2010 Mercedes-Benz GL550: Learning to Love Dubs

[Merc1]

To be honest I was a little worried about the dubs. Giant 21 inch alloys and low profile tires seemed about the last thing Mercedes-Benz's comfortable and capable GL-series SUV needed; pointlessly expensive Beverly Hills bling that would surely prove as useful as a chandelier on the Space Shuttle.

I like the GL-series a lot. It was our 2007 Sport Utility of the Year, and deservedly so. It's the best vehicle Benz builds off the hardware that also supports the ML-class and the R-class, offering just the right mix of roomy functionality (including a third row adults can use, with seats that fold in and out of the floor at the touch of a button), confident road (and off-road) manners, and quiet Mercedes luxury.

The GL550 is the top of a three model GL range for 2010. It boasts a number of minor cosmetic tweaks, including a bolder, deeper grille and LED daylight running lamps up front, and quad exhaust outlets at the back. Under the hood is Benz's muscular and versatile 5.5-liter V-8, which develops 385hp and 391 lb-ft of torque, a useful 75 percent of which is available from just 1000rpm. And then there are those standard-issue dubs: Gorgeous five spoke AMG alloys, shod with meaty 285/40/R21 Continental Cross Contact all-season run-flat tires.

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[HighestOfHigh]

I love that truck! Rims and all! Love the dark interior with the light color wood. If I could get an S65 AMG and that car, I would be set.

 

[Shining Star]

Behold the S class of SUVs! Looks great.

 

[TRANKHANHNGUYENLONG]

should i change my mind X5=> GL550

 

[K-A]

Not feeling it.

RR, Escalade, even X5, Yukon Denali, etc. all cream on this Truck in "I want it" factor. Even the interior isn't befitting of a Benz. I know it's built in America, but damn does it look American.

 

[Human]

I'd rather have the Range Rover, given the GL has 'that presence' and exudes that feeling of respect