This is the genuine MY15GL-Class Dealer Order Guide
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Eco start/stop is a change to 7G+ transmission - so you could say "hardware" update - 7G+ tranny is also more "efficient" with higher % of power translated to the wheels..
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From my first hand experience I've found that Mercedes-Benz's start stop is much more smooth and a lot more unnoticeable when compared to BMW.
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From my experience in C and E class loaners I wouldn't be tempted either. If you quickly move your toe from the brake to the accelerator there is a noticeable delay that is particularly disconcerting when making left hand turns at busy intersections. Same is true when pulling out on to busy roads. I found myself having to plan ahead by lifting my foot off the brake early every time I needed to accelerate briskly so the engine would be running. And...you have to remember to turn it off EVERY time you start the engine if you want it disabled. There is no permanent off switch. The lack of a permanent off setting is my biggest issue with the system.
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From my experience in C and E class loaners I wouldn't be tempted either. If you quickly move your toe from the brake to the accelerator there is a noticeable delay that is particularly disconcerting when making left hand turns at busy intersections. Same is true when pulling out on to busy roads. I found myself having to plan ahead by lifting my foot off the brake early every time I needed to accelerate briskly so the engine would be running. And...you have to remember to turn it off EVERY time you start the engine if you want it disabled. There is no permanent off switch. The lack of a permanent off setting is my biggest issue with the system.
Personally it's just annoying and I leave it off. Then again, I wouldn't buy a 450 now as it won't have the V8. Go figure.
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US/Euro MB Eco start/stop cannot be deactivated by dealer programming - however, owner can deactivate at any time during the drive for the balance of that drive with console switch - YES it defaults to ECO when MB is restarted...
#13
The guide says the the On/Off-Road Package requires the adaptive dampers, and that while the Package isn't special order, the dampers still are ($800 + $250 per vehicle special order charge). Configure a GL450 at mbusa.com, though, and you can add the package alone to the vehicle. The site is simply wrong?
I also notice that the Active Curve system is listed as $2900 in some places, but $3700 in others. I suspect the difference is the dampers again, though in this case with no special order charge attached.
Anyone able to clarify this?
I also notice that the Active Curve system is listed as $2900 in some places, but $3700 in others. I suspect the difference is the dampers again, though in this case with no special order charge attached.
Anyone able to clarify this?
#14
$3700 is probably for the 450/350 since the ADS comes standard on the 550 and would not need to be added.
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That's my guess as well. But is the $250 SPC gone for 2015? The order guide still appears to include it when adding the dampers with the Off-Road Package, as the charge for the dampers is then $1,050.