Overview & Reviews

For 2011, the Mercedes-Benz GL-Class gains a blind-spot monitoring system. The GL550's front bumper has also been restyled.

• High standard of luxury
• Quiet cabin
• Excellent V8 performance
• Fuel-efficient diesel engine.
• Comfortable seating for all

• Non-adjustable second-row seats.
• Breathtaking prices when fully optioned

User Reviews:

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  Trouble some vehicle - 2011 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class
  By nafresh - January 26 - 12:09 pm

  I have 2011 GL Since 2013 now after 48 months Engine and transmission start leaking oil rear suspension airbag blasted at highway last year drive assisted sensor stop working, so much trouble spoke to several owners they confirm vehicle have lot of problems

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  Worst vehicle ever! Better get real good warranty! - 2011 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class
  By Brian - November 22 - 3:38 pm

  Fell in love with the looks of this vehicle. We had a VW Passat TDI but needed a bigger vehicle, and this seemed perfect. We wanted the diesel for the torque and fuel economy. Very soon after buying it (used with 69,000 miles) we began having problem after problem. Key fob quit working and then mysteriously began working again and now quit again, front wheel bearing went, had it fixed, then had to bring it back after they said they needed to replace it again, got it back and the other one went, then the air strut which began popping over every bump soon after buying it. Motor mounts went, steering column module went bad, transmission valve body had to be replaced, and it still revs and slams into second gear the first time take off in cold weather. Oil cooler seals leak, dealer supposedly changed them but they began leaking again. Never noticed the leak until AFTER they changed them bit it is a common problem. Cost: almost $3,000. AdBlue tank heater went bad, $2,000. Glow plug control module went bad, sway bar bushings and links went bad, tailgate sometimes doesnt close unless you hit the button several times or lock and then u lock with the key fob if you close it with the fob. Cant fold the second row seat back down because the seatbelt gets stuck and I have to unbolt it from the bottom to raise the seat back up. Vehicle now has 83,000 miles. Our Land Rover LR3 never gave us any problems except for an air compressor thay went out and a wheel bearing, which I easilly tackled myself. Fuel economy is dismal for a diesel. Best I can get on the highway is 22 mpg with the cruise set at 75. Cebeer console is poorly designed. You cant put anything in it. Cargo cover is poorly designed. You cant use it without scratching the sides of the vehicle, and the seatbelt snag on it making it a pain to get it into the grooves. I could go on. the LR3 also rode so much smoother, and the headlights were 100 times better, especially the high beams. Cargo carrying was also better even though the GL is much larger. The air suspension also raised and lowered very quickly on the LR3. Takes forever to raise on this vehicle. If you buy one get ready to become good friends with the service people. On the bright side youll get to test drive alot of cars because at least they give you a loaner car. I cant get rid of this thing either because despite the fact that I got a good deal below book value, it depreciated like a rock. I regret buying this car. Ive had BMWs, Land Rovers amd another Mercedes, and while Land Rovers are supposed to be unreliable, this Mercedes is way way worse than any Land Rover Ive ever owned, even my 2002 and 2003 discovery II. There are other things Ive had to get repaired bUT since there are so many I cant remember them all. I will rejoice the day I can finally get rid of this. Never again will I buy another Mercedes Benz.

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  Dont buy used - 2011 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class
  By mbpoorquality - August 11 - 7:00 am

  A used Mercedes, who brags about quality, should not need a new cylinder head at 65,000 miles. Running rough? When they do a compression test, dont be suprised if it is number 2 or number 4 on the passenger side. It will cost you $5000 and you can forget about warranty coverage. The electronics are way out of date. Save yourself money and frustration...do not buy used. And dont be misled when you get a call from Mercedes "corporate". It is some hourly employee who gets paid to tell you how special you are but they wont do a thing about their crappy motors. I will never buy another one. My AUDI Q7 is much better all the way around.