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2009 Mercedes-Benz GL Class Safety Review

June 28, 2009

SAFETY | 9 out of 10

Expert Quotes:

Not tested
IIHS

Not tested
NHTSA

Rearview camera and front and rear parking sensors standard on GL550, optional on other GL320 and GL450
Edmunds.com

Neither the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) nor the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has crash-tested the Mercedes-Benz GL-Class, but the vehicle does offer a comprehensive list of safety gear.

Standard safety features on all 2009 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class vehicles include "three-row side curtain airbags and seat-mounted side-impact airbags for the first and second rows." Also standard are "active head restraints, all-disc anti-lock brakes, traction control and an electronic stability system,” says Cars.com. "Hill start assist, hill descent control and TeleAid are also included,” reports Edmunds.com

While auto-dimming rearview mirrors are optional, Safercar.gov indicates that daytime running lights, auto door locks, automatic crash notification, and tire pressure monitors are all standard in the 2009 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class.

For those with small children, LATCH child-seat anchors are located on the outboard seats of the second and third rows.

Conclusion

The 2009 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class promises exceptional protection and has a wealth of protective features, but it hasn't been crash-tested.

SAFETY | 9 out of 10Expert Quotes:Not testedIIHSNot testedNHTSARearview camera and front and rear parking sensors standard on GL550, optional on other GL320 and GL450Edmunds.com Neither the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) nor the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has crash-tested the Mercedes-Benz GL-Class, but the vehicle does offer a comprehensive list of safety gear. Standard safety features on all 2009 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class vehicles include "three-row side curtain airbags and seat-mounted side-impact airbags for the first and second rows." Also standard are "active head restraints, all-disc anti-lock brakes, traction control and an electronic stability system,” says Cars.com. "Hill start assist, hill descent control and TeleAid are also included,” reports Edmunds.com While auto-dimming rearview mirrors are optional, Safercar.gov indicates that daytime running lights, auto door locks, automatic crash notification, and tire pressure monitors are all standard in the 2009 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class. For those with small children, LATCH child-seat anchors are located on the outboard seats of the second and third rows. ConclusionThe 2009 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class promises exceptional protection and has a wealth of protective features, but it hasn't been crash-tested. 2009 MERCEDES-BENZ GL-CLASS STYLING | [9 out of 10] Cars.com: “a work of sculpted muscularity” ConsumerGuide: "unique front-end experience” Car and Driver: "all kinds of manly with broad-shouldered looks" The 2009 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class stands out with its muscular but refined style ...

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Other Choices:

Cadillac's Escalade comes with three rows of seats and a ornate style, and a hybrid powertrain is available. The Lexus LX 570 is a huge off-road-friendly hauler with punishing weight and fuel economy, but small third-row seats. The Land Rover Range Rover has prestige at its back and exceptional off-road prowess, but only two rows of seats.

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