Mercedes-Benz GL-Class (2013) - Automotive News

CAR GARAGE | Mercedes-Benz GL-Class (2013) | Even at first glance the new GL-Class is recognizable as a characteristic representative of the Mercedes-Benz Sports Utility Vehicle family. The daytime running lamps featuring LED technology are integrated in a chrome inserts in the bumper, radiator grille and the Beneath the generously sized chrome-look underguard completes the self-confident appearance of the front. As part of its standard specification the GL is Shod with attractive 10-spoke 18-inch light-alloy wheels, and wheels as an option up to 53.3 cm (21 inches) are available. In Addition to the hallmark AMG front-and rear apron, it also offers a special wheel-arch flarings, the which span over the 53.3 cm (21-inch) 5 twin-spoke AMG light-alloy wheels. Illuminated aluminum-look running boards also form part of the pack, as do perforated brake discs and brake calliper covers with Mercedes-Benz lettering.

Together with the "electronic crumple zones" formed by the assistance systems and the intelligent body construction, the passive occupant protection systems result in the highest possible protection potential. Two-stage adaptive airbags for the driver and front passenger, a kneebag for the driver, sidebags for the driver and front passenger (combined thorax / pelvis bags) and window bags above all three seat rows are part of the standard specification. The integration of the optional thorax bags into the tilt-adjustable folding seat backrests in the center row seat airbag facilitates an optimum position for every setting backrest. Other items included as standard include pyrotechnic inertia-reel tensioning and belt force limiters plus constant electrically reversible inertia-reel belt tensioners at the front, inertia-reel tensioners at the outer seats and single-stage belt force limiters at the outer seats on the center bench seats and single seats at the rear.

It is all the which the new assistance systems Ensure enhanced handling and driver-fitness safety safety in the new Mercedes-Benz GL-Class. As part of its standard specification for the new GL-Class has some impressive new features, alongside the usual dynamic handling control systems ESP, ASR, ABS and the anticipatory safety concept PRE-SAFE : on board for the first time are the collision PREVENTION ASSIST (CPA) collision warning system ATTENTION ASSIST drowsiness and the detection system. On request the safety can be further optimized by systems Such as the DISTRONIC PLUS proximity control, the brake assist system BAS PLUS and the PRE-SAFE  Brake with an autonomous braking function - in Certain Situations hazardous the which go unnoticed by the driver. Also available as an option are the Active Lane Keeping Assist, Active Blind Spot Assist and Speed Limit Assist the. The Active Parking Assist with an automatic function for entering and exiting parking spaces serves to enhance comfort. In darkness or when visibility is poor, the bi-xenon headlamps with the Intelligent Light System (ILS) featuring the new off-road light, the Adaptive Highbeam Assist and Night View Assist Plus the Ensure That the Motorist has a sufficient view of the road.

Both the BlueTEC diesel unit for the GL 350 BlueTEC 4MATIC and the GL 500 4MATIC BlueEFFICIENCY with a charged, direct-injecting BlueDIRECT petrol engines offer impressive performance coupled with high efficiency. On average the new model range undercuts the preceding series models by 19 percent when it comes to consumption figures. With a consumption of 38 mpg (NEDC overall), the diesel models returns a 20 percent improvement over its predecessor. In spite of the considerably reduced energy requirements, performance is significantly Increased. Whilst the maximum output of the first-generation GL 350 BlueTEC was 211 hp and the maximum torque 540 newton meters, the new model now boasts 258 hp and 620 newton meters. Alongside the ultra-modern engine technology, a comprehensive package of BlueEFFICIENCY measures supports the superb fuel economy. Other features include reducing consumption, the intelligent alternator management, the electric steering and tires with optimized rolling resistance.