Orders books for the 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLS have
been opened in Europe where the “S-Class among SUVs” will be
offered in diesel form only. Sitting at the base of the range will be the Mercedes-Benz GLS 350 d
4MATIC, powered by a 2.9-liter inline-six turbo diesel with 282 hp and 600 Nm of torque. It requires 7-seconds to reach 100 km/h,
runs through to a top speed of 227 km/h and consumes between 7.6- and
7.9-liters of fuel per 100 km, while combined CO2 emissions sit between 200 and
208 grams/km. Prices for the GLS 350 d 4MATIC start at 85,923 euros (US$ 96,412).
As for the second model in the range, it is the GLS
400 d 4MATIC. It uses the same 2.9-liter inline-six as the 350 d, but with 325
hp and 700 Nm of torque. Fuel consumption is identical to the GLS
350d 4MATIC, but the 0-100 km/h sprint takes 6.3 seconds and max
speed is 238 km/h top speed. The range-topping, for now, GLS starts
at 90,386 euros (US$ 101,421).
All 2020 GLS models sold in Europe come as standard
in a seven-seat configuration with a bench seat in the middle row and two
additional seats at the rear. Customers have the option of making the GLS a
six-seater by ditching the middle bench in favor of two large individual seats.
To ensure passengers remain comfortable at all
times, the new full-size luxury SUV can be optioned with the 2,118 euro
(US$2,376) Rear Comfort Package Plus that consists of an extended center conso le
with cup holders, luxury head restraints, adjustable side bolsters, and a
luxury armrest for the second seat row.
Other interior options aimed at improving comfort
include rear multi-contour seats with massage functions, seat heating for the
second and third row, seat climate control in the second row and
temperature-controlled cup holders. Additionally, there is the MBUX Rear Seat
Entertainment package, which adds two 11.6-inch touchscreen displays to the
second row and costs 2,796 euros (US$ 3,136).
The options list doesn’t stop there. For example,
the GLS can be equipped with the 4,742 euro (US$ ,5320) Energizing Package Plus
which adds multi-contour seats for the driver and front passenger with massage
functions. Additionally, the package includes air balancing to fragrance, ionize,
and purify air in the cabin. Further options include the Acoustic Comfort
package, Off-Road Engineering package, E-Active Body Control, and Driving
Assistance Package Plus.
As for the exterior, the new GLS can be outfitted
with the 4,284 euro (US$ 4,806) AMG Line pack that adds a new front apron, rear
apron, fender flares and twin-spoke alloy wheels. Deliveries of the 2020
Mercedes-Benz GLS will commence before the end of the year.
