Tag: GL

Wanting a V12 Mercedes GL but can’t wait for the 2012 upgrade that Mercedes says will include the 12 cylinder? Well, your wait is over, as German tuner MKB is now offering a swap that will turn your GL into a V12-powered beastie. The package MKB is offering puts the smooth running engine into your

It’s probably because of monsters like these that Mercedes is striving to lift its CAFE numbers with other models. Caught testing in Sweden is Mercedes’, or rather AMG’s GL63 SUV. Based on a modified ML platform, the new model’s nose , though heavily camouflaged, looks to have similiarities to the current E-Class.  As an AMG

After BMW sold 120,000 units of X6 since it launch in 2009, Mercedes-Benz is planning on making a model that will compete directly with it, which will be called Mercedes-Benz GLS. The SUV, will take the some designs from the CLS four-door. Despite the details being on hold, an insider revealed to Auto Evolution that

Based on the Mercedes-Benz GL420 CDI, Kicherer has announced their refinement of this rugged off-roader and called it the GL 42 Sport Black. Based on the X164 platform, the German tuner starts the upgrade by boosting the output of the 4.2 liter CDI diesel engine to 375 horsepower with a corresponding bump in torque of

Tuning expert Piecha Design is at it again, releasing an all-new tuning kit that is applicable to both the Mercedes-Benz M-Class (w164) and GL-Class (x164). Here’s an excerpt from the company’s official press release: “After the last PIECHA Design world premiers (SLK Performance RS & E-Class Cabriolet) were spectacular refinements of fresh air bolides, the

Goodness, gracious. Don’t say we didn’t tell you earlier. As of right now, 2,297 Mercedes-Benz diesel models have been recalled because of a potential fuel leak problem. These specific models are the 2011 E-Class, GL-Class, R-Class and M-Class rangers. Apparently, there’s an o-ring somewhere in the fuel system that wasn’t installed correctly during production. Mercedes-Benz

Heads up, folks! If you’re driving a 2011 E-Class, GL-Class, M-Class or R-Class, then you’d better call your dealer right away. Mercedes-Benz has just issued a recall on these models due to leakage problems on their fuel filters. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says there is an o-ring on the fuel system that may