2019 Mercedes-Benz GLS SUV Quick Reference Guide

Models & MSRP

  • Mercedes-Benz GLS 450 4MATIC SUV                       $70,150
  • Mercedes-Benz GLS 550 4MATIC SUV                       $95,750
  • Mercedes-AMG GLS 63 SUV                                  $126,150

*Above prices exclude $995 delivery & destination charge.

Model Year Changes

  • GLS Grand Edition available for limited time (GLS 450/GLS 550)
    • Interior highlights: ambient lighting, designo Porcelain/Espresso Brown Nappa Leather upholstery with new Budapest stitching, Nappa Leather dashboard, designo Natural Grain Linden Wood Trim with light stripes, velour floor mats in Espresso Brown
    • Exterior highlights: "Grand Edition" badging, active LED headlamps (GLS 450), 20" 10-spoke wheels with black accents (GLS 450), 21" 5-spoke wheels (GLS 550 std)

Standard Feature Highlights

  • Seating for seven passengers
  • 9G-TRONIC 9-Speed automatic transmission (GLS 450 & GLS 550)
  • DYNAMIC SELECT transmission modes
  • AIRMATIC air suspension system
  • Active Brake Assist
  • Crosswind Assist
  • ATTENTION ASSIST®
  • PRE-SAFE®
  • Brake Assist (BAS®)
  • Power folding 3rd row seats
  • Remote Start
  • Rearview camera
  • Power liftgate
  • Power folding mirrors with Mercedes-Benz logo projector

AMG Standard Feature Highlights (includes features listed above)

  • AMG Performance 4MATIC
  • AIRMATIC Air Suspension
  • Active LED Headlamps
  • Driver Assistance Package

Optional Feature Highlights

  • Active Brake Assist with Cross-Traffic Function
  • Adaptive Damping System (standard on GLS 550)
  • Driver Assistance Package
    • Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC® with Active Steering Assist
    • Active Blind Spot Assist
    • Active Lane Keeping Assist
    • PRE-SAFE® PLUS
    • Active Brake Assist with Cross-Traffic Function
    • Traffic Sign Assist
  • Active LED Headlamps (standard on GLS 550 and GLS 63)
  • MAGIC VISION CONTROL®
  • ACTIVE CURVE SYSTEM
  • Night package (GLS 550)
  • Lane Tracking Package (standard on GLS 550 and GLS 63)
  • Parking Assist Package (standard on GLS 550 and GLS 63)
  • Panoramic roof
  • Ambient lighting (standard on GLS 550 and GLS 63)
  • 8" COMAND media display screen and touchpad (standard on GLS 550 and GLS 63))
  • Apple CarplayTM and Android Auto (standard on GLS 550 and GLS 63)
  • Heated and ventilated multicontour front seats with massage function (std. GLS 550 and GLS 63)
  • Off-Road Package
  • Bang & Olufsen Sound System

AMG Optional Feature Highlights (includes features listed above)

  • AMG Performance Steering Wheel
  • Red Brake Calipers
  • AMG Carbon Fiber Engine Cover

Model Positioning

  • The GLS, the S-Class among SUVs, combines luxury with impressive levels of comfort, agile dynamics and extensive safety systems.

At a Glance

 

GLS 450 4MATIC

GLS 550 4MATIC

AMG GLS 63

MSRP

$70,150

$95,750

$126,150

Length

202.0"

203.2"

Widthw/mirrors
(w/omirrors)

84.3"
(76.1")

84.3"
(78.0")

84.3"
(78.0")

Height

72.8"

Wheelbase

121.1"

Curb Weight (lbs)

5,335 est.

5,578 est.

5,754 est.

Fuel Economy
(city/hwy/comb)

16 / 22 / 18

14 / 19 / 16

13 / 18 / 15

Engine

3.0L V6 biturbo

4.7L V8 biturbo

Handcrafted AMG 5.5L
V8 biturbo

Displacement

2,996 cc

4,663 cc

5,461 cc

Drive Config.

4MATIC All-Wheel Drive

4MATIC All-Wheel Drive

AMG Performance 4MATIC

Performance

362 hp @ 5,250 – 6,000
369 lb-ft @ 1,800 – 4,500

449 hp @ 5,250
516 lb-ft @ 1,800 – 3,500

577 hp @ 5,500
561 lb-ft @ 1,750 – 5,250

Transmission

9G-TRONIC
9-speed automatic

9G-TRONIC
9-speed automatic

AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS 7G- TRONIC

0-60 mph (sec)

6.5

5.2

4.5

Top speed (mph)

130 (electronically limited)

130 (electronically limited)

168 (electronically limited)

 

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