Exterior & Styling
Particularly from the rear, the GL's appearance looks a bit like Mercedes' original M-Class — so much so that a passenger walked up to an older M thinking it was the GL. The GL550's 21-inch wheels, oversized grille and rubber-studded running boards give it a look similar to that of Mercedes' AMG performance cars — perhaps that was the intention, given there is no AMG GL-Class — and should secure the car a front-row spot at most valet stands. Lesser models can be dressed to match, albeit with a smaller grille.
Less-expensive GLs have 18- or 19-inch wheels. An optional offroad package raises the air suspension to yield 12 inches of ground clearance, 2 inches higher than a Hummer H2's. The package also includes a two-speed transfer case and locking center and rear differentials.
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Adjusting the four-way lumbarsupport
You can adjust the contour of the driver's seat
backrests individually to provide optimum
support for your back.
1 To raise the backrest contour
2 To soften the backrest contour
3 To lower the ...
Notes on driving
• If the vehicle is heavily laden, check
the tire
pressures and correct them if necessary.
• When parking your vehicle, make sure that
the tires do not get deformed by the curb
or other obstacle ...
Cabin Comfort
It's hard to believe the cabin design in the S-Class is four years old. It
feels contemporary, from its broad instrument shelf, which ps two-thirds of the
dashboard, to the seamless row of climate ...
