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.

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    Multifunction steering wheel
    1 Multifunction display 2 COMAND; see the separate operating instructions 3 Rejects or ends a call Exits phone book/redial memory Makes or accepts a call Switches to the redial memory Ad ...

    Interior
    In all C-Class models, five passengers may revel in a sizable wood-trimmed interior with leather and vinyl upholstery. Full leather is available. Powered front seats have ample rearward travel to ...

    Multifunction display
    Values and settings as well as display messages are shown in the multifunction display. 1 Time 2 Outside temperature or speed 3 Description field 4 Menu bar 5 Transmission position For fur ...