2012 Mercedes-Benz GL550
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Mercedes-Benz GL550 highlights
Customer reviews
5 out of 5
RepairPal reliability rating
2.5 out of 5
Mileage (EPA estimate)
12 city, 17 highway, 14 combined
Pricing for current inventory
(no current inventory)
All Mercedes-Benz GL550 years
New for 2012
- GL550 trims have been upgraded with Rear Sunshade, Running Boards, and Tow Hitch as standard equipment this year.
- Full Leather Interior features are now available as options on select trims.
Explore Mercedes-Benz GL550 details
(no trim) 4WD/AWD 4D Sport Utility
Standard Features
- 20 Inch Plus Wheels
- 4WD/AWD
- A/C Seat(s)
- ABS Brakes
- Adjustable Suspension
- Air Conditioning
- Alloy Wheels
- AM/FM Stereo
- Automatic Transmission
- Auxiliary Audio Input
- Blind Spot Monitor
- Bluetooth Technology
- CD Audio
- Cruise Control
- Front Seat Heaters
- Harman Kardon Sound
- Leather Seats
- Memory Seat(s)
- Navigation System
- Overhead Airbags
- Parking Sensors
- Power Folding Third Row
- Power Hatch/Deck Lid
- Power Locks
- Power Mirrors
- Power Seat(s)
- Power Windows
- Rear Air Conditioning
- Rear Defroster
- Rear Defroster
- Rear Sunshade
- Rear View Camera
- Running Boards
- Satellite Radio Ready
- Side Airbags
- Smart Key
- Sunroof(s)
- Third Row Seat
- Tow Hitch
- Traction Control
Optional Features
- A/C Seat(s)
- Bluetooth Technology
- DVD Video System
- Full Leather Interior
- Full Roof Rack
- Heated Steering Wheel
- Rear Seat Heaters
Drive type
4WD/AWD
Engine size
5.5L
Horsepower
382
Torque (ft-lbs)
391
Engine type
Gas
Fuel capacity
26.4
Wheelbase
121.1"
Overall length
200.7"
Width
78.3"
Height
72.4"
Leg room
F 40.3"/M 39.5"/R 34.2"
Head room
F 40.1"/M 40.6"/R 38.2"
Front tires
P295/40R21
Rear tires
P295/40R21
Seating capacity
7
Max towing capacity
600/7500 lbs.
Transmission
Automatic
Ratings & reliability
RepairPal reliability rating
Average
RepairPal gave the Mercedes-Benz GL550 an overall reliability rating of 2.5 out of 5 stars, which RepairPal describes as Average. This rating ranks Mercedes-Benz GL550 17th out of 21 among Luxury Fullsize SUVs.
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