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Old May 23, 2011 | 05:42 PM
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PICS:: Amazing Mercedes GL Grand Edition

Mercedes has unveiled the GL Grand Edition, ahead of its launch later this year.

Designed to be the last hurrah for the current model, the Grand Edition is distinguished by a new front fascia with a prominent grille, tinted headlights and LED daytime running lights. Other highlights include special badging, aluminum running boards and exclusive 20-inch alloy wheels.

Inside, the cabin is luxuriously appointed with two-tone leather seats, black ash trim, and stainless steel pedals.

Under the hood, four engines will be available. The 350 BlueTEC produces 155 kW (211 PS / 208 hp) and 540 Nm (398 lb-ft) of torque, while the 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY develops 195 kW (265 PS / 262 hp) and 620 Nm (457 lb-ft) of torque. On the petrol side, there's a 4.6-liter V8 with 250 kW (340 PS / 335 hp) and 460 Nm (339 lb-ft) of torque as well as a 5.5-liter V8 with 285 kW (388 PS / 382 hp) and 530 Nm (391 lb-ft) of torque.

In Germany, the Mercedes GL Grand Edition will be priced from €80,206 (including 19% VAT).



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Old May 23, 2011 | 07:47 PM
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I wonder if all 2012 GL's are going to have the new front fascia with a prominent grille?
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Old May 23, 2011 | 11:11 PM
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That interior looks hot!
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Old May 24, 2011 | 06:22 PM
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That black/white interior looks a bit too " Bessie " , " Shamu ", or " Pablo Sandoval " to my eyes

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Is this going to be offered in the US?
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Old May 25, 2011 | 07:44 AM
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Originally Posted by KYBRIGGS82
I wonder if all 2012 GL's are going to have the new front fascia with a prominent grille?
i picked up a new 2011 GL500 yesterday and the front fascia is the same as the pick shown.
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Old May 25, 2011 | 08:24 AM
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i picked up a new 2011 GL500 yesterday and the front fascia is the same as the pick shown.
really? are you sure the regular GL500 looks the same?




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Old May 28, 2011 | 06:30 AM
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really? are you sure the regular GL500 looks the same?



your first pic is of the 450 diesel i think. the second pic is the same as my GL500. not sure what the third pic is?

here is a pic of my 2011 GL500
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how much you paid for the GL500 if you don't mind I asked?
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Originally Posted by KYBRIGGS82
I wonder if all 2012 GL's are going to have the new front fascia with a prominent grille?
I hope they keep the big grille for the GL550/500 only. I kinda like the more conservative GL350/450 (USA models) grille, especially in lighter shades.
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