Vehicle Overview
The Mercedes-Benz GLS is the most luxurious SUV by the brand. This car is very elegant and shares a design similar to the GLE. The interior consists of high-quality materials and new technology. The new GLS will allow you to live large but without a bulky experience. It’s the most luxurious and comfortable car in its segment. It is more spacious and at the same time more aerodynamic. It is a muscular car and yet is quite polished and agile. The LED lighting adds to the experience.
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Features
- The Mercedes-Benz GLS gives us a 7-seater and 6-seater option with captain’s chairs.
- New GLS also comes with technology upgrades like the smartphone integration to connect your phone to the car.
- The New GLS comes with an enlarged panorama roof with 50% extra viewing area.
- DYNAMIC Select improves the handling characteristics of the car and shifting through gears becomes quite easy.
- E-ACTIVE BODY CONTROL is an all intelligent suspension that will keep you away from the bumps that the roads offer.
- Mercedes Me connect will allow you to stay in touch with the vehicle from anywhere in the world and you can obtain assistance at the touch of a button.
- The THERMOTRONIC automatic climate control system with 3 climate zones and 3 climate styles provides an individual feel-good atmosphere on board.
- The Intelligent LED light system allows extremely fast and precise adaptation of the headlamps to the prevailing road and traffic conditions.
- With options of 64 colours, the ambient lighting allows to adjust the lighting of your car according to your personal preferences or mood.
All you need to know about Mercedes-Benz GLS
The Mercedes-Benz GLS class was called Mercedes-Benz GL Class before. The Mercedes GLS is the
only full-sized luxury SUV offered by the German carmaker. It is a flagship model of the brand. This
luxury giant by Mercedes-Benz is often called the S Class of SUV’s. The letter G in GLS means
“gelandewagen”, L acts as linkage and S defines the S Class of SUV segment.The new Mercedes GLS has all the necessary comfort that an SUV can have. It is a spacious car with
seven luxurious seats, and a world-class infotainment system and electrically adjustable seating. The
7-seater SUV can transform into luggage carrying vehicle easily.For a mega SUV, the suspension is what matters the most. Mercedes-Benz has emphasized the
suspension of the car and is installed with AIRMATIC suspension. The six-cylinder in-line engines are
powerful, refined and are great contributors to the comfort of the car.The Mercedes- Benz GLS has a very long list of features including ambient lighting, Lumbar support,
ENERGIZING seat kinetics, Vario rear seats, removable MBUX rear tablet, THERMOTRONIC Automatic
Climate Control System.The Mercedes GLS also have the latest Mercedes Me feature that will allow you to stay in touch with
your car from anywhere in the world. The Mercedes -Benz GLS has Multibeam LED with individually
controlled LED’s that act according to the traffic condition, Panoramic sunroof to enjoy natural
ambient lighting in the cabin, Burmester surrounds sound system.
The seats of the GLS are made of ARTICO man-made leather making the interiors of the car comfortable and classy at the same time. The widescreen in the cockpit is another highlight of the Mercedes GLS. You can adjust the display of the screen as per your preference. The Mercedes-Benz GLS is loaded with numerous high-quality safety features as well.
Timeline of the Mercedes-Benz GLS
First Generation (X164, 2006-12)
Second Generation (X166, 2013-19)
Third Generation ( X167, 2020)
First Generation (X164, 2006-12)
The GL Class was first introduced in the year 2006. This massive car was the first-ever full-size luxury
SUV produced by Mercedes-Benz. The GL Class back then was installed with V8 petrol engines,
turbocharged V6 and V8 diesel engines. All the models back then had an all-wheel-drive
configuration.
Second Generation (X166, 2013-19)
This new GL Class was introduced in the year 2012. The SUV now had the new engine start-stop
system, and also new turbocharged petrol and diesel engines. An AMG model was also introduced
based on the second-generation GL Class. In 2016, the GL Class was renamed to Mercedes-Benz GLS
Class. Minor interior and exterior changes were made, with performance improvements as well.
Third Generation ( X167, 2020)
The third generation of the Mercedes-Benz GLS is the one unveiled in 2019. The Mercedes-GLS comes
with 3.0 in-line turbo petrol engine and 2.6-litre twin-turbo diesel in-line engine with EQ Boost electric
motors.
The wheelbase of the new Mercedes-Benz GLS is also 2.3 inches longer. The GLS is now a modern SUV
with the best features offered by Mercedes-Benz. Comfort, luxury, space and performance are what
define the Mercedes-Benz GLS.
Pricing and maintenance
The Mercedes-Benz GLS 350d is priced at above 88 lakh rupees while the 400 4MATIC is priced at
around the same range. Maintainance of the Mercedes-Benz GLS is possible through the service
centre network of Mercedes-Benz. If you are a Mercedes-Benz GLS owner in Mumbai, you can head
straight to the Autohangar Mercedes authorized service centre.
FAQ
Is the New Mercedes GLS a good SUV?
Yes, for an SUV the Mercedes-Benz GLS is the best that you could get. It is a spacious car with utmost comfort and luxury. The GLS is also a very powerful machine loaded with new-age technology for the best driving experience.
How many people can be seated in the new GLS?
The new Mercedes-Benz GLS can seat 6-7 people at a time and that too with comfortably. The seats are very comfortable with ample legroom and the headroom is also commendable.
Where can you know more about the New Mercedes -Benz GLS?
You can test drive the new Mercedes Benz GLS at your nearest Autohangar Mercedes dealership. Our staff will help you know more about the car.
Can you connect your phone to the Mercedes-Benz GLS?
Yes, you can connect your phone to the Mercedes GLS through the smartphone integration feature.
How good is the suspension of the Mercedes-Benz GLS?
The Mercedes GLS has the E-CAPTIVE body suspension which is an intelligent suspension that helps
the car glide through bumps.
Does the Mercedes-Benz GLS have automatic climate control?
Yes the GLS has a THERMOTRONIC automatic climate control system with three climate zones and
three climate styles provides an individual feel-good atmosphere on board.
GLS vs GLE
The Mercedes-Benz GLS and GLE are both big SUV’s offered by Mercedes-Benz. The GLS is a large car
when compared to the GLS. The Mercedes-Benz GLS has the seven seating option, while the GLE has a
five-seater option. The wheelbase of the GLS is bigger than the GLE, and it is also longer. The GLS has
the powerful multibeam headlights and three daytime lighting strips like the Mercedes-Benz S Class.Both these SUV’s have almost the same interiors with MBUX infotainment system and a modern
instrument cluster. The Mercedes-Benz GLS also has a third row of seats which is very comfortable
and is what makes the Mercedes-Benz GLS stand out between the two.
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