16 and 17 difference
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16 and 17 difference
I know this has probably been discussed a while back
but real quick, besides the outside fascia, and the silly stick on screen infotainment system is there any other differences.
Seating is the same, getting in and out of the back third row is the same.
drivers assistance packages etc same? anything else major?
but real quick, besides the outside fascia, and the silly stick on screen infotainment system is there any other differences.
Seating is the same, getting in and out of the back third row is the same.
drivers assistance packages etc same? anything else major?
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Here are the all of the differences I've noticed with the GLS facelift/rebranding: New designo Cardinal Red paint. New leather color options Ginger Beige and Espresso Brown. New wheel styles. Collision Monitoring System rear. Lane Tracking / Steering Assist. Speed Limit Sign Assist. Magic Vision Control wipers. Air Balance P21 Package. New Night Styling Package. More HP (+15 on 350, +20 on 550, +27 on 63). 9G-Tronic transmission on non-AMGs. New 8" COMAND screen. New style static keypad. New trackpad above COMAND wheel. Steering wheel now 3-spoke with 3x2 buttons. New Individual suspension settings; 6-mode Dynamic Select controller. New name. New front and rear designs (power domes, twin lamellas, air intakes that don't take in any air, chrome trim changes, visible tail pipes). New headlamps with integrated DRLs. ILS LED headlamps option. New LED taillights. New Sport design. NTG 5*1 COMAND. Connect.me with remote vehicle status and Remote Start. Double sun visors. MB logo projector door lights. 5 years MBRACE included. New Premium 1 package structure; some former options move to standard equipment. Apple CarPlay. ADS Plus on AMG. Carbon Fiber trim option on AMG.
The US dealer order guide (option selections, etc) but without pricing is in this thread:
https://mbworld.org/forums/gls-class...-attached.html
The big mechanical change is the switch to the 9G transmission, but yes, it's a "refresh" of the GL and is still a X166.
https://mbworld.org/forums/gls-class...-attached.html
The big mechanical change is the switch to the 9G transmission, but yes, it's a "refresh" of the GL and is still a X166.
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i drive them all, fast and hard
double sun visors are a biggie....my 2012 E has them
dont care for aesthetic aspects..
wonder if the 9g is worth waiting for 7g tranny
i take it rear seat functionality and the headrest issue with easy entry will persist on?
I hate the touch pad, its horrible, we have it in the S class and used it with loaner C classes...such a waste
dont care for aesthetic aspects..
wonder if the 9g is worth waiting for 7g tranny
i take it rear seat functionality and the headrest issue with easy entry will persist on?
I hate the touch pad, its horrible, we have it in the S class and used it with loaner C classes...such a waste


