The biggest SUV from the German car-maker was the equivalent of the S-Class for the SUV market. It's up to seven seats and the high level of comfort made it a good alternative for the brand's flagship.

Mercedes-Benz refreshed the GL range in late 2009, improving the car's comfortable ride and introducing an upgraded turbo-diesel engine.

Mercedes-Benz introduced the luxurious seven-seater GL at the 2006 North American International Motor Show and took the crown as the brand's flagship SUV.