Why a 4.7 liter instead of 5.5?
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Mercedes is going to have to decide something very soon. The ML and R500 models are outdated under their hoods. Do they bring over a GL550 and update the R/ML500 models to 550s or do they do both ML450/R450 and ML550/R550? The ML I think should get both V8s, but not the slow selling R-Class.
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I asked about the GL550 and GL420CDI and this was the repsonse:
"Thank you for your recent internet inquiry.
We anticipate the release of a GL320 CDI at some point in the first quarter of 2007 as a 2008 Model Year vehicle. At this time, we do not have any information regarding the release of a GL550 and the V8 Diesel engine will not be available for the US Market. We would encourage you to periodically check our website. This would be the best source for news on all our models, and can be accessed at www.mbusa.com
If we can be of any further assistance, please feel free to e-mail us again or call us at 1-800-FOR-MERCedes (1-800-367-6372).
Sincerely,
Mark S.
Customer Relations
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"
My interpretation is maybe on the 550 and never on the 420CDI too bad for us.
"Thank you for your recent internet inquiry.
We anticipate the release of a GL320 CDI at some point in the first quarter of 2007 as a 2008 Model Year vehicle. At this time, we do not have any information regarding the release of a GL550 and the V8 Diesel engine will not be available for the US Market. We would encourage you to periodically check our website. This would be the best source for news on all our models, and can be accessed at www.mbusa.com
If we can be of any further assistance, please feel free to e-mail us again or call us at 1-800-FOR-MERCedes (1-800-367-6372).
Sincerely,
Mark S.
Customer Relations
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"
My interpretation is maybe on the 550 and never on the 420CDI too bad for us.
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Given the power of the new X5, I've got to believe that MB will switch GL, ML, and R to the 5.5 liter. They will likely bring the 2008's in early with the new engine. No doub't the power of the GL is ample but those of on forums like this know deep down that ample has nothing to do with it.
I agree with the other members saying that it was done for economy reasons. A GL/ML420 CDI would be awesome, BTW.
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When I was getting my GL450 over the weekend, I happened to read the dealer's MB magazine regarding the GL and I saw GL550 (2007) in the magazine I don't know when in 2007 but we will see it in 2007. The only thing I am not too sure is will GL550 replace GL450 or not?
I don't know when in 2007 but we will see it in 2007. The only thing I am not too sure is will GL550 replace GL450 or not?
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This makes sense, otherwise, why would MB spend all the time and money to develop the GL450's engine based on the current S550 just to use it for one year? This leads me to another question, what's going to be the price increase? $5000? $10,000?
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Yeah the price is what I'm waiting to see too. They should just make it a 2-3 option vehicle, i.e. pretty much loaded for about 75-80K. They should take the Premier Editions wheels, Nappa leather and other features and make them standard for the GL550. The GL320 CDI will be priced in between the two, but much closer to the 450 than the 550.
I suspect we'll see a GL550 at Detriot in Jan.
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I suspect we'll see a GL550 at Detriot in Jan.
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