Mercedes-Benz GL-Class X164 Picture Thread

[cawimmer430]

GL320 CDI 4Matic: TESTDRIVEN


Link: http://www.germancarforum.com/gl-class/9500-testdrove-2007-mercedes-benz-gl320-cdi-4matic.html

[NevadaJack]

Here is the Obsidian Black Metallic with the Macadamia Leather interior. Just like the one wimmer drove above.

[NevadaJack]

4matic handled great in the desert...headed for the mountains...

[PanterroR]

Cool PS, Mr. Jack!

[NevadaJack]

Originally Posted by NevadaJack

4matic handled great in the desert...headed for the mountains...

This one looks more realistic but I still like the imposing nature of the first one.

[NevadaJack]

Shot these today...temp was 34 degrees! Who says the desert is hot to live in...

This is a GL450...there were no GL 320 CDI's on the lot. I may be changing my color again. The Arctic White looks really good to me and better than the black ones they had on the lot.

[marcei]

Originally Posted by Deutsch

The GL does everything the ML does, but the ML does it better because it's the same thing w/ a sportier dynamic than the clunk-a-hunk GL. Hopefully MB will get it... someday.

That's true that the ML is more sporty than the GL but you are wrong that the GL is 'unsporty'.
I raced yesterday a black GL420 CDI on the Autobahn at full speed and boy this car is fast up to 240 km/h (~150 mls/h) !

It was not easy to overtake it from 60 up to 130 mls/h ( I have a 330i ). I thought at first, that the GL will slow down on some curvy parts, but I was suprised that that wasn't the case. The driver of the GL was also taking the curvy parts with high speed. I thought 'Jesus, will he take off?' but the GL behaved very stable and linear, even on curves and bumps.

I must admit that I'm still really impressed how fast this car is. The GL is a
real eye catcher from behind and also in the back mirror when such a big monster is tailgaiting...

[NevadaJack]

Red, Blue, Pewter and Black. Note how the black shows the dust on the hood...the thing I don't want to fool with. White shows nothing..

[slimmom3]

Jack, The pics in white are great--I'm getting the chrome deal on the front so that may make it look even better. My color anxiety level is starting to go down!

[NevadaJack]

Originally Posted by slimmom3

Jack, The pics in white are great--I'm getting the chrome deal on the front so that may make it look even better. My color anxiety level is starting to go down!

I also will have the chrome on the front and rear and yes it does make it look nicer. Post some pics when you get it.

[Merc1]

Some pics of a Brabus GL at a U.S. dealer:











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[bum-man]

Ewww, front kit is real bad.

[Merc1]

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[bum-man]

Very nice! All it needs is bigger tires.

[Merc1]

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[cawimmer430]

[bmer]

Originally Posted by cawimmer430

R-Class ruins this pic!

[cawimmer430]

Originally Posted by bmer

R-Class ruins this pic!

LOL

[The Artist]

DAmn this is one of the hottest SUV´s ive ever seen





my only complaint is allthough the wheels are 20 inch..they look DWARFED by the car..
it needs bigger and nicer wheels.. but they gotta be black

[ree]

Sorry Artist - I dislike those painted rims... I also don't like, that this GL doesn't have Bi-Xenon lights (I miss the chromed fog lights)! Nevertheless the GL looks great in black...

[NevadaJack]

Word is that pricing and release of the new 2008 GL550 for the US market should be next week. Has the V8 5.5, AMG 21" wheels, wheel flares, new grille and most all options standard. Car and Driver has some pics of it at the NY show but I am anxious to see some official images along with the pricing. I think the base will be close to $80K US, and a option loaded one with RSE and KG will get near or exceed $85K...

Stay tuned....

[ree]

Originally Posted by NevadaJack

Word is that pricing and release of the new 2008 GL550 for the US market should be next week. Has the V8 5.5, AMG 20" wheels, wheel flares, new grille and most all options standard. Car and Driver has some pics of it at the NY show but I am anxious to see some official images along with the pricing. I think the base will be close to $80K US, and a option loaded one with RSE and KG will get near or exceed $85K...

Stay tuned....

Thanks for this update! I think it will get the grill of the GL Bluetec!

[NevadaJack]

Originally Posted by ree

Thanks for this update! I think it will get the grill of the GL Bluetec!

You are correct ree, it will have the Bluetec Vision grille and a new front bumper.

I corrected the wheel size...it will have 21" AMG wheels. No optional wheels.

[The Artist]

cool cant wait for that version

PS
how did you gather that it didnt have bixenons?

[NevadaJack]

Originally Posted by The Artist

cool cant wait for that version

PS
how did you gather that it didnt have bixenons?

The bi-xenons are part of the lighting package and if there is no chrome trim around the fog lights, then it doesn't have bi-xenons.

This model is for the US/Canada market only so I understand. EU already has the GL500 (US 550) but the extra "exclusive features" (as MB calls them)will only be on this model.