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75
Out of 100
Quality & Reliability
Average
71/100
Measures the level of defects, malfunctions, and design flaws experienced by vehicle owners. Covers the entire vehicle from engine to infotainment system. A higher rating means fewer problems.
Driving Experience
Great
81/100
Owners' evaluation of the vehicle's design, performance, comfort, functionality, safety, and technology, comprise this rating. Newer and recently-redesigned vehicles tend to score better.
Resale
Average
74/100
J.D. Power's forecast of depreciation (how much of its current value the vehicle will likely lose) over the next three years. Lower depreciation equals a higher rating.
Dealership Experience
Average
78/100
Owners' experience with this brand's dealerships during the purchase and service process make up this rating. Key factors include customer service, dealership facilities, and the quality of work.
This is the S-Class of SUVs. The Mercedes-Benz GLS SUV offers more capability than most drivers will ever need and enough luxury to keep all seven passengers comfortable—no matter where you choose to go. Choose from two models: the GLS 450 4MATIC SUV and the epic GLS 580 4MATIC SUV. Power comes from a turbocharged inline-six or a bi-turbo V-8. BElectric EQ Boost adds torque and horsepower—and gets more from every gallon of gas while reducing emissions. 4MATIC Fully Variable All-Wheel Drive is standard. So is Self-Levelling AIRMATIC Suspension. Your GLS SUV is rugged but it’s still a Mercedes-Benz. And the Easy-Entry Second-Row Seat slides forward so every luxurious seat in the third row is easy to get to—from either side. And from Mercedes-Benz User Experience with Natural Language Understanding to Apple CarPlay and Android Auto phone integration to standard and available Driver Assistance Systems you’ll stay connected and protected. Choose from a variety of colors options and Genuine Mercedes-Benz Accessories and build a GLS SUV that’s all yours. The Mercedes-Benz GLS SUV. Well beyond practical.
Technology
The Mercedes-Benz User Experience with Natural Language Understanding puts your GLS SUV in a new category. Just say “Hey Mercedes ” and your GLS SUV hangs on your every word. It’ll learn your habits—and it’ll adapt to changes in your daily routine. Need to drop something off on the way to work? Available MB Navigation with Augmented Video shows you the way. Mercedes me connect turns your smartphone into a remote control for your GLS SUV so you can start it from your living room. The Mercedes-Benz GLS SUV. Bask in the luxury of technology.
Safety
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Performance
Every Mercedes-Benz GLS SUV comes with a racing pedigree. Choose from two powerplants both augmented by a 48-Volt EQ Boost Integrated Starter-Generator for instant torque. First up is the three-liter inline-six: It delivers 362 silky-smooth horsepower. Or go all out with the four-liter bi-turbo V-8. With EQ Boost it’ll get you to sixty miles an hour in 5.2 seconds. Add available E-Active Body Control with Curve Tilting Function and your GLS SUV actually leans into corners. The Mercedes-Benz GLS SUV. It comes with a racing heritage—and real-world performance.