Mercedes-Benz GLS
Cosmetic revisions, new body colours, over-the-air updates and extra standard content define the 2024 GLS. All powertrain options include mild hybrid technology, starting with the base 3.0-litre inline six-cylinder engine (375 horsepower) in GLS 450 trim. A 4.0-litre V8 is found in the GLS 580 (510 horsepower), Maybach GLS 600 (550 horsepower) and AMG GLS 63 (603 horsepower). The Maybach model ranks among the most opulent SUVs on the planet along with the Bentley Bentayga and Rolls-Royce Cullinan.
Mercedes-Benz GLS
| Pricing | |
|---|---|
| MSRP | CA$230,300 |
| Fees | CA$4,995 |
| Gas guzzler tax | CA$3,000 |
| Monthly payments | CA$4,335/month |
| Powertrain | |
| Combined power | N/A |
| Combined torque | N/A |
| Engine | 4,0 l V8 |
| Power | 550 hp @ 6,000 rpm (410 kW) |
| Torque | 538 lb·ft @ 2,500 – 5,000 rpm (729 N·m) |
| Induction | Turbocharged |
| Fuel type | Premium |
| Engine | Electric |
| Power | 21 hp (16 kW) |
| Torque | 184 lb·ft (249 N·m) |
| Transmission | 9-speed automatic |
| Drivetrain | AWD |
| Hybrid / Electric | |
| Battery type | Lithium-ion (Li-ion) |
| Energy | N/A |
| Voltage | 48 V |
| Charging times |
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| Cooling | N/A |
| Drivetrain structure | N/A |
| Vehicle type / Category | |
| Vehicle type | SUV |
| Category | Full-size luxury SUV |
| Assembly | Tuscaloosa, AL, US |
| Generation | 3 |
| Fuel efficiency / Autonomy | |
| City | 17.8 L/100km |
| Highway | 12.8 L/100km |
| Combined | 15.6 L/100km |
| Autonomy | 576 km |
| Electric autonomy | N/A |
| CO₂ emissions | 364 g/km |
| Equipment | |
| Sunroof | standard |
| Heated front seats | standard |
| Heated rear seats | standard |
| Heated steering wheel | standard |
| Ventilated front seats | standard |
| Head-up display | standard |
| Surround-view camera | standard |
| Smart key | standard |
| Blindspot detection | standard |
| Forward collision warning | standard |
| Autonomous emergency braking | standard |
| Lane departure warning | standard |
| Adaptive cruise control | standard |
| Remote engine start | standard |
| GPS | standard |
| Infotainment | |
| Front USB ports | standard |
| Rear USB ports | standard |
| Apple CarPlay compatible | standard |
| Android Auto compatible | standard |
| Sirius XM | standard |
| Bluetooth audio | standard |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | optional |
| Wireless phone charging | standard |
| Steering / Suspension / Brakes / Tires | |
| Steering | rack and pinion, electric assistance |
| Front suspension | independent, pneumatic, double wishbone |
| Rear suspension | independent, pneumatic, multi-link |
| Front brakes | Disc (ABS) |
| Rear brakes | Disc (ABS) |
| Front tires | P285/45R22 |
| Rear tires | P325/40R22 |
| Safety | |
| Seat belts | 5 |
| Dimensions / Weight | |
| Length | 5,208 mm (205″) |
| Width | 2,030 mm (80″) |
| Height | 1,838 mm (72″) |
| Wheelbase | 3,135 mm (123″) |
| Weight | 2,785 kg (6,140 lb) |
| Capacities | |
| Passengers | 5 |
| Trunk | 520 l |
| Fuel tank | 90 l (20 gal) |
| Towing capacity | 3,493 kg (7,701 lb, with towing package, with trailer with brakes) |
| Performance | |
| 0-100 km/h | 4.9 s (manufacturer) |
| 80-120 km/h | 3.8 s (estimated) |
| Top speed | 210 km/h (130 mph) (manufacturer) |
| Braking distance | 39 m |
| Warranty | |
| Base warranty | 4 years/80,000 km |
| Powertrain warranty | 4 years/80,000 km |
| The Car Guide rating | |
| Fuel economy | 4/10 |
| Reliability | 4/10 |
| Safety | 8/10 |
| Infotainment | 7/10 |
| Driving | 7/10 |
| Overall | 8/10 |
| Average | 70%(view ratings) |