Large Suv
Mercedes-Benz GLS
R2Â 274Â 903 to R4Â 145Â 268List price, as at 2026-09-25, across the range
At a glance
These figures describe the GLS 450 d 4MATIC. Other derivatives in this range differ.
Power
270Â kW
GLS 450 d 4MATIC only · IN-market source
Consumption
8.5Â L/100km
GLS 450 d 4MATIC only · DE-market source
Boot
355Â L
GLS 450 d 4MATIC only · IN-market source
Seats
7
Towing (braked)
3Â 500Â kg
GLS 450 d 4MATIC only · IN-market source
Cover
5 years / 100 000 km
Maintenance plan
Derivatives in this range
As recorded for each derivative. "Not stated" means the figure is not recorded for that derivative, not that the vehicle lacks it.
| Derivative | Seats | Price | Spare wheel |
| GLS 450 d 4MATIC the specifications above describe this derivative |
7 | R2Â 274Â 903 | Not stated |
| Mercedes-AMG GLS 63 4MATIC+ | 7 | R4Â 145Â 268 | Not stated |
Full specifications
The figures below describe the GLS 450 d 4MATIC. Other derivatives in this range differ.
| Engine capacity | 2.989Â L · IN-market sourcenote3.0-litre turbodiesel inline-six with 48 V mild-hybrid assistance. |
| Cylinders | 6 · IN-market sourcenoteMercedes-Benz IN figure for the same body and engine. |
| Power | 270Â kW · IN-market sourcenoteCombustion output; the 48 V starter-generator adds up to 15 kW of EQ Boost. |
| Torque | 750Â Nm · IN-market sourcenoteMercedes-Benz IN figure for the same body and engine. |
| Transmission | 9G-TRONIC 9-speed automaticnoteMercedes-Benz South Africa. |
| Gears | 9noteMercedes-Benz South Africa. |
| Drivetrain | AWDnote4MATIC permanent all-wheel drive with an off-road driving mode. |
| Consumption cycle | WLTP · DE-market sourcenoteMercedes-Benz DE figure for the same body and engine. |
| Fuel consumption | 8.5Â L/100km · DE-market sourcenoteEuropean WLTP combined; Mercedes publishes a band of 7,9-8,5 l/100 km and the upper end is given here. No SA figure is published. |
| Fuel tank | 90Â L · IN-market sourcenoteMercedes-Benz IN figure for the same body and engine. |
| Fuel grade | Diesel (50ppm)noteDiesel. Mercedes-Benz specifies a diesel engine; the grade shown is South Africa's 50 ppm low-sulphur diesel. |
| Range | 1Â 058Â kmnoteCalculated from the 90-litre tank at the quoted combined consumption; not a manufacturer range claim. |
| 0-100 km/h | 6.1Â s · IN-market sourcenoteMercedes-Benz IN figure for the same body and engine. |
| CO2 emissions | 223Â g/km · DE-market sourcenoteEuropean WLTP combined; Mercedes publishes 206-223 g/km and the upper end is given here. |
| Seats | 7noteThree rows; the third row seats two and folds electrically. |
| Doors | 5 · IN-market sourcenoteMercedes-Benz IN figure for the same body and engine. |
| Length | 5Â 209Â mm · IN-market sourcenoteIndia-market figure for the same X167 GLS generation sold in South Africa. |
| Width | 1Â 956Â mm · IN-market sourcenoteExcluding mirrors; 2 157 mm including mirrors. |
| Height | 1Â 823Â mm · IN-market sourcenoteMercedes-Benz IN figure for the same body and engine. |
| Wheelbase | 3Â 135Â mmnoteThe GLS and the Mercedes-Maybach GLS share the same X167 wheelbase. |
| Ground clearance | 210Â mmnoteAbout 210 mm of clearance at the normal ride height; the standard air suspension raises and lowers the body. |
| Boot (behind 2nd row) | 890Â LnoteFolding the third row away leaves 890 litres. |
| Boot (behind last row) | 355Â L · IN-market sourcenoteAll three rows in use - load space behind the raised third row. |
| Boot (seats folded) | 2Â 400Â LnoteEvery rear seat folded opens the load bay to 2 400 litres. |
| Kerb weight | 2Â 630Â kg · IN-market sourcenoteEU kerb weight, including a 75 kg driver allowance. |
| Gross vehicle mass | 3Â 300Â kg · IN-market sourcenoteMercedes-Benz IN figure for the same body and engine. |
| Payload | 670Â kg · IN-market sourcenoteCarrying capacity, on the European measurement basis. |
| Towing (braked) | 3Â 500Â kg · IN-market sourcenoteBraked trailer on a 12% gradient. |
| Towing (unbraked) | 750Â kg · IN-market sourcenoteMercedes-Benz IN figure for the same body and engine. |
| Safety rating | No crash-test rating for this versionnoteNo Global NCAP Africa result. Euro NCAP has published no result for the Mercedes-Benz GLS. If it tests a version matching this specification, the result belongs on this page. ANCAP has published no result for the Mercedes-Benz GLS. If it tests a version matching this specification, the result belongs on this page. |
| Airbags | 9noteAirbag count for this derivative. |
| Airbag positions | Not specified |
| Warranty | 5 yearsnoteManufacturer warranty term. |
| Warranty distance | 100 000 km · unverified 20 000 km/year · derived Compare warranties across all SUVs →noteWarranty distance cap. |
| Maintenance plan | 5 years / 100 000 km |
| How it is supplied | Included with the vehicle |
| Service interval (distance) | Not specified |
| Service interval (time) | Not specified |
| Spare wheel | Not stated Compare spare wheels across all SUVs → |
| Service network | ~48 authorised service points, as at 21 September 2026 In all 9 provinces. Compare service networks across all brands →noteBrand service-outlet count from the manufacturer's South African locator, same figure as the brand's other records. |
What we can't tell you yet
Everything below was searched for. Lines marked (unverified) show a figure that only one source gives, or that sources disagree on; the rest have not been published anywhere we could find for this version.
These gaps are recorded for the GLS 450 d 4MATIC. Other derivatives in this range differ.
- Ground clearance (unverified) — About 210 mm of clearance at the normal ride height; the standard air suspension raises and lowers the body.
- Boot (behind 2nd row) (unverified) — Folding the third row away leaves 890 litres.
- Boot (seats folded) (unverified) — Every rear seat folded opens the load bay to 2 400 litres.
- Euro NCAP rating — Euro NCAP has published no result for the Mercedes-Benz GLS. If it tests a version matching this specification, the result belongs on this page.
- ANCAP rating — ANCAP has published no result for the Mercedes-Benz GLS. If it tests a version matching this specification, the result belongs on this page.
- Airbags (unverified) — Airbag count for this derivative.
- Airbag positions — Not published in the sources checked.
- Warranty (unverified) — Manufacturer warranty term.
- Warranty distance (unverified) — Warranty distance cap.
- Warranty distance unlimited (unverified) — Distance-capped.
- Service plan services — Not published in the sources checked.
- Service interval (distance) — No fixed service interval published for South Africa.
- Service interval (time) — No fixed service interval published for South Africa.
- Spare wheel — Not published in the sources checked.