The 20 Best Luxury SUVs

2. Mercedes-Benz GL Class

Starting price: $65,475

The Mercedes-Benz GL Class is one of the top luxury SUVs on the roads. The automobile features three rows of seats that can comfortably seat up to seven passengers, a leather interior, and the option to upgrade to an air ionization system. The stock engine in the GL Class is a twin-turbo V-6 rated at 362 horsepower, and if upgrading to the GLS 550, the base engine is a twin-turbo V-8 rated at 449 horsepower. All drivetrain options for the vehicle include a nine-speed automatic transmission and all-wheel drive. The top speed of the SUV ranges between 130-155 MPH depending on the drive train, and the auto can go from zero to 60 MPH between 4.7 and 7.4 seconds. The overall fuel efficiency rating of the SUV is 13-19 MPG (City) and 17-27 MPG (highway).