A little while back we brought you spy photos of the new GL-Class, Mercedes latest addition to the giant SUV market.  Today, Auto Motor und Sport has posted an official photo of the new model, as well additional details to wet the appetites of anyone in the market for a new gas-guzzling monstrosity.

According to the story, the GL will be based, to nobody's surprise, on the same platform and as the current ML and R-Class models. It will feature many of the same components as the aforementioned models, and will likewise be produced in sweet home Alabama.

Now, the juicy detail you've all been waiting to hear:  exactly how big is it?  If the story is correct, the new GL will be 200" long, 71.26" high, 75.59" wide, and feature a wheelbase of 118.11". If you're wondering how that stacks up against the current ML-Class, you can find its specifications here.  As one would expect in a larger SUV, the GL will feature three rows of seating, capable of holding up to seven passengers, or fifteen small children if you pack them in really tight.

If you're wondering what powers the GL, Auto Motor is reporting you'll have your choice of two different V6 and V8 gas and diesel engines, with power ranging from 224 to 314 horsepower.  As usual, there's no guarantee we'll see the diesel variants available in the U.S., but if you're a diesel fan, set up your Mercedes' shrine and start praying now.

I think that just about covers the new report on the Mercedes GL. If you'd like read the story yourself, you can find it here. It is translated roughly from German, so consider yourself warned.