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2016 Mercedes-Benz GL550 review

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Mercedes-Benz GL550 highlights

Customer rating

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Mileage (EPA estimate)

13 city, 18 highway, 15 combined

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What is new for the 2016 Mercedes-Benz GL550?

  • GL550 trims have been upgraded with Heated Mirrors, Fold-Away Third Row, Rear Air Conditioning, and Bluetooth Technology as standard equipment this year.
  • Panoramic Sunroof, Smart Key, and Full Roof Rack features are now available as options on select trims.

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Ratings & reliability

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RepairPal gave the Mercedes-Benz GL550 an overall reliability rating of 2 out of 5 stars, which RepairPal describes as Below Average. This rating ranks Mercedes-Benz GL550 20th out of 20 among Luxury Fullsize SUVs.

RepairPal reports that the average total annual cost for repairs and maintenance on a Mercedes-Benz GL550 is $918, compared to an average of $779 for Luxury Fullsize SUVs and $591 for all the vehicles RepairPal considered in its dataset.

According to RepairPal, Mercedes-Benz GL550 owners bring their vehicles into a repair shop for unscheduled repairs an average of 2.5 times per year, compared to an average of 1.8 times for Luxury Fullsize SUVs and 1.3 times for all the vehicles RepairPal considered in its dataset.

RepairPal reported that the probability of a repair being a severe or major issue is 22% for the Mercedes-Benz GL550, compared to an average of 17% for Luxury Fullsize SUVs and 14% for all the vehicles RepairPal considered in its dataset.

Mercedes-Benz GL550 features and specs

4D Sport Utility 4WD/AWD

Standard Features

  • Sunroof(s)
  • Seat Massagers
  • Power Folding Third Row
  • Adjustable Suspension
  • A/C Seat(s)
  • Smart Key
  • Heated Mirrors
  • ABS Brakes
  • Air Conditioning
  • Automated Parking
  • Blind Spot Monitor
  • Cruise Control
  • Fold-Away Third Row
  • Front Seat Heaters
  • Lane Departure Warning
  • Leather Seats
  • Memory Seat(s)
  • Overhead Airbags
  • Parking Sensors
  • Power Locks
  • Power Mirrors
  • Power Seat(s)
  • Power Windows
  • Rear Air Conditioning
  • Rear Defroster
  • Rear View Camera
  • Side Airbags
  • Third Row Seat
  • Traction Control
  • Running Boards
  • 20 Inch Plus Wheels
  • Alloy Wheels
  • Power Hatch/Deck Lid
  • 4WD/AWD
  • Automatic Transmission
  • Turbo Charged Engine
  • AM/FM Stereo
  • Auxiliary Audio Input
  • Bluetooth Technology
  • CD Audio
  • Harman Kardon Sound
  • Navigation System
  • Satellite Radio Ready
  • Heated Steering Wheel
  • Automated Cruise Control
  • Panoramic Sunroof
  • Power Folding Third Row
  • Smart Key
  • Full Roof Rack
  • Running Boards
  • Tow Hitch
  • Bang & Olufsen Audio
  • Rear Entertainment System

Drive Wheels

All Wheel Drive (4WD/AWD)

Engine size

4.7L

Horsepower

429

Torque (ft-lbs)

516

Engine type

Turbo Gas

Fuel capacity

26.4

Wheelbase

121.1"

Overall length

201.6"

Width

84.3"

Height

72.8"

Leg room

F 40.3"/M 38.5"/R 35"

Head room

F 41.2"/M 40"/R 38.9"

Front tires

P295/40HR21

Rear tires

P295/40HR21

Seating capacity

7

Transmission

Automatic

2016 Mercedes-Benz GL550 FAQ


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