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Replacing the antiquated (by today's standards) G-Class, the all-new 2007 GL-Class is out to conquer the full-size luxury SUV segment. Loaded with luxury and safety features, the GL can comfortably carry 7 passengers and haul all your gear. Engine selections are impressive. Two Bluetec diesels will be available. The first is a 224 hp 3.2L V6 CDi and the other is a 4.2L V8. The GL 450 will get a 335 hp 4.6L V8 and the GL 550 will be bussed around with a 382 hp 5.5L V8. The only transmission will be a 7-speed G-TRONIC automatic coupled to Mercedes' 4MATIC AWD system.
The ultra rich now have the choice of being driven or, now, driving themselves. We are speaking of course of the Maybach and the new 57S. S, which stands for Special and Seriously fast, also equals the addition of an AMG 612 hp 6.0L twin-turbocharged V12. With 734 lb/ft of torque, the 57S launches from 0 to 100 km/h in only 5 seconds.
Base princing for the S 550 is a cool $118,500. All other models will, of course, be more expensive.
