Mercedes-Benz GL-Class Drivetrain & Drive Type

The 2016 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class is available in 4-Wheel Drive drivetrain configuration.

Latest model year (2016):

The Mercedes-Benz GL-Class is offered in 4-Wheel Drive configuration.

Verifiedfueleconomy.gov · Verified August 11, 2026

Mercedes-Benz GL-Class Drivetrain — All Years

YearTrimDriveTransmissionEngineMPG Comb.
2016Auto 7-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L4-Wheel DriveAutomatic 7-spd6 3.0L19
2016Auto 7-spd, 8 cyl, 4.7 L4-Wheel DriveAutomatic 7-spd8 4.7L15
2016Auto 7-spd, 8 cyl, 5.5 L4-Wheel DriveAutomatic 7-spd8 5.5L14
2015Auto 7-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L4-Wheel DriveAutomatic 7-spd6 3.0L19
2015Auto 7-spd, 8 cyl, 4.7 L4-Wheel DriveAutomatic 7-spd8 4.7L15
2015Auto 7-spd, 8 cyl, 5.5 L4-Wheel DriveAutomatic 7-spd8 5.5L14

Data sourced from fueleconomy.gov (U.S. Department of Energy). MPG figures are EPA-tested. Fuel costs are estimates based on average fuel prices and 15,000 miles/year.

Mercedes-Benz GL-Class Drivetrain FAQ

Is the Mercedes-Benz GL-Class front-wheel, rear-wheel, or all-wheel drive?

The Mercedes-Benz GL-Class is available in 4-Wheel Drive. Drivetrain availability changes by model year and trim — the table above shows every combination.

Does the Mercedes-Benz GL-Class come with AWD or 4WD?

Yes — all-wheel or four-wheel drive is available on the Mercedes-Benz GL-Class. See the table above for the specific years and trims.

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