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The Mercedes-Benz M178 4.0L Twin-Turbo V8 engine is a completely new design, which will be first used on the upcoming AMG GT.

Below is our hand-picked highlights and comments:

– 510hp @ 6250RPM, 7,200RPM redline; 479 lb-ft of torque between 1,750-4,750 RPM;
– Dry weight: 461 lbs
– Turbos are placed inside of the V-bank
– Direct injection with spray-guided combustion
– Exclusive new in the industry: zirconium alloy clyinder head

For more detailed information please refer to the below official press release...

Review Index:
The 2014 Mercedes-Benz GL450 – Part 1 (Exterior)
The 2014 Mercedes-Benz GL450 – Part 2 (Interior)
The 2014 Mercedes-Benz GL450 – Part 3 (Chassis and Suspension)
The 2014 Mercedes-Benz GL450 – Part 4 (Powertrain)

Video Highlights (For more detail information please see paragraph #5, 6, 7)

Now let’s take a look at the GL450’s frame construction.

Usually Mercedes-Benz vehicles give us an impression of solid rigidity and superior safety...

Review Index:
The 2014 Mercedes-Benz GL450 – Part 1 (Exterior)
The 2014 Mercedes-Benz GL450 – Part 2 (Interior)
The 2014 Mercedes-Benz GL450 – Part 3 (Chassis and Suspension)
The 2014 Mercedes-Benz GL450 – Part 4 (Powertrain)

In part 1, I have shown you some of my opinions regarding the GL450. In this section, let us take a look at the inside of the GL450.

Our test car comes with the Black MB-Tex synthetic leather option, which is standard on the GL450. If you want real leather interior, you need pay another $1,620 for that. Below is how this synthetic leather looks.

You may notice with MB-Tex equipped GL-class, the seating surfaces are perforated; while with the r...

Review Index:
The 2014 Mercedes-Benz GL450 – Part 1 (Exterior)
The 2014 Mercedes-Benz GL450 – Part 2 (Interior)
The 2014 Mercedes-Benz GL450 – Part 3 (Chassis and Suspension)
The 2014 Mercedes-Benz GL450 – Part 4 (Powertrain)

Test Car Information:

2014 Mercedes-Benz GL450
4.6L turbocharged V8, 362 hp @ 5000-6000 RPM, 406 lb-ft @ 1,500-4,000 rpm
7-speed automatic transmission, all-wheel-drive
Options: Premium 1 Package
MSRP as tested: $69,155 (including $925 S&H charge)

For those who have the needs to carry more than 5 persons, but do not want to drive a minivan, they will typically buy a CUV/SUV with 3 rows of seats...

It is reported by some auto industry analysts that, the sales volume of the industry will reach the top this year. While we cannot be certain that whether this is true, but we do know one thing: the competition between different makers is becoming more intense these years.

This can be sensed from things like auto makers are introducing new models (they are not refresh/redesign of an existing model), such as Rolls-Royce and Bentley are working on their SUV models, Lexus is now selling compact SUV (the NX), BMW rolling out new models such as the 3-series GT, 4-Series Gran Coupe, X4 etc.

For Mercedes-Benz, besides exploring lowered-priced product such as the CLA and GLA clas...