Compare 2016 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class - Details
| Pricing | |||
| MSRP | $64,550 | $88,880 | $66,350 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Invoice | $60,032 | $81,771 | $61,706 |
| Destination | $925 | $975 | $995 |
| Interior Edit | |||
| Air Conditioning, Front | Dual Zone Automatic | Dual Zone Automatic | Dual Zone Automatic |
| Air Filter | Standard | Standard | 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 | Optional | Optional |
| Cargo Tie Downs | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Clock | Analog | Analog | Analog |
| Compass | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Cruise Control | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Adaptive Cruise Control | Optional | N/A | Optional |
| Cupholders | Front And Rear | Front And Rear | Front And Rear |
| Gear Shift Knob Trim | Urethane | Leather/genuine Wood | Leather |
| 12V DC Power Outlet | 3 | 4 | 4 |
| Lighter Elements | Front | Front | N/A |
| Ashtray | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Overhead Console | Mini With Storage | Mini With Storage | Mini With Storage |
| Floor Console | Full | Full | Full |
| Floor Mats | Carpeted Front And Rear | Rubber 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 | Front And Rear |
| 1-touch Window Down | Front And Rear | Front And Rear | Front And Rear |
| Programmable Garage Door Opener | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Instrumentation | Analog | Analog | Analog |
| Oil Pressure Gauge | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Driver Information Centre | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| 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 |
| Fuel Door Release | N/A | Mechanical | N/A |
| 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 |
| Head-up Display | N/A | Optional | N/A |
| Seats Edit | |||
| Front Seat Type | Bucket | Bucket | Bucket |
| Standard Seating | 7 Passengers | 8 Passengers | 7 Passengers |
| Front Driver Seat Direction Controls | 8-way Power | 10-way Power | 8-way Power |
| Front Passenger Seat Direction Controls | 8-way Power | 8-way Power | 6-way Power |
| Lumbar Support | Driver | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
| Fold Flat Front Passenger Seat | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Front Armrests | Center | Driver And Passenger | 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 | Driver And Passenger |
| Memory | Driver And Passenger | Driver | Driver |
| Rear Seats | 60-40 Split-bench | 40-20-40 Split-bench | Bucket |
| Rear Armrest | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Rear Head Restraints | 3 - Adjustable | 3 - Adjustable | 2 - Adjustable |
| Heated Rear Seats | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Cooled Rear Seats | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| 3rd Row Seats | 50-50 Split-bench | 50-50 Split-bench | 60-40 Split-bench |
| Seat Trim | Leatherette | Leather | Leather |
| 3rd Row Fold Into Floor | Power | N/A | Power |
| Entertainment Edit | |||
| Radio | AM/FM/HD/Satellite-prep, Seek-scan | SiriusXM AM/FM/HD/Satellite, Seek-scan | SiriusXM AM/FM/Satellite, Seek-scan |
| CD Player | In-dash Mounted Single | In-dash Mounted Single | In-dash Mounted Single |
| MP3 Capability | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Auxiliary Input Jack | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| DVD-Audio | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Steering Wheel Audio Controls | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Rear Seat Audio Controls | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Voice Recognition | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Speakers | 8 | 9 | 13 Bose |
| Amplifier | 830W | 312W | Standard |
| Speed-Sensitive Volume | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Entertainment System | With DVD | With DVD | With DVD |
| Navigation System | Yes With Voice Activation | Yes With Voice Activation | Yes With Voice Activation |
| 1st Row LCD Screen | 1 | 2 | 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 | Driver And Passenger | N/A |
| Occupancy Sensor | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Traction Control | ABS And Driveline | ABS And Driveline | ABS And Driveline |
| In-Vehicle Assistance Service | Mbrace2 | Safety Connect | INFINITI Connection |
| Stolen Vehicle Tracking | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Height Adjustable Seatbelts | Front | Front And Rear | Front And Rear |
| Seatbelt Pre-tensioners | Front And Rear | Front And Rear | Front |
| Headlights | Halogen | LED 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 | N/A | Standard | Optional |
| Cornering Lights | Optional | N/A | N/A |
| Daytime Running Lights | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Directionally Adaptive Headlights | Optional | N/A | Optional |
| LED Taillights | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Door Curb Lights | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Illuminated Entry | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Parking Assist | PARKTRONIC W/Active Parking Assist | Standard | Standard |
| Remote Keyless Entry | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) |
| Keyless Access System | Optional | Standard | 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 | Standard | Standard |
| Lane Departure Warning | Optional | Standard | Lane Departure Prevention W/Active Lane Control |
| First Aid Kit | Standard | Standard | Optional |
| Theft Deterrent Radio | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Blind Spot Sensor | Optional | Standard | Optional |
| 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 (72 Month/unlimited Mileage), Roadside Assistance (48 Month/unlimited Mileage), Maintenance (12 Month/10,000 Mileage), Accessories (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) |
| Warranty Edit | |||
| Warranty - Basic | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 48 Months/60,000 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 | 72 Months/unlimited Miles | 84 Months/unlimited Miles |
| Warranty - Roadside Assistance | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 48 Months/unlimited Miles | 48 Months/unlimited Miles |
| Warranty - Maintenance | N/A | 12 Months/10,000 Miles | N/A |
| Exterior Edit | |||
| Antenna | Window Grid | Window Grid And Fixed | Window Grid |
| Body Material | Fully Galvanized Steel | Fully Galvanized Steel | Galvanized Steel/aluminum |
| Paint | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone |
| Bodyside Mouldings | Body-colored | N/A | Body-colored |
| Bodyside Insert | Chrome | N/A | N/A |
| Grille Trim | Chrome | Metal-look W/chrome Surround | Chrome |
| Fog/driving Lights | Rear | Front | Front |
| Door Count | 4 Doors | 4 Doors | 4 Doors |
| Rear Cargo Door | Power Liftgate | Power Liftgate/tailgate | Power Liftgate |
| Tinted Windows | Deep | Deep | Deep |
| Rear Window Type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed |
| Mirrors | Dual Power Remote | Dual Power Remote W/tilt Down | Dual Power Remote W/tilt Down |
| Heated Door Mirrors | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Mirrors, Auto Dimming | Driver | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
| 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 |
| 2nd Row Sunroof | Fixed Glass With Power Sunshade | N/A | N/A |
| Spoiler | Lip | Lip | Lip |
| Roof Rack | N/A | Standard | Optional |
| Roof Rails | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Rear Step Bumper | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Front Tires | P275/55HR19.0 BSW AS | P285/50VR20.0 BSW AS | P275/60HR20.0 BSW AS |
| Wheels | 19" Silver Aluminum | 20" Machined W/painted Accents Aluminum | 20" Silver Aluminum |
| Spare Tire And Wheel | Compact Steel | Full-size Aluminum | Full-size Aluminum |
| 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 | Illuminated | Standard |
| Fender Flares | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Mud Flaps | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Mechanical Edit | |||
| Engine | 3.0L V-6 | 5.7L V-8 | 5.6L V-8 |
| Engine - Valvetrain | DOHC | DOHC | DOHC |
| Turbocharger | Intercooled Turbo | N/A | N/A |
| Recommended Fuel | Diesel | Premium Unleaded | Premium 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 | Standard | Standard |
| Drive Type | 4MATIC All Wheel | Four-wheel | Four-wheel |
| 4WD Shift | N/A | Electronic | Electronic |
| 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 | Standard | N/A |
| Adaptive Suspension | Optional | Standard | N/A |
| Height Adjustable Suspension | Automatic W/driver Control | Automatic W/driver Control | N/A |
| Automatic Level Control | 4-corner | 4-corner | Rear |
| Front Suspension Type | Double Wishbone | Double Wishbone | Double Wishbone |
| Front Anti-roll Bar | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Front Shocks | Gas-pressurized | Air | Gas-pressurized |
| Front Springs | Air | Coil | Coil |
| Rear Suspension Type | Multi-link | Multi-link | Double Wishbone |
| Rear Anti-roll Bar | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Rear Shocks | Gas-pressurized | Air | Air |
| Rear Springs | Air | Coil | Coil |
| Electronic Stability System | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Sequential Shift Control | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Transmission | 7-spd Auto W/OD | 8-spd Auto W/OD | 7-spd Auto W/OD |
| Axle Ratio | 3.27 | 3.31 | 2.94 |
| Locking/limited Slip Differential | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Remote Vehicle Starting System | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Specifications Edit | |||
| Exterior Length | 201.6 " | 199.4 " | 208.3 " |
| Exterior Body Width | 84.3 " | 78.0 " | 79.9 " |
| Exterior Height | 72.8 " | 73.4 " | 75.8 " |
| Engine | 3.0L V-6 | 5.7L V-8 | 5.6L V-8 |
| Horsepower | 240 @ 3,600 Rpm | 383 @ 5,600 Rpm | 400 @ 5,800 Rpm |
| Torque | 455 @ 1,600 Rpm | 403 @ 3,600 Rpm | 413 @ 4,000 Rpm |
| SAEJ1349 AUG2004 Compliant | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Fuel Economy - City | 19 Mpg | 13 Mpg | 13 Mpg |
| Fuel Economy - Highway | 26 Mpg | 18 Mpg | 19 Mpg |
| 0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s) | 10.9 Seconds | 6.7 Seconds | 6.3 Seconds |
| 1/4 Mile Time | 17.7 Seconds | 15.3 Seconds | 15.0 Seconds |
| 1/4 Mile Speed | 74 Mph | 89 Mph | 90 Mph |
| Lateral Acceleration (g) | .8 | .7 | .7 |
| Slalom Speed | 54 Mph | 55 Mph | 54 Mph |
| Bore-and-Stroke | 3.27/3.62 " | 3.70/4.02 " | 3.86/3.62 " |
| Curb Weight | 5,467 Lbs. | 6,000 Lbs. | 5,878 Lbs. |
| Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) | 7,165 Lbs. | 7,385 Lbs. | 7,500 Lbs. |
| Payload | 1,754 Lbs. | N/A | 1,664 Lbs. |
| Maximum Trailer Weight | 7,500 Lbs. | 7,000 Lbs. | 8,500 Lbs. |
| Wheelbase | 121.1 " | 112.2 " | 121.1 " |
| Front Track | 64.8 " | 64.8 " | 67.5 " |
| Rear Track | 65.5 " | 64.6 " | 67.9 " |
| Turning Radius | 20.4 '' | N/A | 20.8 '' |
| Drag Coefficient | .37 | .35 | .36 |
| Front Legroom | 40.3 " | 42.9 " | 39.6 " |
| Rear Legroom | 38.5 " | 34.4 " | 41.0 " |
| Third Row Legroom | 35.0 " | 28.3 " | 28.8 " |
| Front Headroom | 41.2 " | 38.3 " | 39.9 " |
| Rear Headroom | 40.0 " | 38.9 " | 40.0 " |
| Third Row Headroom | 38.9 " | 35.8 " | 36.8 " |
| Front Hip Room | N/A | 58.8 " | 59.2 " |
| Rear Hip Room | N/A | 58.5 " | 58.4 " |
| Third Row Hip Room | N/A | 56.6 " | 48.8 " |
| Front Shoulder Room | 58.5 " | 61.0 " | 63.8 " |
| Rear Shoulder Room | 58.3 " | 61.4 " | 63.5 " |
| Third Row Shoulder Room | 50.5 " | 62.3 " | 60.5 " |
| Luggage Volume | 16.0 Cu.ft. | 15.5 Cu.ft. | 16.6 Cu.ft. |
| Luggage Volume (max) | 93.8 Cu.ft. | 83.1 Cu.ft. | 95.1 Cu.ft. |
| Passenger Volume | 144 Cu.ft. | 159 Cu.ft. | 152 Cu.ft. |
| Fuel Tank | 26.4 Gal. | 24.6 Gal. | 26.0 Gal. |
| Cost To Own Edit | |||
| Cost Rating | Below Average | Average | Below Average |
| Cost Per Mile | $1.36 | $1.73 | $1.44 |
| Depreciation | $36,710 | $47,413 | $36,723 |
| Fees and Taxes | $4,137 | $5,585 | $4,304 |
| Fuel Cost | $8,010 | $11,682 | $10,724 |
| Insurance | $6,286 | $6,740 | $6,166 |
| Maintenance | $3,495 | $3,607 | $4,750 |
| Repairs | $1,840 | $1,101 | $1,351 |
| Opportunity Costs | $1,126 | $1,494 | $1,246 |
| Total Cost | $68,142 | $86,661 | $72,084 |
| NHTSA Frontal Crash Test Ratings | |||
| IIHS Frontal Offset Crash Test Ratings | |||
| Ease of Use | good | N/A | N/A |
