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    Rs. 1.32 - 1.37 Crore
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    Mercedes-Benz GLS Price

    Mercedes-Benz GLS price for the base model starts at Rs. 1.32 Crore and the top model price goes upto Rs. 1.37 Crore (Avg. ex-showroom). GLS price for 2 variants is listed below.

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    Mercedes-Benz GLS Car Specifications

    Fuel TypePetrol & Diesel
    Engine2989 cc & 2999 cc
    Power and Torque362 to 375 bhp & 500 to 750 Nm
    DriveTrainAWD

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    Price

    Mercedes-Benz GLS price ranges between Rs. 1.32 Crore - Rs. 1.37 Crore depending on the variant selected.

    When was the Mercedes-Benz GLS facelift launched?

    The 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLS was launched in India on 8 January, 2024.

    What variants does it get?

    The new GLS facelift is being offered in two variants – 450 and 450d.

    What features are available on the Mercedes-Benz GLS facelift?

    In terms of updates, the 2024 GLS gets revised bumpers, new grille with horizontal slats, tweaked LED headlamps, refreshed LED taillights, glossy black inserts, and a set of new 20-inch alloy wheels. Inside, changes are in the form of the latest MBUX infotainment system, 360-degree camera, two interior themes, and the signature transparent bonnet function.

    What are the engine, performance, and specifications of the Mercedes-Benz GLS facelift?

    Under the hood, the new GLS is powered by a 3.0-litre, six-cylinder diesel engine as the one seen in the outgoing model. This motor, paired with a nine-speed automatic gearbox, generates an output of 326bhp and 700Nm. The petrol engine in the 450 guise is also a 3.0-litre six-cylinder engine, producing 375bhp and 500Nm. Both versions get 4MATIC AWD and an eight-speed AT as standard.

    Is the Mercedes-Benz GLS facelift a safe car?

    The facelifted GLS has not been tested by an NCAP body as yet.

    What are the rivals to the Mercedes-Benz GLS facelift?

    The GLS facelift competes against the BMW X7, Audi Q7, and the Volvo XC90.

    Last updated on 11 January, 2024

    How is the Mercedes-Benz GLS car?

    • Pros

      • Gets a longer list of contemporary features.
      • Potent, and powerful petrol motor.
      • Large, lavishly appointed SUV.
    • Cons

      • Cabin needs a comprehensive update.
      • This Merc can now use a generation change.

    Mercedes-Benz GLS Car Review

    The Mercedes-Benz GLS is a decadent set of wheels for the discerning elite, no less.

    What is it?

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    How do you announce to the world that you have arrived? You simply buy the Mercedes-Benz GLS and they’ll know. It’s the most prominent full-size luxury SUV which has now received an update for 2024. Apart from the cosmetic changes, additional features and equipment, the GLS also gets a new six-cylinder petrol engine which we have also sampled in the recently updated GLE-Class.

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    Update brings in the new grille design – where earlier there were two prominent slats – with four silver-finished louvres and an even larger Three-Pointed insignia. The front bumpers are heavily reworked with many faux air vents. Of things that matter with this update is the new lighting signature for ‘multibeam’ LED headlamps, which works brilliantly at night as we tested out ourselves. Even the LED signature of the tail lamps has been reworked; however, the overall shape and design remain unchanged. There are five colour options this time around with 21-inch five-triple spoke alloy wheels coming as standard.

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    With a broader grille in this update, the GLS remains a proper brute. It looks stately and properly royal while commanding respect on the streets even from its direct rivals - the BMW X7 and Range Rover.

    Is the cabin of the GLS any good?

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    As Mercedes-Benz’s tradition goes, any new element, design, or aesthetic is first introduced in the flagship and then trickled down to other models. However, this GLS is yet to undergo a generation change which will endow it with the newer touchscreen panel seen in the current-gen S-Class. What you see here is the older cabin layout which was first introduced X167-gen back in 2019. However, part of the update is the gorgeous-looking steering wheel, a 100Watt charger, Maybach-inspired centre air vents and the latest iteration of the MBUX interface including the fingerprint telematics sensor. Oh, and you have three choices for the interior theme - black, brown and beige.

    Front Row Seats

    That said, the strong trait of the GLS remains – its cavernous cabin. It might not have a passenger-side screen like in the EQ models, there’s a lavish combination of materials used all around including leather, glossy plastic, and brushed aluminium, but surprisingly no wooden inserts (which I like as it makes the cabin less traditional and more modern). Now with sunroof as standard, the GLS’ cabin is sort of a suite on wheels.

    Second Row Seats

    Since it will be chauffeured around, the GLS owner will be pampered in the backseat with the utmost opulence. The large and comfortable seats at the back are complemented by electric adjustment, powered window blinds, and dedicated screens mounted on the back of the front seats. These screens have the same MBUX interface and can control almost all things including seat comfort, multimedia, navigation, and other vehicle functions. Secondly, the middle seat doubles up as an armrest with an integrated yet removable tablet serving the same control functions.

    Third Row Seats

    Getting to the third row requires holding the button and the electric seats take its sweet time to move forward to allow passage. Moreover, getting in isn’t very gracious either and once at the back, the space isn’t exactly tight but far from generous as in the middle. With a separate air-con zone, scooped-out roof, theatre-type seating, USB ports, and large (might be the largest ever) rear-quarter windows, the third-row passengers feel much more comfortable than any other three-row SUV could offer. All five seats can be folded down via a single button in the boot, which can convert the GLS from a luxury people-mover to a pragmatic van.

    Is the new GLS good to drive?

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    Apart from the usual 3.0-litre diesel which makes around 362bhp and an earth-moving 750Nm, the new GLS is also available with a 3.0-litre straight-six petrol engine which we have sampled here in the 450 guise. With mild-hybrid coming in as standard fitment in all powertrain options, the power is rated at 375bhp and 500Nm, good enough for the behemoth to sprint from a standstill to 100kmph in just 6.1 seconds (claims Mercedes).

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    And that’s the fantastic thing about this engine. Despite weighing almost equal to a small planet, the GLS can pull up its skirt and run which would put runaway brides to shame. Mercedes says that the M256M engine has a twin-scroll turbocharger with two flow exhaust routing through three separate ducts, and all the ducts come together just before the turbine. This on paper should result in a reduced lag before the large turbocharger goes into action. However, when you do put your foot down, the muscular bonnet does take a noticeable delay to point towards the sky and dart away as a freight train on the loose. On the other hand, when it does pick up its skirt and run, the GLS floats and glides like a massive glacier racing across the ocean - not expected, but it is an inexorable phenomenon nonetheless.

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    We had experienced this in the GLE as well - the glorious (and sonorous) straight-six engine never feels underpowered despite the GLS weighing considerably more (almost 170kgs heavier). And the engine is complimented by the mild-hybrid which makes it even more seamless to a point where the engine start-stop function works so brilliantly there’s no way of knowing when the engine has cranked up. It only proves how refined the engine is, and how well the cabin is insulated - or maybe it accentuates both.

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    Nowadays, Mercedes has probably decided to reserve the Sport mode only for the AMG-spec cars. But you do get a dedicated Off-Road driving mode here. It is further aided by air suspension, which increases the ride height and off-road geometry, along with additional underbody protection and the fancy-looking ‘transparent bonnet’. So although an average GLS owner will never venture beyond a paved thoroughfare, the GLS is practically prepared to drive through post-apocalyptic lands when it arrives at one.

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    Speaking of which, there’s air suspension as standard now. It still doesn’t have the fancy gimmick of ‘bounce mode’ or the very intelligent and practical active body control (where the radar monitors the road and adjusts the suspension accordingly, but the ride of the GLS is nothing less than pampering. Even the steering response is quick and precise for a car this size. It never feels cumbersome behind the wheel and wraps its dimension pretty well - so when you do give your chauffeur a day off, spending a day behind the wheel won’t be such a bad idea. Especially now that there are advanced driver aids (ADAS) added as part of the update.

    Conclusion

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    At the end of the day, the Mercedes-Benz GLS takes opulence and mixes it with versatility into the most well-rounded package money could buy. It is a full-size luxury SUV that carries a repute that not many cars on the road could ever manage. While it is good to drive, the GLS is even better to be driven in. With the update, the feature list ticks all the boxes and some more. My only nit-pick would be the cabin layout is yet to adopt the modern design seen on the new-gen S-Class, or the even modern EQ models.

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    As I mentioned before, it is way of announcing that you have made it in life. On the other hand, for the affluent, the GLS is just another large mover which offers lavish aesthetics, comfortable space and practicality for their active lifestyle. It's a decadent set of wheels for the discerning elite, no less.

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    Mercedes-Benz GLS 2024 is available/sold in the following colours in India.

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    Mercedes-Benz GLS Mileage

    Mercedes-Benz GLS mileage claimed by owners is 10 kmpl.

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    Diesel - Automatic (TC)

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      A sleek and comforting ride with a multitude of features. The car itself is humongous and feels light to drive, and is highly recommended by me. this car is a must to try.
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    • The look and details are nice
      Buying Experience was fabulous, mercedes showroom treated me very well. GLS is the most comfortable car in its segment, I have driven it for more than 500 km on a single run and it was very comfortable. The look and details are nice and the performance is also great. The only thing it lacks is driving dynamics and handling, this is just because I have driven a BMW X7, before driving the X7, GLS is perfect in everything. Moreover, service costs are cheaper in Mercedes than in BMW.
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    • Great car
      Very good best experience a best luxury SUV from Mercedes. Very comfortable. Luxurious. Good looks. King of suv.
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      Good product but expensive things I am not consider this car but I recommend to all people can purchase this car. A good experience of mercides car and Mercedes facilities it's all good well experience
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    • My experience with Silver Star
      If anyone is looking out for Mercedes, I do recommend Silver Star Mercedes Showroom. The service is very good and the sales consultants are very friendly and help us out in whatever ways they can.
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    • My dream SUV but I need more safety options standard
      A radar cruise is an option. My Infinity QX60 had it as a standard option. This is my dream SUV but now I realize that there should be more safety features as standard features like radar cruise control. For driving on US Highways it is a must-have. I like the TT (Twin Turbo). There is no turbo lag, push the gas and you will feel it. I had raced with Beemers a few times. Drive one with TT you will know what I am talking about. I am in the USA, I do not know whether the diesel models in India have a turbo option. Love it. No more cars for me this SUV is ultimate for on-road or off-road driving. Thanks!
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      It gets good fuel economy figures for its size and its available with several strong powertrain the gls high quality cabin has ample space for adults to stretch out (even in th third row).
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    FAQs About Mercedes-Benz GLS

    Price
    Q: What is the avg ex-showroom price of Mercedes-Benz GLS base model?
    The avg ex-showroom price of Mercedes-Benz GLS base model is Rs. 1.32 Crore which includes a registration cost of Rs. 1801320, insurance premium of Rs. 540477 and additional charges of Rs. 2000.

    Q: What is the avg ex-showroom price of Mercedes-Benz GLS top model?
    The avg ex-showroom price of Mercedes-Benz GLS top model is Rs. 1.37 Crore which includes a registration cost of Rs. 2147100, insurance premium of Rs. 559758 and additional charges of Rs. 2000.

    Performance
    Q: What is the real world mileage of Mercedes-Benz GLS?
    As per users, the mileage came to be 10 kmpl in the real world.

    Specifications
    Q: What is the seating capacity in Mercedes-Benz GLS?
    Mercedes-Benz GLS is a 7 seater.

    Q: What are the dimensions of Mercedes-Benz GLS?
    The dimensions of Mercedes-Benz GLS include its length of 5209 mm, width of 2157 mm and height of 1823 mm. The wheelbase of the Mercedes-Benz GLS is 3135 mm.

    Features
    Q: Is Mercedes-Benz GLS available in 4x4 variant?
    Yes, all variants of Mercedes-Benz GLS come with four wheel drive option.

    Safety
    Q: How many airbags does Mercedes-Benz GLS get?
    The top Model of Mercedes-Benz GLS has 9 airbags. The GLS has driver, front passenger, 2 curtain, driver knee, driver side, front passenger side and 2 rear passenger side airbags.

    Q: Does Mercedes-Benz GLS get ABS?
    Yes, all variants of Mercedes-Benz GLS have ABS. ABS is a great accident prevention technology, allowing drivers to steer while braking hard.

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    Mercedes-Benz GLS Price in India

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