SOLD This is a full review and test drive of a 2016 Mercedes-Benz GL 450, a large luxury SUV sold globally but built with the American market in mind. This sucker is BIG - a direct competitor for the Cadillac Escalade and Suburban/Tahoe/Yukon. By 2016, the 450's original 4.7 V8 was replaced with a twin-turbocharged 3.0 V6 putting out the same horsepower, if down on torque a little bit. It's mated to the tried and true 7-speed automatic and Mercedes-Benz's advanced 4Matic AWD system, making it a capable off roader.

The original GL, released in 2007 (US), was designed to replace the much more primitive G-Wagen, but customer demand prevented MB from doing away with that model. Regardless, the GL found great success, and enjoyed a position at the top of the large luxury SUV class for many years, selling more units than any other competitor. SOLD

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