Likewise only available on the Mercedes-Benz GL-Class "Grand Edition" are door centre panels, armrests and dashboard instrument panel with double-lapped felling, as well as trim and a wood/leather steering wheel in black ash. The steering wheel and selector lever are in a leather/piano lacquer combination with contrasting topstitching. The driver can change gears either using the new AMG selector lever with its leather/ carbon-fibre finish, or by nudging the AMG steering-wheel shift paddles. Through their experience with the SLR, the AMG Black Series vehicles and in motorsport, Mercedes-Benz and AMG have accumulated more than 10 years of expertise in working with carbon-fibre materials. The intake manifolds have flaps to direct airflow during different RPM and load situations. The V6 diesel engine in the GL 350 BlueTEC 4MATIC utilises highly efficient SCR exhaust gas technology, outputs 155 kW (211 hp) and delivers its maximum torque of 540 Newton metres at 1600 rpm.
In the GL 350 CDI 4MATIC BlueEFFICIENCY, the V6 engine outputs 195 kW (265 hp) and generates torque of 620 Newton metres. With innovative 4MATIC all-wheel drive, AIRMATIC air suspension as standard, the accurate Direct-Steer system and the Adaptive Damping System ADS, which also comes as standard, the commanding GL-Class offers impressive handling, guaranteeing excellent ride comfort coupled with outstanding active safety. The modified AIRMATIC air suspension enables ground clearance of up to 307 millimetres. The AMG sports suspension, based on the AIRMATIC package with air suspension, adaptive damping system ADS and automatic level control all-round, provides dynamic performance combined with the hallmark Mercedes long-distance comfort. The introduction of the AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT 7-speed sports transmission with the "Controlled Efficiency" mode as standard along with a new power steering pump helps to reduce the combined NEDC fuel consumption by about ten percent to 12.0 l/100 km (Estate: 12.3 l/100 km). Standard on every Weekender package is a second battery to power your devices, light up your nights or suit any of your other campsite needs.
From the front, the eye is immediately drawn to the new bonnet with power domes, and the darkened bi-xenon headlamps with active light function. Still boasting a power output of 375 kW (510 hp) at 6800/rpm as well as 630 Nm of torque, the Mercedes ML 63 AMG is capable of accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h in 5.0 seconds, and achieves a top speed of 250 km/h (electronically limited). At the renowned International Engine of the Year Awards in 2009, the AMG 6.3-litre V8 engine took the top places in both the "Best Performance Engine" and "Above 4 litres" categories. The third generation of the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter defines the top class of large vans in all sub-disciplines. Even more visually expressive and with an even more elegant and comfortable interior, Mercedes-Benz presents the new GL-Class "Grand Edition". The Mercedes-Benz GL-Class "Grand Edition" models are equipped with PARKTRONIC and any one of the available engines.
Check out our online catalog to find the best selection of aftermarket Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 parts as well as real user reviews on Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 replacement parts. There’s something about the way the 4x4 Sprinter sits that just says “I’m ready for anything.” And that’s cool, and that inspires my fantasies about all the great things I could accomplish, if only I owned a Sprinter. We’ve now won two races in the space of a week, which is a great way to enter the summer break. Superior power delivery and maximum smoothness are the particular benefits of the two petrol V8 models. On the GL450, the V8 petrol engine has a displacement of 4.6 litres, outputs 250 kW (340 hp) and generates maximum torque of 460 Newton metres. The 5.5-litre V8 engine in the GL 500 outputs 285 kW (388 hp) and delivers 530 Newton metres of torque. The video shows the original CL 500 for the sake of comparison.
The Sprinter 4×4 now comes with the option of Downhill Speed Regulation (DSR), which ensures that a preselected speed is maintained constantly when driving downhill. Other electronic dynamic handling control systems such as Off-Road ABS, Downhill Speed Regulation (DSR) and Hill-Start Assist also make life easier for the GL-Class driver. While the GL cuts an imposing figure on the asphalt, it also has genuine off-road credentials. Thanks to its low-range ratio and limited-slip rear-axle and centre differentials, the standard Off-Road Pro technical package opens up considerably more possibilities on challenging terrain. The already extensive standard equipment is supplemented with stainless steel door sill panels illuminated in white and bearing the lettering "Mercedes-Benz", as well as crash-responsive NECK-PRO luxury head restraints. This distinctive, new special edition of the off-roader comes as standard with a level of spaciousness and comfort that is on a par with a luxury saloon. These models also comply with the EU5 emissions standard. Mounted on aluminium hats, each carbon ceramic rotor is around 40 percent lighter than the standard steel items, and help improve handling, acceleration, ride comfort and, of course, braking performance. Despite its large size-the longest cargo variants stretch to 290 inches in total length-the Sprinter impressed us with its overall agility, relatively narrow body (a major plus point on narrower European roads), and surprisingly comfortable ride.
