The Mercedes-Benz GL-Class is a 4-door SUV offered in 4MATIC 4dr 4.6L , 4MATIC 4dr 3.0L BlueTEC and 4MATIC 4dr 5.5L . The powertrains include 3.0-liter V6 turbodiesel (210 hp) , 4.6-liter V8 (335 hp) and 5.5-liter V8 (382 hp) engines, and 7-speed automatic transmissions. It is Permanent 4WD wheel drive. EPA-rated fuel economy ranges from 17 mpg city to 23 mpg highway. The GL-Class GL320 BlueTec V6 uses Diesel fuel.
The GL-Class GL320 BlueTec V6 has a 7,500 towing capacity.
Standard safety equipment includes Standard/standard (Side air bags, front/rear), Standard Stability control, Standard Antilock brakes.
Competing models include Acura MDX , Infiniti QX , Lexus GX and Lincoln Navigator .
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