2013 Mercedes-Benz GL First Drive & Review

[@TFLcar]

Yup, it never fails. Uniformed viewers who don't understand what high altitude does to horsepower always say we can't drive.

[@Irondiesel]

You should also add the test drivers don't get it either.

[@chinkyeyes86]

Great review as always guys!!! In regards to Mercedes, when a customer is paying $35k+ for any of their cars, things like HID headlights, premium heated/cooled leather seats, Nav and premium audio system should be standard equipment!!

[@chartedtravel]

not if you want the RELIABLITY of a MERCYDEATH

[@TFLcar]

We didn't have a chance to drive the GL 450 on a straight road that we could do a 0-60 MPH.

[@mountainhobo]

You tested acceleration at 7000 feet elevation? Wow, I am surprised anyone takes you seriously.

[@nasirabdullatif]

U sound like a nerd/virgin (involuntary)

[@MrTrainFrog]

The GL350d is for pulling, offroading and economy. The 450 and 550 is for 0-60 times and a faster accelration with alot of weight IN the car.

[@Zikolondon]

I have GL 2015 just love it it's full specs very smooth and relax to drive doesn't fell big at all feels like salon car like S class

[@johnkironde]

Thanks for the review. Is it the diesel or petrol? Any complaints?

[@Zikolondon]

@@johnkironde petrol new engine 3.0L v6 biturbo 2014 had a different engine v8 4.7l i have done 750 miles per tank on motorway locally 450miles combined 550 miles

[@Modestasgailius]

I Was watching this in 1080p and i really want this...THE BEST SUV IN THE WORLD, Its not the biggest like most american SUV's but in engineering it surpasess and technology.

[@DrInQTel]

FYI, you're asking about apples to oranges. The Audi Q7 TDI is a diesel, the GL450 a gas engine. If mileage is no issue, go with the GL450. If you're not going to use the rear seats (its bad, its It feels like you're sitting on the floor) and want to save money on fuel and dont mind the really slow acceleration go with the Q7.

[@UnIngerPierdut]

Great videos Mr Roman ! Thank you for posting them ! I have a question...would you recommend buying the new 2013 G-wagon over the GL ?

[@eggmantheegg2]

Honestly i like the 2012 GL350 Avantgard better then the 2013's. i like the front end on the 2012's much better, and i'm not quite sold on the rear of the 2013's either. 2012's are quite a bit cheaper too. saw a fully loaded GL350 in the MB showroom for 80K (in Canada), so like 76K US. And that was fully loaded...

[@bhagen117]

Where was this filmed in Santa Fe? I am a fan of you guys and I live there. Just curious.

[@DrInQTel]

The issue of the V6 diesel is that it is a small turbocharged engine and he is running it at altitude in the mountains. The turbo should help compensate for thinner air but it needs to spin at a lot higher revolution before doing so. Thus the low end of the torque and power curve is skewed at altitude which shows as the engine lacking here while accelerating to 60. At sea level it ought to get to 60 mph in 8.5 not 11-12 seconds.

[@arashn89]

@romanicagearguy the last generation GL has an automatic closing rear door as well as power folding rear seats, I know cause I had a 2008 Gl320

[@yenb86]

Thanks for the review. Do the GL or ML come with air suspension on their Bluetec versions? They do not include the off-road package as an option, probably due to the AdBlue container under the chassis. So is AIRMATIC unavailable for these models? Nice review.

[@SirPrem8]

Great job with the video.

[@suyoungjang9461]

thanks for reviewing this, but how about 2013 Land Rover LR4? I am thinking to getting it LR4, but I like to see your review to compare with GL450/X5/Q7/LR4. Especially LR4. thank you

[@jackh5489]

Before flooring them, how about configuring the managment systems first?!

[@TFLcar]

yes

[@A_guan]

Roman, should i get the Mercedes-Benz GL 450 or the Audi Q7 TDI??

[@MechAdventures]

Great car Great video Thumbs Up

[@TheJtmpulsar]

any reviews on new 2013 acadia????

[@venom5809]

Also, you forgot to give the pricing on the 550..I think unless you mixed up the $97,000 as the Bluetec's price instead of the 550s?

[@UnIngerPierdut]

Thank you. Good luck with u'r future AMG G-wagon :) I wish I could have one....I love the G-wagon,I think it's an amazing car,safe also...

[@Goregch]

I would have loved to hear your opinion on whether or not the GL had a better value for money in comparison to its competitors and also, if you would choose it over them because at 97k (as tested) i'm pretty sure there are better options out there.

[@videowsatcher]

hows the third row. Any good for adults or just for children?

[@kenbina]

I prefer the bolder look of the previous model (2006-2012), but I think this newer model may be a better product overall.

[@person6420]

there running in New Mexico.. its a higher elevation up there there for your not going to get the same air and they will run slower.. I've raced up there.

[@CarTestr]

How can this be a competitor to an Escalade (that is a re-badged Chevrolet)? The GL is a real car, not a car from a Xerox machine.

[@ianbenicio1035]

I guess it is kind of off topic but do anyone know a good place to watch newly released movies online ?

[@itzsashi7711]

WOW IS IT COOL I LOVE YOUR CAR🚗

[@A_guan]

So even if I use the back seat in the 450,it would be better than the q7??

[@netxposeidon]

12 seconds? was the gearbox in comfort mode?

[@DancinRandy54]

roman why didnt u do a 0-60 in the 450?

[@AB-80X]

Not trying to be rude here. But did you actually visit Mercedes Benz USA's website before asking that question?

[@matthewsnicholas123]

extremeriga98 The GLK is sort of a mini SUV (5 seater), the GL are the models in the video, and the M Class falls in between the GL and GLK, but it is a 5 seater. Hope that helps a little. :) Check them out on the Mercedes Benz website.

[@chitown4life926]

Have the same car, it's really nice

[@L110508]

Is it true that this car is as comfort and as quiet as an S class?

[@rayamanelly]

Gezz, I know right... you guys even mentioned that fact during taping.

[@g5magic]

Reliable? Test?

[@rayamanelly]

I don't know about you guys but, I always get faster sprints when I gradually press the accelerator as the car gets moving.

[@DrInQTel]

Wow did that turbo-diesel at altitude (nearly 7,000 feet) really did go slow off the line. At lower altitude it ought to have more punch and get below 9 seconds with the thicker air. A turbo charged engine like that really doesn't help the engine get going with its low displacement at altitude.

[@DanieruShidebuteru]

A GL500 (1st-Generation) in Indonesia costs 2 billion Rupiah, which is about US$202,000. I would imagine this new generation would be priced around the same.A bit pricier at your country it seems, and it's not exactly cheap in my country either!

[@siwini]

We're you in sport mode on gl350?

[@DancinRandy54]

ohhh thats ok but my neighbor has the gl450 and it sounds great and takes off like a rocket!!

[@L110508]

60k becomes 90k after options? Is the 60k comes without the engine?

[@joshiejets]

best car ever for a family!

[@cervacio]

I have 2011 Land Rover Discovery 4 SDV HSE for my family. I was comparing GL with Discovery 4 at the time but GL price is ridiculous! Cmon, IMO 7-seater, big SUVs are built for family car, doing errands, pick up kids, etc. I'd spend 70K plus on a car for my own enjoyment :).

[@dharavshukla9298]

I’m pissed that almost none of these have the bang and olufsen sound system. I found some but they were highly enjoyed with over 50K miles. Even the GLS63

[@MrTheMiguelox]

The effect of lower oxygen levels isn't that big unless you are at a very high altitude, besides turbocharged engines are much less affected by it.

[@extremeriga12]

What is the difference between GLK, GL, and ML???

[@LORDRA1DEN]

It doesn't seem like they floored the gas either time. And did they remember to turn off traction control? I can hit 60 in 6 seconds in my V6 Rav4 that I bought used for $13,000. This thing can't beat that?

[@jonothandoeser]

How much does the Rav4 weigh?

[@gene978]

You paying for all those "EXOTICS MATERIALS" :)

[@GuresTan]

Glad you've pointed right at where it hurts for them regular drivers w/o knowledge ;-)

[@ProgressingStepxStep]

No HD?

[@vasacsl63]

450 owners with high mileage 120k or more,how reliable was your car? any big $ repairs?

[@sjw811]

Vaso Lazovic was wondering myself looking at one with 40k low miles but I don’t at all except it to be the most reliable.

[@arashn89]

I think you are referring to what Mercedes is saying regarding 0-60 times, those numbers are not acurate and no one on youtube has done proper testing to figure out 0-60, quarter mile, figure 8, braking etc etc... Iam sure motor trend will have a video out in the next 3-4 monts with real testing.

[@IKhanNot]

Mercedes Benz needs to get back to designing beautiful vehicles. I don't like their new designs although I'm sure all of the vehicles in the lineup drive amazingly as usual.

[@arashn89]

manufacturer times and reality are two different things, the GL550 does 0-60 in 5.1 while the GL350 is closer to 9.0

[@bmwmsport11]

What is wrong with German cars now. The ML and GL has the same identical front end. The BMW 3,5,7 look very similar. The Audi a4's front end looks like a more expensive A6. What are the auto makers doing? Are they making a lower model look like their flagship? I liked how acouple years ago you can tell a GL from a ML. I thought the title was wrong for this vid it looked like a ML-class. Good video

[@94navin]

whats a fake exhaust tip and a real one?

[@dulceypeligroso]

Never underestimate the ability of Mercedes-Benz to rip you off with options.

[@sleektruck22]

Shadimoney should note that Ryan never torque loaded which considerably effects the time. Roman also stated that they were doing a real world test, the chances of finding a flat & straight piece of road, with low humidity, no fuel, low temperatures, sea level, and having a driver that actually knows how to properly execute this test like a pro test driver as Mercedes uses to establish these numbers is slim. Regardless, the GL550 is a monster, but at $120,000 loaded it's absurdly overpriced.

[@tuolumne9]

nice arms Mr. Blue shirt

[@MauniVilla88]

its actually very similar to Costa Rica, in here it is exactly $137,000 the new land cruiser...

[@Illmatic662]

I've always said its not worth getting the V6 in these huge SUV's and it looks like I was right. If I buy one of these it must be a GL550.

[@jerrywang5791]

The old one also had an automatic tailgate...

[@hereistand2008]

GL350 AMG package in Thailand costs 8 million Baht (about $267,000)

[@dennisreynolds6915]

That laugh at 4:49 was scary

[@LiHao8377]

Come to the US, why live in Australia ?

[@44excalibur]

*raises hand* How would you compare the Mercedes GL to the Jeep Grand Cherokee Summit and SRT?

[@ponypowertrucking]

I have a GL550 and I love my american made german beast

[@engelcrona]

Whatcha yall think of one of these used in spring 2020 for $18 to $22k USD?

[@Egaknows]

well 1.5 sec for the bi-turbo seems a bit 2 much; for a turbo the altitude shouldn't make that big a diff....

[@bimosalexandres]

in my country (Indonesia) this car starts at $ 186.840 off the road (exclude tax)

[@Poler777]

At 05:41 I was expecting Ryan to be in the trunk. :) :)

[@tvreala8650]

🔥

[@AB-80X]

Oki,,,, Well in case you missed it, they do make a GL 63. Starts at 118000 $.

[@Stilini03]

hmmm 12... my last gen does the advertised 8.. these guys must be at really high elevation.

[@Moital1]

you should chose the Mercedes-Benz GL 450 beleve me a have a gl

[@AB-80X]

So, you read the brochure did ya? Do you also think the milage will be spot on? It's called controlled testing and mostly tells you how to compare it to other cars that has been tested in the same way. Most real world performance figures, don't bear much resemblence to the brochure. Tyres, altitude, weight, road surface ect. ect. ect. You say they can't drive. Please use your wast amount of knowledge and point out to us, where they got it wrong. Nimrod.

[@Javonn143_]

The GL550 looks nice , but that price .

[@morrisryanc]

I thought about it, but it was hot out there....would've been hilarious though!!!

[@MaxXTVBlackBerry]

Not to forget the 0-60 test...wtf?! Nothing beats a real test drive and studying brochures imho.

[@venom5809]

The 550 is the only one I would buy. It actually looks kind of mean and decent looking. If the new Range Rover comes with a 3rd row finally, this thing is dead.

[@FrenchVries]

It's hidious on the front, the back is beautiful. Looks like a BMW :D

[@dimekoza]

@scruffynerfherder90 Yes it HAS low gearing and locking diffs, yes it's a lot longer that a Wrangler, but you'll be surprised what it can do off road. Browse the youtube for the old model in off road driving and you'll see.

[@mr321happyfeet]

The new infinity QX56 can go 0 to 60 in 6 seconds!

[@tommyd447]

we used to have a gl450 fully loaded my dad paied like $85 grand for it

[@MrBDima]

L119508 not really, my sister got this one GL550 2013 I drove it around and later that day i drove my 2006 S class, comes out S Class is more quiet and comfortable ride.

[@IKhanNot]

I like the previous model more. It looked more German but now it looks to Chevy Suburban. Sure it'll drive nice like a Benz should but it needs to look the part too.

[@nealp885]

GM took styling from the GL to put on their new car this GL was out before the new GM SUVs.

[@JuumperLP]

The GL 350 have in Germany 258 hp

[@RockstarGameHD]

You think thats a lot? A Honda CRV costs just about $100,000 USD here in Nepal (with over 300% tax on cars)

[@G55STEYR]

Come on guys, you have to press the brake, then floor-it, wait about 1 sec and release the brake, for a faster start with a turbodiesel.

[@alienware409]

The funny thing is this car costs 500k $ withou TAX in central and middle east, which is equivalent to lamborghini aventadors pric in north america

[@anandu67]

thats in middle east in m e the aventador costs like 1 million

[@KRIPSYNODUTS]

In Dubai , the benz GL 500 starts at AED 365000 & amg for 500000 or( $100,000 -$140,000(amg). In US its starts at $65,000 (gl 350). Didnt seem that much difference.( In asain countries forgien autos costs double or triple due to the 100-200% import tax or whatever.) Most of the middle east countries car prices are close to US.

[@kevinmsft]

I don't think you can completely disregard his comment. Your review could be equally misleading to the "un-informed" viewers you so seem to contempt. You claimed in the review that the car is "crazy slow" because you are on "uneven road, and air conditioner is on", but without mentioning the most important factor, the high altitude. I don't agree with shadimoney that you can't drive, but I think you could be a better reviewer.

[@justinktang]

In Australia, $62,000 you can get a Nissan Patrol.

[@747nemesis]

In my country it starts from 220,000$

[@ineway1121]

That's a good looking SUV, but just like any german manufacturer, it has to optioned like crazy to get anything you want.

[@PaSeFl]

From 4:20 to 4:27 that is not a GL. It is a ML. Who agrees?

[@Calimustang86]

this car isnt meant to sell for 20k. this is meant to be a LUXURY SUV. it isnt cheap because it isnt suppost to be. every single person who says that mercedes, and this car is a POS must have a shitty income. just because you cant afford one it doesnt mean ur 7 year old honda pilot is better. i cant wait for the GL63. mercedes benz is one of the best car companies on this planet, and have been for 126 years.

[@neopro4k541]

GL550 Bi-Turbo is the truth...!