Used 2012 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class GL450 SUV Pros & Cons

Pros & Cons of the 2012 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class GL450 SUV

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Used 2012 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class GL450 SUV Pros and Cons

The 2012 Mercedes Benz GL-Class GL450's V8 engine provides great performance that is unparalleled in the large-sized SUV category. A lot of reviews mentioned about the power of the car's engine and its superiority among the other large SUVs on the market.

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Based on our reviews, the handling power of the 2012 Mercedes Benz GL-Class GL450 is better than most rival SUVs on the market. The performance features available for this SUV are well-regarded in many reviews.

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Standard 4MATIC all-wheel drive is available for the 2012 Mercedes Benz GL-Class GL450 base model. It provides sufficient driving power in all kinds of driving situations according to reviews.

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The interior of the 2012 Mercedes Benz GL-Class GL450 is quite classy and provides lavish comfort that you can't get from your typical SUV. The craftsmanship put into the interiors of the GL450 is much admired by reviewers.

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The price of the 2012 Mercedes Benz GL-Class GL450 is quite competitive for a large SUV. You get good performance, a comfortable cabin and impressive ride quality with the money you spent, and so in our opinion it is well-worth what you pay for it.

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The cargo space of the 2012 Mercedes Benz GL-Class GL450 is not as much as what one would expect from a large SUV. There are also no readily available options to increase the cargo space if need be.

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The standard feature list of the 2012 Mercedes Benz GL-Class GL450 is not as long as the competition's. There are options to add more accessories but this would easily increase the total price of the car.

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The use of the V8 engines in the 2012 Mercedes Benz GL-Class GL450 result in poor fuel efficiency. Our review and drive test shows it only runs about 17mpg in the city and 21mpg on the highway.

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The COMAND system used in this car, along with other Mercedes-Benz vehicles, is out of date and quite difficult to use.