Used 2016 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class SUV Consumer Reviews
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the best utility vehicle,but not a luxury vehicle
VandyJody, 05/11/2016
updated 11/14/2017
2016 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class GL 450 4MATIC 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 7A)
17 of 22 people found this review helpful
Well, after the engine stalled on the interstate and a few years weeks work, MB determined it needed all new computers. It turned the engine & transmission into a very impressive operation with about a 2 MPG improvement as well. Still has super Hard seats, mediocre brakes and very odd handling. But, it is a tough vehicle- the best utility vehicle I have ever owned. It will pull a 7500 lb trailer with ease as well as lumber amd anything else you throw in there. But if you want comfort or luxury, don't get this. The most inaccurate auto climate control since 1960 doesn't help. It drives kind of like a 1990's SUV with a 2015 engine amd almost works.
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Great Ride, Poor Engineering and Quality
DGM , 10/31/2019
2016 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class GL 550 4MATIC 4dr SUV AWD (4.7L 8cyl Turbo 7A)
9 of 11 people found this review helpful
First, our GL550 is fun to drive. It is fast and acceleration is great. The beast is quiet inside displays very little road noise and handles beautifully, even on rough surfaces. This is my wife’s vehicle and after 50,000 miles she is ready to say goodbye. After owning luxury brands for 20 years this was our first and, likely, last “Benz.” The BAD: we have replaced the Continental every 15,000 miles and are on our fourth set. The dealership will not provide any mileage warranty on tires it sells for this vehicle. At just over 30,000, we replaced brakes and at 35,000 spent over $1,000 on the suspension for worn out parts. Interval service cost is about $800 which is annoying. The electronics have had issues (short in rear DVD system) and the interface for this year is primitive, our 2011 Ford truck is far better and more intuitive. Finally, don’t expect great fuel economy for the V8, we average 14 mpg.
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Disappointing a bit - for a Mercedes
Daniel, 08/21/2020
updated 02/24/2023
2016 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class GL 450 4MATIC 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 7A)
5 of 6 people found this review helpful
Bought this car with over 60k miles (still less than a 4 year old vehicle then) The smell of leather is very repulsive. The smell of the AC when you turn it on, it equally bad. Oil leaks from the Turbo charger started occurring at 64k miles. Losing power at 72k - result is need for dual turbo chargers replaced at a whopping > $5.2k. I've owned Mercedes Sedans all my life and switching to SUV was disappointing. Maybe I just got a lemon? If I were to do it all over again I would have kept my 2014 Chevy Tahoe.. far more comfortable ride, more space, and fairly low maintenance cost compared to this vehicle.
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Could have been better
E. Lin, 02/20/2020
updated 08/22/2022
2016 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class GL 450 4MATIC 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 7A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Bought my GL450 used coming off a 3-year lease. I traded in my Toyota Sienna minivan and was surprised that the specs say it's a larger footprint than the minivan I traded in (make sure your garage can easily house a minivan!). After about 1.5 years of ownership, I feel I can properly assess the vehicle. As noted, I traded in a minivan and was specifically looking for something with 3 rows. The third row can accommodate 2 adults comfortably but there is a catch. The air vents I used to enjoy in the minivan for that third row was missing in the GL450! Apparently you have to upgrade to a higher package to get any sort of ventilation in that third row! Why anyone would make that an "option" is beyond me. Needless to say, it can get a little hot back there during the summer. With the third row up, you can maybe put about 4 grocery bags side by side back there but there's not a lot of trunk space. The "magic seat" that automatically folds the second row seats is cool but I'm definitely not looking forward to the day the electronics fail. The car drives well and is sporty enough where I don't regret passing over the GL550. Having been a minivan owner before, I guess I was already used to a large vehicle but some who are coming from much smaller cars will need to get used to the size! If I could do it over again, I would probably try to find some way to get the Audi Q7 now that it's based on the Atlas platform. *** 8/21/22 update *** When I bought this as a CPO, I also got the extended warranty. Boy am I glad I did! Had one glitch where the driver side door controls wouldn't work. That means no side mirror adjustments, power windows, and driver power seat adjustments (from memory or manually). The warranty paid for that with maybe 2 months to spare! Car was driveable but the problem was it was stuck on my seat settings and I'm not the primary driver! If you buy a new/used Mercedes, I highly recommend the extended warranty.
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suspension problems
German, 01/04/2021
2016 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class GL 550 4MATIC 4dr SUV AWD (4.7L 8cyl Turbo 7A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Front suspension problems started at just 10000 miles. Worst part is that are not covered by warranty. now should change the front shocks and the cost here in Colombia is over USD$6000..