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Mercedes GLS Review, For Sale, Colours, Interior, Specs & Models

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Mercedes GLS Review, For Sale, Colours, Interior, Specs & Models

FROM $191,200

Designed to target the US market, the Mercedes-Benz's flaghsip full-size luxury SUV was introduced back in 2006.

It remains one of the benchmark luxury SUVs in the US, while enjoying sales success in foreign markets, including our own, thanks to its goodlooking design, a luxurious interior and a smooth-running line of V6 engines.

There's a V8 option for the GLS63 AMG or the GLS 600 Maybach, too.

The line-up currently starts at $191,200 for the GLS-Class GLS 450 D 4Matic and ranges through to $424,300 for the range-topping GLS-Class GLS 600 4Matic.

7.8L/100km (combined)
SUV
9 Speed Automatic
Diesel
Reviews For Sale News Pricing & Specs Colours Dimensions Seats Interior Fuel Consumption Wheel Size Accessories Towing Capacity Boot Space Engine Speed Q&As Range
Rating Summary
Practicality
9
Price and features
8
Safety
9
Driving
8
Overview
Likes
Roomy interior
Hilarious acceleration
Staggering handling
Dislikes
Hard lower door plastics
Could make even more noise
High fuel consumption

Mercedes-Benz GLS Pricing & Specs

The price range for the Mercedes-Benz GLS varies based on the trim level you choose. Starting at $191,200 and going to $424,300 for the latest year the model was manufactured. The model range is available in the following body types starting from the engine/transmission specs shown below.
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Mercedes-Benz GLS Colours

GLS exterior colours include Polar White (solid) and a variety of metallics including Obsidian Black, Selenite Grey, High-Tech Silver and Sodalite Blue. Also available is the optional 'MANUFAKTUR' range of prestige paint colours available at extra cost.

High-Tech Silver
Obsidian Black
Polar White
Selenite Grey
Sodalite Blue

Mercedes-Benz GLS Dimensions

The dimensions of the Mercedes-Benz GLS SUV vary according to year of manufacture and spec level.
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
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Mercedes-Benz GLS Seats

The GLS450d and AMG GLS63 models come standard with seven seats in a 2-3-2 arrangement. The ultra plush Mercedes-Maybach GLS600 has no third row of seating and is instead available as either a four-seater with two sumptuous executive rear seats, or as a five-seater with rear seating for three.

Mercedes-Benz GLS Interior

The GLS interior is spacious and opulent with a panoramic sunroof enhancing the airy and open feel, along with optimised rear leg and headroom to ensure all passengers travel in comfort.

Mercedes-Benz GLS Fuel consumption

The Mercedes-Benz GLS is available in a number of variants and body types that are powered by Hybrid and PULP and Diesel fuel type(s). It has an estimated fuel consumption starting from 13.4L/100km for SUV
*Combined fuel consumption
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Mercedes-Benz GLS Wheel Size

The Mercedes-Benz GLS has a number of different wheel and tyre options. When it comes to tyres, these range from 275x45 R21 for SUV in 2026 with a wheel size that spans from 10x21 ET44 inches.
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Mercedes-Benz GLS Accessories

The entry-level GLS450d's standard equipment includes 22-inch AMG multi-spoke alloy wheels, AMG Line styling enhancements, multi-beam LED headlights, panoramic sunroof, seven seats with front seat heating/cooling and heated rear seats, four-zone climate control, Burmester surround sound system, MBUX multimedia with voice assistance and head-up display to name a few. The top-shelf Mercedes-Maybach GLS600 adds exclusive 23-inch alloys and grille, diamond-quilted Nappa leather, premium rear seat opulence including power sun-blinds and digital screens in the front seat headrests, plus much more.

Mercedes-Benz GLS Towing Capacity

The Mercedes-Benz GLS has maximum towing capacity of 3500kg for the latest model available.
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Mercedes-Benz GLS Boot Space

The rear luggage space in seven-seater GLS models offers 355 litres of load volume with the third-row seating upright, which expands to 1350 litres with the third row folded and ultimately 2400 litres (or 2.4 cubic metres) with the second and third rows folded.

Mercedes-Benz GLS boot space

Mercedes-Benz GLS Engine

The entry-level GLS450d is powered by a 3.0-litre inline six-cylinder turbocharged diesel engine with 48V mild hybrid technology that produces 270kW and 750Nm. The AMG GLS63 and Mercedes-Maybach GLS600 share a 4.0-litre twin-turbocharged petrol V8 also with mild hybrid assistance, with the AMG having the highest outputs of 450kW and 850Nm.

Mercedes-Benz GLS Speed

The entry-level GLS450d can accelerate from 0-100km/h in 6.1 seconds while the performance-focused AMG GLS63 lowers that time to just 4.2 seconds. The GLS range's top speed is electronically capped at 250km/h.

Mercedes-Benz GLS Range

The entry-level GLS450d has official combined consumption of 7.8L/100km with a theoretical driving range of more than 1100km from its 90-litre diesel tank. This consumption climbs to 13.4 for the AMG GLS63 and a high of 13.7 for the Mercedes-Maybach GLS600, with the latter resulting in the shortest theoretical driving range of around 650km from its 90-litre tank. Both of the V8 models specify RON 98 premium unleaded petrol.