2020 Mercedes-Benz GLS

August 20th, 2019 by

S-Class Family Features:

  • AIRMATIC® Suspension

  • LED Intelligent Light System

  • KEYLESS GO®

  • HANDS-FREE ACCESS

  • Active Parking Assist

  • 64 Color Ambient Lighting

  • Wireless Charging

  • Burnester® Surround Sound System

“The 2020 model leans in even further to the idea that the GLS is the S-Class of SUVs…” -CAR AND DRIVER, APR ’19

Key Highlights

  • 3.0L inline-6 turbo engine with EQ Boost and 48-volt onboard electrical system (GLS 450)

  • 4.0L V8 turbocharged engine with EQ Boost and 48-volt electrical system (GLS 580)

  • 362 hp and 369 lb-ft of torque (450)

  • 483 hp and 516 lb-ft of torque (560)

  • EQ Boost can add an additional 21 hp and 184 lb-ft of torque (both models)

  • 0–60 mph in 5.9 seconds (450)

  • 0–60 mph in 5.2 seconds (580)

  • Top speed of 130 mph (electronically limited)

  • E-ACTIVE BODY CONTROL, all-new intelligent suspension

  • Available 4MATIC®© variable-torque on-demand all-wheel drive

  • Latest-generation Advanced Driver Assistance Systems

Design

  • Mercedes-Benz User Experience (MBUX) with Voice Control multimedia system based on artificial intelligence, including AMG®-specific features

  • Ambient lighting with 64 colors

  • New 19-21” wheels (450); 22-23” wheels (580)

  • LED intelligent light system headlamps and LED taillamps

  • Smartphone integration

  • Enlarged Panorama roof with 50% larger viewing area

  • Available as a 7-seater or a 6-seater with captain’s chairs

  • Executive Rear Seat Package with large center foldable console and 7” MBUX Android tablet

  • ENERGIZING Comfort feature with ENERGIZING COACH

  • New Carwash function

 

GLS Advantages

  • 9 USB-C ports

  • HANDS-FREE ACCESS with KEYLESS GO®

  • GLS is longer, taller and has more cargo space behind the 2nd row

  • Smartphone Integration standard at no cost

  • Parking Assistance features standard

  • Offers optional wireless charging and rear tablet in rear seats with Executive Rear Seat Package

  • GLS Car Wash Mode is more advanced

 

What’s new?

Captain’s Chairs: For the first time, Mercedes-Benz offers two luxurious captain’s chairs in the second row. The feature gives GLS customers two different seating choices for 2020’S 6 OR 7 seats.

EQ Boost: All 2020 GLS variants are equipped with EQ boost. This 48-volt electrical system with an integrated starter-generator enables a level of efficiency normally seen in hybrid vehicles. In assists the combustion engine during acceleration and adds up to 21 horsepower and up to 184 lb-ft. torque.

Executive Rear Seat Package Plus: The Executive Rear Seat Package Plus adds another level of luxury to the new GLS. It includes a 7-inch tablet which controls all of MBUX comfort and entertainment functions for the rear seat  rows. This package also gives rear seat occupants a place to wirelessly charge mobil devices and an extended cup holder for drinks.

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