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Verdict
Grand SUV de 5,12 m, sept places et 680 litres de coffre en configuration cinq places selon L'argus. Les retours publiés sur sa fiabilité manquent : aucune panne documentée n'a pu être sourcée pour cette génération, et aucune note Euro NCAP du GL n'a été trouvée. Outre le diesel 350 BlueTEC, UltimateSpecs liste un GL 500 de 435 ch et un GL 63 AMG de 557 ch.
- Reliability
- not rated
- Indicative prices
- €23,000 – €30,900
- Euro NCAP
- Rating not found
Which version to choose
Versions to favour: 350 BlueTEC 258.
350 BlueTEC 258
✓ RecommendedDiesel · Automatic · 258 hp · 7.4 L/100 km · 192 g CO₂/km · Crit'Air 2
V6 diesel de 2 987 cm3, 258 ch et 620 Nm, boîte automatique à 7 rapports, suspension pneumatique ; 7,4 l/100 km en mixte et 192 g/km de CO2 (essai L'argus, 2012), 74 900 euros au lancement.
Engine: Mercedes 3.0 V6 CDI (OM642)
Verdict on this engine: Good choice, check first
Market prices
€23,000 – €30,900
Indicative range: 2013 à 2015, médianes par année de 31 annonces en ligne relevées par iAutos (années d'au moins 3 annonces).
Collected on 28 October 2026 from the sources below. Our own survey of listings, by year and mileage, will refine it.
Importing this model
Prices abroad
Not enough listings collected yet in Germany, Belgium, Spain, Italy or the United Kingdom for this model.
You are importing the car to:
Import penalty (malus) in France
- Emissions of the versions in this guide: 192 g CO₂/km (check the value on the car's registration certificate).
- The CO₂ malus follows the scale of the year the vehicle was first registered, in France or abroad (WLTP or NEDC scale depending on its registration certificate).
- For an imported used car, it is reduced by a flat-rate discount based on its age in months (scheme in force since 1 March 2025). The weight malus also applies on first registration in France.
- The malus is zero for a car more than fifteen years old or first registered before 1 January 2015.
Source: BOFiP (French tax doctrine), CO₂ and weight malus · CO2 malus and weight malus: imported used car in France
Paperwork and procedures
- Importing a used car from another EU country: the step-by-step process
- Importing a car from an EU country: all the documents to gather
- Carte grise for an imported car: cost, taxes and the official simulator
- CO2 malus and weight malus: imported used car in France
- Importing a used car from outside the European Union: the steps
Importing and registering in Belgium: paperwork and procedures
The French malus does not apply: registration taxes, roadworthiness test and documents depend on the country. Our guide details them, with official sources.
Importing and registering in Switzerland: paperwork and procedures
The French malus does not apply: registration taxes, roadworthiness test and documents depend on the country. Our guide details them, with official sources.
Importing a car into Switzerland: customs, tax and registration
Importing and registering in Luxembourg: paperwork and procedures
The French malus does not apply: registration taxes, roadworthiness test and documents depend on the country. Our guide details them, with official sources.
Importing and registering in the United Kingdom: paperwork and procedures
The French malus does not apply: registration taxes, roadworthiness test and documents depend on the country. Our guide details them, with official sources.
Check an imported car's history
HistoVec only covers the vehicle's life in France. For a car coming from abroad, a VIN-based report helps spot inconsistent mileage or a reported accident.
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Known faults
No fault publicly documented so far, so reliability is not rated. This is no guarantee: have the car checked all the more carefully before buying.
Manufacturer recalls
See the official list on RappelConso (new tab) (French government recall site: category “Automobiles et moyens de déplacement”, search “Mercedes-Benz Classe GL”). A dealer for the brand can also check, using the vehicle identification number (VIN), that recalls have been carried out.
Inspection checklist
Mercedes-Benz Classe GL II — inspection checklist
Things to check
- Faire vérifier les rappels avec le numéro de série en concession Mercedes.
- Contrôler la suspension pneumatique : voiture qui s'affaisse à l'arrêt, message d'erreur, bruit de compresseur.
- Exiger le carnet d'entretien complet : le poids de 2,5 tonnes use freins et pneus.
- Tester la banquette de troisième rang et son passage électrique de cinq à sept places.
- Faire lire les codes défaut avant achat par un spécialiste.
Questions to ask the seller
- Les rappels constructeur ont-ils été réalisés ? Avez-vous les attestations ?
- La suspension pneumatique a-t-elle déjà été réparée ?
- Quels travaux d'entretien lourds (freins, pneus, vidanges de boîte) figurent au carnet ?
Test-drive tip: read the fault codes
A warning light that is off proves nothing: a fault may have been cleared just before the viewing. A Bluetooth OBD2 scanner, plugged in under the steering wheel and read on your phone, shows stored codes and whether all emissions readiness tests have run since the last reset.
Electric or hybrid equivalent
No direct electric or hybrid equivalent in our guides. Simulate combustion vs electric cost
Alternatives
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Audi Q7
I (4L) · 2005–2015
- Price
- €6,500 – €25,490
- Reliability
- 3/5
- Fuel types
- Petrol, Diesel
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BMW X5
III (F15) · 2013–2018
- Price
- €20,300 – €24,900
- Reliability
- 3.5/5
- Fuel types
- Diesel
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Volkswagen Touareg
II · 2010–2018
- Price
- €13,450 – €27,899
- Reliability
- 2.5/5
- Fuel types
- Petrol, Diesel, Hybrid
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Land Rover Discovery
IV (L319) · 2009–2016
- Price
- €10,000 – €21,000
- Reliability
- 3.5/5
- Fuel types
- Diesel
Before you buy: check and equip
Check the history
Before paying, check the administrative status (lien, objection, declared claims) and the mileage recorded at the roadworthiness test.
Read fault codes
An OBD scanner plugged in under the steering wheel shows stored fault codes, even with warning lights off: useful during the test drive.
Parts and maintenance
Compare prices of parts for the Mercedes-Benz Classe GL II (timing, brakes, filters) to estimate the repairs to plan for.
Insure the car
Insurance prices vary widely from one model to another: get a quote before signing.
Frequently asked questions
Quel est le volume du coffre du Mercedes GL II ?
680 litres en configuration cinq places, jusqu'à 2 300 litres, selon l'essai de L'argus de 2012.
Combien de places a le Mercedes GL II ?
Sept places, selon L'argus.
Le Mercedes GL II est-il fiable ?
Nous n'avons pas trouvé de retours publics suffisants sur cette génération : aucune panne n'est documentée ici et la fiabilité n'est pas notée.
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