Used 2013 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class GL550 4MATIC SUV Pros & Cons

Pros & Cons of the 2013 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class GL550 4MATIC SUV

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 Pros Turbocharged engine offers fast acceleration of zero to 60 mph in 5.5 seconds.

 Pros Strong 7,500-pound towing capacity.

 Pros Advanced safety features offer peace-of-mind on the road.

 Pros Newly designed exterior is beautifully sculpted with sporty highlights.

 Pros Luxurious cabin is filled with high-quality materials throughout.

 Pros Seven-passenger seating with more than enough leg and headroom in all the rows.

 Pros Plenty of cargo space behind front row seat.

 Pros Nicely weighted steering offers responsive handling.

 Pros Comfortable seating for all passengers.

 Pros Plenty of options for customization.

 Cons Fuel economy is incredibly poor at 13 mpg in the city and 18 mpg on the highway.

 Cons Short warranty only offers coverage for 4 years/50,000 miles.

 Cons Rear seats do not slide forward or backward, like they do in some of the competition.

 Cons High MSRP is out of most budgets.

 Cons Some options should be standard, such as rear seat entertainment and navigation.

 Cons No cloth seats are available, which some consumers today prefer.

 Cons No crash tests are available.