2010 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class Reviews, Pricing & Specs
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Mercedes-Benz gives its biggest SUV a minor facelift for 2010, updating the GL-Class's headlights, taillights, and exhaust pipes. The bumpers sport a freshened look as well, with rows of LED daytime running lights bracketing the front bumper. In addition, the GL-Class receives new alloy wheels, which dress up the exterior. The interior also receives an update. A new instrument cluster design includes raised markers on the speedometer and tachometer, which create a 3-D effect, and upgraded seats feature adjustable head restraints and redesigned seat upholstery. In addition, the automaker makes Burl Walnut trim a standard feature on the GL-Class and offers interior ambient lighting as a new option for 2010.
The GL-Class consists of GL450 and GL550 trims for 2010. Both trims seat seven passengers in three rows, and both offer comfortable, well-equipped interiors with plenty of upscale features. The GL450 comes standard with such features as MB-Tex leatherette upholstery, heated eight-way power-adjustable front seats, a leather-wrapped multifunction steering wheel, aluminum interior trim, and an 8-speaker audio system with a 6-CD changer and MP3 input jack. Automatic climate control and cruise control also come standard. A front console with cubbies and eight cupholders throughout the cabin are among the interior storage spaces.
The GL550 adds such features as leather seating, memory settings for the front seats, and a 610-watt, 11-speaker Harman Kardon surround-sound audio system with Sirius satellite radio. The GL550 also comes equipped with the COMAND system with voice-activated navigation and real-time traffic updates, although many owners feel the recently upgraded system remains too complicated to operate effectively. A Parktronic electronic front and rear parking aid also comes standard in the GL550.
Both trims feature a front power tilt-open sunroof and a rear fixed panorama sunroof, both with sunshades, which enable passengers to control the amount of light entering the cabin. The power-operated, 50/50-split third-row seats fold flat in about 5 seconds at the touch of a button. With the second row also folded flat, the GL-Class offers 83 cubic feet of cargo space. The GL550 includes a power tailgate as standard equipment.
For power, the GL450 comes equipped with a 4.6-liter, DOHC V8 engine generating 335 hp and 339 lb-ft of torque, while the GL550 retains its 5.5-liter, DOHC V8, which pumps out 382 hp and 391 lb-ft of torque. Both engines link to a seven-speed automatic transmission with two overdrive gears, which help to conserve fuel at cruising speeds. In addition, the 4MATIC AWD system comes standard in both GL-Class trims.
Mercedes equips the GL-Class with a full range of airbags, including side head curtain airbags. Other safety features include antilock brakes, four-wheel traction control, and electronic stability control. Heated exterior mirrors, front foglights, HID headlights with washers, and Rainsense wipers are among the exterior features for the GL-Class. The GL450 rides on 19-inch alloy wheels, while the GL550 cruises on beefy AMG-designed 21-inch alloy wheels.
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Trims & specs
Air Conditioning
Active charcoal air filtration · Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones · Rear air conditioning: with independent controls · Single rear air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Front side curtain airbags
Audio System
MP3 auxiliary audio input · Hard Drive: 4GB · 6 disc in-dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · Premium Brand: Harman-Kardon · AM/FM radio · Rear audio: rear volume control · Remote CD changer location: in glove compartment · Satellite Radio: Sirius ready · Surround audio: 5.1 · Total Number of Speakers: 8
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brakes: ventilated disc
Comfort Features
Center console trim: wood · Dash trim: wood · Door sill trim: illuminated scuff plate · Door trim: wood · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Shift knob trim: alloy · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Cargo area power outlet: 12V · Cargo cover: retractable · Center console: front console with storage · Cupholders: front · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Memorized settings: driver seat · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · One-touch windows: 4 · Power outlet(s): 115V · Power steering: speed-proportional · Reading lights: front · Rear power outlet: 12V · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: cruise controls · Storage: cargo tie-down anchors and hooks · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: 4-way power · Power adjustments: 8
Drivetrain
4WD Type: full time · Axle ratio: 3.45
Exterior Features
Rear trunk/liftgate: liftgate
Headrests
Front headrests: power adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3 · Number of third row headrests: 2
In Car Entertainment
Infotainment screen size: 6.5 in. · Video monitor location: dual rear · Video system: DVD player
Instrumentation
Warnings and reminders: low fuel level
Lights
Headlights: Auto on
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power
Passenger Seat
Power adjustments: 8
Rear Seats
Type: 40-60 split bench
Roof
Moonroof: tilt/slide · Roof rack: with crossbars · Roof rack color: black
Safety
Active head restraints: driver · Camera system: rearview · Impact sensor: post-collision safety system · Parking sensors: front and rear
Seatbelts
Rear center seatbelt: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front
Seats
Driver seat power adjustments: height · Front seat type: bucket · Heated: front seats · Passenger seat power adjustments: height · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: split · Rear seat manual adjustments: reclining · Third row seat folding: split · Upholstery: leather · Ventilated: front
Spare Tire
Mount Location: inside · Size: temporary
Spare Wheel
Rim Type: steel
Suspension
Driver Adjustable Suspension: height · Front Spring Type: pneumatic springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: double wishbones · Leveling: self leveling suspension · Rear Spring Type: pneumatic springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): rear
Telematics
Navigation system: hard drive navigation system · Satellite communications: TeleAid
Third Row Seat
Type: split-bench
Tires
Type: all season
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy · Wheels: alloy
Windows
Front wipers: rain sensing · Liftgate window: fixed · Power windows: remote operation · Rear wiper: intermittent
Air Conditioning
Active charcoal air filtration · Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones · Rear air conditioning: with independent controls · Single rear air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Rear side curtain airbags
Audio System
MP3 auxiliary audio input · Hard Drive: 4GB · 6 disc in-dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · Premium Brand: Harman-Kardon · HD radio · Rear audio: rear volume control · Remote CD changer location: in glove compartment · Satellite Radio: Sirius ready · Surround audio: 5.1 · Total Number of Speakers: 8
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brakes: ventilated disc
Comfort Features
Center console trim: wood · Dash trim: wood · Door sill trim: illuminated scuff plate · Door trim: wood · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Shift knob trim: alloy · Steering wheel trim: alloy
Convenience Features
Cargo area power outlet: 12V · Cargo cover: retractable · Center console: front console with storage · Cupholders: front, rear and third row · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Memorized settings: side mirrors · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · One-touch windows: 4 · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Power steering: speed-proportional · Reading lights: rear · Rear power outlet: 12V · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: phone · Storage: door pockets · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: 4-way power · Power adjustments: 8
Drivetrain
4WD Type: full time · Axle ratio: 3.70
Exterior Features
Rear trunk/liftgate: liftgate
Headrests
Front headrests: power adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3 · Number of third row headrests: 2
In Car Entertainment
Infotainment screen size: 6.5 in. · Video monitor location: dual rear · Video system: auxiliary audio/video input
Instrumentation
Warnings and reminders: maintenance reminder
Lights
Headlights: Auto on
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: driver side auto-dimming
Passenger Seat
Power adjustments: 8
Rear Seats
Type: 40-60 split bench
Roof
Roof rack: with crossbars · Roof rack color: black
Safety
Active head restraints: driver · Camera system: rearview · Impact sensor: post-collision safety system · Parking sensors: front and rear
Seatbelts
Rear center seatbelt: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front, rear and third row · Seatbelt pretensioners: front and rear
Seats
Driver seat power adjustments: height · Front seat type: bucket · Heated: front seats · Passenger seat power adjustments: height · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: split · Rear seat manual adjustments: reclining · Third row seat folding: power · Upholstery: leatherette · Ventilated: front
Spare Tire
Mount Location: inside · Size: temporary
Spare Wheel
Rim Type: steel
Suspension
Driver Adjustable Suspension: height · Front Spring Type: pneumatic springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: double wishbones · Leveling: self leveling suspension · Rear Spring Type: pneumatic springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): front
Telematics
Navigation system: hard drive navigation system w/voice activation · Satellite communications: TeleAid
Third Row Seat
Type: split-bench
Tires
Type: all season
Tires and Rims
Wheels: alloy
Windows
Front wipers: rain sensing · Liftgate window: fixed · Power windows: remote operation · Rear wiper: intermittent
Air Conditioning
Active charcoal air filtration · Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones · Rear air conditioning: with independent controls
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Rear side curtain airbags
Audio System
6 disc in-dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · Premium Brand: Harman-Kardon · AM/FM radio · Rear audio: rear volume control · Remote CD changer location: in glove compartment · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · 1 subwoofer · Surround audio: 5.1 · Total Number of Speakers: 14
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brakes: ventilated disc
Comfort Features
Center console trim: wood · Dash trim: wood · Door sill trim: illuminated scuff plate · Door trim: wood · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Shift knob trim: alloy · Steering wheel trim: leather and wood
Convenience Features
Cargo area power outlet: 12V · Cargo cover: retractable · Center console: front console with storage · Cupholders: front · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Memorized settings: driver seat · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · One-touch windows: 4 · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Power steering: speed-proportional · Reading lights: front · Rear power outlet: 12V · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: paddle shifter · Storage: cargo tie-down anchors and hooks · Sunshade: power rear window · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Power adjustments: 8
Drivetrain
4WD Type: full time · Axle ratio: 3.70
Exterior Features
Grille color: chrome · Rear trunk/liftgate: power operated
Headrests
Front headrests: power adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3 · Number of third row headrests: 2
In Car Entertainment
Infotainment screen size: 6.5 in. · Video monitor location: dual rear · Video system: auxiliary audio/video input
Instrumentation
Warnings and reminders: coolant temperature warning
Lights
Headlights: Auto on
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: integrated turn signals
Passenger Seat
Power adjustments: 8
Rear Seats
Type: 40-60 split bench
Roof
3rd Row Sunroof: fixed glass · Moonroof: remote operation · Roof rack: with crossbars · Roof rack color: black
Safety
Active head restraints: driver · Camera system: rearview · Impact sensor: post-collision safety system · Parking sensors: front
Seatbelts
Rear center seatbelt: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front, rear and third row
Seats
Driver seat power adjustments: height · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat power adjustments: height · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: split · Rear seat manual adjustments: reclining · Third row seat folding: power · Upholstery: leather
Spare Tire
Mount Location: inside · Size: temporary
Spare Wheel
Rim Type: steel
Suspension
Driver Adjustable Suspension: height · Front Spring Type: pneumatic springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: double wishbones · Leveling: self leveling suspension · Rear Spring Type: pneumatic springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): front
Telematics
Navigation system: touch screen display · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth · Satellite communications: TeleAid
Third Row Seat
Type: split-bench
Tires
Type: all season
Windows
Front wipers: rain sensing · Liftgate window: fixed · Power windows: remote operation · Rear wiper: intermittent
