2007 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class GL 450 4WD Automatic Sport Utility

• Black protective-coated roof rails
• Chrome-ribbed grille
• Color-keyed bodyside moldings
• Color-keyed bumpers w/chrome trim
• Color-keyed door handles
• Driver-programmable daytime running lamps w/auto-on
• Dual aero-blade rain-sensing windshield wipers
• Dual heated pwr mirrors w/auto-dimming drivers mirror
• Halogen front foglamps
• Intermittent rear wiper w/washer
• Pwr assisted tailgate closing
• Rear privacy glass
• Single red rear foglamp
• Tinted fixed sunroof w/retractable sunshade
• Variable-focus halogen headlamps w/high-impact polycarbonate lenses, driver- selectable light-sensing headlamps, automatic lamp substitution

• (6) cup/(2) bottle holders
• 12-volt pwr outlets located in ashtray & below glovebox
• 1st/2nd row pwr windows w/1-touch express up/down feature
• 2nd-row 60/40 split/flat-folding seat w/easy-entry passenger-side seat cushions, individual adjustable head restraints
• 3rd-row split/flat-folding pwr seats, individual adjustable head restraints
• 8-way pwr front heated seats w/active head restraints, drivers adjustable lumbar
• Brown Birds-Eye maple trim
• Carpeted cargo area floor mounted tie-down hooks
• Center console-inc: enclosed storage, dual large-capacity cupholders, padded armrest, metal-trimmed lateral assist grips, rear 12V pwr outlets
• COMAND cockpit management/data system-inc: AM/FM & weatherband radio, glovebox mounted 6-disc CD changer, MP3 capabilities, large color LCD screen, (10) soft keys, (8) speakers
• Cruise control
• Dual illuminated visor vanity mirrors
• Dual-zone automatic climate control-inc: electrostatic dust & pollen filter, tunnel mode w/(1) touch closing of all windows, rear air vents w/controls
• Electronic instrumentation-inc: speedometer, tachometer, digital odometer & Touch Shift gear modes, fuel gauge, quartz clock
• Fiber-optic communication among components
• Illuminated 2-tier glovebox w/auxiliary input jack for MP3 player
• Integrated (3) button garage door control compatible w/HomeLink
• Leather steering wheel w/audio controls, fingertip shift buttons
• Lighting-inc: programmable delayed-fadeout courtesy lamps, (6) reading lamps, illuminated cargo area, entrance lamps for all doors, night security illumination
• Low tire-pressure warning system
• M-B Tex upholstery
• Mercedes-Benz Maintenance System Plus display-inc: distance remaining to next maintenance, type of service due, reminders
• Messages & audible reminders-inc: open door, exterior lamp failure, low fuel, engine oil, coolant & washer fluid, release parking brake, headlamps-on, remove key from ignition
• Multifunction display in instrument cluster-inc: trip computer, exterior temp gauge, resettable trip meter, digital speedometer, audio status, vehicle reminder/messages indicator, driver-programmable settings
• Net pockets on front seatbacks & front RH footwell
• Rear window defroster w/auto-shutoff based on time/driving speed/exterior temp
• Retractable cargo cover
• SmartKey infrared-remote-inc: opening tailgate, opening/closing windows, panic alarm, fuel filler door, lock/unlock all doors or drivers
• SmartKey system-inc: remote central locking system, anti-theft engine immobilizer, drive away automatic locking
• Stainless-steel door sill trim
• Tele Aid global positioning system (GPS) satellite system-inc: stolen vehicle recovery, remote door unlock service, automatic alarm notification
• Touch turn signals (flashes (3) times w/1-touch)
• Velour carpeting/floor mats

• 18 x 8.5 5-spoke aluminum wheels
• 265/60R18 all-season
• 4-wheel air suspension-inc: spring-struts, automatic passenger/load weight compensation, vehicle level control
• 4-wheel drive-inc: 1-button off-road program, downhill speed regulation, hill- start assist
• 4-wheel electronic traction system (4-ETS)
• 4.7L SMPI DOHC 32-valve V8 engine
• 7-speed automatic drive-adaptive transmission-inc: driver-selectable Comfort mode, Touch Shift
• Anti-lock braking system w/brake assist
• Dual square polished stainless-steel exhaust tips
• Dual-stage resonance intake manifold
• Electronic brake force distribution
• Electronic stability program
• Front/rear stabilizer bar
• Independent 4-arm multilink high-strength forged aluminum-alloy upper arms rear suspension-inc: anti-squat geometry, alignment control
• Independent double wishbone high-strength forged aluminum-alloy upper arms & cast iron lower arms front suspension-inc: anti-dive geometry
• Pwr front dual-piston/rear single-piston ventilated disc brakes
• Vehicle-speed-sensitive pwr rack & pinion steering w/integrated hydraulic damper

• 1st/2nd row side-impact airbags
• 4-wheel electronic traction system (4-ETS)
• Active front seat belts w/automatic height-adjustable shoulder belts
• Anti-lock braking system w/brake assist
• Driver-programmable daytime running lamps w/auto-on
• Driver/front passenger adaptive dual-stage airbags w/front passenger occupant classification system
• Electronic stability program
• Side-impact air curtains for all outboard seating positions
• Universal LATCH (lower anchors & tethers for children) system

Model Highlights

Mercedes-Benz has rounded out their family-oriented array, introducing the seven-seat GL-Class for 2007. The GL320 CDI and GL450 now join the five-seat M-Class and the six-passenger R-Class. All are built on the M-Class' platform The 4.7L V8 found in the GL450 is a derivative of the four-valve-per-cylinder engine that first appeared in the S550. Here it makes 335 horsepower and 339 ft-lbs. of torque. A seven-speed automatic transmission helps the GL450 sprint to 60 mph in only 7.4 seconds. The GL320 CDI starts at $52,400, $2,500 less than the GL450, and was introduced late during the 2007 model year. While it only makes 215 horsepower, the 3.2L V6 diesel engine makes a whopping 398 lb-ft or torque. It will banish all your old ideas of what a diesel engine is like, too: it's quiet, has no noticeable odor, and offers a tidal wave of torque. The interior of both will look familiar to M-Class owners, but there are a few surprises. The middle row of seats is split 60/40, and tumbles on the passenger side for access to the third row. The third row has a reasonable amount of legroom, which makes the GL-Class versatile as both a cargo and a people hauler. One of the neatest features on the vehicle is the two buttons in the rear cargo area that raise or lower either third seatback electrically. Total cargo space with both rows folded is a voluminous 83.3 cubic feet. Plenty of protection is built into the GL-Class. Besides a very strong roll cage body, passive safety items include permanent four-wheel-drive, four-wheel disc brakes with ABS circuitry, an electronic stability program, traction control, and eight air bags. The GL-Class comes standard with all the power accessories you'd expect, along with air conditioning, a six-disc CD changer and a multi-function leather steering wheel. Bird's-eye maple trim, eight-way power and heated front seats, a sunroof, and HomeLink add to the SUV's luxurious feel. Optional rear park assist, running boards, xenon lights, harman/kardon audio, tri-zone climate control, leather seats, and a rear entertainment system ensure that the GL can be configured to just about any taste. Aside from the size of the family the vehicle can accommodate, what separates the GL-Class from the M-Class is the air-adjustable suspension. Besides being able to raise and lower the GL, you can also choose between a comfort and sport setting that produces an easily noticeable change in ride. It also automatically levels the front and rear end as the weight of the load varies.