Mercedes-Benz GL 350 CDI long term review final report

We made the most of the May holiday season and the practical GL with frequent family weekend trips to Mahabaleshwar during this massive SUV’s final stint with us.

Published on Sep 13, 2014 08:00:00 AM

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The high seating position is simply fantastic because you get a great view of the road ahead. The lofty perch adds to the feeling of invincibility this solid SUV exudes. It’s the elders who don’t like the elevated proportions, though  — it’s quite a hike to get into the cabin. For the driver, the climb inside isn’t eased by the heavily contoured seats that come with this launch edition. That the side bolsters were badly scuffed after just 27,000km on the clock tells you that many backsides have struggled to plonk themselves here.

 
Range: 100 litre fuel tank means fewer trips to the fuel pump. 
 
The launch edition also comes with 21-inch wheels which, though good-looking, badly corrupt the ride. The truth is, this version of the GL is one of the poorest riding Mercedes’ (after the R-class) that I have experienced. There’s just too much body movement, the chassis doesn’t feel taut and the low-pro tyres crash through sharp edges, spoiling the ambience of the cabin. There’s just too much roll in Comfort mode and it’s best to use the softest setting strictly in the city. At highway speeds, you need Sport mode to tie up this 2.5-tonne SUV effectively.
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