New Mercedes Benz GL-Class is new luxury large SUV

The 2012 Mercedes Benz GL-Class of vehicles an SUV that is a luxury vehicle of full-size built in the United States. It is the largest of the SUVs that Mercedes manufactures with room for three rows of seats that can accommodate seven people and plenty of cargo space. This vehicle was designed more for its comfort in urban and highway driving than off-road capabilities.

The engines in the Mercedes Benz GL-Class are dependent on the model. The GL450 has a 4.6 liter V8 that can produce 339 pound-feet of torque and 335 horsepower while the GL550 has a 5.5 liter V8 that produces 383 horsepower and 391 pound-feet of torque. Both vehicles feature traction control and four-wheel anti-lock brakes with Hill Start and Descent Control and front and rear power disc brakes. All-wheel drive is also standard with a four-wheel electronic tracking system. The transmission is a seven-speed automatic with overdrive and auto-manual shifting.

The Mercedes Benz GL-Class fuel economy also depends on the model and engine. The rating for the GL450 is 13 mpg in the city and 18 mpg on the highway while the GL550 delivers 12 mpg in the city and 17 mpg on the highway.

Standard seating inside the Mercedes Benz GL-Class is seven comfortably with wood and leather materials. Also included are a multimedia system with Bluetooth technology that enables hands-free connectivity in addition to audio, video and navigation functions, the COMAND system by Mercedes that enables the controlling of climate, navigation and entertainment, settings, heated front seats, keyless start and heated and ventilated front seats on the GL550, and an available rear DVD entertainment system. Cargo capacity stands at 83.3 cubic feet.

Safety equipment for the Mercedes Benz GL-Class includes three rows with side-curtain airbags, first and second rows with side-impact airbags, an electronic stability system and a collision detection system which closes windows and tightens seat belts when the vehicle senses an impact is about to occur.

The 2012 Mercedes Benz GL-Class is an exceptional vehicle that offers powerful engines combined with a luxurious cabin and comfortable seating. It has the ability to handle the road well due to its slightly smaller size than comparable vehicles. If price is not a major issue, then the Mercedes Benz GL-Class is worth investigating.