4 out of 5

How green is it? As a part of the 2013 the Mercedes-Benz GL350 BlueTEC 5 mpg to the highway fuel economy. The doesn’t offer a V-6 in the gasoline so the diesel actually gets 7 mpg than its gasoline brother, is pretty phenomenal. However, the Q7 TDI gets 28 mpg.

Pros cons: Mercedes-Benz did a job with the redesign of the GL-Class. somehow managed to make a of a vehicle look athletic and We love the interior design and and think the cargo and passenger is perfect for a family. This car is luxurious and fun to drive. What we like: Mercedes-Benz has a penchant for and diming you on the options. Price quickly if you add extras.

What’s new: The GL-Class has completely redesigned for 2013.

performance: Similar to other SUVs, the Mercedes-Benz GL350 has a 3.0-liter, V-6 engine, which 240 horsepower and 455 pound-feet of torque. translates to quick and responsive The large size of the GL-Class it can’t be truly sporty, but we disappointed with how it felt on on ramps. Plus, you can beat the ride that makes potholes disappear.

Family value: This is the Mercedes-Benz GL350 BlueTEC It truly is a luxury vehicle for a family. The third row actually adults, and they don’t to be contortionists to get back there. all seats up, it holds 16 cubic of cargo volume which is an of 2 cubic feet over the model. Maximum cargo is a whopping 93.8 cubic of cargo volume.

Fun factor: For a SUV, the Mercedes-Benz GL350 is actually a lot of fun. It drives than it is and maneuvers well in We love the bevy of up-level that will keep you and family entertained for the long We particularly appreciate the standard front seats and Bluetooth audio. Rear-seat entertainment is an

Safety: The GL350 BlueTEC has 9 airbags including all-row curtain airbags and rear airbags, rearview camera, control and tire pressure We really like the new mbrace2 communications system that automatic crash notification and roadside assistance. An alert notifies the owner when speed limits have exceeded. Optional safety Blind-spot monitoring and lane warning.

Jill Ciminillo is a Chicago writer and social media who conducts the ChicagoNow blog She Said .

2013 Mercedes-Benz overall safety rating

No available from the National Traffic Safety Administration

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