Specifications by model year
Compare the stats that matter
Every section below is populated from the available EPA, NHTSA, and vehicle-specification data for this model.
Fuel economy
EPA-rated city, highway, and combined economy by year. Values can describe one trim or drivetrain. A dash means unavailable data, not zero or absent equipment.
Engine, transmission & drivetrain
Powertrain specifications can vary between model years. Values can describe one trim or drivetrain. A dash means unavailable data, not zero or absent equipment.
| Year | Body style | engine | Transmission | Drivetrain | Horsepower | Torque | Engine configuration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | suv | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2025 | suv | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2024 | suv | Horsepower: 375-603 hp, Torque: 369-627 lb-ft, Engine configuration: Inline-6, V8 | 9-speed automatic | AWD | 375-603 hp | 369-627 lb-ft | Inline-6, V8 |
| 2023 | suv | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2022 | suv | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2021 | suv | — | Automatic | — | — | — | — |
| 2020 | suv | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2019 | suv | — | Automatic | AWD/All-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2018 | suv | — | — | AWD/All-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2017 | suv | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2016 | suv | Horsepower: 240-577 hp, Torque: 455-760 lb-ft, Engine configuration: V6, V8 | 9-speed automatic | AWD | 240-577 hp | 455-760 lb-ft | V6, V8 |
| 2015 | suv | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2014 | suv | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2013 | suv | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2012 | suv | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2011 | suv | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Pricing & configuration
Original pricing and model configuration where available. Values can describe one trim or drivetrain. A dash means unavailable data, not zero or absent equipment.
| Year | pricing | Note | Trim | Base price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | — | — | — | — |
| 2025 | — | — | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — | — | — |
| 2023 | Note: Some of the decoding information provided may vary for non-U.S. market vehicles. | Some of the decoding information provided may vary for non-U.S. market vehicles. | — | — |
| 2022 | Trim: GLS450 4MATIC, Note: Some of the decoding information provided may vary for non-U.S. market vehicles. | Some of the decoding information provided may vary for non-U.S. market vehicles. | GLS450 4MATIC | — |
| 2021 | Trim: GLS580-4M, Note: Some of the decoding information provided may vary for non-U.S. market vehicles. | Some of the decoding information provided may vary for non-U.S. market vehicles. | GLS580-4M | — |
| 2020 | Base price: $97,800, Trim: GLS580-4M, Note: Some of the decoding information provided may vary for non-U.S. market vehicles. | Some of the decoding information provided may vary for non-U.S. market vehicles. | GLS580-4M | $97,800 |
| 2019 | Base price: $70,150, Trim: AMG GL S 63, Note: Some of the decoding information provided may vary for non-U.S. market vehicles. | Some of the decoding information provided may vary for non-U.S. market vehicles. | AMG GL S 63 | $70,150 |
| 2018 | Base price: $94,950, Trim: GLS450-4M, Note: Some of the decoding information provided may vary for non-U.S. market vehicles. | Some of the decoding information provided may vary for non-U.S. market vehicles. | GLS450-4M | $94,950 |
| 2017 | Note: Some of the decoding information provided may vary for non-U.S. market vehicles. | Some of the decoding information provided may vary for non-U.S. market vehicles. | — | — |
| 2016 | Note: Some of the decoding information provided may vary for non-U.S. market vehicles. | Some of the decoding information provided may vary for non-U.S. market vehicles. | — | — |
| 2015 | Note: Some of the decoding information provided may vary for non-U.S. market vehicles. | Some of the decoding information provided may vary for non-U.S. market vehicles. | — | — |
| 2014 | Note: Some of the decoding information provided may vary for non-U.S. market vehicles. | Some of the decoding information provided may vary for non-U.S. market vehicles. | — | — |
| 2013 | Note: Some of the decoding information provided may vary for non-U.S. market vehicles. | Some of the decoding information provided may vary for non-U.S. market vehicles. | — | — |
| 2012 | Note: Some of the decoding information provided may vary for non-U.S. market vehicles. | Some of the decoding information provided may vary for non-U.S. market vehicles. | — | — |
| 2011 | Note: Some of the decoding information provided may vary for non-U.S. market vehicles. | Some of the decoding information provided may vary for non-U.S. market vehicles. | — | — |
Space, dimensions & utility
Seating, cargo, and physical configuration by model year. Values can describe one trim or drivetrain. A dash means unavailable data, not zero or absent equipment.
| Year | Seats | Doors | Cargo (L) | Cargo (cu ft) | bodyAndInterior | mechanical | Keyless ignition | Seat rows | Steering location | Axles | Wheels | Wheelbase | Front wheel | Rear wheel | Entertainment system |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2025 | 7 | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard, Seat rows: 3 | — | Standard | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2024 | 7 | 4 | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard | — | Standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard | — | Standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard | — | Standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2021 | 7 | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 2 | Axles: 2, Wheels: 4, Wheelbase: 123.4, Front wheel: 22, Rear wheel: 22 | Standard | 2 | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | 4 | 123.4 | 22 | 22 | — |
| 2020 | 7 | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 3 | Axles: 2, Wheels: 4, Wheelbase: 123.4, Front wheel: 21, Rear wheel: 21 | Standard | 3 | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | 4 | 123.4 | 21 | 21 | — |
| 2019 | 7 | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Entertainment system: CD + Stereo, Seat rows: 3 | Axles: 2, Wheels: 4, Wheelbase: 121.1, Front wheel: 19, Rear wheel: 19 | Standard | 3 | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | 4 | 121.1 | 19 | 19 | CD + Stereo |
| 2018 | 7 | 5 | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 3 | Axles: 2, Wheels: 4, Wheelbase: 121.1, Front wheel: 21, Rear wheel: 21 | Standard | 3 | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | 4 | 121.1 | 21 | 21 | — |
| 2017 | — | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2016 | 7 | 5 | 680 | 24 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2015 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2014 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2013 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2012 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2011 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Safety ratings & driver assistance
NHTSA safety ratings and listed driver-assistance availability. Values can describe one trim or drivetrain. A dash means unavailable data, not zero or absent equipment.
| Year | nhtsaSafetyRatings | abs | esc | tractionControl | adaptiveCruiseControl | autoBrake | forwardCollisionWarning | blindSpotMonitoring | laneDepartureWarning | rearCamera | rearCrossTrafficAlert | parkAssist | adaptiveDrivingBeam | autoReverseSystem | tpms | pedestrianAeb | blindSpotIntervention | rearAeb | Rated vehicle | laneCenteringAssist |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2025 | — | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2024 | — | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | — |
| 2023 | Rated vehicle: 2023 Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class SUV AWD | standard | standard | standard | optional | standard | standard | optional | standard | standard | standard | — | standard | standard | standard | standard | optional | standard | 2023 Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class SUV AWD | optional |
| 2022 | Rated vehicle: 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class SUV 4WD | standard | standard | standard | optional | standard | standard | — | optional | standard | — | — | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class SUV 4WD | optional |
| 2021 | Rated vehicle: 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class SUV 4WD | standard | standard | standard | optional | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | — | — | 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class SUV 4WD | optional |
| 2020 | Rated vehicle: 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class SUV 4WD | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | standard | standard | — | — | 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class SUV 4WD | — |
| 2019 | Rated vehicle: 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class SUV 4WD | standard | standard | standard | standard | optional | optional | standard | standard | standard | — | standard | optional | standard | standard | — | — | — | 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class SUV 4WD | — |
| 2018 | Rated vehicle: 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class SUV 4WD | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | optional | standard | — | standard | — | optional | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | — | 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class SUV 4WD | — |
| 2017 | Rated vehicle: 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class SUV 4WD | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class SUV 4WD | — |
| 2016 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2015 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2014 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2013 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2012 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2011 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — |
Technology & electrification
Listed infotainment, equipment, battery, and charging data. Values can describe one trim or drivetrain. A dash means unavailable data, not zero or absent equipment.
Model year reports
2026
NewestThe 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class presents an average reliability outlook due to a lack of historical data.
2025
The 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class presents an excellent reliability profile, with zero recalls or complaints logged.
2024
The 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class presents an excellent reliability profile, with zero recalls and complaints reported.
2023
The 2023 Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class presents an excellent reliability profile based on available data, with zero recalls or complaints reported to NHTSA.
2022
The 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class presents as an exceptionally reliable luxury SUV, boasting zero recalls and zero consumer complaints.
2021
The 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class presents an exceptionally strong reliability record, boasting zero recalls and zero complaints according to NHTSA data.
2020
The 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class presents an excellent reliability profile, with zero recalls or complaints logged by NHTSA.
2019
The 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class presents an excellent reliability profile, boasting zero recalls and zero consumer complaints according to NHTSA data.
2018
The 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class presents an excellent reliability record with zero recalls and complaints, though data incompleteness warrants thorough inspection.
2017
The 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class presents an excellent reliability record with no reported recalls or complaints, suggesting a robust build.
2016
The 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class presents a compelling luxury SUV option with an 'Excellent' public reliability verdict and zero reported recalls or complaints.
2015
The 2015 Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class presents an unusual reliability profile with zero recalls and complaints, earning an 'Excellent' public verdict.
2014
The 2014 Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class presents an excellent reliability profile with no reported recalls or complaints.
2013
The 2013 Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class presents an average reliability picture, with a low score tempered by a significant lack of data.
2012
The 2012 Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class presents an excellent reliability profile based on available data, with no reported recalls or consumer complaints.
2011
The 2011 Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class presents an unusual ownership profile with zero reported recalls or complaints, suggesting excellent initial reliability.
Scores are derived from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints, normalized by vehicle segment averages.
What are the best years for the Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class?
Carfocal currently has 16 published GLS-Class reports, covering 2011 through 2026. Compare the year-specific reports directly to see how reliability, recalls, ownership costs, and value change over time. The newest published verdict says: The 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class presents an average reliability outlook due to a lack of historical data.
Published year coverage: 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026.
Is the Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class reliable?
There is no single reliability answer for every Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class. Carfocal's published year reports show why the model year matters, with verdicts that include the 2026 mercedes-benz gls-class presents an average reliability outlook due to a lack of historical data. and the value of a used 2026 mercedes-benz gls-class hinges on its condition and the buyer's tolerance for potential unknown long-term costs. Compare the report for the year you are considering before you make a decision.
16 published year-specific reports are available for comparison.
What are common problems with the Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class?
Carfocal answers common-problem questions in the year-specific reports. Published guides currently cover 2011 through 2026.
Problem patterns will populate as repair-prediction coverage expands.
Supporting data
- Published guides
- 16
- Years tracked
- 16
- Data sources
- NHTSA, EPA, owner complaints