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Mercedes-Benz GL-Class Reviewed by CarBuyer

The largest SUV that Mercedes-Benz makes is now at its second generation, trying to bite an even larger piece of the fullsize premium SUV pie. With seven seats in standard and an interior space comparable to that of a van, there is not shortage of volume inside the big GL-Class. 
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Staying on the subject, the engine lineup doesn't suffer from a lack of cylinder volume either, with the lowest displacement engine being a three-liter V6 diesel, while the largest sports no less than 5.5 liters (GL 63 AMG).

Coincidentally, the three-liter diesel in the GL 350 BlueTec model is also the most recommended engine by CarBuyer, whose always lovely Rebecca Jackson reviewer isn't such a fan of the big gasoline V8s in the range.

The biggest downsides found by the following video review are represented by the high option prices, the not-so-great fuel economy of the gasoline engines offered on the GL-Class and the fact that it's a bit of a pain to park because of its gargantuan size.

On the plus side, it's one of the most comfortable SUVs out there, with an upmarket interior, above-average safety features and a very spacious interior compared to its competitors.

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About the author: Alex Oagana
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Alex handled his first real steering wheel at the age of five (on a field) and started practicing "Scandinavian Flicks" at 14 (on non-public gravel roads). Following his time at the University of Journalism, he landed his first real job at the local franchise of Top Gear magazine a few years before Mircea (Panait). Not long after, Alex entered the New Media realm with the autoevolution.com project.
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