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2016 Mercedes-Benz GL
SUV · 2015–2016
Trims and features
Engines: 3.0L 6-cyl turbo, 250–362 hp; 4.7L 8-cyl turbo, 429 hp; 5.5L 8-cyl turbo · Drive: 4WD
2016 GL trims
| GL350-4M | GL450 | GL450-4M | GL550-4M | GL63 AMG |
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From NHTSA's vehicle database (vPIC), as Mercedes-Benz reports it: base price, seating and driver-assistance equipment by trim. Tech and comfort features (CarPlay, heated seats, sunroof) for Mercedes-Benz aren't in our data yet. "Varies": standard on some versions of the trim.
Year by year
| Year | Engines | Drive | Fuel economy | Crash rating | Recalls | Owner complaints | Collision warning | CarPlay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo, 250–362 hp 4.7L 8-cyl turbo, 429 hp 5.5L 8-cyl turbo | 4WD | 14–19 mpg | Not rated | 7 | 20 | Optional | — |
| 2015 | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo 4.7L 8-cyl turbo 5.5L 8-cyl turbo | 4WD | 14–19 mpg | Not rated | 3 | 35 | Optional | — |
Owner complaints are unverified reports to NHTSA and aren't adjusted for how many were sold, so compare years of the same model: a tall bar marks a year owners had more trouble with. Collision warning: forward collision warning as NHTSA lists it ("Some versions": standard on some). Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Apple.
Every NHTSA-rated version: crash ratings, safety tech, recalls, complaints
| Year | Version | Stars | Forward collision warning | Lane departure warning | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Mercedes-Benz GL-Class SUV 4WD | Not Rated | Optional | Optional | 7 | 20 |
| 2015 | Mercedes-Benz GL-Class SUV 4WD | Not Rated | Optional | Optional | 3 | 35 |
Source: NHTSA.
Every EPA-rated version: engines and combined mpg
| Year | EPA model | Engines | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | AMG GL63 | Auto 7-spd, 8 cyl, 5.5 L, Turbo | 14 |
| 2016 | GL450 4matic | Auto 7-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo | 19 |
| 2016 | GL550 4matic | Auto 7-spd, 8 cyl, 4.7 L, Turbo | 15 |
| 2015 | GL450 4matic | Auto 7-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo | 19 |
| 2015 | GL550 4matic | Auto 7-spd, 8 cyl, 4.7 L, Turbo | 15 |
| 2015 | GL63 AMG | Auto 7-spd, 8 cyl, 5.5 L, Turbo | 14 |
Source: fueleconomy.gov.