2011 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class GL 450 SUV

• 19 x 8.5 5-spoke aluminum wheels
• 3rd-row fixed sunroof w/sunshade
• Automatic headlamps -inc: twilight sensor & programmable locator lighting
• Chrome roof rails
• Chrome trim -inc: window beltline, rear bumper load sill
• Exterior pwr mirrors
• Front foglamps
• Intermittent rear wiper w/washer
• P275/55R19 all-season tires
• Pwr tilt/slide sunroof w/sunshade -inc: 1-touch open/close
• Rain-sensing windshield wipers w/heated washer system
• Rear privacy glass
• Single red rear foglamp
• Temporary spare tire w/steel wheel

• (6) cup & (2) bottle holders
• 12-volt pwr outlets -inc: ashtray, rear center console, cargo area
• 1st & 2nd row pwr windows w/1-touch express up/down
• 2nd row pwr 60/40- split flat-folding seats w/adjustable head restraints
• 3rd row pwr 50/50-split flat-folding seats w/adjustable head restraints
• 8-way pwr front bucket seats -inc: 4-way pwr driver lumbar, active head restraints
• AM/FM stereo, in-dash 6-disc CD/DVD changer -inc: MP3 capability, auxiliary audio input, in-dash SD memory card reader
• Anti-theft alarm w/remote panic feature
• Carpeted cargo area floor mounted tie-down hooks
• COMAND cockpit management & data system
• Cruise Control
• Dual visors w/illuminated vanity mirrors
• Dual-zone automatic climate control -inc: dust filter
• Electronic instrumentation -inc: speedometer, tachometer, fuel gauge, clock, odometer, gear/mode selection
• Front/rear floor mats
• Heated front seats
• Integrated (3) button garage door opener
• Leather-wrapped multi-function steering wheel w/shift paddles
• MB-Tex seat trim
• Mercedes-Benz Maintenance System
• Mercedes-benz mbrace
• Multi-function display -inc: trip meter, outside temp, maintenance system, oil-level check, audio features, vehicle reminder & message indicator, programmable settings, trip computer, mobile phone book
• Pwr rear quarter windows
• Rear window defroster w/auto-shutoff
• Retractable cargo cover
• SmartKey infrared remote -inc: tailgate open, windows open/close, panic alarm, fuel filler door, door lock/unlock
• SmartKey system -inc: remote central locking system, anti-theft engine immobilizer, drive away automatic locking

• 4-wheel pwr ventilated disc brakes
• 4.6L DOHC 32-valve V8 engine
• 4MATIC all-wheel drive
• 7-speed automatic transmission -inc: Direct Select, driver-adaptive shift logic
• AIRMATIC self-leveling air suspension w/adjustable height
• Dual chrome exhaust tips
• Front/rear stabilizer bar
• Independent 4-arm multi-link rear suspension
• Independent double wishbone front suspension
• Speed-sensitive pwr rack & pinion steering
• Stainless steel front/rear skid plates

• 1st & 2nd row side-impact airbags
• 1st, 2nd, & 3rd row window curtain airbags
• Active front seat belts w/automatic height adjustable shoulder belts
• Anti-lock braking system w/brake assist
• Child safety rear door locks
• Driver knee airbag
• Driver-programmable daytime running lamps
• Electronic stability program
• Front & rear outboard seatbelts -inc: pre-tensioners & force limiters
• Front dual-stage airbags -inc: occupant classification system
• POST-SAFE accident response -inc: auto door unlock, engine/fuel cutoff
• PRE-SAFE predictive occupant-protection system -inc: NECK-PRO head restraints
• Steel-reinforced cabin -inc: front & rear crumple zones
• Tire pressure monitoring system
• Universal LATCH (lower anchors & tethers for children) system

Model Highlights

The GL-Class came to be in 2007 in the form of the GL450, and was based on the decades-old squared-off G-Class SUV. The GL retains much of the off-road capabilities of the military-style G-wagon, but adds third-row seating, more creature comforts, and 500 more pounds of towing capability. The GL-Class has grown from one model to three, including an ultra-luxury edition and a low-emissions diesel. Mercedes-Benz' BlueTEC 3.0L V6 diesel engine puts out 210 hp and 400 lb-ft of torque. The BlueTEC achieves 50-state emissions certification by cleaning the diesel emissions at the rear of the car using a combination of particulate filters and a urea additive Mercedes-Benz calls "AdBlue." The GL450 has a 4.6L V8 making 335 hp and 339 lb-ft of torque. The GL550 features a 5.5L V8 that produces 382 hp and 391 lb-ft of torque. All three models have a 7-speed automatic transmission, full-time 4-wheel drive, electronic brake assist, adaptive variable suspension, stability control, traction control, tire pressure monitoring and automatic load leveling. Many of the features that are standard on the GL550 are options on the two other variants, such as leather seats, auto-dimming rearview mirror, navigation system and electronic parking aid. All GLs have airbags all around, the PRE-SAFE system, keyless entry, alarm system and vehicle theft tracking. The GL350 and GL450 both have an 8-speaker CD/MP3 stereo and halogen headlights. The GL550 upgrades these to standard harman/kardon 11-speaker CD/MP3 stereo with SIRIUS satellite radio, burl walnut trim and adaptive headlights. Premium packages, available on the GL350 and GL450 bring popular options to the lower trims. The Premium packages, for example, add an auto-dimming mirror, COMAND navigation system, a stereo with hard disk drive, power-folding mirrors, a power-liftgate and SIRIUS satellite radio. A rear-seat DVD entertainment system is an option for all three GLs. The options list for the GL550 is pretty short, as it already comes standard with all of the options available for the GL350 and GL450. Active ventilated front seats are available as are rear heated seats, heated steering wheel and Parktronic park-assist and blind spot assist. Birch trim is available over walnut and a chrome trim package.