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2007 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class Review
Totally new full-size SUV.
2007 GL-Class Review Summary & Specifications
The full-size Mercedes-Benz GL 450 is larger than the mid-size ML and offers a much more family-friendly package than the G-Class. The GL provides more car-like dynamics than the traditional, full-size, body-on-frame SUVs from other automakers, yet can tow big trailers.New Car Test Drive contributor Larry Edsall filed this report from California's Napa Valley.
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| Vehicle Category | Sport Utility Vehicles |
| Editor | Larry Edsall |
| Model Lineup | Mercedes-Benz GL 450 ($54,900) |
| Engines (standard) | 4.6-liter dohc V8 |
| Engines (optional) | 335-hp 4.6-liter dohc 32-valve V8 |
| Transmissions (standard) | 7-speed automatic |
| Transmissions (optional) | 7-speed automatic |
| Safety Equipment (standard) | three-point safety belts for all seating positions, front airbags, side airbags for first two rows and curtain airbags for all three rows, active front head restraints, four-wheel electronic traction control, Electronic Stability Program, anti-lock brakes with Brake Assist Plus, LATCH tethers for child safety seats |
| Safety Equipment (optional) | Parktronic, Bi-Xenon headlamps with active cornering, Distronic active cruise control, rear-view camera |
| Basic Warranty | 4 years/50,000 miles |
| Assembled In | Tuscaloosa, Alabama |
| Manufacturer Phone | 1-800-367-6372 |
| Manufacturer URL | www.mbusa.com |
| Base Price MSRP | 54900 |
| Model Tested MSRP | Mercedes-Benz GL 450 ($54,900) |
| Standard Equipment | faux leather trim, power and heated front seats, Bird's-eye maple interior trim, Easy fold second-row seat, power folding third-row seat, heated mirrors, tilt/telescoping steering column with multi-function controls on steering wheel, Homelink, cruise control, eight-speaker audio with CD player and auxiliary jack for external devices, four reading lights, cup holders for each row, retractable cargo cover, rear stationary sunroof with shade |
| Options as Tested (MSRP) | bi-xenon headlights with active curve feature and corner-illuminating front fog lights, 11-speaker harman/kardon Logic 7 surround sound, Parktronic, power tailgate, DVD navigation, rear-view camera, sunroof package |
| Destination Charge | 775 |
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| Layout | four-wheel drive |
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| Horse Power | 335 @ 6000 |
| Torque | 339 @ 2700-5000 |
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| Wheelbase | 121.1 |
| Length/Width/Height | 200.3/75.6/72.4 |
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| Turning Radius | 39.7 |
| Seating Capacity | 7 |
| Front Head/Hip/Leg room | 40.1/58.3/43.3 |
| Middle Head/Hip/Leg room | 40.6/58.9/40.0 |
| Rear Head/Hip/Leg room | 38.2/50.5/34.0 |
| Trunk Volume | 83.3 |
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| Front Suspension | independent |
| Rear Suspension | independent with Airmatic |
| Ground Clearance | 7.9 |
| Curb Weight | 5249 |
| Stock Tires | 265/60HR18 |
| Brakes Front/Rear | disc/disc with ABS, ESP, traction control |
| Fuel Capacity | 26.4 |
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2007 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class
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