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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Engines: new CDI-four-cylinder units with a fuel consumption of just 5.3
litres and 139 grams of CO2 per kilometre
With three completely newly developed four-cylinder engines, the
Mercedes-Benz E-Class also remains one generation ahead where diesel technology
is concerned. These engines feature latest-generati ...
Important safety notes
Service products include the following:
fuels (e.g. gasoline, diesel)
lubricants (e.g. engine oil, transmission oil)
coolant
brake fluid
windshield washer fluid
Vehicle components and t ...
Optimised aerodynamics: the most aerodynamic SUV in its class
With a drag coefficient, or Cd value, of 0.32, the new Mercedes-Benz M-Class
(ML 250 BlueTEC) also sets a new best figure for this vehicle class (total
aerodynamic drag Cd x A = 0.92, predecessor ...
