The new Mercedes-Benz GLS 2019 arrives

The S-Class among SUVs

The new Mercedes-Benz GLS is the SUV bigger and most luxurious from Mercedes-Benz. It is a superlative vehicle from any point of view, offering high doses of space, comfort and luxury. Its dominant presence on the outside results from its majestic dimensions, which have seen an increase in the new version (length: +77 mm, width: +22 mm). The increase of the battle At 60 mm it results in greater habitability. Something that is especially noticeable in the second row of seats. The three rows of seats With integral electric adjustment incorporated as standard, they provide a lot of space and comfort to all occupants. The third row seats can be folded into the cargo area floor using an electric drive. This allows the trunk volume to be expanded up to a total of 2.400 liters. The second row can be folded down to create a flat loading surface. For the first time, a six-seater variant is offered with two individual comfort seats in the second row. On the GLS 580 4MATIC (fuel consumption in the combined cycle: 10,1-9,8 l/100 km; CO emissions₂ in the combined cycle: 230-223 g/km)¹ celebrates its world premiere an electrified four-liter V8 engine with an additional 48-volt electrical network, EQ Boost technology and integrated starter alternator. Thanks to this soft hybridization system, the GLS 580 4MATIC receives the ECO environmental label of the DGT. The price of the new GLS starts at 97.100 euros² and its production begins next July.

The active undercarriage E-ACTIVE BODY CONTROL based on the 48-volt network, it provides excellent suspension comfort, great agility and maneuverability, and notable all-terrain capability. Like the GLE, the GLS is equipped with the latest generation of Mercedes-Benz driver assistance systems, designed to provide cooperative assistance to the driver. The new 4MATIC all-wheel drive guarantees high agility on the road, combined with outstanding performance off the asphalt. The new GLS convinces in the field of aerodynamics with a drag coefficient c_x starting from 0,32. A notable novelty is the car wash function, which is responsible for preparing the vehicle to enter the car wash station with the push of a button.

Prices and standard equipment

For the Spanish market, they offer three engines of this exclusive SUV: the GLS 580 4MATIC which has a V8 gasoline engine and the six-cylinder in-line diesel versions GLS 350 d 4MATIC and GLS 400 d 4MATIC. All these versions have extensive factory standard equipment, highlighting elements such as the headlights MULTIBEAMLED, heated front seats, THERMOTRONIC four-zone climate control, wireless smartphone charging in front, Lugano leather upholstery and KEYLESS-GO package.

Additionally, for the Spanish market, this wide standard equipment It is completed with the following equipment: blind spot monitoring, traffic sign assistants, tinted windows, Magic Vision Control wipers, CarSharing for individuals, parking package with 360º camera, anti-theft protection package, front seats with memory.