In terms of looks, the new GLS has certainly grown in size, in fact, it’s 77 mm longer and 22 mm wider than before, and it also comes with a 60 mm longer wheelbase. Visually, it has a bigger octagonal grille, along with Multibeam LED headlamps as standard, featuring a total of 112 LEDs per headlamp and daytime running lights with three LED segments. The SUV also gets a chrome-plated under-guard in the front apron with a large air inlet grille and the bonnet comes with two power domes. The profile features a set of large twin-5-spoke alloy wheels, squared wheel arches, side skirts, and large silver roof rails. At the rear, the SUV comes with two-piece LED taillamps with a three-dimensional pattern, a simple-looking rear bumper with underbody cladding, silver skid plate, and dual exhaust mufflers with chrome bezels. The SUV also gets a power tailgate and AIRMATIC suspension as standard which allows you the increase or decreases the height of the SUV at the touch of a button. The Mercedes-Benz GLS has two variants available in India with its excellent price range. The recorded price for Mercedes-Benz GLS 400d 4Matic in India is Rs. 99.90 Lac for its lowest variant and Mercedes-Benz GLS 450 4Matic which is the highest variant in India is also priced the same Rs. 99.90 Lac.
SUV
2925cc - 2999cc
In-Line 6
7 Seater
Petrol,
Diesel
Top speed 246
Mercedes-Benz GLS India
Mercedes-Benz GLS is the flagship luxury SUV that Mercedes-Benz GLS sells in India. This is a proper 7 seater SUV which will make all 7 passengers travel in utmost luxury. In India Mercedes-Benz sells this luxury SUV with all-the bells and whistles which mean only one fully loaded variant is available but there are two different engine options to choose from. The Mercedes-Benz GLS 450 4matic is powered by a 3.0-litre turbocharged 6-cyl Petrol engine that produces 367ps of power and 500nm of torque. Power is sent to all-four wheels via 4matic intelligent all-wheel drive system, this big luxury SUV can manage the 0-100kmph acceleration run in 6.2sec and comes with a top speed of 246kmph. The Mercedes-Benz GLS 450 4matic is priced at Rs 99.9 lakh ex-showroom India. The Mercedes-Benz GLS 400d 4matic is powered by a 3.0-litre turbocharged 6-cyl diesel engine that produces 330ps of power and 700nm of torque which comes mated to an intelligent 9G Tronic Automatic transmission. This diesel powered luxury SUV is priced at Rs 99.9 Lakh ex-showroom India.
Mercedes-Benz GLS Features
Mercedes-Benz GLS is a full size luxury SUV that offers following features: MULTIBEAM LED Adaptive headlamps with updated LED daytime running DRLs. The front grille has been given a revamp which is now bigger than before and works as an air intake for front mounted 3.0-Litre 6-cyl engines. Front bumper is highlighted with chrome surrounds throughout with Chrome bits. Centre section has been given a Chrome faux skid plate for better approach angle at rough terrains. The side profile has a typical 7 seater SUV silhouette where side window surround is highlighted with Chrome strip. The illuminated fixed side aluminium side step give much easier access getting in and out of this massive suv. Mercedes-Benz GLS sits on 21-inch 5-twin-spoke silver finish alloy wheels which come wrapped in mixed profile tubeless tires at the front it sits with 275/45R21 tires and at the rear it has 315/40 R21 tires. Mercedes-Benz India has launched its flagship SUV with adaptive airmatic suspension at all corners in order to cope with the challenging Indian road conditions better. Just like the new design language adapted by Mercedes-Benz India, these SUVs' interiors are no exception. Inside it is covered with ARTICO man-made leather and features anthracite headliner. At font it features electrically adjusted front comfort seats that feature electric adjustment for sliding, height adjustment, backrest reclining, headrest restraint, underthigh extensions and comes with 3 preset memory functions for both the front occupants. Front dashboard is covered in leather at the upper and lower section which is centred by a High- gloss anthracite lime wood trim finisher. The Driver zone is S-Class inspired which features two 12.3-inch high definition screens, one for the instrument cluster and other one is touchscreen multimedia display which comes with the latest generation of MBUX infotainment system which can be controlled with Touchpad with haptic feedback positioned in the centre console. 13 speaker Burmester® surround sound system (590 W) comes standard which is supported with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, GPS navigation system, gesture control, enhanced voice control, bluetooth connectivity for wireless music streaming, wireless charging pad for smartphone. Driver side zone features multiple display modes which are mated to an updated three-spoke multifunction steering wheel touch sensitive scrollers on both sides. Steering wheel is electrically assisted and offers electric adjustment for reach and rake. 9G Tronic transmission can be controlled via a pair of paddle shifters placed behind the steering wheel. 5-zone climate control system, 64 colour ambient lighting system, powered rear window and rear windshield surrounds, auto dimming inside and outside rear view mirrors, comfort access, electrically adjusted front seat with electric sliding and backrest angle for the rear seats, gesture power tailgate opening, font and rear parking sensors, reversing camera with guidelines, bird's eye view surround camera system, parking assistance with PARKTRONIC, 9-Airbags, rear MBUX tablet for comfort operations are all comes as a part of standard equipment list.
Mercedes-Benz GLS Variants
In India Mercedes-Benz GLS is available in 2 variants: Mercedes-Benz GLS 450 4matic, Mercedes-Benz GLS 400d 4matic
Mercedes-Benz GLS Colours
In India Mercedes-Benz GLS is available in the following colours: Polar White, Cavansite Blue, Selenite Grey, Mojave Silver, Obsidian Black, Hyacinth Red
Mercedes-Benz GLS Mileage
As per ARAI the claimed mileage for the Mercedes-Benz GLS is 9.9kmpl (Petrol) to 13.15 kmpl (Diesel).
Mercedes-Benz GLS Competitors
In India, Mercedes-Benz GLS faces stiff competition with BMW X5, BMW X7, Audi Q7, Range Rover Sport, Land Rover Discovery, Volvo XC90, Lexus RX450hL
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