The Mercedes-Benz GL is a top luxury car in the large SUV segment. The S-class GL is a sports utility vehicle with a twin-turbo V8 engine that takes its performance to a new level. When on the road, the air-suspension spices up the drive. But the most important part of this car’s feature is the plush, upscale leather-lined cabin. If you are considering buying the AMG GL, read on to know more about the luxury car:

Outstanding performance

There’s no compromise by the brand to deliver top performance by its model line-up. The GL is no different. It delivers, time and again, with unmatched consistency.

The 4.0-liter twin-turbocharged V8 engine powered by a 48-volt hybrid system produces an amazing 603 horsepower that is no joke. It is an all-wheel drive system with air suspension and a 9-speed automatic transmission. The car accelerates from 0 to 60 mph in just about 3.6 seconds.

On the 23-inch wheels, the drive is smooth but firm. At turnings and corners, the driver requires a bit of careful precision. When driving on bumpy roads, the car comes across with plenty of grip for an undulating ride.

The car’s fuel economy in the city is 14 mpg, while on the highway is 18 mpg.

Comfort inside

The luxurious notch of the car is driven to the zenith due to its highly styled interiors. The car has three rows of seating. The inside has been tastefully done up with soft leather covers on the seats and almost all cabin parts. In the parts where leather is missing, areas have been gorgeously covered with authentic wooden trim and chrome. The other aspect of the ambiance is the knobs and buttons that all come in a metallic finish.

The cargo space at the back is decent. It can fit about four mid-sized suitcases on the third-row seat with about 17.4 cubic feet of available space. When the third row is folded down, the space increases and is between 42.7 and 48.7 cubic feet. When both the third-row and second-row seats are folded, the space is about 84.7 cubic feet, capable of fitting about 30 mid-size suitcases.

The front seats are geared for enjoyable massages. The second-row seats have power sunshades and heated seats. The space for the front-seat passengers is pretty generous. The third-row seats are best for kids as they can get tight for adults.

Tech-enabled features

The other reason the Mercedes-Benz AMG GL is high on luxury is because of the infotainment features. A dual-screen infotainment console is standard for all GLs with the touchpad controller. The screens are two in number, every 12.3 inches, sitting next to each other. One is the infotainment display with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay integration, and the other is the digital gauge, display board. You can control the new MBUX interface from Mercedes-Benz through the MBUX voice assistant and the touchscreen of the click wheel on the central console. Additionally, there’s 4G LTE Wi-Fi connectivity too.

There’s a 13-speaker stereo from Burmester, satellite radio, Bluetooth, HD Radio, an in-car communication system, wireless device charging, and 9-port USB. There’s an MBUX tablet, 7-inches for the second seat passengers, and wireless charging for the second row.

Other than this, there’s a sunroof, a quad-zone or five-zone automatic climate controller, a remote start, and a parking damage detector.

Safety aspects

When driving the Merc-AMG, you would expect to be safeguarded by the standard protective features like the automatic emergency brakes integrated with the pedestrian detection system, adaptive cruise control, lane-keeping assist, and lane-departure warning. Regarding child safety, there are four sets of Latch connectors in the car, with two in the second row and two in the third.

Warranty

Mercedes-AMG offers a limited warranty at 50,000 miles or 4 years with a powertrain warranty at 4 years or 50,000 miles.