Exterior & Styling
Particularly from the rear, the GL's appearance looks a bit like Mercedes' original M-Class. The 21-inch wheels, oversized grille and chrome running boards on my test car gave it a look similar to that of Mercedes' AMG performance cars — perhaps that was the intention, given that there is no AMG GL-Class — and should secure the car a front-row spot at most valet stands.
Less-expensive GLs have 18- or 19-inch wheels. An optional offroad package on the GL450 raises the air suspension to yield 12 inches of ground clearance — some 2 inches higher than a Hummer H2's. The package also has a two-speed transfer case and locking center and rear differentials.
See also:
Activating/deactivating the residual heat function
The residual heat function is only available in
vehicles for Canada with automatic climate
control.
It is possible to make use of the residual heat
of the engine to continue heating the
stati ...
Even more effective brake discs and brake booster
The brake system helps to reduce the unsprung masses through the use of
floating (four- and six-cylinder models) or fixed front callipers with housings
in aluminium or aluminium composite design a ...
Premiere: Active Parking Assist including PARKTRONIC
Active Parking Assist will answer the prayers of many drivers in the
chronically congested traffic areas of Europe: the Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class can
not only detect parking spaces, but also help wi ...
