Mercedes Benz GL, ML, R-Class

Mercedes Benz GL, ML, R-Class represents the big Mercedes SUV-and-wagon side of the brand, for drivers who care more about space, ride comfort, and a strong road presence than about small-car neatness. By our assessment, that is its real strength: these models are known for roomy cabins, relaxed long-distance cruising, and the solid, expensive feel people expect from Mercedes. The honest downside is size and upkeep; vehicles in this class are not cheap to run, and parking or threading through tight streets is never their best trick. In practice they feel like proper large vehicles, with high seating and a calm, heavy way of going down the road. Against smaller crossovers, they offer more room and a more substantial presence, but less nimbleness and more expense. Mercedes Benz GL, ML, R-Class makes most sense for people who want a large premium family vehicle and not a compact city runabout.