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2014 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Review
The 2014 Mercedes-Benz E-class is the result of what we imagine is the most extensive face-lift in the history of the brand. This mid-term make over packs a considerable amount of new technology under significantly restyled sedan and wagon bodies. But a nip and tuck as extreme as anything seen in any plastic surgeon's office wasn't unwarranted given the number of redesigned competitors in the mid-size luxury-sedan segment. The Audi A6, the BMW 5-series, and the Lexus GS all are still quite fresh, and the next-gen Cadillac CTS---larger and more upscale than ever---will be here before you know it.
Walkaround
The engine lineup of the E-class has been significantly overhauled, but only a fraction of those mills will be offered in the U.S., where the global 2.0-liter turbo four of the E200 and E250 will not be available. Eventually, we believe base duties in America will be handled by the 248-hp, naturally aspirated direct-injected 3.5-liter V-6 in a new-to-the-U.S. E300. For now, though, that same engine will be tuned to deliver 302 hp for duty in the E350, which will again be available with rear- or 4MATIC all-wheel drive and in both body styles. The E400 hybrid sedan pairs the 3.5-liter six with a 27-hp, 184-lb-ft electric motor to deliver an estimated 24 mpg in the city and 30 mpg on the highway. Benz will continue to offer the 402-hp, twin-turbocharged 4.7-liter V-8 in the four-door E550, which will again be exclusively all-wheel drive.Topping the E lineup will be the significantly revised E63 AMG, with its updated 5.5-liter twin-turbo V-8 producing 550 hp and 531 lb-ft of torque and feeding all four wheels; we recently got a ride in a prototype, and you can read much more about the car here. There will again be an E63 AMG wagon, which is of course awesome. On the compression-ignition front, the E350 BlueTec will be supplanted the new-for-2014 E250, available with 4MATIC. The E250's diesel four-cylinder will deliver 190 hp and 369 lb-ft of torque, not far off the 210 hp and 400 lb-ft of the six-pot diesel it will replace. All powertrains will feature stop-start capability.A seven-speed automatic will be standard fare across the E-class board. The interior is beautifully equipped, with lavish-looking seats, a new steering wheel, and wood or aluminum decor that now stretches along the entire dashboard. One highlight is a center-mounted analog clock that recalls art-deco style.The new E also will preview the next S-class, as it will debut a number of gadgets and active- and passive safety systems that will trickle up to Mercedes' flagship sedan. (Here's a rundown on the next S's technology array.) An optional stereoscopic camera mounted in the windshield offers forward visibility of up to 550 yards. Within 50 yards, the camera can recognize three-dimensional shapes and movement. That data, in concert with the car's radar systems, is fed into the car's collision-mitigation system. Radar also is used in the car's active cruise control, which can now be used in a semi-autonomous fashion in stop-and-go traffic, including automatic lane-keeping. The brake-assist system, when cross traffic or pedestrians are detected, will now increase brake pressure to avoid hitting them. Pre-Safe Plus will cinch the seatbelts and apply more brake pressure in the event of a rear-end collision, reducing the possibility of serious injury and helping to avoid sliding into a car or object to the front. These systems---as well as a few others---may not be entirely likeable to many, but they're certainly impressive, underscoring Benz's claim to make some of the safest and most technologically advanced cars on the road.The design team under Gordon Wagener has done away with the Ponton-inspired rear fenders, which were launched with much fanfare almost four years ago. But the biggest changes feature at the front end. For the first time since the W124 E-class went out of production in 1995, Mercedes returns to a single, if complex, headlamp shape. The four-eye look is now merely hinted at by the car's LED daytime running lights. Two trims, Luxury and Sport, will be immediately recognizable just by checking the resculpted hood: The former will retain the three-pointed star ornament, while the latter ditches it in favor of a more aggressive grille-and-logo treatment. Sport models will also sit slightly lower than their more comfort-oriented counterparts.
Summary
The 2014 Mercedes-Benz E-class will make its in-the-metal debut at the 2013 Detroit auto show in just a few weeks' time; the E350 and E550 are slated to hit showroom floors in the spring, the diesel E250 in the fall. Timing for the hybrid is unannounced and the E63 will go on sale next summer. While the E-class never felt outdated, even in the face of a rapidly improving segment, its extensive face lift certainly will do Mercedes no harm in fighting off its bread-and-butter's adversaries new and old.
The 2014 Mercedes-Benz E-class is the result of what we imagine is the most extensive face-lift in the history of the brand. This mid-term make over packs a considerable amount of new technology under significantly restyled sedan and wagon bodies. But a nip and tuck as extreme as anything seen in any plastic surgeon's office wasn't unwarranted given the number of redesigned competitors in the mid-size luxury-sedan segment. The Audi A6, the BMW 5-series, and the Lexus GS all are still quite fresh, and the next-gen Cadillac CTS---larger and more upscale than ever---will be here before you know it.
Walkaround
The engine lineup of the E-class has been significantly overhauled, but only a fraction of those mills will be offered in the U.S., where the global 2.0-liter turbo four of the E200 and E250 will not be available. Eventually, we believe base duties in America will be handled by the 248-hp, naturally aspirated direct-injected 3.5-liter V-6 in a new-to-the-U.S. E300. For now, though, that same engine will be tuned to deliver 302 hp for duty in the E350, which will again be available with rear- or 4MATIC all-wheel drive and in both body styles. The E400 hybrid sedan pairs the 3.5-liter six with a 27-hp, 184-lb-ft electric motor to deliver an estimated 24 mpg in the city and 30 mpg on the highway. Benz will continue to offer the 402-hp, twin-turbocharged 4.7-liter V-8 in the four-door E550, which will again be exclusively all-wheel drive.Topping the E lineup will be the significantly revised E63 AMG, with its updated 5.5-liter twin-turbo V-8 producing 550 hp and 531 lb-ft of torque and feeding all four wheels; we recently got a ride in a prototype, and you can read much more about the car here. There will again be an E63 AMG wagon, which is of course awesome. On the compression-ignition front, the E350 BlueTec will be supplanted the new-for-2014 E250, available with 4MATIC. The E250's diesel four-cylinder will deliver 190 hp and 369 lb-ft of torque, not far off the 210 hp and 400 lb-ft of the six-pot diesel it will replace. All powertrains will feature stop-start capability.A seven-speed automatic will be standard fare across the E-class board. The interior is beautifully equipped, with lavish-looking seats, a new steering wheel, and wood or aluminum decor that now stretches along the entire dashboard. One highlight is a center-mounted analog clock that recalls art-deco style.The new E also will preview the next S-class, as it will debut a number of gadgets and active- and passive safety systems that will trickle up to Mercedes' flagship sedan. (Here's a rundown on the next S's technology array.) An optional stereoscopic camera mounted in the windshield offers forward visibility of up to 550 yards. Within 50 yards, the camera can recognize three-dimensional shapes and movement. That data, in concert with the car's radar systems, is fed into the car's collision-mitigation system. Radar also is used in the car's active cruise control, which can now be used in a semi-autonomous fashion in stop-and-go traffic, including automatic lane-keeping. The brake-assist system, when cross traffic or pedestrians are detected, will now increase brake pressure to avoid hitting them. Pre-Safe Plus will cinch the seatbelts and apply more brake pressure in the event of a rear-end collision, reducing the possibility of serious injury and helping to avoid sliding into a car or object to the front. These systems---as well as a few others---may not be entirely likeable to many, but they're certainly impressive, underscoring Benz's claim to make some of the safest and most technologically advanced cars on the road.The design team under Gordon Wagener has done away with the Ponton-inspired rear fenders, which were launched with much fanfare almost four years ago. But the biggest changes feature at the front end. For the first time since the W124 E-class went out of production in 1995, Mercedes returns to a single, if complex, headlamp shape. The four-eye look is now merely hinted at by the car's LED daytime running lights. Two trims, Luxury and Sport, will be immediately recognizable just by checking the resculpted hood: The former will retain the three-pointed star ornament, while the latter ditches it in favor of a more aggressive grille-and-logo treatment. Sport models will also sit slightly lower than their more comfort-oriented counterparts.
Summary
The 2014 Mercedes-Benz E-class will make its in-the-metal debut at the 2013 Detroit auto show in just a few weeks' time; the E350 and E550 are slated to hit showroom floors in the spring, the diesel E250 in the fall. Timing for the hybrid is unannounced and the E63 will go on sale next summer. While the E-class never felt outdated, even in the face of a rapidly improving segment, its extensive face lift certainly will do Mercedes no harm in fighting off its bread-and-butter's adversaries new and old.
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2014 Mercedes-Benz CLS Review
The CLS550 and CLS63 AMG have distinctive body-lines that combine the sporty character of a coupe with the practicality of a sedan.
Walkaround
The CLS features a trademark coupe-like silhouette that still manages to incorporate sedan-like four doors. The CLS550 and CLS550 4MATIC (all-wheel drive) are equipped with a 402-hp bi-turbo 4.6-liter V8 engine. The more aggressive CLS63 AMG 4MATIC has a 518-hp 5.5-liter bi-turbo V8 (550-hp with the AMG Performance Package). A seven-speed automatic transmission with sequential shift capability sends power to the rear wheels. All models are equipped with Mercedes-Benz's Pre-Safe system, which will automatically close the sunroof and move the front seats to the safest position if sensors automatically detect an impending collision. More traditional safety features such as side-curtain airbags and anti-lock brakes also come standard. As expected from Mercedes, luxury appointments abound. With features like power front seats, four-zone automatic climate control, six-disc satellite surround sound audio, and doors that shut themselves if you forget to, comfort and convenience are everywhere.
Summary
The CLS550 is a carryover for 2014. The CLS63 AMG receives 4MATIC (all-wheel drive) as standard equippment for 2014.
The CLS550 and CLS63 AMG have distinctive body-lines that combine the sporty character of a coupe with the practicality of a sedan.
Walkaround
The CLS features a trademark coupe-like silhouette that still manages to incorporate sedan-like four doors. The CLS550 and CLS550 4MATIC (all-wheel drive) are equipped with a 402-hp bi-turbo 4.6-liter V8 engine. The more aggressive CLS63 AMG 4MATIC has a 518-hp 5.5-liter bi-turbo V8 (550-hp with the AMG Performance Package). A seven-speed automatic transmission with sequential shift capability sends power to the rear wheels. All models are equipped with Mercedes-Benz's Pre-Safe system, which will automatically close the sunroof and move the front seats to the safest position if sensors automatically detect an impending collision. More traditional safety features such as side-curtain airbags and anti-lock brakes also come standard. As expected from Mercedes, luxury appointments abound. With features like power front seats, four-zone automatic climate control, six-disc satellite surround sound audio, and doors that shut themselves if you forget to, comfort and convenience are everywhere.
Summary
The CLS550 is a carryover for 2014. The CLS63 AMG receives 4MATIC (all-wheel drive) as standard equippment for 2014.
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2013 SLS-Class Review
The SLS AMG, as if we need to remind you, is fast and quite sporty. The SLS AMG GT? Besides an alphabetical mouthful, you can consider it an SLS on uppers. It's also the latest fruit of a variant-focused product strategy for the AMG supercar that saw the standard car joined shortly after launch by a roadster. This new GT version, which supplants the non-GT here but augments it in Europe, is an attempt to make both SLS coupe and convertible more track ready, more hard core. (If it's not brutal enough, allow us to point you to the SLS AMG GT3.) Our now-departed regular-grade SLS had 563 hp from its high-revving, naturally aspirated 6.2-liter V-8, enough to get the car to 60 mph in 3.5 seconds in our testing. The GT gets 20 more hp for a total of 583. (Torque stands pat at 479 lb-ft.) Only those who notice the matte-black-trimmed wheels and subtle GT lettering appended to the decklid logo will know you're packing that little bit of extra ammo.
Walkaround
Unfortunately, this burly, wonderful 6.2-liter engine is on its last legs, with the SLS and C63 being its only remaining standard bearers. All other 63 AMG cars---the misnomer is a homage to AMG's racing engine of the 1960s and '70s---have switched to a smaller-displacement, forced-induction 5.5-liter V-8 as a nod to fuel efficiency and emissions regulations. That's a shame, because the 6.2's wide power band, immediate throttle response, and instant surge of power and torque are among the most impressive we've ever experienced. And the sound---oh, the sound! (Hear it here. Now.) Let's pour one out for this great engine, shall we? But back to the SLS GT. The extra grunt ought to shave a 10th off the sprint to 60, which is significant only for barroom arguments; the previous car felt stupid quick from the driver's perch, and this one does, too. Top speed remains a lofty 197 mph, another beer-soaked statistic relevant only to a select few owners, given the speed limits in most SLS markets. One place where terminal velocity might actually be explored is of course the SLS's home turf in Germany, where we drove the GT at the Hockenheim track. There, we found that the only substantive differences in overall character come courtesy of the transmission and suspension. As for the latter, the previous setup has been slightly stiffened by the adoption of AMG's Adaptive Performance Suspension, and the car feels a bit tauter in each of the two settings. The seven-speed dual-clutch gearbox has been revised, too. In its Normal mode, it changes gears as smoothly as any of Mercedes' torque-converter units. But select Sport or---even better---Sport Plus mode, and the gearchanges are lightning quick and the programming so in tune with driver needs that the manual mode is superfluous. (But we hope Mercedes never, ever removes manual control. We love holding gears to create glorious burbles and pops on demand.) The SLS GT will automatically execute multiple downshifts when entering a corner, and it also blips the throttle on each one to prevent uncouth driveline behavior---and create righteous noises. Inside, special Designo appointments are standard and available in one of eight colors, or one can spec the GT Interior package at no cost. That bundle turns the interior sinister with black leather and faux suede upholstery, a red neutral mark on the steering wheel, glossy black interior trim, red seatbelts, red binding for the floor mats, and red contrast stitching on nearly every surface. There are options that cost money, of course, including onboard telemetry via the COMAND system for $2500, carbon-ceramic brakes for a cool $12,500, and carbon-fiber engine dressing for $5400. There's a $6400 1000-watt sound system, but we can't imagine why anyone would prefer to listen to any music other than that composed under the hood. Final base pricing has yet to be released, but we're predicting a jump of about $10K to crest the $200,000 mark. So save your scratch.
Summary
Given that this isn't a huge leap forward from the previous SLS, you can understand why Mercedes-Benz USA decided not to offer both cars here simultaneously. This is a very nice update, though, and one that manages to keep the SLS feeling fresh and vital---and, yes, quite fast and sporty.
The SLS AMG, as if we need to remind you, is fast and quite sporty. The SLS AMG GT? Besides an alphabetical mouthful, you can consider it an SLS on uppers. It's also the latest fruit of a variant-focused product strategy for the AMG supercar that saw the standard car joined shortly after launch by a roadster. This new GT version, which supplants the non-GT here but augments it in Europe, is an attempt to make both SLS coupe and convertible more track ready, more hard core. (If it's not brutal enough, allow us to point you to the SLS AMG GT3.) Our now-departed regular-grade SLS had 563 hp from its high-revving, naturally aspirated 6.2-liter V-8, enough to get the car to 60 mph in 3.5 seconds in our testing. The GT gets 20 more hp for a total of 583. (Torque stands pat at 479 lb-ft.) Only those who notice the matte-black-trimmed wheels and subtle GT lettering appended to the decklid logo will know you're packing that little bit of extra ammo.
Walkaround
Unfortunately, this burly, wonderful 6.2-liter engine is on its last legs, with the SLS and C63 being its only remaining standard bearers. All other 63 AMG cars---the misnomer is a homage to AMG's racing engine of the 1960s and '70s---have switched to a smaller-displacement, forced-induction 5.5-liter V-8 as a nod to fuel efficiency and emissions regulations. That's a shame, because the 6.2's wide power band, immediate throttle response, and instant surge of power and torque are among the most impressive we've ever experienced. And the sound---oh, the sound! (Hear it here. Now.) Let's pour one out for this great engine, shall we? But back to the SLS GT. The extra grunt ought to shave a 10th off the sprint to 60, which is significant only for barroom arguments; the previous car felt stupid quick from the driver's perch, and this one does, too. Top speed remains a lofty 197 mph, another beer-soaked statistic relevant only to a select few owners, given the speed limits in most SLS markets. One place where terminal velocity might actually be explored is of course the SLS's home turf in Germany, where we drove the GT at the Hockenheim track. There, we found that the only substantive differences in overall character come courtesy of the transmission and suspension. As for the latter, the previous setup has been slightly stiffened by the adoption of AMG's Adaptive Performance Suspension, and the car feels a bit tauter in each of the two settings. The seven-speed dual-clutch gearbox has been revised, too. In its Normal mode, it changes gears as smoothly as any of Mercedes' torque-converter units. But select Sport or---even better---Sport Plus mode, and the gearchanges are lightning quick and the programming so in tune with driver needs that the manual mode is superfluous. (But we hope Mercedes never, ever removes manual control. We love holding gears to create glorious burbles and pops on demand.) The SLS GT will automatically execute multiple downshifts when entering a corner, and it also blips the throttle on each one to prevent uncouth driveline behavior---and create righteous noises. Inside, special Designo appointments are standard and available in one of eight colors, or one can spec the GT Interior package at no cost. That bundle turns the interior sinister with black leather and faux suede upholstery, a red neutral mark on the steering wheel, glossy black interior trim, red seatbelts, red binding for the floor mats, and red contrast stitching on nearly every surface. There are options that cost money, of course, including onboard telemetry via the COMAND system for $2500, carbon-ceramic brakes for a cool $12,500, and carbon-fiber engine dressing for $5400. There's a $6400 1000-watt sound system, but we can't imagine why anyone would prefer to listen to any music other than that composed under the hood. Final base pricing has yet to be released, but we're predicting a jump of about $10K to crest the $200,000 mark. So save your scratch.
Summary
Given that this isn't a huge leap forward from the previous SLS, you can understand why Mercedes-Benz USA decided not to offer both cars here simultaneously. This is a very nice update, though, and one that manages to keep the SLS feeling fresh and vital---and, yes, quite fast and sporty.
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The Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class has been completely redesigned for 2013. The body is now longer and wider than the outgoing model, and features styling cues now familiar across the Mercedes-Benz line--this car looks much like the SLS AMG up front, which means it also looks much like the SL-Class models of Mercedes- Benz' past. Two versions are again offered for 2013: the base-level SLK250, and the higher-performance SLK350.
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Both models get new engines for 2013. The SLK250 has an all-new direct-injected 201-horsepower turbocharged 1.8L 4-cylinder in place of last year's 228-horsepower 3.0L V6. The SLK350 has a completely redesigned 3.5L V6, also direct-injected, which makes 302 horsepower- -up 2 horsepower over last year's model. The SLK250 can be had with either a 6-speed manual or a seven- speed automatic with paddle shifters, while the SLK350 can only be had in automatic form. The 7-speed automatic transmission has been upgraded for 2013 as well. A more advanced torque converter has been added, which adds a more sophisticated lockup converter to achieve better fuel mileage, more responsive shifts, and increased strength. Handling continues to be superb, but has been improved slightly over last year's model. Included with the SLK package is Mercedes-Benz' Direct Steer, which consists of a variable-ratio steering rack that gets tighter as the driver turns from center, as well as adds a bit of steering effort. Mercedes-Benz' Dynamic Handling Package is also available as a special-order item, which features adjustable suspension settings and uses torque vectoring brakes to help steer the car in tight corners. Standard safety equipment includes Mercedes-Benz' Attention Assist, which monitors the driver and provides an alert if he or she is showing signs of falling asleep at the wheel. Anti-lock brakes, traction control, and anti- skid are also standard. An optional Pre-Safe Brake system can apply the brakes automatically if the car detects an imminent front-end collision. New reinforced structures improve crash test performance, and a host of airbags, including a new headbag, help further protect both driver and passenger in the event of a collision.
Summary
Among the tech features available for 2013 is a new top option called 'Magic Sky,' which can be tinted by the driver at the touch of a button, using an electrical current and chemical film sandwiched between two layers of glass. Any of the available tops can be lowered automatically in about 20 seconds, but the vehicle must be at rest. Airscarf continues to be available, using a stream of warm air around the driver's and passenger's necks to help promote top-down driving, even when the weather isn't warm. An optional 'Airguide' wind deflector mounts to the SLK-Class' rollbars, which helps to limit wind buffeting. Each can be adjusted independently.
The Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class has been completely redesigned for 2013. The body is now longer and wider than the outgoing model, and features styling cues now familiar across the Mercedes-Benz line--this car looks much like the SLS AMG up front, which means it also looks much like the SL-Class models of Mercedes- Benz' past. Two versions are again offered for 2013: the base-level SLK250, and the higher-performance SLK350.
Walkaround
Both models get new engines for 2013. The SLK250 has an all-new direct-injected 201-horsepower turbocharged 1.8L 4-cylinder in place of last year's 228-horsepower 3.0L V6. The SLK350 has a completely redesigned 3.5L V6, also direct-injected, which makes 302 horsepower- -up 2 horsepower over last year's model. The SLK250 can be had with either a 6-speed manual or a seven- speed automatic with paddle shifters, while the SLK350 can only be had in automatic form. The 7-speed automatic transmission has been upgraded for 2013 as well. A more advanced torque converter has been added, which adds a more sophisticated lockup converter to achieve better fuel mileage, more responsive shifts, and increased strength. Handling continues to be superb, but has been improved slightly over last year's model. Included with the SLK package is Mercedes-Benz' Direct Steer, which consists of a variable-ratio steering rack that gets tighter as the driver turns from center, as well as adds a bit of steering effort. Mercedes-Benz' Dynamic Handling Package is also available as a special-order item, which features adjustable suspension settings and uses torque vectoring brakes to help steer the car in tight corners. Standard safety equipment includes Mercedes-Benz' Attention Assist, which monitors the driver and provides an alert if he or she is showing signs of falling asleep at the wheel. Anti-lock brakes, traction control, and anti- skid are also standard. An optional Pre-Safe Brake system can apply the brakes automatically if the car detects an imminent front-end collision. New reinforced structures improve crash test performance, and a host of airbags, including a new headbag, help further protect both driver and passenger in the event of a collision.
Summary
Among the tech features available for 2013 is a new top option called 'Magic Sky,' which can be tinted by the driver at the touch of a button, using an electrical current and chemical film sandwiched between two layers of glass. Any of the available tops can be lowered automatically in about 20 seconds, but the vehicle must be at rest. Airscarf continues to be available, using a stream of warm air around the driver's and passenger's necks to help promote top-down driving, even when the weather isn't warm. An optional 'Airguide' wind deflector mounts to the SLK-Class' rollbars, which helps to limit wind buffeting. Each can be adjusted independently.
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2013 MERCEDES-BENZ S CLASS REVIEW
Once again, Mercedes revised their engine options for the 2013 S-Class exported from Germany to America. The all new 3.0L BlueTEC V6 becomes available and the S550 receives a smaller-displacement, but more powerful twin-turbo 4.6L V8 over last year's 5.5L V8.The new kid on the block is the S350 BlueTEC turbodiesel, a 3.0L V6 that makes 240 hp and 455 lb-ft of torque. The S400 hybrid continues with a mild hybrid using a 3.5L V6 with 295 hp and 284 lb-ft of torque and a mild hybrid system to assist the gasoline engine for 30 percent better fuel economy than the S550.
WALKAROUND
The S550 gets a new 4.6L twin-turbo V8 engine, which makes 429 hp and 516 lb-ft of torque. Surprisingly, it's still capable of 25 mpg on the highway. The V12-powered S600 keeps its 5.5L V8, which makes 510 hp and 612 lb-ft of torque.At the top end, the S63 AMG gets a twin-turbo 5.5L V8 that makes 536 hp and 590 lb-ft of torque. It utilizes stop-start technology and a 7-speed transmission to keep fuel use relatively reasonable. The S65 AMG continues to utilize its 6.0L V12 engine, which this year makes 624 hp and an astonishing 738 lb-ft of torque.Across the board, the S-Class carries some amazing technology. All S-Class features Airmatic active suspension with adaptive damping. Also standard are bi-xenon headlamps with adaptive corning lights and rain-sensing wipers with heated washers. High-tech options include a SPLITVIEW entertainment system allows both front seat occupants to watch different programs on the same LCD display, a night-vision system includes a pedestrian protection system and an innovative automatic 4-zone climate control uses dust and pollen filters as well as dew point and seatbelt sensors.
SUMMARY
Other safety-oriented options include Active Lane Keeping Assist and Active Blind Spot Assist, both of which can trigger automatic brake intervention. Attention Assist detects drowsy drivers and is standard on all but the hybrid, and the standard Adaptive High Beam Assist monitors approaching headlights and dims its own to avoid blinding oncoming drivers.
Once again, Mercedes revised their engine options for the 2013 S-Class exported from Germany to America. The all new 3.0L BlueTEC V6 becomes available and the S550 receives a smaller-displacement, but more powerful twin-turbo 4.6L V8 over last year's 5.5L V8.The new kid on the block is the S350 BlueTEC turbodiesel, a 3.0L V6 that makes 240 hp and 455 lb-ft of torque. The S400 hybrid continues with a mild hybrid using a 3.5L V6 with 295 hp and 284 lb-ft of torque and a mild hybrid system to assist the gasoline engine for 30 percent better fuel economy than the S550.
WALKAROUND
The S550 gets a new 4.6L twin-turbo V8 engine, which makes 429 hp and 516 lb-ft of torque. Surprisingly, it's still capable of 25 mpg on the highway. The V12-powered S600 keeps its 5.5L V8, which makes 510 hp and 612 lb-ft of torque.At the top end, the S63 AMG gets a twin-turbo 5.5L V8 that makes 536 hp and 590 lb-ft of torque. It utilizes stop-start technology and a 7-speed transmission to keep fuel use relatively reasonable. The S65 AMG continues to utilize its 6.0L V12 engine, which this year makes 624 hp and an astonishing 738 lb-ft of torque.Across the board, the S-Class carries some amazing technology. All S-Class features Airmatic active suspension with adaptive damping. Also standard are bi-xenon headlamps with adaptive corning lights and rain-sensing wipers with heated washers. High-tech options include a SPLITVIEW entertainment system allows both front seat occupants to watch different programs on the same LCD display, a night-vision system includes a pedestrian protection system and an innovative automatic 4-zone climate control uses dust and pollen filters as well as dew point and seatbelt sensors.
SUMMARY
Other safety-oriented options include Active Lane Keeping Assist and Active Blind Spot Assist, both of which can trigger automatic brake intervention. Attention Assist detects drowsy drivers and is standard on all but the hybrid, and the standard Adaptive High Beam Assist monitors approaching headlights and dims its own to avoid blinding oncoming drivers.
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2013 MERCEDES-BENZ S CLASS REVIEW
Once again, Mercedes revised their engine options for the 2013 S-Class exported from Germany to America. The all new 3.0L BlueTEC V6 becomes available and the S550 receives a smaller-displacement, but more powerful twin-turbo 4.6L V8 over last year's 5.5L V8.The new kid on the block is the S350 BlueTEC turbodiesel, a 3.0L V6 that makes 240 hp and 455 lb-ft of torque. The S400 hybrid continues with a mild hybrid using a 3.5L V6 with 295 hp and 284 lb-ft of torque and a mild hybrid system to assist the gasoline engine for 30 percent better fuel economy than the S550.
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The S550 gets a new 4.6L twin-turbo V8 engine, which makes 429 hp and 516 lb-ft of torque. Surprisingly, it's still capable of 25 mpg on the highway. The V12-powered S600 keeps its 5.5L V8, which makes 510 hp and 612 lb-ft of torque.At the top end, the S63 AMG gets a twin-turbo 5.5L V8 that makes 536 hp and 590 lb-ft of torque. It utilizes stop-start technology and a 7-speed transmission to keep fuel use relatively reasonable. The S65 AMG continues to utilize its 6.0L V12 engine, which this year makes 624 hp and an astonishing 738 lb-ft of torque.Across the board, the S-Class carries some amazing technology. All S-Class features Airmatic active suspension with adaptive damping. Also standard are bi-xenon headlamps with adaptive corning lights and rain-sensing wipers with heated washers. High-tech options include a SPLITVIEW entertainment system allows both front seat occupants to watch different programs on the same LCD display, a night-vision system includes a pedestrian protection system and an innovative automatic 4-zone climate control uses dust and pollen filters as well as dew point and seatbelt sensors.
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Other safety-oriented options include Active Lane Keeping Assist and Active Blind Spot Assist, both of which can trigger automatic brake intervention. Attention Assist detects drowsy drivers and is standard on all but the hybrid, and the standard Adaptive High Beam Assist monitors approaching headlights and dims its own to avoid blinding oncoming drivers.
Once again, Mercedes revised their engine options for the 2013 S-Class exported from Germany to America. The all new 3.0L BlueTEC V6 becomes available and the S550 receives a smaller-displacement, but more powerful twin-turbo 4.6L V8 over last year's 5.5L V8.The new kid on the block is the S350 BlueTEC turbodiesel, a 3.0L V6 that makes 240 hp and 455 lb-ft of torque. The S400 hybrid continues with a mild hybrid using a 3.5L V6 with 295 hp and 284 lb-ft of torque and a mild hybrid system to assist the gasoline engine for 30 percent better fuel economy than the S550.
WALKAROUND
The S550 gets a new 4.6L twin-turbo V8 engine, which makes 429 hp and 516 lb-ft of torque. Surprisingly, it's still capable of 25 mpg on the highway. The V12-powered S600 keeps its 5.5L V8, which makes 510 hp and 612 lb-ft of torque.At the top end, the S63 AMG gets a twin-turbo 5.5L V8 that makes 536 hp and 590 lb-ft of torque. It utilizes stop-start technology and a 7-speed transmission to keep fuel use relatively reasonable. The S65 AMG continues to utilize its 6.0L V12 engine, which this year makes 624 hp and an astonishing 738 lb-ft of torque.Across the board, the S-Class carries some amazing technology. All S-Class features Airmatic active suspension with adaptive damping. Also standard are bi-xenon headlamps with adaptive corning lights and rain-sensing wipers with heated washers. High-tech options include a SPLITVIEW entertainment system allows both front seat occupants to watch different programs on the same LCD display, a night-vision system includes a pedestrian protection system and an innovative automatic 4-zone climate control uses dust and pollen filters as well as dew point and seatbelt sensors.
SUMMARY
Other safety-oriented options include Active Lane Keeping Assist and Active Blind Spot Assist, both of which can trigger automatic brake intervention. Attention Assist detects drowsy drivers and is standard on all but the hybrid, and the standard Adaptive High Beam Assist monitors approaching headlights and dims its own to avoid blinding oncoming drivers.
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2013 Mercedes-Benz ML-350 Review
Midsize luxury crossover SUVs like the Mercedes-Benz M-Class have always been good at carrying your stuff, but nobody expects to make time on back roads. Thanks to more powerful V6 engines and an improved automatic transmission, the 2013 Mercedes-Benz ML350 and the diesel ML350 Bluetec hustle quite nicely. It's their improved mileage figures that make them good companions out there.
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Crisp, new sheet metal is stretched over the same 114.8-inch wheelbase as last year's model, although the redesigned SUV's track is over an inch wider. The 2013 ML350 is nearly an inch longer overall (189.1) while its height has come down nearly an inch (70.7). Although published legroom and cargo capacity have dipped slightly from the second generation, there's still ample knee clearance for 6-footers in the second row and, for the first time ever, you can recline the rear seatbacks. The 36.2-cubic-foot cargo bay is deep for this class, with space enough for two weeks' worth of groceries for a family of four. The 2013 Mercedes-Benz ML350 tester gets the same direct-injected, gasoline 3.5-liter V6 thats in the 2013 C-Class Coupe and sedan. Power ratings don't change on the M-Class, so we're still talking about 302 horsepower at 6,500 rpm and 273 pound-feet of torque from 3,500-5,250 rpm. This is on par with the Acura MDX, but still shy of the 300 lb-ft of torque on the BMW X5.With a base price of $51,356, a diesel-powered 2013 ML350 Bluetec, equipped with the same seven-speed automatic and 4Matic system, costs just $1,500 more than our gasoline ML350. It gets to 60 mph in the same 7.3 seconds, says Mercedes, but is expected to earn a 20 city/25 highway mpg rating (versus 18/25 in 2012).
Summary
Of course, there's no shortage of tech features to add to the 2013 Mercedes-Benz ML350 and ML350 Bluetec, including a hard-drive-based navigation system, all-speed adaptive cruise control, a self-parking system and even accessory iPad docking stations for the backseat. No surprise, then, that our ML350 lands well past $60,000.
Midsize luxury crossover SUVs like the Mercedes-Benz M-Class have always been good at carrying your stuff, but nobody expects to make time on back roads. Thanks to more powerful V6 engines and an improved automatic transmission, the 2013 Mercedes-Benz ML350 and the diesel ML350 Bluetec hustle quite nicely. It's their improved mileage figures that make them good companions out there.
Walkaround
Crisp, new sheet metal is stretched over the same 114.8-inch wheelbase as last year's model, although the redesigned SUV's track is over an inch wider. The 2013 ML350 is nearly an inch longer overall (189.1) while its height has come down nearly an inch (70.7). Although published legroom and cargo capacity have dipped slightly from the second generation, there's still ample knee clearance for 6-footers in the second row and, for the first time ever, you can recline the rear seatbacks. The 36.2-cubic-foot cargo bay is deep for this class, with space enough for two weeks' worth of groceries for a family of four. The 2013 Mercedes-Benz ML350 tester gets the same direct-injected, gasoline 3.5-liter V6 thats in the 2013 C-Class Coupe and sedan. Power ratings don't change on the M-Class, so we're still talking about 302 horsepower at 6,500 rpm and 273 pound-feet of torque from 3,500-5,250 rpm. This is on par with the Acura MDX, but still shy of the 300 lb-ft of torque on the BMW X5.With a base price of $51,356, a diesel-powered 2013 ML350 Bluetec, equipped with the same seven-speed automatic and 4Matic system, costs just $1,500 more than our gasoline ML350. It gets to 60 mph in the same 7.3 seconds, says Mercedes, but is expected to earn a 20 city/25 highway mpg rating (versus 18/25 in 2012).
Summary
Of course, there's no shortage of tech features to add to the 2013 Mercedes-Benz ML350 and ML350 Bluetec, including a hard-drive-based navigation system, all-speed adaptive cruise control, a self-parking system and even accessory iPad docking stations for the backseat. No surprise, then, that our ML350 lands well past $60,000.
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2013 GLk-Class Review
If you're an automotive enthusiast, then small luxury crossovers probably don't light your candle. (Audi's Red Bull--snorting, 310-hp Q3 with a turbocharged five is one noteworthy exception.) Still, the refreshed-for-2013 Mercedes-Benz GLK deserves your attention.
Walkaround
Never a champion in the EPA fuel-economy department, the Mercedes-Benz GLK gets two significant upgrades in its engine bay for the 2013 model year. First, the GLK250 BlueTec is new to the lineup. Its 2.1-liter diesel four provides 190 hp and 369 lb-ft of torque. Benz's American boss Steven Cannon told us a few months ago that the engine should deliver an EPA highway rating "in the high 30s." We expect a big jump in city mileage, too, so the GLK250 likely will shame last year's gasoline-drinking GLK350, which was a bit of a guzzler at 16 mpg city/22 highway. The new diesel GLK will come only with 4MATIC all-wheel drive and a seven-speed automatic gearbox; Benz says the drivetrain has been tweaked to minimize noise, vibration, and harshness.The rollout of more four-cylinder diesels in the U.S. is long overdue, and we're pretty psyched. And let's be clear: Benz isn't bringing its four-cylinder diesel here for just one car. Investing in emissions and crash compliance means you'll see the diesel four in the next-gen C-class---a mechanical cousin to the GLK---among other vehicles.For folks who prefer gasoline power, the GLK350 is upgraded with the latest generation of Benz's 3.5-liter V-6 engine. Now featuring direct injection, the GLK350's engine is good for 302 hp and 273 lb-ft of torque. The older V-6 made just 268 hp and 258 lb-ft. The GLK350 also picks up an engine stop/start system, a feature heretofore exclusive to Mercedes' hybrid models and a few AMG cars. (The technology is standard in the new SL550 launching later this year, too.) As was the case in the past, the GLK350 comes only with a seven-speed automatic gearbox but can be ordered with either rear- or all-wheel drive.The chunky styling that distinguished the last GLK has now been softened, with a curvy new fascia setting a more graceful tone. This restyled schnoz also brings the GLK's look in line with the appearance of other new Mercedes models, such as the M-class crossover.Not shockingly, the GLK gets this decade's must-have automotive fashion accessory: LED daytime running lights. An optional package will upgrade the headlamps to the lighting equivalent of a NASA computer system, bringing an active cornering function, headlight washers, and automatic high beams that dim when cars or pedestrians are detected ahead.Benz's boffins also restyled the GLK's back end. The new taillights are now solid red, rather than the red-and-white sandwich of last year's car. The lower fascia also is remodeled, with a chrome skidplate-type substance and integrated exhaust outlets. For more style, an exterior AMG Styling package remains on the options sheet; it adds 20-inch AMG wheels, different LED running lights, aluminum roof rails, and tweaked fascias.In contrast with the gently massaged exterior, the interior of the GLK was hit harder by the metaphorical wrecking ball. A stylish new dashboard has been installed, with two circular vents in the center and a sweep of metal or wood spanning its width. A 5.8-inch display sits atop the center stack, while upgrading to the Multimedia package nets a seven-inch screen to display the latest iteration of Benz's COMAND infotainment system. The screen in the IP has been upgraded to color, too. The dash looks nicer than the boxy, plasticky piece in the pre-refresh GLK, and should represent the same leap forward in material quality we saw in last year's update to the cabin of the C-class.GLK fanatics may also notice that the console-mounted shifter is gone, replaced by a column-mounted gear selector. This, in turn, clears up some space on the center tunnel. A set of steering-wheel-mounted shift paddles are now standard.
summary
As was the case when Mercedes updated the C- and E-classes last year, the GLK can now be fitted with an entire warehouse of gadgets and safety features. Standard kit includes nine airbags---including driver and passenger pelvic airbags---active front head restraints, and Benz's Attention Assist system, which purports to tell drivers that they're tired and should stop driving. Buyers can pay extra for a power tilt/telescoping steering column, navigation, a rearview camera, a power liftgate, a panoramic sunroof, an automated parking system, leather upholstery, and keyless start. Blind-spot monitoring, lane-keeping assist, and radar cruise control are available, as well.All of the toys and safety tech not only help Mercedes-Benz distinguish its entry-level ute from feature-packed competitors sold by non-luxury brands, but they also will bring the GLK's price into the could-have-had-a-condo range. Official pricing isn't out yet, but even if the sticker doesn't jump much from last year's $36,755, a fully equipped GLK350 will no doubt crest $50K. We just hope that Benz positions the diesel GLK250 as it did the diesel GL-class---as the entry-level model. We expect the updated GLK350 to arrive this fall, while the diesel model will have later availability, arriving in the first quarter of 2013.
If you're an automotive enthusiast, then small luxury crossovers probably don't light your candle. (Audi's Red Bull--snorting, 310-hp Q3 with a turbocharged five is one noteworthy exception.) Still, the refreshed-for-2013 Mercedes-Benz GLK deserves your attention.
Walkaround
Never a champion in the EPA fuel-economy department, the Mercedes-Benz GLK gets two significant upgrades in its engine bay for the 2013 model year. First, the GLK250 BlueTec is new to the lineup. Its 2.1-liter diesel four provides 190 hp and 369 lb-ft of torque. Benz's American boss Steven Cannon told us a few months ago that the engine should deliver an EPA highway rating "in the high 30s." We expect a big jump in city mileage, too, so the GLK250 likely will shame last year's gasoline-drinking GLK350, which was a bit of a guzzler at 16 mpg city/22 highway. The new diesel GLK will come only with 4MATIC all-wheel drive and a seven-speed automatic gearbox; Benz says the drivetrain has been tweaked to minimize noise, vibration, and harshness.The rollout of more four-cylinder diesels in the U.S. is long overdue, and we're pretty psyched. And let's be clear: Benz isn't bringing its four-cylinder diesel here for just one car. Investing in emissions and crash compliance means you'll see the diesel four in the next-gen C-class---a mechanical cousin to the GLK---among other vehicles.For folks who prefer gasoline power, the GLK350 is upgraded with the latest generation of Benz's 3.5-liter V-6 engine. Now featuring direct injection, the GLK350's engine is good for 302 hp and 273 lb-ft of torque. The older V-6 made just 268 hp and 258 lb-ft. The GLK350 also picks up an engine stop/start system, a feature heretofore exclusive to Mercedes' hybrid models and a few AMG cars. (The technology is standard in the new SL550 launching later this year, too.) As was the case in the past, the GLK350 comes only with a seven-speed automatic gearbox but can be ordered with either rear- or all-wheel drive.The chunky styling that distinguished the last GLK has now been softened, with a curvy new fascia setting a more graceful tone. This restyled schnoz also brings the GLK's look in line with the appearance of other new Mercedes models, such as the M-class crossover.Not shockingly, the GLK gets this decade's must-have automotive fashion accessory: LED daytime running lights. An optional package will upgrade the headlamps to the lighting equivalent of a NASA computer system, bringing an active cornering function, headlight washers, and automatic high beams that dim when cars or pedestrians are detected ahead.Benz's boffins also restyled the GLK's back end. The new taillights are now solid red, rather than the red-and-white sandwich of last year's car. The lower fascia also is remodeled, with a chrome skidplate-type substance and integrated exhaust outlets. For more style, an exterior AMG Styling package remains on the options sheet; it adds 20-inch AMG wheels, different LED running lights, aluminum roof rails, and tweaked fascias.In contrast with the gently massaged exterior, the interior of the GLK was hit harder by the metaphorical wrecking ball. A stylish new dashboard has been installed, with two circular vents in the center and a sweep of metal or wood spanning its width. A 5.8-inch display sits atop the center stack, while upgrading to the Multimedia package nets a seven-inch screen to display the latest iteration of Benz's COMAND infotainment system. The screen in the IP has been upgraded to color, too. The dash looks nicer than the boxy, plasticky piece in the pre-refresh GLK, and should represent the same leap forward in material quality we saw in last year's update to the cabin of the C-class.GLK fanatics may also notice that the console-mounted shifter is gone, replaced by a column-mounted gear selector. This, in turn, clears up some space on the center tunnel. A set of steering-wheel-mounted shift paddles are now standard.
summary
As was the case when Mercedes updated the C- and E-classes last year, the GLK can now be fitted with an entire warehouse of gadgets and safety features. Standard kit includes nine airbags---including driver and passenger pelvic airbags---active front head restraints, and Benz's Attention Assist system, which purports to tell drivers that they're tired and should stop driving. Buyers can pay extra for a power tilt/telescoping steering column, navigation, a rearview camera, a power liftgate, a panoramic sunroof, an automated parking system, leather upholstery, and keyless start. Blind-spot monitoring, lane-keeping assist, and radar cruise control are available, as well.All of the toys and safety tech not only help Mercedes-Benz distinguish its entry-level ute from feature-packed competitors sold by non-luxury brands, but they also will bring the GLK's price into the could-have-had-a-condo range. Official pricing isn't out yet, but even if the sticker doesn't jump much from last year's $36,755, a fully equipped GLK350 will no doubt crest $50K. We just hope that Benz positions the diesel GLK250 as it did the diesel GL-class---as the entry-level model. We expect the updated GLK350 to arrive this fall, while the diesel model will have later availability, arriving in the first quarter of 2013.
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2013 Mercedes-Benz GL Review
Mercedes-Benz boasts that its second-generation GL, which will be unveiled to the public at this week's New York auto show, is "all-new." Indeed, we have no reason to doubt any claims that this truck has little mechanically in common with its predecessor, the first GL. But with this truck looking rather like a longer version of its ML platform mate, "all-new" may be a case of quite literally stretching the truth. This wouldn't be much of a big deal---the last M- and GL-classes also shared quite a bit underneath, after all, and we liked the previous GL just dandy. But the latest ML is a bit of a downer in the drive department, which has us a bit worried about this next version of one of our favorite luxury SUVs.
Walkaround
Other than the length, the two Mercedes people haulers are nearly congruent dimensionally. Both are 84.3 inches wide and the 350 and 450 models have the same rear track. (Front tracks for the 350 and 450 are just 0.3 inch different from ML to GL). To fit a third row of seats, the GL rides on a wheelbase stretched by 6.2 inches and is a foot and a half longer overall.Cosmetically, the GL and ML appear to share front doors, but are otherwise pretty different. The GL has been given its own, far more aggressive style, and we have to say it's pretty handsome. Up front, the crossover features projector lamps and some LED light signatures, as well as a simple two-slat grille. A rising rear fender flare starts ahead of the wheel arch and then curves up and around toward the rear; it's a familiar design element common to many modern Benzes and might be most successful here. For some stylistic familiarity, the first-gen GL's D-pillar design was reapplied to this new model.The ML parallels pick back up inside. The entirety of the GL's forward cabin---the dashboard, gauge cluster, steering wheel, door panels, seats, center console and armrest, and buttons---looks identical to that of the M-class. At minimum, this tells us what we can expect from the GL's passenger compartment; we generally like the materials and overall ambiance in the smaller ML.Power and MoneyPower for the GL comes from three sources, and they're divvied up among GL350, GL450, and GL550 models. The GL350 features a 3.0-liter BlueTec diesel V-6 making 240 hp and 455 lb-ft of torque, hefty increases from the 210 hp and 400 lb-ft stumped up by the outgoing diesel GL. The GL450 and GL550 once again use V-8 power, but this time they get two tunes of the same engine: Benz's widely used twin-turbo 4.7-liter V-8. It makes 362 hp and 406 lb-ft in the GL450, up from 355 hp and 339 lb-ft of its predecessor's naturally aspirated 4.7. The GL550 now boasts 429 hp and 516 lb-ft; the outgoing model's naturally aspirated 5.5-liter V-8 produced 382 hp and 391 lb-ft.All three engines mate to a seven-speed automatic transmission, and all GLs come with 4MATIC all-wheel drive and Benz's Airmatic air suspension. As was the case before, the diesel 350 and the gasoline 450 include essentially the same equipment and features. Both come standard with 19-inch wheels and offer optional 20s. MB-Tex synthetic leather is the default seating material in the GL350 and 450. Given that the 2013 GL probably will start north of $60,000, we'd expect actual leather to be included.This being a Mercedes-Benz, there are plenty of safety gizmos and technological baubles, including active headlights that turn around corners and dip to avoid blinding other motorists; radar-based cruise control and lane-keeping assistance; fully automated parking; and a motorized "Easy Entry" system that powers down the second row of seats so passengers can get to the third. Much of this stuff is among the plethora of kit included on the range-topping GL550.
Summary
Pricing will be released closer to the GL's September on-sale date. We don't expect it to drastically increase from that of the first-gen GL, which started at $62,445 for the entry-level GL350 BlueTec and rose to a stunning $86,175 for the GL550.Mercedes-Benz is pitching this new model not just as a family hauler with luxury stirred in, but as a luxury vehicle in and of itself: Interior refinement is said to rival that of the S-class. The new ML leans much more toward coddling than stimulating, so it's a claim we can see being true. Whether the GL's refinement comes at the expense of the driving experience---as it did in the current ML---will take some seat time and instrumented testing to find out.
Mercedes-Benz boasts that its second-generation GL, which will be unveiled to the public at this week's New York auto show, is "all-new." Indeed, we have no reason to doubt any claims that this truck has little mechanically in common with its predecessor, the first GL. But with this truck looking rather like a longer version of its ML platform mate, "all-new" may be a case of quite literally stretching the truth. This wouldn't be much of a big deal---the last M- and GL-classes also shared quite a bit underneath, after all, and we liked the previous GL just dandy. But the latest ML is a bit of a downer in the drive department, which has us a bit worried about this next version of one of our favorite luxury SUVs.
Walkaround
Other than the length, the two Mercedes people haulers are nearly congruent dimensionally. Both are 84.3 inches wide and the 350 and 450 models have the same rear track. (Front tracks for the 350 and 450 are just 0.3 inch different from ML to GL). To fit a third row of seats, the GL rides on a wheelbase stretched by 6.2 inches and is a foot and a half longer overall.Cosmetically, the GL and ML appear to share front doors, but are otherwise pretty different. The GL has been given its own, far more aggressive style, and we have to say it's pretty handsome. Up front, the crossover features projector lamps and some LED light signatures, as well as a simple two-slat grille. A rising rear fender flare starts ahead of the wheel arch and then curves up and around toward the rear; it's a familiar design element common to many modern Benzes and might be most successful here. For some stylistic familiarity, the first-gen GL's D-pillar design was reapplied to this new model.The ML parallels pick back up inside. The entirety of the GL's forward cabin---the dashboard, gauge cluster, steering wheel, door panels, seats, center console and armrest, and buttons---looks identical to that of the M-class. At minimum, this tells us what we can expect from the GL's passenger compartment; we generally like the materials and overall ambiance in the smaller ML.Power and MoneyPower for the GL comes from three sources, and they're divvied up among GL350, GL450, and GL550 models. The GL350 features a 3.0-liter BlueTec diesel V-6 making 240 hp and 455 lb-ft of torque, hefty increases from the 210 hp and 400 lb-ft stumped up by the outgoing diesel GL. The GL450 and GL550 once again use V-8 power, but this time they get two tunes of the same engine: Benz's widely used twin-turbo 4.7-liter V-8. It makes 362 hp and 406 lb-ft in the GL450, up from 355 hp and 339 lb-ft of its predecessor's naturally aspirated 4.7. The GL550 now boasts 429 hp and 516 lb-ft; the outgoing model's naturally aspirated 5.5-liter V-8 produced 382 hp and 391 lb-ft.All three engines mate to a seven-speed automatic transmission, and all GLs come with 4MATIC all-wheel drive and Benz's Airmatic air suspension. As was the case before, the diesel 350 and the gasoline 450 include essentially the same equipment and features. Both come standard with 19-inch wheels and offer optional 20s. MB-Tex synthetic leather is the default seating material in the GL350 and 450. Given that the 2013 GL probably will start north of $60,000, we'd expect actual leather to be included.This being a Mercedes-Benz, there are plenty of safety gizmos and technological baubles, including active headlights that turn around corners and dip to avoid blinding other motorists; radar-based cruise control and lane-keeping assistance; fully automated parking; and a motorized "Easy Entry" system that powers down the second row of seats so passengers can get to the third. Much of this stuff is among the plethora of kit included on the range-topping GL550.
Summary
Pricing will be released closer to the GL's September on-sale date. We don't expect it to drastically increase from that of the first-gen GL, which started at $62,445 for the entry-level GL350 BlueTec and rose to a stunning $86,175 for the GL550.Mercedes-Benz is pitching this new model not just as a family hauler with luxury stirred in, but as a luxury vehicle in and of itself: Interior refinement is said to rival that of the S-class. The new ML leans much more toward coddling than stimulating, so it's a claim we can see being true. Whether the GL's refinement comes at the expense of the driving experience---as it did in the current ML---will take some seat time and instrumented testing to find out.
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2013 Mercedes-Benz GL Review
Mercedes-Benz boasts that its second-generation GL, which will be unveiled to the public at this week's New York auto show, is "all-new." Indeed, we have no reason to doubt any claims that this truck has little mechanically in common with its predecessor, the first GL. But with this truck looking rather like a longer version of its ML platform mate, "all-new" may be a case of quite literally stretching the truth. This wouldn't be much of a big deal---the last M- and GL-classes also shared quite a bit underneath, after all, and we liked the previous GL just dandy. But the latest ML is a bit of a downer in the drive department, which has us a bit worried about this next version of one of our favorite luxury SUVs.
Walkaround
Other than the length, the two Mercedes people haulers are nearly congruent dimensionally. Both are 84.3 inches wide and the 350 and 450 models have the same rear track. (Front tracks for the 350 and 450 are just 0.3 inch different from ML to GL). To fit a third row of seats, the GL rides on a wheelbase stretched by 6.2 inches and is a foot and a half longer overall.Cosmetically, the GL and ML appear to share front doors, but are otherwise pretty different. The GL has been given its own, far more aggressive style, and we have to say it's pretty handsome. Up front, the crossover features projector lamps and some LED light signatures, as well as a simple two-slat grille. A rising rear fender flare starts ahead of the wheel arch and then curves up and around toward the rear; it's a familiar design element common to many modern Benzes and might be most successful here. For some stylistic familiarity, the first-gen GL's D-pillar design was reapplied to this new model.The ML parallels pick back up inside. The entirety of the GL's forward cabin---the dashboard, gauge cluster, steering wheel, door panels, seats, center console and armrest, and buttons---looks identical to that of the M-class. At minimum, this tells us what we can expect from the GL's passenger compartment; we generally like the materials and overall ambiance in the smaller ML.Power and MoneyPower for the GL comes from three sources, and they're divvied up among GL350, GL450, and GL550 models. The GL350 features a 3.0-liter BlueTec diesel V-6 making 240 hp and 455 lb-ft of torque, hefty increases from the 210 hp and 400 lb-ft stumped up by the outgoing diesel GL. The GL450 and GL550 once again use V-8 power, but this time they get two tunes of the same engine: Benz's widely used twin-turbo 4.7-liter V-8. It makes 362 hp and 406 lb-ft in the GL450, up from 355 hp and 339 lb-ft of its predecessor's naturally aspirated 4.7. The GL550 now boasts 429 hp and 516 lb-ft; the outgoing model's naturally aspirated 5.5-liter V-8 produced 382 hp and 391 lb-ft.All three engines mate to a seven-speed automatic transmission, and all GLs come with 4MATIC all-wheel drive and Benz's Airmatic air suspension. As was the case before, the diesel 350 and the gasoline 450 include essentially the same equipment and features. Both come standard with 19-inch wheels and offer optional 20s. MB-Tex synthetic leather is the default seating material in the GL350 and 450. Given that the 2013 GL probably will start north of $60,000, we'd expect actual leather to be included.This being a Mercedes-Benz, there are plenty of safety gizmos and technological baubles, including active headlights that turn around corners and dip to avoid blinding other motorists; radar-based cruise control and lane-keeping assistance; fully automated parking; and a motorized "Easy Entry" system that powers down the second row of seats so passengers can get to the third. Much of this stuff is among the plethora of kit included on the range-topping GL550.
Summary
Pricing will be released closer to the GL's September on-sale date. We don't expect it to drastically increase from that of the first-gen GL, which started at $62,445 for the entry-level GL350 BlueTec and rose to a stunning $86,175 for the GL550.Mercedes-Benz is pitching this new model not just as a family hauler with luxury stirred in, but as a luxury vehicle in and of itself: Interior refinement is said to rival that of the S-class. The new ML leans much more toward coddling than stimulating, so it's a claim we can see being true. Whether the GL's refinement comes at the expense of the driving experience---as it did in the current ML---will take some seat time and instrumented testing to find out.
Mercedes-Benz boasts that its second-generation GL, which will be unveiled to the public at this week's New York auto show, is "all-new." Indeed, we have no reason to doubt any claims that this truck has little mechanically in common with its predecessor, the first GL. But with this truck looking rather like a longer version of its ML platform mate, "all-new" may be a case of quite literally stretching the truth. This wouldn't be much of a big deal---the last M- and GL-classes also shared quite a bit underneath, after all, and we liked the previous GL just dandy. But the latest ML is a bit of a downer in the drive department, which has us a bit worried about this next version of one of our favorite luxury SUVs.
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Other than the length, the two Mercedes people haulers are nearly congruent dimensionally. Both are 84.3 inches wide and the 350 and 450 models have the same rear track. (Front tracks for the 350 and 450 are just 0.3 inch different from ML to GL). To fit a third row of seats, the GL rides on a wheelbase stretched by 6.2 inches and is a foot and a half longer overall.Cosmetically, the GL and ML appear to share front doors, but are otherwise pretty different. The GL has been given its own, far more aggressive style, and we have to say it's pretty handsome. Up front, the crossover features projector lamps and some LED light signatures, as well as a simple two-slat grille. A rising rear fender flare starts ahead of the wheel arch and then curves up and around toward the rear; it's a familiar design element common to many modern Benzes and might be most successful here. For some stylistic familiarity, the first-gen GL's D-pillar design was reapplied to this new model.The ML parallels pick back up inside. The entirety of the GL's forward cabin---the dashboard, gauge cluster, steering wheel, door panels, seats, center console and armrest, and buttons---looks identical to that of the M-class. At minimum, this tells us what we can expect from the GL's passenger compartment; we generally like the materials and overall ambiance in the smaller ML.Power and MoneyPower for the GL comes from three sources, and they're divvied up among GL350, GL450, and GL550 models. The GL350 features a 3.0-liter BlueTec diesel V-6 making 240 hp and 455 lb-ft of torque, hefty increases from the 210 hp and 400 lb-ft stumped up by the outgoing diesel GL. The GL450 and GL550 once again use V-8 power, but this time they get two tunes of the same engine: Benz's widely used twin-turbo 4.7-liter V-8. It makes 362 hp and 406 lb-ft in the GL450, up from 355 hp and 339 lb-ft of its predecessor's naturally aspirated 4.7. The GL550 now boasts 429 hp and 516 lb-ft; the outgoing model's naturally aspirated 5.5-liter V-8 produced 382 hp and 391 lb-ft.All three engines mate to a seven-speed automatic transmission, and all GLs come with 4MATIC all-wheel drive and Benz's Airmatic air suspension. As was the case before, the diesel 350 and the gasoline 450 include essentially the same equipment and features. Both come standard with 19-inch wheels and offer optional 20s. MB-Tex synthetic leather is the default seating material in the GL350 and 450. Given that the 2013 GL probably will start north of $60,000, we'd expect actual leather to be included.This being a Mercedes-Benz, there are plenty of safety gizmos and technological baubles, including active headlights that turn around corners and dip to avoid blinding other motorists; radar-based cruise control and lane-keeping assistance; fully automated parking; and a motorized "Easy Entry" system that powers down the second row of seats so passengers can get to the third. Much of this stuff is among the plethora of kit included on the range-topping GL550.
Summary
Pricing will be released closer to the GL's September on-sale date. We don't expect it to drastically increase from that of the first-gen GL, which started at $62,445 for the entry-level GL350 BlueTec and rose to a stunning $86,175 for the GL550.Mercedes-Benz is pitching this new model not just as a family hauler with luxury stirred in, but as a luxury vehicle in and of itself: Interior refinement is said to rival that of the S-class. The new ML leans much more toward coddling than stimulating, so it's a claim we can see being true. Whether the GL's refinement comes at the expense of the driving experience---as it did in the current ML---will take some seat time and instrumented testing to find out.