2009 Mercedes-Benz GL450 Review Summary

What reviewers liked most about the 2009 Mercedes-Benz GL450:

• The Mercedes-Benz GL-Class is large and capable off road yet feels surprisingly car-like on the road. That car-like feeling comes in part because this is the first full-size SUV built around a unibody architecture instead of traditional body-on-frame construction.- New Car Test Drive

• The GL-Class has strong acceleration from the gasoline V8, gas mileage in the 20s with the diesel V6, quiet interior, many available luxury amenities, excellent fit and finish, and comfortable seating.- Edmunds.com

What reviewers liked least about the 2009 Mercedes-Benz GL450:

• Ride quality might be a little floaty for some.- Edmunds.com

2009 Mercedes-Benz GL450 Comparisons:

• The GL is a worthy entry in its segment, but it has none of the charisma of the Cadillac Escalade or Mercedes-Benz's own G-class, which it was supposed to supplant.- Automobile

Best one-liners about the 2009 Mercedes-Benz GL450:

• The 2007 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class drives much smaller than a full-size SUV should, and it costs less than you might expect.- Edmunds.com