Mercedes has a lot of new products in the quiver. Currently, the Stuttgart-based test several models through its paces. Including the new versions of ML and GL-class.
In the current test runs, the Mercedes ML was compared with the competing models of Porsche Cayenne and BMW X 5. An opportunity for our Erlkonig photographers the Mercedes ML scan along with his rival. It turns out the ML as much flatter to the current model and the competitors in this segment.
Design the upcoming SUV to refer more to to the GL-class and R class.
Despite the strong camouflage, a few details are already knowing. The doors received a new drawing, probably, is the position of the door handles, also there are other rear-view mirrors. At the front, a modified apron and revised headlamps with LED day driving lights are used. Lamps with cornering lights are embedded in the basement.
Under the hood certainly much in terms of consumption optimization will do by the year 2011. So, the Mercedes ML gets also the 3, 5-litre V6 from the Mercedes S 400 hybrid, as well as the known aggregate from the Mercedes shelf. Including the 2, 2-litre four cylinder diesel with 204 PS, which is found also in the Mercedes S-class, a V6 diesel with 225 HP and a 333 PS of strong V6 gasoline engine. As AMG model, the V8 with two turbo chargers forced beatmete 555 HP from 5.5 liter are on the agenda. Later, the ML as a plug-in hybrid version to be offered. Connected with new eight-speed machines, a 4-Matic drive ensures further traction. Made the new Mercedes ML will continue in the US plant in Tuscaloosa.
And as a second model, the second generation of Mercedes GL comes 2012 to the dealers. The new GL - internal code X 166 - is based on the extended platform of Mercedes ML (W166). Again, the move engines are finding their way back. In addition, there will be a Mildhybrid, as well as a diesel-hybrid version. The latter can also only electric drive in the short distance. The GL will also be as AMG version, as well as the ML, still disguised turning his laps on the Nurburgring.
