Mercedes Benz GL Grand Edition makes its debut in India in a face lifted version. The Mercedes-Benz GL-Class is a full-size crossover SUV built by the German carmaker Mercedes-Benz. Built to seat 7 in reasonable comfort, the GL-Class is the Mercedes-Benz of choice for those who want more than just a luxury car. With SUVs becoming a hot favorite in India in the recent past, so much so that the GL has been a runaway success in India. The GL-Class is a fusion of elegance, style and off-road capability.



The Mercedes-Benz GL350 CDI Blue Efficiency comes with a 2987cc engine with six-cylinder mated to a seven-speed transmission. The GL350 produces 221bhp, whereas the E350 CDI produces 228bhp and the ML350CDI produces 234bhp.



This oilburner churns out 221bhp of power at 3800rpm and has a maximum torque of 510Nm packed in it. The SUV hits the 100kph mark in 10.7 seconds.

The new GL features a reworked front-end that gets a bigger grille with three horizontal chrome-bars and a slightly-larger and more prominent three-pointed star at the center. The front bumper is re-profiled as well and the head-lamps now get dark-tints too. Additional styling updates include new paint shades and re-styled 20-inch alloy wheels. Interior enhancements for the Grand Edition include black / porcelain and black / maroon leather upholstery, velour floor mats and a ‘Grand Edition’ badge on the centre console.



Standard on all GL-class models are features like the 4MATIC all-wheel drive, AIRMATIC air suspension, Direct-Steer system and the Adaptive Damping System. It also gets PARKTRONIC and COMAND APS system with a reversing camera. Additional features include off-road ABS, Downhill Speed Regulation (DSR) and Hill-Start Assist. 

The GL ‘Grand Edition’ comes in two variants; Executive which is priced at Rs 60.9 lakh and Luxury retailing at Rs 65.5 lakh (all prices ex-showroom). The Mercedes Benz SUV competes with the likes of Audi Q7, BMW X5 and Volvo XC90.