What Changed

Mercedes-Benz is adopting a new naming system. The GL-Class is renamed GL S-Class or GLS.

Comparison to Prior Model

2017 Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class 2016 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class
2017 Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class 2016 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class
Price Range ($) $68,700 - $124,100 $64,550 - $121,100
Length (in) 202.6 201.6
Wheelbase (in) 121.1 121.1
Width (in) 78.0 76.1
Height (in) 72.8 72.8
Track (in) 64.8 64.8
Exterior Volume (cu. ft.) 563.3 550.4
Curb Weight (lbs.) 5335-5754 5371-5754
Legroom Total (in.)
  • 78.8 (First 2 rows)
  • 113.8
  • 78.8 (First 2 rows)
  • 113.8
Passenger Volume (cu. ft.)
  • 108.2 (First 2 rows)
  • 148.0
  • 108.2 (First 2 rows)
  • 148.0
Cargo Volume (cu. ft.)
  • 49.4 (Behind row 2)
  • 16
  • 49.4 (Behind row 2)
  • 16
Driven Wheels
  • AWD
  • AWD
Engines
  • 3.0l V6 T (362-bhp)
  • 4.7l V8 T (449-bhp)
  • 5.5l V8 T (557-bhp)
  • 3.0l V6 T (362-bhp)
  • 3.0l V6 T D (240-bhp)
  • 4.7l V8 T (429-bhp)
  • 5.5l V8 T (550-bhp)
Transmissions A7, A9 A7
City MPG 13-17 13-19
Highway MPG 17-22 17-26
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