2013 Mercedes-Benz GL350 BlueTec Diesel Test Drive & Luxury SUV Video Review

www.autobytel.com/mercedes-ben... The 2013 Mercedes GL-Class is a full sized luxury SUV. There are 3 different trim levels that include the GL550, GL450, and GL350. The original GL-Class was introduced to the U.S. as a 2007 model and not too much has changed since that time. The GL is a 5-door 7-passenger SUV. Similar luxury SUVs in this class include the Audi Q7, Infiniti QX, Lexus LX, and the Cadillac Escalade; only one of which offers a diesel model. The starting price is $62,400 for the GL350 with the top of the line GL550 model costing $86,900.
Did you know that diesels only account for 1% of all passenger car and truck sales in the U.S. while hybrids account for more than 3%? For some reason Americans just do not embrace the diesel technology. The 2013 Mercedes GL350 BlueTec is a good reason why you should look into diesel powered vehicles. The engine is a 3.0 liter turbodiesel that makes 240 horsepower and 455 lb-ft. of torque. Most full sized SUVs have a hard time breaking the 20 MPG marker since they are heavy, bulky, and not very aerodynamic. But the 2013 Mercedes GL350 BlueTec averages 19 MPG in the city and 26 MPG on the highway. The transmission is a 7-speed automatic. Like with any Mercedes SUV, 4MATIC AWD is standard as are a bunch of features and luxury amenities.
Even though this GL looks like the original 2007 model, there are actually over 1000 new parts. Mercedes really listened to its owners and they made a lot of improvements over the past few years. There is a ton of rear passenger leg and head room. The GL-Class went from being a quirky German made SUV that was adapted for the American market to a full-blown luxury SUV that is real gem.
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[@meeladsamadi]

My dad bought one yesterday, just had to come here and see the review for it

[@faisaltariq7883]

nice review

[@strengthhonor6470]

love my gl350!

[@bogathlorant]

Great vid:)

[@robbieyh]

In my opinion the GL 350 looks a lot better than the Q7 .... Looking to get GL 350 diesel but they're very hard to come by everybody seems to be snatching up diesel models up... The one I want to have to wait like 3 to 4 months because it's a special order .... Damn it!

[@ideaynojodas]

Really like it!

[@adityafi4982]

i have 1 gl350 the black one im very love it

[@ratchet219]

@autobytel Excelent review on GL350! Any info on what 2014 GL350 will look like, most importantly MPG? What about price? Thank you

[@siwini]

@autobytel Ron Doron, when are you going to test 2014 GL350? is Mercedes promises any new changes?

[@letterphase]

Does it sound like diesel? Is it smooth for being diesel?

[@kadaj2172]

i just have an old w124 E320...but i kinda wish ir had a diesel

[@AS-qm1de]

The main reasons new diesels dont have black smoke is due to injection system, egr system and also dpf system.. Def not adblue, it only reduces NOX under correct hot exhaust temperatures.

[@Narrowcros]

mmm and what cars does Norway make?

[@chinkyeyes86]

Exactly, and they normally have both Nathan and Roman in the car as well..

[@vigil12348]

Finally a European car that looks massive next to Mr. Doron.

[@dk7541]

I was going to buy a BMW x5, until I saw reviews. I saw these reviews and comments. And can I assume everyone likes/ loves their gl350?

[@chris7jakarta]

@1:00 no diesel available.....case closed You don't have the Toyota Land Cruiser V8 diesel and the Audi Q7 diesel in the states??

[@football2008]

I need one in my driveway

[@whatever04811]

Doesn't Lexus LX come with Land Cruiser's diesel engine?

[@arashn89]

I just ordered a fully loaded GL350... there is no way in hell you will get 25mpg, I had an 08 GL320 as well and it was no where near 25 either, normal driving will get you 21 and driving like a grandpa will get you 23

[@venom5809]

Did you just take a shot at TFL car with Roman and Nathan? They always point out that they are a mile above sea level, every single episode.

[@arashn89]

previous 3.0 liter was 210 hp 398-400 lb-tq ( depending on year ) 2013 model year is 240 hp , 455 lb-tq jizz brain

[@suthan400]

Hello What will be the maintenance cost ?

[@fredygonzalez962]

1500-3000 year approximately. That depends

[@A_guan]

Could anyone answer this? 2013 Mercedes GL 350 or 2013 Audi Q7??

[@SM-1010]

Mercedes

[@mazdapremacy97]

The best one is Gl450 cdi v8 biturbo diesel it sould be sold in america but it's not for some reason

[@hereistand2008]

amazing car, just need amg sports package to finish it off

[@thomaswilhelm3457]

All perfect, except urea does not brake down particulate matter. Sorry dude!

[@D0d0Dada]

The Best or Nothing

[@deepnijjar5]

240 hp for that big vehicle?!!

[@satt4603]

With diesel it's all about the torque not HP

[@wwesam1011]

$106,000 and you're telling us a lot less money. Lol man, it is possible for me to buy this but I would not be able to renew it every 3 year or so.

[@SWAT4413]

ابوي احسن من ابوك

[@yzoooon]

Tail lights are hideous.

[@MrRussian2023]

Yep Mercedes is almost as good as kia

[@radar3699]

The shitty jeep is like 2 or 3 times cheeper. It is not in the same segment.