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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Complete safety package for maximum occupant protection
In combination with the front and rear deformation zones, the Mercedes-Benz
GLK-Class's highstrength passenger cell provides a highly efficient foundation
for the occupant protection systems. Thes ...
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 ...
ADS (Adaptive Damping System)
General notes
ADS adapts the damping characteristics to
the current operating and driving situation.
This depends on:
- your driving style
- the road surface conditions
- the ADS setting
- the ...
