The 2009 GL-Class has a trio of muscular engines, including the new clean, super-efficient BlueTEC diesel engine, as well as advances like PRE-SAFE® and 4MATIC 4-wheel drive. Ahead of you is a redesigned COMAND system with Bluetooth® connectivity, a 6-disc CD/DVD changer and an available music-file-downloading function. Two glass sunroofs. And in the GL 550, infrared-reflecting glass now comes standard, reducing ultraviolet radiation coming into the cabin from 18% to 1%.
An SUV should be strong, but also versatile. The GL 450 reaches 60 mph in 7.4 seconds. In the GL 320 BlueTEC, versatility means producing 398 lb-ft of torque while getting over 600 miles per tank. In all, a foundation of power and agility worthy of the vehicle’s formidable size and versatility, no matter how you define it.
Relaxing comfort from the top down. The tilt/sliding sunroof up front and Panorama Sunroof in back offer astoundingly large views of the sky. The seats are contoured for seven adults and hand-fitted with available leather upholstery. The new COMAND system is both intuitive and comprehensive, and comes equipped with Bluetooth® connectivity for hands-free calling. Entertainment includes a 6-disc CD/DVD changer. All this comfort, and you haven’t even started the vehicle yet.
GL 320 BlueTEC: 2,987-cc turbocharged DOHC 24-valve V06. 210 hp @ 3,800 rpm. 398 lb-ft @ 1,600-2,400 rpm net torque. Fuel tank capacity of 26.4 gallons. 7-speed automatic transmission with electronically controlled driver-adaptive shifting. 4-wheel drive. 50/50 front/rear torque split.
GL 450: 4,663-cc DOHC 32-valve V-8. 335 hp @ 6,000 rpm. 339 lb-ft @ 2,700-5,000 rpm net torque. Fuel capacity of 26.4 gallons. 7-speed automatic transmission with electronically controlled driver-adaptive shifting. 4-wheel drive. 50/50 front/rear torque split.
GL 550: 5,461-cc DOHC 32-valve V-8. 382 hp @ 6,000 rpm. 391 lb-ft @ 2,800-4,800 net torque. Fuel tank capacity of 26.4 gallons. 7-speed automatic transmission. Electronically controlled driver-adaptive shifting. 4-wheel drive. 50/50 front/rear torque split.
Individual Options: Adaptive Damping System. Class IV trailer hitch. Rear-Seat Entertainment System. Dual-source DVD with wireless headphones. Rubber-studded stainless-steel running boards. Heated leather-wrapped multifunction steering wheel. 3-stage Active Ventilated front seats. Metallic paint. Roof rail crossbars (black or chrome). Light Birch wood trim. Premium Leather upholstery (Nappa leather). 3-zone automatic climate control with rear air conditioning.
Heating Package: Heated rear seats. Heated leather-wrapped multifunction steering wheel.
Premium 1 Package: Rear View Camera. PARKTRONIC audio visual parking assist. Power front seat with memory function and 4-way power lumbar support. Auto-dimming rearview and driver-side mirrors. iPod®/MP3 Media Interface. 4-way power steering column with memory function. Power0folding side mirrors with memory function. 40-gigabyte hard-drive-based Navigation System. Enhanced Voice Control for audio, navigation and telephone. SIRIUS Satellite Radio with real-time traffic updates and Zagat Survey® restaurant guide. harman/kardon LOGIC7® surround-sound system with Dolby® Digital 5.1. HD Digital Radio®. Power liftgate with one-touch open/close/locking. 115V AC power outlet. KEYLESS-GO.
Premium 2 Package: Includes contents of Premium 1 Package plus Bi-Xenon headlamps with Active Curve Illumination. Corner-illuminating chrome foglamps. Heated headlamp-washing system. 3-zone automatic climate control. Rear air conditioning.
Full Leather Seating Package: Wood/leather multifunction steering wheel. Burl Walnut wood trim. Premium interior lighting.
GL Appearance Package: 20” 5-spoke alloy wheels with all-season run-flat tires. Beltline molding brushed aluminum. Chrome roof rails. Chrome skid plates. Rubber-studded stainless-steel running boards.
