2018 Mercedes-Benz GLS Quick Reference Guide

Models & MSRP

  • Mercedes-Benz GLS 450 4MATIC SUV    $69,550
  • Mercedes-Benz GLS 550 4MATIC SUV    $94,950
  • Mercedes-AMG GLS 63 SUV                    $125,300

*Above prices exclude $995 delivery & destination charge.

Model Year Changes

  • Introduction of additional 19" wheel on GLS 450

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®
  • mbrace® with five years complimentary service
  • Brake Assist (BAS®)
  • Power folding 3rd row seats
  • Remote Start
  • Rearview camera
  • Power liftgate
  • Power folding mirrors with Mercedes-Benz logo projector

Optional Feature Highlights

  • Grand Edition
    • Porcelain/Espresso Brown and designo Nappa leather seats with diamond quilting
    • Open Pore Brown Ash trim with light stripes
    • Nappa leather dashboard
    • Ambient lighting
    • Espresso Brown velour floor mats
    • on GLS450 – 20” 10-spoke two-tone wheels, advanced LED headlamps
  • Active Brake Assist with Cross-Traffic Function
  • Driver Assistance Package
    • Distance Pilot DISTRONIC® and Steering Pilot
    • Active Blind Spot Assist
    • Active Lane Keeping Assist
    • Collision monitoring system (CMS)
  • Active LED Headlamps
  • MAGIC VISION CONTROL®
  • ACTIVE CURVE SYSTEM
  • New Night package
  • Panoramic roof
  • Ambient lighting
  • New 8-in. media display screen and touchpad with Apple CarplayTM
  • Android Auto (depending on production date)
  • Heated and ventilated multicontour front seats with massage function (std. GLS 550 and GLS 63)
  • Off-Road Engineering package

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

$69,550

$94,950

$125,300

Length

202.0'

203.2'

Width

76.1'

78.0'

78.0'

Height

72.8'

Wheelbase

121.1'

Curb Weight (lbs)

5,379

5,622

5,754

Fuel Economy
(city/hwy/comb)

17 / 22 / 19

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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