Mercedes-Benz GLS SUV Models, Specs & Features

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The 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLS SUV delivers three rows, all in first class, setting the bar in the luxury SUV space with turbo hybrid power, standard AIRMATIC® air suspension, and an intelligent digital cockpit. A bold new grille with edge illumination leads a signature multi-Star lighting design, while every GLS comes standard with 4MATIC® all-wheel drive, three-row seating with power-folding rows to seat up to 7 passengers, and up to 84.9 cubic feet of cargo space. Choose from the 375-horsepower GLS 450, the 530-horsepower GLS 580 with a refined 4.0L biturbo V8, or the 603-horsepower AMG® GLS 63, all with up to 7,700 pounds of towing capacity. Learn more about the 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLS SUV specs and features below, or shop our available GLS inventory.

New Mercedes-Benz GLS 450 Inventory

What's New in 2026?

The 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLS SUV arrives with a fresh face and a smarter cabin. A bold new grille with edge illumination takes the lead, with the star standing proud on the GLS 450 hood or as the centerpiece of the grille on the AMG Line and every GLS 580, and the LED daytime running lamps and taillamps now feature an unmistakable multi-Star motif. The new GLS 580 AMG Line Plus with Night Package pairs sport styling with 23-inch wheels, and nine MANUFAKTUR color options add distinctive hues from cool grey to rich blue and green. Inside, the 4th-generation MBUX®, built on the Mercedes-Benz Operating System (MB.OS), brings AI-based voice assistance, Google-powered navigation with 3D visuals, and a long list of standard driver assistance systems that can be enhanced with over-the-air updates. The GLS 580's 4.0L biturbo V8 has been refined with a flat-plane crankshaft and a new firing order, rising to 530 horsepower. Stop by Mercedes-Benz of Sarasota in Sarasota to see everything the 2026 GLS has to offer.

Mercedes-Benz GLS SUV Model Lineup

The 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLS SUV continues to set the standard in full-size luxury, combining commanding presence, first-class comfort, and cutting-edge technology in one meticulously crafted package. Available in GLS 450 4MATIC®, GLS 580 4MATIC®, and AMG® GLS 63 models, each builds on Mercedes-Benz's heritage with increasingly powerful engines and premium features. All GLS models pair turbocharged power and mild hybrid or hybrid assist with a smooth-shifting 9-speed automatic transmission and 4MATIC® all-wheel drive, with seating for 6 and an available seventh seat. Whether you're shuttling the family around Sarasota or heading out on a long road trip, the GLS is ready to make every journey more comfortable and confident.

GLS 450 4MATIC® SUV: Starting MSRP of $93,950, estimated 19 city / 24 highway mpg

GLS 580 4MATIC® SUV: Contact or visit Mercedes-Benz of Sarasota to learn about starting MSRP and fuel rating

AMG® GLS 63 SUV: Contact or visit Mercedes-Benz of Sarasota to learn about starting MSRP and fuel rating

Mercedes-Benz GLS SUV Colors

The 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLS SUV offers up to 6 base color options with three featured below. The GLS also has access to nine MANUFAKTUR color options, offering more customization to make your GLS truly yours. To learn more about the full lineup of colors available for the GLS, including the MANUFAKTUR color process, visit Mercedes-Benz of Sarasota.

Mercedes-Benz GLS in Black

Black

Mercedes-Benz GLS in Twilight Blue Metallic

Twilight Blue Metallic

Mercedes-Benz GLS in Polar White

Polar White

Learn More About The Mercedes-Benz GLS SUV

The 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLS SUV surrounds your whole family with cutting-edge technology, exceptional comfort, and comprehensive safety features that make every drive more enjoyable and secure. At the center of the cabin, the MBUX® Superscreen harnesses AI, intelligent Zero Layer menus, and a span of three vivid displays to keep the driver engaged and the front passenger entertained, while available Rear Seat Entertainment gives second-row passengers dual touchscreens with noise-cancelling wireless headphones. Comfort and convenience shine through with four climate zones (and a fifth zone on the GLS 580), a choice of a power bench or captain's chairs in the second row, and power-folding second and third rows that open up nearly 85 cubic feet of cargo space. Safety is paramount with PRE-SAFE®, a front center air bag and 3-row side curtain air bags, and standard Digital Extra PARKING ASSIST 360 with a bird's-eye camera view and hands-free parking. From the moment you approach the GLS to the moment you park, it's thoughtfully designed to enhance every aspect of your journey around Sarasota and beyond.

Standard 4MATIC® Fully Variable All-Wheel Drive
Automatically sends from zero to 100% of the engine's torque to either axle for precise response on varying surfaces and in inclement weather

Standard AIRMATIC® Air Suspension
Adaptive, adjustable, and agile, it offers automatic leveling or can be raised for added clearance, with Car-to-X data from other Mercedes-Benz vehicles helping it adapt to actual roads

Standard Three-Row Seating
Power-folding 50/50-split third-row seats fold flat in less than five seconds, and a single button in the cargo area folds all the rear seats at once

MBUX® Superscreen
Unites an LED instrument cluster and two LED touchscreens behind a single cross-cabin span of glass, powered by 4th-generation MBUX® with AI-based voice assistance

Standard DIGITAL LIGHT® Headlamps
LED headlamps that can project helpful icons on the roadway, paired with signature multi-Star daytime running lamps and taillamps

Available Executive Rear Seat Package
Limousine-like comforts for the second row include ventilated, massaging seats, window sunshades, wireless charging, and MBUX® remotes, with a heated third row as well

Interior of Mercedes-Benz GLS SUV
Interior of Mercedes-Benz GLS SUV
Interior of Mercedes-Benz GLS SUV

Interested in the Mercedes-Benz GLS SUV?

Visit Mercedes-Benz of Sarasota to learn more about the additional features, colors, availability, and customization options of the Mercedes-Benz GLS SUV, including taking a test drive around Sarasota.

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