Mercedes-Benz GLS
The GLS, a full-size SUV, is back unchanged and just as versatile and luxurious as ever for 2018. The GLS 450 4MATIC (362-horsepower, twin-turbo V6) and GLS 550 4MATIC (449-horsepower, twin-turbo 4.7L V8) are both equipped with a nine-speed automatic gearbox. The AMG GLS 63 4MATIC (hand-built 577-horsepower, twin-turbo 5.5L V8) remains top dog with its impressive torque transmitted to all four wheels by a seven-speed gearbox.
Mercedes-Benz GLS
| Pricing | |
|---|---|
| MSRP | CA$85,000 |
| Fees | CA$2,075 |
| Gas guzzler tax | CA$1,000 |
| Monthly payments | CA$1,600/month |
| Powertrain | |
| Transmission | 9-speed automatic |
| Drivetrain | N/A |
| Vehicle type / Category | |
| Vehicle type | SUV |
| Category | N/A |
| Assembly | N/A |
| Generation | N/A |
| Fuel efficiency / Autonomy | |
| City | 14.3 L/100km |
| Highway | 11.4 L/100km |
| Combined | 13.0 L/100km |
| CO₂ emissions | 305 g/km |
| Equipment | |
| Sunroof | standard |
| Heated front seats | optional |
| Heated rear seats | optional |
| Heated steering wheel | standard |
| Ventilated front seats | optional |
| Massage seats | optional |
| Smart key | optional |
| Blindspot detection | optional |
| Lane departure warning | optional |
| Adaptive cruise control | optional |
| GPS | standard |
| Infotainment | |
| Auxiliary audio input | standard |
| CD player | standard |
| Apple CarPlay compatible | standard |
| Android Auto compatible | available |
| Sirius XM | standard |
| Bluetooth audio | standard |
| Premium audio system | optional |
| Steering / Suspension / Brakes / Tires | |
| Steering | N/A |
| Turning diameter | 12 m (41′) |
| Front suspension | independent, short/long arm |
| Rear suspension | N/A |
| Front brakes | Disc (ABS) |
| Rear brakes | Disc (ABS) |
| Front tires | P275/50HR20 |
| Rear tires | P275/50HR20 |
| Safety | |
| Seat belts | 7 |
| Dimensions / Weight | |
| Length | N/A |
| Width | 1,933 mm (76″) |
| Height | 1,849 mm (73″) |
| Wheelbase | 3,076 mm (121″) |
| Front track | 1,656 mm (65″) |
| Rear track | 1,674 mm (66″) |
| Weight | N/A |
| Capacities | |
| Passengers | 7 |
| Trunk | between 295 l and 2,299 l |
| Fuel tank | 100 l (22 gal) |
| Towing capacity | 3,500 kg (7,716 lb) |
| Performance | |
| 0-100 km/h | N/A |
| 80-120 km/h | N/A |
| Top speed | N/A |
| Braking distance | N/A |
| Warranty | |
| Base warranty | 4 years/80,000 km |
| Powertrain warranty | 4 years/80,000 km |
| The Car Guide rating | |
| Fuel economy | 3/10 |
| Reliability | 2/10 |
| Safety | 9/10 |
| Infotainment | 8/10 |
| Driving | 8/10 |
| Overall | 8/10 |
| Average | 73%(view ratings) |