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Mercedes-Benz GL-Class Specs

Since 2008 the GL-Class has grown 1.6″ in length and gained 227 lb.

NHTSA vPIC · Transport Canada · 1 generations · 2008–2016 · Updated Nov 4, 2026
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The 2016 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class, the latest model year on record, is 202″ long, 76″ wide and 72.4″ tall on a 121.3″ wheelbase, and weighs 5,540 lb. At 16.8 ft it fits a standard garage and leaves 1.2 ft spare in an 18-foot street space.

Every Mercedes-Benz GL-Class generation, measured

FIG.01·Mercedes-Benz GL-Class dimensions by generation
GenerationLengthWidthHeightWheelbaseCurb weight
2008–2016200.4″75.6″72.4″121.3″5,313 lb
ROWS 1·SOURCE NHTSA vPIC / Transport Canada

GL-Class year by year

FIG.02·Mercedes-Benz GL-Class dimensions by model year
Model yearLengthWidthWheelbaseCurb weightBody styles
2016202″76″121.3″5,540 lb2
2015202.4″76″121.3″5,529 lb2
2014202″76″121.3″5,390 lb1
2013202″76″121.3″5,540 lb2
2012200.4″75.6″121.3″5,540 lb2
2011200.4″75.6″121.3″5,505 lb3
2010200.4″75.6″121.3″5,439 lb3
2009200.4″75.6″121.3″5,342 lb3
2008200.4″75.6″121.3″5,342 lb3
ROWS 9·SOURCE Transport Canada vehicle specifications

GL-Class on the used market

In 651 GL-Class listings we have collected since June 2026, the 2008–2016 car is the most common: 596 of them (92%), at an average asking price of $9,488. ForCar visitors have decoded 43 GL-Class VINs; the most checked model years are 2015, 2016 and 2014.

FIG.05·Mercedes-Benz GL-Class generations on the used market
GenerationListingsShareAverage asking priceAverage mileage
2008–201659692%$9,488127,584 mi
Other years558%$6,078138,709 mi
ROWS 2·SOURCE ForCar, US used-car listings collected since June 2026

Will a GL-Class fit

FIG.02·Mercedes-Benz GL-Class — will it fit
SpaceTypical sizeThis carVerdict
Single garage20 ft deep16.8 ftFits, with room to open the door
Street parking space18 ft16.8 ftFits comfortably
Standard parking bay width8.5 ft wide6.3 ftRoom to open doors both sides
ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, computed from vehicle dimensions

Against cars of the same length

Among the 649 cars within 10″ of its length, the GL-Class is heavier than 91% and has a longer wheelbase than 81%.

FIG.03·Mercedes-Benz GL-Class against similar-sized cars
MeasureThis carTypical of 649 cars within 10″ of its lengthDifference
Width76″74.8″+1.2″
Wheelbase121.3″116.1″+5.2″
Curb weight5,540 lb4,292 lb+1,248 lb
ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, computed across vehicles of similar length

GL-Class against its rivals

Next to the Honda Crosstour, the GL-Class is the longest and the heaviest of the two.

FIG.04·Mercedes-Benz GL-Class against its rivals
ModelModel yearLengthWidthCurb weight
Mercedes-Benz GL-Class (this car)2016202″76″5,540 lb
Honda Crosstour2014196.9″74.8″4,109 lb
ROWS 2·SOURCE NHTSA vPIC / Transport Canada; rivals: same EPA class and body, most searched
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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2016 GL-Class bigger than the 2015?

No. The 2016 and 2015 GL-Class are the same size, within half an inch and 11 lb of each other.

Which is bigger, the GL-Class or the Honda Crosstour?

The 2014 Honda Crosstour is 5.1″ shorter and 1,431 lb lighter than the 2016 GL-Class.

Dimensions from NHTSA vPIC and Transport Canada vehicle records, manufacturer-declared for 9 GL-Class model years, 2008 to 2016. Metric values converted to inches and pounds; generation boundaries are estimated from changes in size (how we measure). Last updated Nov 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.
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