Mercedes-Benz GL owners manuals

Mercedes-Benz GL

Mercedes-Benz GL specs

Model overview

The Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class, previously Mercedes-Benz GL-Class is a full-size SUV built by Mercedes-Benz as 2006. It is seven-passenger, three-row SUV slotted over the GLE-Class and is the flagship of the Mercedes-Benz SUV family.

The X164 GL-Class was introduced in 2006 at the North American International Auto Show as the first full-size, 7-seater SUV built by a German carmaker. The range of powertrains consists of V8 petrol engines, and turbocharged V6 and V8 diesel powertrains. All models are available exclusively in all-wheel drive (4MATIC) mode.

The Mercedes-Benz GL-Class comes in four models: GL350 Bluetec, GL450, GL550, and GL 63 AMG. The GL350 Bluetec is equipped with a 3.0-liter turbocharged diesel V6 engine delivering 240 horsepower and 455 pound-feet of torque. It comes paired to a seven-speed automatic transmission and all-wheel drive. EPA-estimated fuel economy is rated at 22 mpg mixed (19 city/26 highway).

Mercedes-Benz GL-Class known problems

Some of the common problems or complaints owners have about the Mercedes-Benz GL-Class are:

  • Tail Light can fail due to electrical wiring, causing shorts in the system
  • Front Suspension issues creating a rough ride
  • Transmission Problems including hard shifting in lower gears, accompanied by a clunking sound
  • Leaking Steering Racks can cause the power steering system to function inadequately
  • Battery Drainage Issues caused by electrical problems can drain the battery down in one day

Mercedes-Benz GL PDF owner manual

On this page you can find the owners manuals for the GL model sorted by year. The manuals are free to download and are available in PDF format. Is is recommended to check the owners manual corresponding to the correct year of your Mercedes-Benz GL to solve the problems or to get insights about the car.

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