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SEVEN SEATER PLAYS THE LONG GAME

Model Mercedes-Benz GLS 400d

Engine 2925cc 6cyl, dohc, 24v, turbo-diesel

Power 243kW @ 3600-4000rpm

Torque 700Nm @ 1200-3000rpm

Transmission 9-speed automatic

Weight 2490kg

0-100km/h 6.3sec (claimed)

Economy 7.7L/100km

Price $153,300

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MERCEDES-BENZ has taken the automotive phenomenon of ‘segment creep’ to the extreme with its new GLS, stretching the large SUV by 77mm compared to the previous generation and bringing its total

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