2017 Mercedes-Benz GLS SUV GLS 450 4MATIC
The 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLS SUV GLS 450 4MATIC is a 362-hp turbocharged V6 with a 9g-tronic 9-speed automatic; wheel-mounted shift paddles and all-wheel drive. It starts at $68,700 MSRP and is rated at 19 mpg combined.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | |
| MSRP | $68,700 |
| MSRP with Destination | $69,625 |
| Destination Charge | $925 |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 3.0L V6 Biturbo (Aluminum-Alloy) |
| Horsepower | 362 hp @ 5,250 rpm |
| Torque | 369 lb-ft @ 1800–4500 rpm |
| Redline | 6,500 rpm |
| Valvetrain | DOHC, 4-valves per cylinder |
| Bore and Stroke | 88.0 x 82.1 mm (3.46 x 3.23 in) |
| Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 |
| Injection Type | Twin-turbocharged direct injection |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | 4MATIC All-Wheel Drive (50:50 fixed split) |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 9G-TRONIC 9-speed automatic; wheel-mounted shift paddles |
| 1st Gear | 5.5 (33 mph **) |
| 2nd Gear | 3.33 (55 mph **) |
| 3rd Gear | 2.31 (79 mph **) |
| 4th Gear | 1.66 (110 mph **) |
| 5th Gear | 1.21 (151 mph **) |
| 6th Gear | 1 (183 mph **) |
| 7th Gear | 0.86 (213 mph **) |
| 8th Gear | 0.72 (254 mph **) |
| 9th Gear | 0.6 (305 mph **) |
| Reverse | 4.93 |
| Final Drive | 3.27 |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 17 MPG |
| Highway | 22 MPG |
| Combined | 19 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Premium Unleaded |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | Independent multi-link with air spring (AIRMATIC), single-tube shock absorber with continuously adjustable damping and torsion bar |
| Rear Suspension | Independent multi-link with air spring (AIRMATIC), single-tube shock absorber with continuously adjustable damping and tubular torsion bar |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Disc | 13.8 in. dia. / 1.3 in. thick |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 8.5 x 19 in. (Cast) |
| Wheels Rear | 8.5 x 19 in. (Cast) |
| Tires Front | 275/55 R19 |
| Tires Rear | 275/55 R19 |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 202 in |
| Width | 76.1 in |
| Height | 72.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 121.1 in |
| Ground Clearance | 8.5 in |
| Approach Angle | 33° |
| Departure Angle | 27° |
| Cargo Volume | 16 ft³ |
| Curb Weight | 5,370 lbs |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 41.2 in |
| Headroom Rear | 40 in |
| Legroom Front | 40.3 in |
| Legroom Rear | 38.5 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 58.5 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 58.3 in |
** Theoretical max speed per gear at redline