2026 Mercedes-Benz GLS
Starting MSRP
$90,250
to $151,050
About the 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLS
The 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLS reigns as the pinnacle of three-row luxury SUVs, blending imposing stature with astonishing agility. Power delivery is immediate, thanks to the mandatory mild-hybrid system underpinning the range, kicking off with the GLS 450's 375 horsepower. Commanding the road, this nearly 17-foot-long Crossover—measuring 205.0 inches in length—manages its considerable presence with sophisticated all-wheel-drive grip and a swift 9-speed shiftable automatic transmission. Inside, second-row passengers benefit from generous 41.9 inches of legroom, confirming that spirited performance never comes at the expense of opulent comfort in the 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLS.
Key Highlights
Robust Mild-Hybrid Power
Every 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLS utilizes a mild-hybrid powertrain, ensuring the standard 375 hp unit delivers instant torque for immediate responsiveness when merging onto highways.
Spacious Interior Dimensions
With 41.9 inches of rear legroom, the second row provides exceptional comfort, making long road trips enjoyable for adult passengers.
Premium Fuel Efficiency
Despite its substantial size and power, the GLS achieves a respectable 21 MPG combined, requiring premium unleaded fuel for optimal performance.
Performance Range Options
Buyers can choose from three distinct trims, including the range-topping AMG GLS 63 variant, offering escalating levels of twin-turbo V8 muscle.
Best For
Executive Families
- The 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLS accommodates seven passengers while offering powerful engine options and a price point starting above $90,000 for top-tier refinement.
Luxury Adventurers
- Its standard all-wheel drive and capable architecture allow owners to tackle varied conditions while maintaining a composed ride throughout its 205.0-inch frame.
Performance Enthusiasts
- Those who refuse to compromise on excitement will appreciate the available AMG GLS 63 trim and the smooth, quick action of the 9-speed automatic transmission.
Available Trims
| Trim | MSRP | Drivetrain | Horsepower | MPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMG GLS 63 4dr SUV AWD (4.0L 8cyl Turbo gas/electric mild hybrid 9A) | $151,050 | all wheel drive | 603 hp | 17 mpg |
| GLS 450 4MATIC 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo gas/electric mild hybrid 9A) | $90,250 | all wheel drive | 375 hp | 21 mpg |
| GLS 580 4MATIC 4dr SUV AWD (4.0L 8cyl Turbo gas/electric mild hybrid 9A) | $116,150 | all wheel drive | 510 hp | 16 mpg |
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Features Comparison
Feature
AMG GLS 63 4dr SUV AWD (4.0L 8cyl Turbo gas/electric mild hybrid 9A)
GLS 450 4MATIC 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo gas/electric mild hybrid 9A)
GLS 580 4MATIC 4dr SUV AWD (4.0L 8cyl Turbo gas/electric mild hybrid 9A)
| Feature | AMG GLS 63 4dr SUV AWD (4.0L 8cyl Turbo gas/electric mild hybrid 9A) | GLS 450 4MATIC 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo gas/electric mild hybrid 9A) | GLS 580 4MATIC 4dr SUV AWD (4.0L 8cyl Turbo gas/electric mild hybrid 9A) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Safety (38 features) | |||
| Adaptive Headlights | |||
| Anti-Theft Alarm System (Remote) | |||
| Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) | 4-Wheel | 4-Wheel | 4-Wheel |
| Automatic Headlights | |||
| Blind Spot Monitor | |||
| Brake Assist | |||
| Brake Drying | |||
| Brake Preparation System | |||
| Cornering Lights | |||
| Daytime Running Lights | |||
| Driver Attention Alert | |||
| Dual Front Side-Mounted Airbags | |||
| Electronic Stability Control | |||
| Engine Immobilizer | |||
| Front Cross Traffic Alert | |||
| Front Head Airbags | |||
| Front Headrests | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Front Power Adjustable Headrests | |||
| Front Ventilated Disc Brakes | |||
| Headlight Delay-Off | |||
| Integrated Turn Signal Mirrors | |||
| LATCH System | |||
| LED Headlights | |||
| Lane Departure Warning | |||
| Lane Keeping Assist System | |||
| Passenger Airbag Occupant Sensing Deactivation | |||
| Post-Collision Safety System | |||
| Pre-Collision Safety System | |||
| Rear Center 3-Point Seatbelt | |||
| Rear Cross Traffic Alert | |||
| Rear Door Child Safety Locks | |||
| Rear Head Airbags | |||
| Rear Headrests | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Rear Height Adjustable Headrests | |||
| Rear Ventilated Disc Brakes | |||
| Third Row Head Airbags | |||
| Tire Pressure Monitoring System | |||
| Traction Control System | |||
| Engine (10 features) | |||
| Base Engine Displacement | 4.0 L | 3.0 L | 4.0 L |
| Base Engine Type | mild hybrid | mild hybrid | mild hybrid |
| Camshaft Type | Double overhead cam (DOHC) | Double overhead cam (DOHC) | Double overhead cam (DOHC) |
| Cylinder Deactivation | — | — | |
| Fuel Injection Type | |||
| Horsepower | 603 hp @ 5750 rpm | 375 hp @ 5800 rpm | 510 hp @ 5500 rpm |
| Number of Cylinders | V8 | inline 6 | V8 |
| Number of Valves | 32 | 24 | 32 |
| Torque | 627 lb-ft @ 2500 rpm | 369 lb-ft @ 1800 rpm | 538 lb-ft @ 2000 rpm |
| Variable Valve Timing | Variable | Variable | Variable |
| Drive Train (6 features) | |||
| Center Differential Type | — | Limited Slip | Limited Slip |
| Drivetrain Type | all wheel drive | all wheel drive | all wheel drive |
| Hill Descent Control | |||
| Transmission Type | 9-speed shiftable automatic | 9-speed shiftable automatic | 9-speed shiftable automatic |
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| Fuel (5 features) | |||
| EPA Driving Range (City/Highway) | 357.0/476.0 mi. | 452.2/571.2 mi. | 333.2/476.0 mi. |
| EPA Fuel Economy (City/Highway) | 15/20 MPG | 19/24 MPG | 14/20 MPG |
| EPA Fuel Economy (Combined) | 17 MPG | 21 MPG | 16 MPG |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 23.8 gal. | 23.8 gal. | 23.8 gal. |
| Fuel Type | premium unleaded (required) | premium unleaded (required) | premium unleaded (required) |
| Warranty (5 features) | |||
| Basic Warranty | 4 yr./ 50000 mi. | 4 yr./ 50000 mi. | 4 yr./ 50000 mi. |
| Corrosion/Rust Warranty | 4 yr./ 50000 mi. | 4 yr./ 50000 mi. | 4 yr./ 50000 mi. |
| Drivetrain Warranty | 4 yr./ 50000 mi. | 4 yr./ 50000 mi. | 4 yr./ 50000 mi. |
| Hybrid Component Warranty | 6 yr./ 62000 mi. | 6 yr./ 62000 mi. | 6 yr./ 62000 mi. |
| Roadside Assistance | 4 yr./ 50000 mi. | 4 yr./ 50000 mi. | 4 yr./ 50000 mi. |
| Comfort & Convenience (32 features) | |||
| 3rd Row Cupholders | |||
| Adaptive Cruise Control | |||
| Audio Controls on Steering Wheel | |||
| Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror | |||
| Automatic Parking Assist | |||
| Climate Control Zones | 5 | — | 5 |
| Cruise Control on Steering Wheel | |||
| Dual Vanity Mirrors | |||
| Electric Power Steering | |||
| Four Zone Climate Control | — | — | |
| Front Cupholders | |||
| Front Door Pockets | |||
| Front Parking Sensors | |||
| Front Seatback Storage | |||
| Front View Camera | |||
| Heated Steering Wheel | — | ||
| Interior Air Filtration | |||
| Leather Steering Wheel | |||
| Overhead Console with Storage | |||
| Power Rear Seat Easy Entry | |||
| Power Tilt and Telescopic Steering Wheel | |||
| Push Button Start | |||
| Rear Cupholders | |||
| Rear Door Pockets | |||
| Rear Parking Sensors | |||
| Rear Ventilation Ducts with Fan Control | |||
| Rear View Camera | |||
| Side View Camera | |||
| Transmission Controls on Steering Wheel | |||
| Turn Signal Indicators in Mirrors | |||
| Universal Remote Transmitter | |||
| Wireless Charging Pad | |||
| In Car Entertainment (14 features) | |||
| AM/FM Stereo | |||
| Android Auto (Wireless) | |||
| Apple CarPlay (Wireless) | |||
| Infotainment Display | 12.3 in | 12.3 in | 12.3 in |
| Premium Speaker Brand | Burmester | Burmester | Burmester |
| Satellite Radio | |||
| Satellite Radio Trial Period | 6 months | 6 months | 6 months |
| Speaker System | 13 | 13 | 13 |
| Speed Sensitive Volume Control | |||
| Stereo Power | 590W | 590W | 590W |
| Subwoofer Count | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Surround Audio | Discrete | Discrete | Discrete |
| USB Port | |||
| USB Port with External Media Control | |||
| Power Feature (5 features) | |||
| Heated Mirrors | |||
| Keyless Entry | |||
| Moonroof Type | 1st Row Power Glass Extended | 1st Row Power Glass Extended | 1st Row Power Glass Extended |
| One-Touch Power Windows | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Reverse Tilt Passenger Mirror | |||
| Frontseats (23 features) | |||
| Driver Seat Heating | Multi-level | Multi-level | Multi-level |
| Driver Seat Height Adjustment | |||
| Driver Seat Lumbar Support | Power | Power | Power |
| Driver Seat Memory Settings | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Driver Seat Power Adjustments | 10-way | 10-way | 10-way |
| Driver Seat Thigh Extension | |||
| Driver Seat Ventilation | |||
| Front Head Room | 39.4 in. | 39.4 in. | 39.4 in. |
| Front Hip Room | 60.8 in. | 60.8 in. | 60.8 in. |
| Front Leg Room | 40.3 in. | 40.3 in. | 40.3 in. |
| Front Seat Type: Bucket | |||
| Front Shoulder Room | 59.3 in. | 59.3 in. | 59.3 in. |
| Passenger Seat Heating | Multi-level | Multi-level | Multi-level |
| Passenger Seat Height Adjustment | |||
| Passenger Seat Lumbar Support | Power | Power | Power |
| Passenger Seat Memory Settings | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Passenger Seat Power Adjustments | 10-way | 10-way | 10-way |
| Passenger Seat Thigh Extension | |||
| Passenger Seat Ventilation | |||
| Seat Massage Function | — | ||
| Seat Material: Leather | — | — | |
| Seat Material: Leatherette | — | — | |
| Seat Material: Premium Leather | — | — | |
| Rearseats (9 features) | |||
| Folding Center Armrest | |||
| Heated Rear Seats (Multi-Level) | — | ||
| Power Folding Third Row Seat | |||
| Rear Head Room | 40.2 in. | 40.2 in. | 40.2 in. |
| Rear Hip Room | 60.0 in. | 60.0 in. | 60.0 in. |
| Rear Leg Room | 41.9 in. | 41.9 in. | 41.9 in. |
| Rear Shoulder Room | 58.5 in. | 58.5 in. | 58.5 in. |
| Reclining Rear Seats | |||
| Split-Folding Rear Seatback | |||
| Tires and Wheels (7 features) | |||
| Spare Tire Location | Inside Mounted | Inside Mounted | Inside Mounted |
| Spare Tire Type | Temporary | Temporary | Temporary |
| Tire Size | 315/45R21 | 315/40R21 | 325/40R22 |
| Tire Type | Performance | All Season | Performance |
| Wheel Finish | Painted Alloy | — | — |
| Wheel Material | — | Alloy | Alloy |
| Wheel Size | 21 x 11.5 in. | 21 x 11.0 in. | 22 x 11.5 in. |
| Suspension (3 features) | |||
| Four-Wheel Independent Suspension | |||
| Front Stabilizer Bar | |||
| Rear Stabilizer Bar | |||
| Instrumentation (5 features) | |||
| Clock | |||
| Compass | |||
| External Temperature Display | |||
| Tachometer | |||
| Trip Computer | |||
| Measurements (13 features) | |||
| 0-60 mph Acceleration Time | 4.1 seconds | 5.8 seconds | 4.7 seconds |
| Cargo Capacity (Seats Up) | 17.4 cu.ft. | 17.4 cu.ft. | 17.4 cu.ft. |
| Country of Final Assembly | United States | United States | United States |
| Curb Weight | 6118 lbs. | 5523 lbs. | 5842 lbs. |
| Ground Clearance | — | 7.9 in. | 7.9 in. |
| Height | 70.2 in. | 71.8 in. | 71.8 in. |
| Length | 206.4 in. | 205.0 in. | 205.2 in. |
| Maximum Cargo Capacity | 84.7 cu.ft. | 84.7 cu.ft. | 84.7 cu.ft. |
| Maximum Towing Capacity | 7700 lbs. | 7700 lbs. | 7700 lbs. |
| Turning Circle | — | 39.4 ft. | 39.4 ft. |
| Wheelbase | 123.4 in. | 123.4 in. | 123.4 in. |
| Width (With Mirrors) | 84.9 in. | 84.9 in. | 84.9 in. |
| Width (Without Mirrors) | 79.9 in. | 79.9 in. | 79.9 in. |
| Telematics (8 features) | |||
| Airbag Deployment Notification | |||
| Concierge Service | |||
| Destination Download | |||
| Emergency Service | |||
| Roadside Assistance | |||
| Stolen Vehicle Tracking | |||
| Turn-by-Turn Navigation | |||
| Vehicle Alarm Notification | |||
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the standard fuel economy for the 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLS?
The baseline GLS 450 4MATIC achieves a combined 21 MPG. Specifically, drivers can anticipate 19 MPG in city driving and 24 MPG during highway runs.
How much cargo space is available behind the third row of the 2026 GLS?
When all seven seats are in use, the 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLS provides 17.4 cubic feet of dedicated cargo space, ideal for daily necessities.
What defines the power difference between the base and top-tier 2026 GLS trims?
The entry GLS 450 produces 375 horsepower and 369 lb-ft of torque from its mild hybrid 6-cylinder, while the AMG GLS 63 features a significantly more potent 8-cylinder setup.
Is the 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLS available with a non-AWD configuration?
No, all three available trims—the GLS 450, GLS 580, and AMG GLS 63—come standard with 4MATIC all-wheel drive.
What is the price range for the three trims of the 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLS?
The three trims span a significant luxury spectrum, beginning at $90,250 for the entry model and extending up to $151,050 for the highest specification.
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