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2011 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class Reviews, Pricing & Specs
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For those who follow Mercedes-Benz’s growing line of crossovers and SUVs, the 2011 GL-Class needs no introduction. This luxurious seven-passenger truck has seen only cosmetic tweaks since its 2006 debut, sailing into the new model year with little more than improved safety features, some new in-cabin tech, and 21-inch AMG wheels made standard on the top trim level.
Despite the iconic three-pointed star emblazed on its front grille, the GL is not strictly German. The GL-Class was designed primarily for the once-soaring American SUV market, where the automaker hoped to compete against more established domestic rivals. This explains the GL’s cookie-cutter profile, which can be easily mistaken for that of any other large SUV rolling down the highway.
Mercedes also takes issue with the term "truck," insisting that the GL-Class is a car-based crossover and therefore has more in common with luxury sedans than traditional SUVs. The claim is not without merit, since the GL rides on a unibody platform similar to that of the M-Class – a single-frame architecture that ensures a civilized and solid road feel.
Still, with 83 cubic feet of cargo space, the GL’s focus on utility comes at the expense of "sport." This fairly large Benz falls far short of the kind of nimbleness and driving excitement offered by other European SUVs in its price range.
The 2011 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class breaks down into three trims – the GL350 BlueTEC diesel, GL450, and GL550 – each using a different engine. For most SUV buyers seeking Mercedes cachet at a fair price, the torquey, turbocharged BlueTEC diesel is by far the optimal engine. With 210 hp and a whopping 400 lb-ft of torque (more than either of the two V8s), the diesel V6 provides blazing power for passing and freeway merging as well as plenty of oomph for towing. At an EPA-estimated 17/21 mpg, it also offers respectable fuel economy for a full-size SUV. All engines are mated to a seven-speed automatic transmission and Mercedes' 4Matic all-wheel drive.
When powered by the GL450’s 4.6-liter V8 or the GL550’s 5.5-liter V8, putting out 335 hp and 382 hp respectively, the Benz rockets much faster off the line. However, at 13/18 mpg and 12/17 mpg respectively, these GL-Class vehicles turn into incessant petrol hogs. The latter of the V8s also steeply increases the vehicle’s price, making the 2011 GL550 exorbitant even by Mercedes-Benz standards.
The 2011 GL-Class may look off-the-rack on the outside, but inside, it’s pure Mercedes. Standard are heated adjustable front seats, third-row split-folding power seatbacks, a sunroof, automatic headlights, roof rails, automatic wipers, dual-zone automatic climate control, rear air-conditioning controls, COMAND electronics interface with navigation and eight-speaker stereo with an in-dash 6-CD changer and auxiliary input, and now the standard “mbrace” GPS satellite link with 24-hour live assistance and smartphone-based remote vehicle access. The GL550 adds DVD navigation along with keyless ignition, a Harman Kardon surround-sound audio system, and the available Lighting and Full Leather Seating packages.
Despite its prosaic, typical-SUV look, the 2011 Mercedes-Benz GL350 BleuTEC lives up to its namesake with decent fuel economy, impressive torque, and a generous list of standard hi-tech features. Meanwhile, with each added option, the V8-powered GL450 and GL550 become very pricey very quickly and are therefore less competitive in a field of other premium-brand SUVs. In all, however, the 2011 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class is just what American SUV buyers want: a powerful, luxury, “German” Yankee hauler with plenty of tech and towing capacity.
Published May 31, 2022 by CarGurus Editorial Team
User reviews for 2011 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class
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by Leonard W
Aug 31, 2024
there great comfort reliable legroom headroom all you need for the roadAug 31, 2024
by Abbie A
Aug 17, 2024
It’s loaded, valve was pretty fair ,I wished the financing would’ve been better Aug 17, 2024
by Carlton M
Nov 13, 2021
This is a quality car for the money Im paying for itNov 13, 2021
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by Leonard W
Aug 31, 2024
there great comfort reliable legroom headroom all you need for the roadAug 31, 2024
by Abbie A
Aug 17, 2024
It’s loaded, valve was pretty fair ,I wished the financing would’ve been better Aug 17, 2024
by Carlton M
Nov 13, 2021
This is a quality car for the money Im paying for itNov 13, 2021
by Degertho L'italien A
Sep 17, 2021
Comfort luxury good looking running perfect spacious Sep 17, 2021
by Anonymous
Sep 04, 2021
I am very satisfied. The Mercedes GL 450 I bought is excellent. Overall great deal.Sep 04, 2021
by slack b
Apr 22, 2021
Great great great great great great great great Apr 22, 2021
by aubrey j
Apr 06, 2021
Great suv strong motor and transmission. Major problem with air shocks and pricing. No other problemsApr 06, 2021
by The L
Sep 05, 2020
Mercedes Benz The name is enough so amazing cars Sep 05, 2020
by wes p
May 06, 2020
Vehicle I purchased is excellent for a family of 5May 06, 2020
by EDWARD C
Apr 25, 2020
Interesting car, thought gas mileage was low Thought diesel would be higher.Apr 25, 2020
by Jimmy V
May 13, 2015
My wife drives this one. She loves it. We bought it used at a good price, which is probably the best way to acquire a Mercedes, which are sort of pricey. She like her 2009 GL450 so much that we traded it for a 2011 GL450 to kick the mileage back down from 80K to 25K. Great vehicle.May 13, 2015
by Anonymous
Mar 31, 2015
We really love the car. Maintenance is expensive - if you use the dealer. Parts can be also - but eBay. amazon and other sites have mitigated that. Runs about 17 miles to the gallon on average with about a 320 mile cruise range and when you burn premium - as this must - that is important. Drove it for 250 miles during snow/ice to get family to safe ground. Used the paddle shifters and had no problems maintaining control while others around us slipped and slid all over the place. Will probably get another one around 2025....'cause at this price it has to last a while!Mar 31, 2015
by jeff m
Oct 20, 2014
This isn't your mom's family car. Mercedes puts plenty of sporty handling and power in this SUV. Plenty of leg room in the front two rows third row is a little tight for adults. Very stylish and very comfortable to ride or drive.Oct 20, 2014
by Anonymous
Aug 24, 2014
Its great in the snow and is very confortable for long drives. Also there is an off road package that help when you are looking to go off road or just test all of the cars different capeabilities so yeahAug 24, 2014
by Anonymous
Aug 08, 2013
Mercedes really showed the amount of effort they put into their vehicles with the GL450. The craftsmanship and style is incomparable to that of, say, Audi or BMW. The power is ridiculous and the off-roading is crazy! If you can get onto a highway with little to no traffic and put the pedal to the metal, you will be appalled (in a good way!) by the utter power and force of the car! You get thrown into your seat, but that only lasts a second, then you just fly! You feel like your driving a supercar, but then you realize that you are in one of seven smartly made, stylish, and comfortable seats, all perfectly cocooned in a beautiful and spacious luxury sports utility vehicle, and a Mercedes-Benz nonetheless!Aug 08, 2013
by Phuong-vu N
Jul 16, 2012
The navigation isn't a touch screen and it is so inconvenience. The DVD, phone bluetooth and backup camera will not work unless you turn the radio on. I was completely shock to see how much Mercedes invest into hiring such engineer to do the job.Jul 16, 2012
by Anonymous
Jul 15, 2012
This is basically an S class SUV - and worth every penny. It can carry bikes and all kinds of stuff as well as the kids - and can go for more than 700 miles with a tank of fuel. Handling is superb. We are very very pleased with this purchase.Jul 15, 2012
by Jeffery W
Dec 27, 2010
when i drive my mercedes-benz GL550 i think about driving it the fastest that i can i try not 2 get too many tickets when im on the freeway and this is a good family car it iz a 7passenger and has tvs in the back. Dec 27, 2010
by Giorgi K
Oct 27, 2010
My favorite car is mercedes-benz gl 450 : ) this car is very beatiful and very
perfect. I love mercedes-benz cars . I wiil my first car is mercedes-benz C class :) .I
loves cars , speed. Bugatt veiron is the firs car is our life :) Oct 27, 2010
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2011 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class Pricing
Original MSRP
$60,950 to $84,450Price range
$9,062 to $9,637Average price on CG
$9,092YoY price change
$9,523 to $9,092Trims & 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 · Driver knee airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Rear 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: 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: steering wheel · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · One-touch windows: 4 · Power outlet(s): 115V · Power steering: speed-proportional · Reading lights: rear · Rear power outlet: 12V · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: audio · Storage: front seatback · 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
Door handle color: chrome · Mirror color: body-color · 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: low oil pressure
Lights
Headlights: Xenon
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power folding
Passenger Seat
Power adjustments: 8
Rear Seats
Type: 40-60 split bench
Roof
Moonroof: power glass · Roof rack: with crossbars · Roof rack color: black
Safety
Active head restraints: driver · Camera system: rearview · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Impact sensor: post-collision safety system · Parking sensors: front and rear
Seatbelts
Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front and rear · Seatbelt pretensioners: front and rear · Second row seatbelts: 3-point
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 headrests: adjustable · Third row seat folding: split · 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 · Satellite communications: TeleAid
Third Row Seat
Type: split-bench
Tires
Type: all season
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy
Windows
Front wipers: variable intermittent · 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 · Driver knee airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Rear 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 · Harman/Kardon premium brand speakers · AM/FM radio · Rear audio: rear volume control · Remote CD changer location: in glove compartment · Sirius Satellite Radio · 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 · 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: phone · Storage: grocery bag holder · 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
Door handle color: body-color · Mirror color: body-color · Rear trunk/liftgate: liftgate · Running boards: illuminated
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
Auto-dimming mirrors: rearview · Exterior mirrors: heated
Passenger Seat
Power adjustments: 8
Rear Seats
Type: 40-60 split bench
Roof
Moonroof: power glass · Roof rack color: black
Safety
Active head restraints: driver · Camera system: rearview · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Impact sensor: post-collision safety system · Parking sensors: front and rear
Seatbelts
Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front and rear · Seatbelt pretensioners: front, rear and third row · Second row seatbelts: 3-point
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 headrests: adjustable · Third row seat folding: power · 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
Windows
Front wipers: variable intermittent · 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 · Driver knee airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Front 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: wood
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: 3 driver · 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: audio · Storage: door pockets · Sunshade: power rear window · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Power adjustments: 8
Drivetrain
4WD Type: full time · Axle ratio: 3.70
Exterior Features
Door handle color: chrome · Grille color: chrome · Mirror color: body-color · 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: low oil pressure
Lights
Headlights: HID
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: heated driver mirror
Passenger Seat
Power adjustments: 8
Rear Seats
Type: 40-60 split bench
Roof
3rd Row Sunroof: fixed glass · Moonroof: one-touch open/close · Roof rack: with crossbars · Roof rack color: black
Safety
Active head restraints: driver · Camera system: rearview · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Impact sensor: post-collision safety system · Parking sensors: front
Seatbelts
Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front and rear · Seatbelt pretensioners: front and rear · Second row seatbelts: 3-point
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 headrests: adjustable · Third row seat folding: split · 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: variable intermittent · Liftgate window: fixed · Power windows: remote operation · Rear wiper: intermittent