GL Class (X164) 2007-2012: GL320CDI, GL420CDI, GL450, GL550

GL450 or X5 or Range Rover Spt...HELP!!!

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Old Mar 24, 2008 | 07:25 PM
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'07 CLS63 AMG, '08 S550, '09 GL450 w/appearance pkg., ('06 BMW '04 M3, '01 Boxster S - ALL SOLD)
Arrow GL450 or X5 or Range Rover Spt...HELP!!!

I am considering all three for my wife...we will be looking at the 2009 models.

I need your opinions...All are comparably priced...slightly different features but many similarities...

Help!

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Old Mar 24, 2008 | 07:43 PM
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Originally Posted by CLS63AMGGUY
I am considering all three for my wife...we will be looking at the 2009 models.

I need your opinions...All are comparably priced...slightly different features but many similarities...

Help!

Thanks -
I would suggest a search of this forum for specific areas of concern. There are many threads on the X5 and Range Rover comparisons. For pictures I would suggest my Zenfolio site listed in my signature. I have 99 images of the GL550 posted.

As a recommendation I would offer the GL (all models) over the X5 or RR...most people on this forum would do the same (for some reason...:-)
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Old Mar 24, 2008 | 10:06 PM
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Hey Nevada...how do you like your ride when compared to your previous S550?
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Old Mar 24, 2008 | 10:24 PM
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Hey Nevada...how do you like your ride when compared to your previous S550?
The S550 ride was superb and with the ABC suspension it rode like a dream. The GL550 ride is not quite as soft or perhaps as quiet as the S, but it is a great ride. As you know the GL handles beautifully and the truth of the matter is I enjoy driving the GL more. The reason for that is the S is like driving a limo and the GL is like driving a sport sedan at times. I drove cross country in both of them and found no advantage in the S EXCEPT for the dynamic seats and massage!.

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Old Mar 24, 2008 | 11:48 PM
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'08 GL 320 CDI (scheduled delivery 3/20/08)
For what it's worth, I was a BMW enthusiast, i.e. fanatic for the longest time, owned 3 series , 535, M5, and X, etc. Finally traded my 2001 Nieman Marcus X5 4.4 for a Mercedes GL 320 CDI and have not regretted a single moment. What a difference....... Might not be quite as sporty, but its reliable.
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Old Mar 25, 2008 | 09:45 PM
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For what it's worth, I was a BMW enthusiast, i.e. fanatic for the longest time, owned 3 series , 535, M5, and X, etc. Finally traded my 2001 Nieman Marcus X5 4.4 for a Mercedes GL 320 CDI and have not regretted a single moment. What a difference....... Might not be quite as sporty, but its reliable.
Why the CDI ? Why not the 450 ? I have been pondering the Diesel...your reasons for choosing it?
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Old Mar 25, 2008 | 11:46 PM
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'08 GL 320 CDI (scheduled delivery 3/20/08)
Although the diesel doesn't have a great zero to 60, it does have nearly 400 lbs of torque and gets up and goes, especially when passing someone. Its also a great hauler and I occasionally pull a boat. As for fuel comsumption I'm getting 19-20+ mpg in the city which is a lot better than the 11-14 mpg I was experiencing with the GL450. As for a GL550, thats another ball game (ask Jack).
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