Body style: SUV (Sports Utility Vehicle)
Segment: Large SUV
Infotainment: Apple CarPlay Android Auto
Production years: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023
When it comes to full-size SUVs, there is one European brand that can really offer something suitable in this class regarding comfort and this is the Mercedes-Benz GLS.
Big, spacious and with a full load of luxury items inside, the Mercedes-Bens GLS is an “all or nothing” statement. The 2019 generation comes with an increase in the wheelbase of 60 mm (2.36 in) to offer more comfort for the three rows of occupants.
The big seven-seater is offered with loads of technology, starting with the engine and the electrical system, which is based on a 48-volt architecture. This is fed via a belt-driven starter-generator, which helps improve fuel consumption and lower emissions.
The GLS is offered with two gasoline engines for the North-American market, while two turbodiesel engines will be offered for Europe, Russia and other markets. The biggest engine is a gasoline V8 found in the GLS 580 4Matic and it offers 489 HP and 700 Nm (516.3 lb-ft) of torque. The smaller one, an inline-six, in the GLS 450 4Matic, comes with 367 HP and 500 Nm (368.8 lb-ft) of torque. Both variants benefit from the intelligent starter-generator system, which adds 22 HP and 250 Nm (184 lb-ft) of torque for a short period of time.
On the inside, 11.6 in screens are fitted for the rear seats and the latest MBUX infotainment system is available, featuring Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
ENGINE SPECS - 450 4MATIC 9AT AWD (367 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L6 |
Displacement: | 2959 cm3 |
Power: | 269.9 KW @ 5500-6100 RPM 367 HP @ 5500-6100 RPM 362 BHP @ 5500-6100 RPM |
Torque: | 369 lb-ft @ 1600-4500 RPM 500 Nm @ 1600-4500 RPM |
Fuel System: | Direct Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 23.8 gallons (90.1 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 6.1 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | All Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 9-speed automatic (9G-TRONIC) |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 275/55R19 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 205 in (5207 mm) |
Width: | 77 in (1956 mm) |
Height: | 71.8 in (1824 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 65.7/66.6 in (1,669/1,692 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 123.4 in (3134 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 7.9 in (201 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 12.5 cuFT (354 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.32 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 5701 lbs (2586 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 19 mpg US (12.4 L/100Km) |
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EQ Boost: 250 Nm 22 HP |
ENGINE SPECS - 580 V8 4MATIC 9AT AWD (489 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V8 |
Power: | 330.2 KW @ 5250 RPM 449 HP @ 5250 RPM 443 BHP @ 5250 RPM |
Torque: | 516 lb-ft @ 1800-3500 RPM 700 Nm @ 1800-3500 RPM |
Fuel System: | Direct Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 23.8 gallons (90.1 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 5.4 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | All Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 9-speed automatic (9G-TRONIC) |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 295/40R21 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Wheelbase: | 123.4 in (3134 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 7.9 in (201 mm) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.38 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 5578 lbs (2530 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 23.5 mpg US (10 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 229 g/km |
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EQ Boost: 250 Nm 22 HP |
ENGINE SPECS - 350 d 4MATIC 9AT AWD (286 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L6 |
Displacement: | 2925 cm3 |
Power: | 210.4 KW @ 3400-4600 RPM 286 HP @ 3400-4600 RPM 282 BHP @ 3400-4600 RPM |
Torque: | 443 lb-ft @ 1200-3200 RPM 600 Nm @ 1200-3200 RPM |
Fuel System: | Common Rail |
Fuel: | Diesel |
Fuel capacity: | 23.8 gallons (90.1 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 141 mph (227 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 7 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | All Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 9-speed automatic (9G-TRONIC) |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 265/60/R18 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 205 in (5207 mm) |
Width: | 77 in (1956 mm) |
Height: | 71.8 in (1824 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 65.7/66.6 in (1,669/1,692 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 123.4 in (3134 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 7.9 in (201 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 12.5 cuFT (354 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.32 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 5313 lbs (2410 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 7165 lbs (3250 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 29.8 mpg US (7.9 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 208 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 400 d 4MATIC 9AT AWD (330 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L6 |
Displacement: | 2925 cm3 |
Power: | 242.7 KW @ 3600-4200 RPM 330 HP @ 3600-4200 RPM 325 BHP @ 3600-4200 RPM |
Torque: | 516 lb-ft @ 1200-3200 RPM 700 Nm @ 1200-3200 RPM |
Fuel System: | Common Rail |
Fuel: | Diesel |
Fuel capacity: | 23.8 gallons (90.1 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 148 mph (238 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 6.3 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | All Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 9-speed automatic (9G-TRONIC) |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 205 in (5207 mm) |
Width: | 77 in (1956 mm) |
Height: | 71.8 in (1824 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 65.7/66.6 in (1,669/1,692 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 123.4 in (3134 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 7.9 in (201 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 12.5 cuFT (354 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.32 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 5324 lbs (2415 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 7165 lbs (3250 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 29.8 mpg US (7.9 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 208 g/km |