FRONT) | N/A | 5 | N/A |
| Overall Rollover Rating | N/A | 3 | N/A |
| Overall Front | N/A | 4 | N/A |
| IIHS Frontal Offset Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
| Chest | N/A | N/A | good |
| Restraints and Dummy Kinematics | N/A | N/A | good |
| Driver Torso | N/A | N/A | good |
| Overall Evaluation | N/A | N/A | good |
| Rear Passenger Head Protection | N/A | N/A | good |
| Rear Passenger Head and Neck | N/A | N/A | good |
| Structure/safety cage | N/A | N/A | good |
| Rear Passenger Torso | N/A | N/A | good |
| Rear Passenger Pelvis/Leg | N/A | N/A | good |
| Driver Head and Neck | N/A | N/A | good |
| Hip/Thigh | N/A | N/A | good |
| Overall Front | N/A | N/A | good |
| Structure and Safety Cage | N/A | N/A | acceptable |
| Lower Leg/Foot | N/A | N/A | good |
| Front Crash Prevention | N/A | N/A | superior |
| Overall Side | N/A | N/A | good |
| Left Leg/Foot | N/A | N/A | good |
| Driver Head Protection | N/A | N/A | good |
| Restraints | N/A | N/A | good |
| Driver Pelvis/Leg | N/A | N/A | acceptable |
| Right Leg/Foot | N/A | N/A | good |
| Ease of Use | N/A | N/A | acceptable |
| Head/Neck | N/A | N/A | good |
