GL Class (X166) 2013-2015 after facelift became GLS (X166)

splitview

Old Aug 23, 2014 | 03:10 AM
  #1  
swdrdave's Avatar
Thread Starter
Junior Member
 
Joined: Aug 2014
Posts: 36
Likes: 0
From: Az
15 GL550, 13 335i M-sport, 10 Sprinter, 11 Victory Vegas
splitview

So what exactly is this and does anyone have it on your GL?
Reply
Old Aug 23, 2014 | 12:10 PM
  #2  
splab's Avatar
Junior Member
 
Joined: Aug 2014
Posts: 22
Likes: 0
From: Seattle Washington
2014 E63 S AMG
Originally Posted by swdrdave
So what exactly is this and does anyone have it on your GL?
I have it, although I would not have ordered it. It was on the car sitting in the showroom that I ended up buying. It somehow allows my daughter to look at a DVD on command screen with headphones while I am driving and looking at navigation or audio etc. from the drivers seat. It is uncanny --- similar to a hologram. So far it has been used only twice. I would not waste the $1000. Plus it is just another way to promote more screen time in with your kids/passengers.
Reply
Old Aug 23, 2014 | 02:52 PM
  #3  
43221B's Avatar
Super Member
 
Joined: Jul 2009
Posts: 814
Likes: 9
15 GL550
In addition, it allows the front passenger to see what the command DVD player is playing on the Rear Entertainment System so that the front passenger can navigate through menus or watch what the kids are watching in the back (without stopping the car). I would have bought it but not for $1000. It is insane that it costs half what the RSE costs. If your kids can use the remote to navigate menus on the RSE then there is no real need for it other than for front passengers to watch videos.
Reply
Old Aug 23, 2014 | 10:20 PM
  #4  
swdrdave's Avatar
Thread Starter
Junior Member
 
Joined: Aug 2014
Posts: 36
Likes: 0
From: Az
15 GL550, 13 335i M-sport, 10 Sprinter, 11 Victory Vegas
Ok Thanks everyone. Probably won't add to my build.

I did assume that the front and rear passengers could watch the same content. I guess I assumed wrong.
Reply
Old Aug 26, 2014 | 05:06 PM
  #5  
Tomshop's Avatar
Senior Member
 
Joined: Apr 2012
Posts: 394
Likes: 32
‘23 Rivian R1S, ‘22 Maybach S, ‘24 RR Autobiography, ‘22 Tesla X, & ‘9
I have it and wouldn't buy it again. More of a novelty item. It also decreases screen resolution.
Reply

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
 

Thread Tools
Search this Thread
Rate This Thread
Rate This Thread:
You have already rated this thread Rating: Thread Rating: 0 votes,  average.


All times are GMT -4. The time now is 05:23 PM.

story-0
New Electric Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door Coupe Unveiled: 10 Things You Need to Know

Slideshow: Mercedes-AMG's new electric GT 4-Door Coupe trades combustion for software, synthetic noise, and more than 1,100 horsepower.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-20 20:08:15


VIEW MORE
story-1
6 Mercedes Models That Did NOT Age Well (But Are Somehow Still Cool)

Slideshow: Not every Mercedes design becomes timeless, some feel stuck in the era they came from.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-12 18:09:07


VIEW MORE
story-2
Manual Mercedes? 6 Times Sindelfingen Let Drivers Have All The Fun

Slideshow: Yes, Mercedes built manual cars, and some of them are far more interesting than you'd expect.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-02 12:36:58


VIEW MORE
story-3
Mercedes SLR McLaren 722 S Is Extremely Rare Example Modified by McLaren

Slideshow: A one-of-one U.S.-spec Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren Roadster became even rarer after a factory-backed transformation at McLaren's headquarters.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-29 11:19:28


VIEW MORE
story-4
8 Classic Boxy Mercedes Designs That Have Aged Like Fine Wine

Slideshow: Before curves took over, Mercedes mastered the art of the straight line, and some of those shapes still look right today.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-25 12:05:49


VIEW MORE
story-5
Flawlessly Restored Mercedes 190E Evo II Heads to Auction

Slideshow: The 190E Evolution II shows how a homologation necessity became a six-figure collector icon.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-22 17:53:47


VIEW MORE
story-6
Electric Mercedes C-Class Unveiled: 11 Things You Need to Know

Slideshow: Mercedes is turning one of its core nameplates electric, and the details show just how serious this shift is.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-21 13:58:06


VIEW MORE
story-7
Mercedes EQS Gets A Major Update: Everything You Need to Know

Slideshow: Faster charging, longer range, and a controversial steer-by-wire system define the latest evolution of Mercedes-Benz EQS.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-15 10:35:34


VIEW MORE
story-8
5 Underrated Mercedes-Benz Models That Don't Get the Love They Deserve

Slideshow: These overlooked Mercedes-Benz models never got the spotlight, but they quietly delivered more than most remember.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-13 19:35:45


VIEW MORE
story-9
Mercedes 300D Has Pushed Well Past 1 Million Miles and It Ain't Stopping

Slideshow: A well-used 1991 Mercedes-Benz 300D with more than one million miles is now looking for a new owner, and it still appears ready for more.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-10 10:05:15


VIEW MORE