Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class SUV (3rd gen, X167)
Product Overview
The 3rd-generation Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class is a full-size luxury SUV marketed as the "S-Class of SUVs". All models drive all four wheels via a 9G-Tronic automatic transmission, and most have 48-volt mild-hybrid technology. Airmatic suspension is standard, while E-Active Body Control is available.
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Ratings
What we found**
Pros
- Nimbly to drive
- Good on-road performance
- Lots of standard equipment
Cons
- Nothing in particular
What external reviewers found***
NEX score: 72% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
- Superb handling
- Superb infotainment system
- Excellent infotainment
- Gorgeous interior design
Cons
- Lack of standard equipment
- Lack of standard air suspension
- Lacklustre ride quality
- Expensive compared to other Mercedes-Benz SUVs
- Not as spacious as rivals
- Not as powerful as rivals
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Specifications
Variants:
350d
400d
450
450d
580
600
AMG 63
Dimensions
Size | Height
1850 mm
Size | Length
5207 mm
Size | Width
1934 mm
Weight
2410 kg
Wheelbase
3075 mm
Performance
350dAcceleration | 0 - 100 km/h
7 s
AMG 63Acceleration | 0 - 100 km/h
4.2 s
350dFuel Economy
7.9 L/100km
AMG 63Fuel Economy
12 L/100km
450dFuel Economy
7.9 L/100km
600Fuel Economy
12 L/100km
Powertrain
350dEngine | Displacement
3.0 L
AMG 63Engine | Displacement
4.0 L
600Engine | Displacement
4.0 L
400dEngine | Displacement
3.0 L
450Engine | Displacement
3.0 L
580Engine | Displacement
4.0 L
350dEngine | Power
282hp
AMG 63Engine | Power
610hp + 21hp (electric)
600Engine | Power
550hp + 21hp (electric)
400dEngine | Power
326hp
450Engine | Power
362hp + 21hp (electric)
580Engine | Power
483hp + 21hp (electric)
350dEngine | Torque
600Nm
AMG 63Engine | Torque
850Nm + 250Nm (electric)
600Engine | Torque
730Nm + 250Nm (electric)
400dEngine | Torque
700Nm
450Engine | Torque
500Nm + 250Nm (electric)
580Engine | Torque
700Nm + 250Nm (electric)
350dEngine | Type
I6 diesel
AMG 63Engine | Type
Twin-turbo V8 petrol
600Engine | Type
Twin-turbo V8 petrol
400dEngine | Type
I6 diesel
450Engine | Type
Turbo I6 petrol
580Engine | Type
Twin-turbo V8 petrol
Transmission | Gears
9-speed
Transmission | Type
9G-Tronic automatic
Production
Availability
2019-10
Debut
2019 New York International Auto Show
Made In
USA
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3rd-Party Review Videos
External Reviews
autocar[1]
Sentiment Score 62%In seven-seat form, the GLS houses a 355-litre load bay, rising to 2400 litres with the second and third rows folded. At 5213mm long, the new GLS has grown by 51mm, making it 62mm larger than the BMW X7. It’s well proportioned, but its sheer presence is hard to disguise when you see one up close. The GLS handles relatively nimbly, aided by the smooth ride of the air suspension.
Find the original article here.
Pros
- Sleek, spacious interior
- Excellent off-road performance
- Excellent infotainment system
Cons
- Not as big as rivals
- Not as spacious as rivals
autocar[2]
Sentiment Score 53%Price starts at £75,040 and goes up to £91,540 for the AMG Line Premium Plus Executive. UK versions of the GLS miss out on Mercedes’ trick E-Active body control system, opting instead for standard adaptive air suspension. Step-off is impressively smooth, the 2.9-litre six-cylinder's immense torque reserves allowing you to gracefully surge forward before its distantly muscular rumble gradually ebbs as you come off the throttle.
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Pros
- Powerful engine
- Comfortable ride
- Decent infotainment system
Cons
- No E-Active body control
- Lacklustre ride quality
autocar[3]
Sentiment Score 74%The GLS 600 has been given impressive performance, handling and refinement. Power comes from the same mild-hybrid drivetrain used by recently unveiled S580. It mates a twin-turbocharged 4.0-litre V8 petrol engine with a 48V starter-generator. It provides the new Maybach SUV with 549bhp and 538lb ft of torque.
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Pros
- Superb handling
- Comfortable to drive
- Superb infotainment system
Cons
- Lack of standard equipment
autoexpress[4]
Sentiment Score 65%Head-up display is huge and useful, while Infotainment is solid in presentation. While the dual 12.3-inch screens up front are bright and beautiful, the MBUX software running on them is still a little unintuitive to browse. Performance is strong considering that this is such a big and heavy car, with the 700Nm of torque the defining factor. It pulls the mighty GLS along very well if you lean on the throttle, and with little fuss.
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Pros
- Excellent infotainment
- Excellent off-road tech
- Comfortable to drive
Cons
- Lack of standard air suspension
autoexpress[5]
Sentiment Score 73%The Mercedes-Maybach GLS feels like a perfectly credible rival for the Rolls-Royce Cullinan and Bentley Bentayga. It offers a more comfortable ride than the two British heavyweights as well as more high-tech driver assistance and better infotainment. However, some may be unable to look beyond the fact that it is simply a dressed-up GLS.
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Pros
- Gorgeous interior
- Svelte ride quality
- Decent infotainment system
Cons
- Noisy engine
cnet[6]
Sentiment Score 78%The E-Active Body Control suspension is an impressive upgrade that improves comfort, convenience and performance. The full-sized SUV can be had with adaptive cruise control that can maintain a set following distance behind a leading vehicle. Expect the 2020 GLS450 to start at $75,200 before options and a $995 destination and delivery charge.
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Pros
- Gorgeous interior design
- EQ Boost technology
- Comfortable ride
Cons
- Expensive compared to other Mercedes-Benz SUVs
cnet[7]
Sentiment Score 89%The 2021 Mercedes-AMG GLS63 starts at $134,090 including $995 for delivery. The GLS' interior is one of the best in the three-row SUV space. There's plenty of Nappa leather, open-pore wood and I'm totally here for the center grab handles. The Energizing Comfort program is a bit wackadoo.
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Pros
- Gorgeous interior
- Excellent infotainment system
- Comfortable to drive
Cons
- Not as powerful as rivals
digitaltrends[8]
Sentiment Score 78%On the road, the GLS 580 is as powerful as you expect but the smaller GLS 450 is also surprisingly fast. The GLS includes adjustable ground clearance up to 8.5 inches, and will ford through water deeper than you really should be driving through. Mercedes covers all of their vehicles with a four-year, 50,000-mile general warranty that includes the powertrain.
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Pros
- Class-leading off-road performance
- Stylish looks
- Comfortable ride
Cons
- Expensive for what you get
User Reviews
References
1. ^ Mercedes-Benz GLS 400d 4Matic 2019 review. [autocar]. https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-review/mercedes-benz/gls-2012-2019/first-drives/mercedes-benz-gls-400d-4matic-2019-review. 2019-06-24. Retrieved 2021-03-22.
2. ^ Mercedes-Benz GLS 400d 2019 review. [autocar]. https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-review/mercedes-benz/gls/first-drives/mercedes-benz-gls-400d-2019-review. 2019-12-10. Retrieved 2021-03-22.
3. ^ Mercedes-Maybach GLS 600 4Matic 2020 review. [autocar]. https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-review/mercedes-maybach/gls-600/first-drives/mercedes-maybach-gls-600-4matic-2020-review. 2020-12-24. Retrieved 2021-03-22.
4. ^ New Mercedes GLS 2019 review. [autoexpress]. https://www.autoexpress.co.uk/mercedes/gls/107217/new-mercedes-gls-2019-review. 2019-12-12. Retrieved 2021-03-22.
5. ^ New Mercedes-Maybach GLS 2020 review. [autoexpress]. https://www.autoexpress.co.uk/mercedes/gls/353776/new-mercedes-maybach-gls-2020-review. 2020-12-02. Retrieved 2021-03-22.
6. ^ 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class first drive review: 'The S-Class of SUVs' earns its title. [cnet]. https://www.cnet.com/roadshow/reviews/2020-mercedes-benz-gls-class-preview/. 2019-06-23. Retrieved 2021-03-22.
7. ^ 2021 Mercedes-AMG GLS63 review: Family hauler, emphasis on hauler. [cnet]. https://www.cnet.com/roadshow/reviews/2021-mercedes-benz-amg-gls63-review/. 2020-07-08. Retrieved 2021-03-22.
8. ^ 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLS first drive review. [digitaltrends]. https://www.digitaltrends.com/car-reviews/2020-mercedes-benz-gls-review/. 2019-06-24. Retrieved 2021-03-22.
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