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2016 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class GL 350 BlueTEC

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2016 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class – front Unverified
Photo: Mercedes-Benz GL 500 4MATIC (X 166) – Frontansicht, 13. Juni 2014, Düsseldorf by M 93, CC BY-SA 3.0 de, via Wikimedia Commons
Photos show the second generation (X166, 2013–2016); trim, color, and model year may differ.
All photo credits
  1. Photo: Mercedes-Benz GL 500 4MATIC (X 166) – Frontansicht, 13. Juni 2014, Düsseldorf by M 93, CC BY-SA 3.0 de, via Wikimedia Commons
  2. Photo: MERCEDES-BENZ GL (X166) China by Dinkun Chen, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  3. Photo: MERCEDES-BENZ GL (X166) China (2) by Dinkun Chen, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  4. Photo: Mercedes-Benz GL 500 4MATIC (X 166) – Heckansicht, 13. Juni 2014, Düsseldorf by M 93, CC BY-SA 3.0 de, via Wikimedia Commons
  5. Photo: Mercedes Benz GL class 2 by TinuCherian, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons

The 2016 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class GL 350 BlueTEC is a 240-hp 3.0-liter twin-turbocharged V6 with a 7-speed automatic and all-wheel drive. It starts at $64,550 MSRP and is rated at 22 mpg combined.

It makes 240 horsepower and 455 lb-ft of torque. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 19 mpg city and 26 mpg highway (22 mpg combined).

The GL-Class measures 201.6 inches long.

Spec Value
Vehicle
Body TypeSUV
PowertrainDiesel
Price
MSRP$64,550 ($87,411 *)
MSRP with Destination$65,475 ($88,664 *)
Destination Charge$925
Engine
Engine TypeTwin-turbocharged V6 diesel
Displacement3 L
Horsepower240 hp
Torque455 lb-ft
Injection TypeTurbocharged high-pressure injection (diesel)
Drivetrain
Drive TypeAWD
Transmission
Transmission7-speed automatic
Fuel Economy
City19 MPG
Highway26 MPG
Combined22 MPG
Dimensions & Weight
Length201.6 in
Width84.3 in
Height72.8 in
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars

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Safety & Recalls

NCAP safety ratings

Tested, but no star ratings were published (2016 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class SUV 4WD).

Recalls

No recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2016 Mercedes-Benz GL-CLASS.

20 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2016 Mercedes-Benz GL-CLASS

Owner Complaints

20 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2016 Mercedes-Benz GL-CLASS (1 mention a crash, 1 a fire). See all on nhtsa.gov

Most-cited areas
Unknown Or Other5
Seats3
Electrical System2
Engine2
Steering2
Exterior Lighting1
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
Apr 16, 2026 · Unknown Or Other
“Panoramic sunroof spontaneously shattered at some time between 2/4/26 and 2/5/26. Car was fine when I drove on 2/4/26 and parked at home at approximately 4:30p (still light outside). I got in car next…”
Sep 9, 2025 · Electrical System
“water intrusion into the spare tire well compartment and the battery compartment affecting the battery and starter.”
Mar 7, 2025 · Latches/Locks/Linkages
“Tailgate sometimes opens while driving. It sometimes takes many attempts to reclose it from the outside of car. It will not reclose using the electronic button on the door. The alert comes on on the…”
Apr 13, 2024 · Structure
“Spontaneous shattering of anterior sunroof at highway speeds with no cars around and not near overpasses. Shattered glass rained all throughout the vehicle and passengers. Sounded like a gunshot and…”
Jan 16, 2024 · Unknown Or Other
“Coolant Reservoir Hose Blew out on my 2016 GL450 Mercedes Benz.”

Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.

Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 2016 MERCEDES-BENZ GL-CLASS. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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