Mercedes-Benz GL 350 CDI long term review final report

 

 

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.