2020 Mercedes-Benz GLS Reviews, Pricing & Specs
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The GLS-Class is Mercedes-Benz's largest SUV, with seating for up to seven people across three rows. It competes with newcomers like the BMW X7 as well as recognizable nameplates like the Land Rover Range Rover and Lexus LX. For 2020, it gets a complete redesign.
The exterior of the GLS-Class features soft and simplified styling that is right in line with the brand’s recent GLC-Class and GLE-Class models. That said, it’s larger than the model it replaces. Notably, a 2.4-inch longer wheelbase contributes directly to increased legroom in the second row. Inside, the dashboard, which is lifted directly from the GLE-Class, features strong horizontal themes. There are blocky elements throughout the rest of the cabin that emphasize the GLS-Class’s mission of capable luxury.
Powertrains for the GLS-Class are new and all feature electric power to some extent. The base GLS 450 incorporates a new turbocharged 3.0-liter inline 6-cylinder engine with a 48-volt electrical system, making 362 horsepower and 369 pound-feet of torque. The GLS 580 houses a turbocharged 4.0-liter V8 engine that makes 483 hp and 516 lb-ft. With EQ Boost, both engines can get an additional 21 hp and 184 lb-ft for short periods. Both engines come with a 9-speed automatic transmission and all-wheel drive (AWD). Every GLS-Class gets a standard self-leveling air suspension. An optional active body-control system is available for added agility. As of this writing, fuel-economy ratings aren't available.
Technology is the name of the game with modern luxury SUVs, and the GLS-Class has it in spades. The driver cockpit features two high-resolution 12.3-inch screens, one doing duty as the instrument cluster, the other handling infotainment functions. The infotainment screen responds to touch, gestures, and a controller in the center console. Mercedes-Benz also includes an artificial intelligence feature that anticipates your actions and preferences based on previous behaviors. There’s even a clever function that prepares the GLS-Class for entry into a car wash with the press of a button.
For the first time, you can transform the SUV into an opulent 6-seater with the second-row captain’s chair package. Meanwhile, the third-row seats were designed to accommodate people up to 6.4 feet tall and can be optionally equipped with heat and USB ports. Safety features include traffic-sign recognition, blind-spot monitoring, and adaptive cruise control with traffic-jam assist. As of this writing, the 2020 GLS-Class hasn't been crash-tested by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS).
The new 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class is a large, full-featured SUV with a new look.
Published Jun 1, 2022 by Kyree Rollerson
User reviews for 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLS
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by Bonnie C
Sep 21, 2024
Love all the features and it can pull my camper no problem! Beautiful car with kinetic seats that are nice when on a long drive. Love how my phone integrates into the dash screen.
It’s classy for business but heavy enough to be outdoorsy as welll. Great value and you can’t go wrong with a Mercedes.Sep 21, 2024
by Anonymous
Sep 01, 2024
I just purchased a 2020 GLS 450 with 18,000 miles on the clock and I LOVE it. Nothing beats Mercedes when it comes to quality of vehicle and service from the Mercedes team.
I was able to get an extended 5 year/ 100,000 mile warranty, which to me was worth the extra money.
My last Mercedes was a 2003 E 500. It was such a good car that I waited this long to replace it.
That’s what you get when you buy a Mercedes.Sep 01, 2024
by Kameron D
May 19, 2024
Lexus SUV fantastic love to see me looking good in itMay 19, 2024
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by Bonnie C
Sep 21, 2024
Love all the features and it can pull my camper no problem! Beautiful car with kinetic seats that are nice when on a long drive. Love how my phone integrates into the dash screen.
It’s classy for business but heavy enough to be outdoorsy as welll. Great value and you can’t go wrong with a Mercedes.Sep 21, 2024
by Anonymous
Sep 01, 2024
I just purchased a 2020 GLS 450 with 18,000 miles on the clock and I LOVE it. Nothing beats Mercedes when it comes to quality of vehicle and service from the Mercedes team.
I was able to get an extended 5 year/ 100,000 mile warranty, which to me was worth the extra money.
My last Mercedes was a 2003 E 500. It was such a good car that I waited this long to replace it.
That’s what you get when you buy a Mercedes.Sep 01, 2024
by Kameron D
May 19, 2024
Lexus SUV fantastic love to see me looking good in itMay 19, 2024
by Live L
Jun 23, 2023
It’s comfortable, luxurious, worth for investment, stylish, overall beautiful vehicle Jun 23, 2023
by Claudia A
Mar 07, 2023
Beat SUV ever worth the amount !!! Very stylish Mar 07, 2023
by Huzaifa M
Oct 09, 2022
excellent updates, new model GLS 2020 is better than any luxury SUV for many reasons on driving and interior comforts. Tech next level.Oct 09, 2022
by Grant W
Sep 05, 2022
Really nice. Very stable in the mountains. Great overall. Sep 05, 2022
by Nikalas P
Jul 07, 2022
gas mileage efficiency
Hybrid to be optional
Life time remote start Jul 07, 2022
by Anonymous
Jan 10, 2022
Love it . I’m a mom of 4 and it’s perfect for us . I previously had a traverse so I would say it’s comparable in size . Awesome suv !Jan 10, 2022
by Anonymous
Dec 17, 2021
Its a spaceship and I love it! Best decision Ive ever made for a vehicle....period!Dec 17, 2021
by Bill R
Sep 16, 2020
Other than the money it is great. A driving machineSep 16, 2020
by Henry E
Aug 13, 2020
Very safe to drive and high class comfort and space.Aug 13, 2020
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2020 Mercedes-Benz GLS Pricing
Original MSRP
$75,200 to $97,800Price range
$37,208 to $41,025Average price on CG
$37,208YoY price change
$40,995 to $37,208Trims & specs
Air Conditioning
Active charcoal air filtration · Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Driver knee airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Front side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: diversity · Voice recognition audio system · USB auxiliary audio input · Single disc in-Dash CD · Premium Brand: Burmester · Touch screen display radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · Surround audio: 5.1 · Total Number of Speakers: 13 · 590 watts
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Braking assist: hill start assist · Electronic parking brake: auto off · Front brake diameter: 14.8 · Front brake width: 1.4 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 13.6 · Rear brake width: 0.9 · Rear brakes: ventilated disc
Comfort Features
Armrests: rear center with cupholders · Cargo area floor mat material: carpet · Center console trim: wood · Dash trim: wood · Door sill trim: illuminated scuff plate · Door trim: wood · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Active parking system: fully automated · Ambient lighting: color-adjustable · Assist handle: rear · Cargo area power outlet: 12V · Cargo cover: retractable · Center console: front console with armrest and storage · Cupholders: front, rear and third row · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Easy entry: power driver seat · Memorized settings: 3 driver · Multi-function remote: proximity entry system · One-touch windows: 4 · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Power steering: speed-proportional · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: front · Rear power outlet: 12V · Steering wheel: power tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: multi-function screen controls · Storage: front seatback · Universal garage door opener: Homelink · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: 4-way power · Power adjustments: 10
Drivetrain
4WD Type: on demand · Axle ratio: 3.27
Engine
Battery: maintenance-free · Hybrid Gas Engine HP: 362 · Hybrid Gas Engine HP@RPM: 5500 · Hybrid Gas Engine Torque: 369 · Hybrid gas Engine Torque@RPM: 1600
Exterior Features
Door handle color: body-color · Exhaust: dual exhaust tips · Exhaust tip color: chrome · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: black with chrome accents · Mirror color: body-color · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear spoiler: roofline spoiler · Rear spoiler color: body-color · Rear trunk/liftgate: liftgate · Rocker panel color: black · Window trim: chrome
Headrests
Front headrests: power adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3 · Number of third row headrests: 2
Hybrid
Starter Type: motor/generator
In Car Entertainment
Connected in-car apps: Google POIs · Infotainment: Android Auto ready · Infotainment screen size: 12.3 in.
Instrumentation
Fuel economy display: MPG · Instrument cluster screen size: 12.3 in. · Warnings and reminders: low fuel level
Lights
Daytime running lights: LED · Exterior entry lights: puddle lamps · Headlights: LED · Tail and brake lights: LED
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power folding
Passenger Seat
Power adjustments: 10
Rear Seats
Type: 40-20-40 split bench
Roof
Moonroof: tilt/slide · Roof rails: chrome
Safety
Automatic emergency braking: front pedestrian · Camera system: surround view · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Crumple zones: rear · Impact sensor: fuel cut-off · Parking sensors: front · Pre-Collision Warning System: vibrating steering wheel · Rearview monitor: in dash
Seatbelts
Emergency locking retractors: front · Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front, rear and third row · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger · Second row seatbelts: 3-point · Third row seatbelts: 3-point
Seats
Driver seat power adjustments: reclining · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat power adjustments: reclining · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: flat · Third row headrests: adjustable · Third row seat folding: flat · Upholstery: leatherette
Spare Tire
Mount Location: inside · Size: temporary
Spare Wheel
Rim Type: steel
Stability and Traction
Traction control: with trailer stability control
Steering
Steering ratio: 18.7
Suspension
Driver Adjustable Suspension: ride control · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: pneumatic springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: double wishbones · Leveling: self leveling suspension · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: pneumatic springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): front · Suspension control: electronic
Telematics
Driver assistance app: roadside assistance · Electronic messaging assistance: with voice recognition · Navigation system: with voice recognition · Phone: voice activated · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth · Smart device app compatibility: Mercedes me · Smart device app function: horn/light operation · Wifi: hotspot compatible
Third Row Seat
Type: 50-50 split bench
Tires
Type: all season
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy
Wheels
Wheel spokes: 5
Windows
Front wipers: rain sensing · Liftgate window: fixed · Power windows: remote operation · Rear wiper: with washer
Air Conditioning
Active charcoal air filtration · Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones · Automatic climate control rear air conditioning · Single rear air conditioning zones · Automatic climate control third row air conditioning · Single third row air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Driver knee airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Third row side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: mast · Voice recognition audio system · Auxiliary audio input: iPod/iPhone integration · Single disc in-Dash CD · Premium Brand: Burmester · HD radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · Surround audio: 5.1 · Total Number of Speakers: 13 · 590 watts
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Braking assist: hill start assist · Electronic parking brake: auto off · Front brake diameter: 14.8 · Front brake width: 1.4 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 13.6 · Rear brake width: 0.9 · Rear brakes: ventilated disc
Comfort Features
Armrests: rear center with cupholders · Cargo area floor mat material: carpet · Center console trim: wood · Dash trim: wood · Door sill trim: illuminated scuff plate · Door trim: wood · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Active parking system: fully automated · Ambient lighting: color-adjustable · Assist handle: front · Cargo area power outlet: 12V · Cargo cover: retractable · Center console: front console with armrest and storage · Cupholders: front, rear and third row · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Easy entry: power driver seat · Memorized settings: passenger seat · Multi-function remote: trunk release · One-touch windows: 4 · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Power steering: speed-proportional · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: rear · Rear power outlet: 12V · Steering wheel: power tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: voice recognition controls · Storage: cargo tie-down anchors and hooks · Universal garage door opener: Homelink · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: 4-way power · Power adjustments: 10
Drivetrain
4WD Type: on demand · Axle ratio: 3.27
Engine
Battery: maintenance-free · Hybrid Gas Engine HP: 483 · Hybrid Gas Engine HP@RPM: 5500 · Hybrid Gas Engine Torque: 516 · Hybrid gas Engine Torque@RPM: 2000
Exterior Features
Door handle color: body-color · Exhaust: dual exhaust tips · Exhaust tip color: chrome · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: black with chrome accents · Mirror color: body-color · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear spoiler: roofline spoiler · Rear spoiler color: body-color · Rear trunk/liftgate: power operated · Rocker panel color: black · Running boards: stainless steel · Side door type: soft close · Window trim: chrome
Headrests
Front headrests: power adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3 · Number of third row headrests: 2
Hybrid
Starter Type: motor/generator
In Car Entertainment
Connected in-car apps: Google search · Infotainment: Apply CarPlay ready · Infotainment screen size: 12.3 in.
Instrumentation
Fuel economy display: range · Instrument cluster screen size: 12.3 in. · Warnings and reminders: maintenance reminder
Lights
Daytime running lights: LED · Exterior entry lights: puddle lamps · Headlights: automatic high beam dimmer · Tail and brake lights: LED
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: reverse gear tilt
Passenger Seat
Power adjustments: 10
Rear Seats
Type: 40-20-40 split bench
Roof
Moonroof: remote operation · Moonroof / Sunroof: power sunshade · Rear sunroof: power glass · Roof rails: chrome
Safety
Automatic emergency braking: front · Camera system: surround view · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Crumple zones: rear · Impact sensor: post-collision safety system · Parking sensors: rear · Pre-Collision Warning System: vibrating steering wheel · Rearview monitor: in dash
Seatbelts
Emergency locking retractors: front · Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front, rear and third row · Seatbelt pretensioners: front, rear and third row · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger · Second row seatbelts: 3-point · Third row seatbelts: 3-point
Seats
Driver seat power adjustments: height · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat power adjustments: height · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: split · Third row headrests: adjustable · Third row seat folding: split · Upholstery: leather
Spare Tire
Mount Location: inside · Size: temporary
Spare Wheel
Rim Type: steel
Stability and Traction
Traction control: with trailer stability control
Steering
Steering ratio: 18.7
Suspension
Driver Adjustable Suspension: height · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: pneumatic springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: double wishbones · Leveling: self leveling suspension · Rear Shock Type: coil over shock · Rear Spring Type: pneumatic springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): front · Suspension control: electronic
Telematics
Driver assistance app: roadside assistance · Electronic messaging assistance: with voice recognition · Navigation system: with voice recognition · Phone: voice activated · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth · Smart device app compatibility: Mercedes me · Smart device app function: send destination to vehicle · Wifi: hotspot compatible
Third Row Seat
Type: 50-50 split bench
Tires
Type: all season
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy
Wheels
Wheel spokes: 5
Windows
Front wipers: rain sensing · Liftgate window: fixed · Power windows: with safety reverse · Rear wiper: intermittent