Where to test a 2008 Mercedes-Benz gl320 CDI?
A large SUV sporting the Mercedes-Benz tri-star belongs in California’s wine country, where upscale types pretend to rough it as they visit wineries and buy cases of the latest pinot noir or sauvignon blanc. To test out the GL320, we took it on a trip to its natural environment, plotting a course 90 miles north from San Francisco to Lake Sonoma.
What kind of car is 2008 Mercedes Benz gl320?
With its diesel engine, the 2008 Mercedes-Benz GL320 CDI transports seven people and plenty of cargo while getting mileage worthy of a midsize sedan. The oversize SUV from Mercedes-Benz features all the interior luxury we would expect from the German carmaker, along with performance that favors economy over power.
Where is the stereo on a Mercedes gl320?
Unlike Mercedes-Benz sedans, which put the seat controls in an easily accessible spot on the door, the GL320 has them on the side of the seat, just like most other carmakers, taking away some of what makes a Mercedes-Benz special. The stereo displays file names but no song information from MP3 CDs.
What kind of infotainment system does the gl320 have?
The GL320 uses the same infotainment interface, with its washed-out blue color scheme and fiddly knob/joystick, as we’ve seen on previous Benzes. We can only hope that soon the system will be updated with what we saw in the Mercedes-Benz C300.
What kind of engine does Mercedes-Benz GL 320 CDI have?
The GL 320 CDI’s diesel engine’s performance is extremely well suited to the vehicle’s mellow mission. Although the GL CDI’s 3.0-liter turbocharged V6 powerplant produces “only” 215hp, the oil-burning SUV drives like a tsunami.
A large SUV sporting the Mercedes-Benz tri-star belongs in California’s wine country, where upscale types pretend to rough it as they visit wineries and buy cases of the latest pinot noir or sauvignon blanc. To test out the GL320, we took it on a trip to its natural environment, plotting a course 90 miles north from San Francisco to Lake Sonoma.
With its diesel engine, the 2008 Mercedes-Benz GL320 CDI transports seven people and plenty of cargo while getting mileage worthy of a midsize sedan. The oversize SUV from Mercedes-Benz features all the interior luxury we would expect from the German carmaker, along with performance that favors economy over power.
What kind of gas mileage does a GL 320 get?
And speaking of money– or at least political correctness– anyone who purchases a giant SUV must, at some point, face the mileage issue. The BlueTec diesel powering the GL 320 CDI offers a great salve to the well-heeled, environmentally-conscience SUV driver. I managed 23 mpg at a steady state 80mph.