Mercedes-Benz GLS 2023– car dimensions: 5209 mm long, 1956 mm wide and 1823 mm high. Unladen weight is 2,615 kg. Braked towing is 3,500 kg.
The cabin has dual 12.3-inch screens in the widescreen cockpit and MBUX with smartphone integration for Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. Four-zone THERMOTRONIC climate control is standard. The driving assistance pack includes active DISTRONIC adaptive cruise, active emergency braking, active blind-spot assist, active lane-keeping, and a 360-degree camera parking pack with sensors. Heated and ventilated front seats, electric memory adjustment, and Burmester surround sound come as standard on this Executive grade.
Boot space is 355 litres behind the third row. Fold the seats electrically and capacity rises to 2400 litres. An EASY-PACK powered tailgate and load cover are standard.
Braked towing capacity is 3500 kg and unbraked is 750 kg. Payload is 685 kg. AIRMATIC air suspension with active damping and automatic level control is standard, which helps with load levelling.
The cabin seats seven with full electric adjustment on all three rows and easy-entry access to the third. Front seats come heated and ventilated as standard, with four-zone THERMOTRONIC climate control. Ambient lighting offers 64 colours. A panoramic glass roof is fitted. Higher packs add multi-contour seats with massage, rear seat heating, AIR-BALANCE fragrance and ionisation, heated armrests and climate-controlled cupholders. Leather upholstery and Burmester surround sound complete the space.
Diesel mild-hybrid 3.0-litre six-cylinder producing 367 ch and 750 Nm.
Mixed fuel consumption 7.8 L/100 km, CO2 204 g/km.
90-litre fuel tank.
Standard PRE-SAFE preventive safety system.
Airbags include front, side, curtain, knee and central.
Driving Assistance package Plus with active DISTRONIC, lane keeping, blind-spot assist and active emergency braking.
2-year manufacturer warranty, unlimited mileage.
30-year anti-corrosion warranty.
The 450 d runs a 3.0-litre straight-six diesel with 48 V mild-hybrid assistance. Official mixed consumption sits at 7.8 L/100 km with CO2 output of 204 g/km. A 90-litre tank is fitted.
Manufacturer warranty is two years with unlimited kilometres. Anti-corrosion cover lasts 30 years.
Safety kit is extensive as standard. PRE-SAFE prepares the cabin before a collision. Airbags cover front, side, curtain, driver knee and centre positions. The Driving Assistance package Plus brings active distance control, active lane keeping, blind-spot monitoring and autonomous emergency braking. Cross-wind assist and Attention Assist are also included. No dedicated Euro NCAP result is published for this GLS generation.
AIRMATIC air suspension with adaptive damping is standard, keeping the ride composed. Keyless entry, 360-degree cameras and electric tailgate ease daily use. Keeping the car means living with a large seven-seat luxury SUV that prioritises quiet comfort and comprehensive assistance systems.
Length 5209 mm, Width 1956 mm, Height 1823 mm, Wheelbase 3135 mm (GLS 2023-)
Sources: manufacturer data, Mercedes-Benz France brochure GLS 14/10/2025, Mercedes owner's manuals and auto-data.net/consistent published specs.