Used Mercedes-Benz GL-Class (2006 - 2012) Costs

Review by David Ross on
Last Updated: 30 Oct 2012
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The Mercedes-Benz GL-Class is the car that some buyers may have been waiting many years for. It's a proper 4x4 with seven-seat practicality and yet has an interior that matches any of the company's saloons for comfort and style.

Latest Mercedes-Benz GL-Class review

2.5 out of 5

Running costs

Mercedes-Benz GL-Class running costs aren't great. Residuals - as a percentage - are pretty good, but in real terms, you could still be losing tens of thousands of pounds if you buy new. Going for a used or nearly-new model will save you money but running costs are still fairly high with tyres being especially expensive. The 320 CDI is the most economical but barely averages 29mpg and with a 100-litre tank - one of the biggest around - fill-ups are expensive.

It falls into the top insurance groups and Mercedes-Benz servicing is pricey.

* based on most recent data

Estimated fuel cost for 10,000 miles per year

Unleaded

£2,230 - £2,341 *

Diesel

£1,652 - £2,154 *

The estimated fuel cost figure is a guide to how much this model will cost to fuel each year, so you can compare between cars. It's calculated by using the model's average mpg (calculated from both town centre and motorway driving) and the average fuel price. It's based on the following cost-per-litre: petrol 103p and diesel 109p. Prices are updated daily.

Summary Running Costs

Servicing period

According to on board computer.

Warranty

Three years/unlimited mileage plus 30-year anti corrosion warranty.

Road tax (12 months)

£565.00 - £580.00

Vehicle excise duty (VED) varies according to the CO2 emissions and the fuel type of the vehicle. For cars registered after March 1st 2001 VED or road tax is based on the car's CO2 emissions. For cars registered before March 1st 2001 it is based on engine size.

Full running costs data

1 out of 5

Green credentials

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CO2 emission figure (g/km)

Fuel economy rating

The arrows indicate the best and worst CO2 bands for this model.

Emissions summary

The Mercedes-Benz GL-Class emissions are disappointingly polluting. With an average of 300g/km CO2 across the line-up, its emissions are too high for a large 4x4. The 'greenest' model is the 320 CDI which emits 257g/km of CO2 and averages 29mpg. The 420 CDI emits 307g/km of CO2 and returns 24mpg.

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