Mercedes GLS from USA

Mercedes-Benz GLS was created as a result of changing the name of the flagship SUV of the German brand - the GL model. It is large and ultra-luxurious. This is the perfect car if you need a car that will look good at a business meeting and at the same time be perfect as a family car. At Bryki from America we can bring you such a car from the USA. Before deciding, take a closer look at the Mercedes GLS model - combustion, equipment, engines and available generations.

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Mercedes-Benz GLS-X166 (2015-2019)

The GLS name only appeared after the facelift of the 2nd generation GL, which was introduced in 2015 as a model for the 2016 model year. Exterior changes included a new grill, LED headlights with Intelligent Light System (dynamic cornering lighting) as standard in selected variants. Changes in the interior include the new Comand NTG 5.0 system with an 8" touchscreen, an improved steering wheel with touch switches. Among the technical changes in the Mercedes GLS, the engine in the GLS 550 gained more power, the power units became more economical, and in some cases the 7G-Tronic Plus gearbox was replaced by 9G-Tronic. Added adaptive Magic Body Control suspension with camera system and optional Drive Pilot Level 2 with up to 60 mph.

Mercedes GLS - technical specifications

After the 2015 facelift, which introduced, among other things, the name change to GLS, the range of engines was reduced from 3 to 2 power units:

• GLS 450 4MATIC - V6 biturbo diesel, 3.0 l, 2017—2019 - volume 2987 cm3, power 362 hp maximum torque 700 Nm, gearbox 7G-Tronic Plus (9G-Tronic from 2017), average fuel consumption 9.4 l/100 km in the combined cycle;
• GLS 550 4MATIC - V8 biturbo gasoline, 4.7 l, 2017—2019 - capacity 4663 cm3, power 449 hp maximum torque 700 Nm, 9G-Tronic gearbox, average fuel consumption 14.7 l/100 km in the combined cycle;
• GLS 63 AMG - V8 biturbo gasoline, 5.5 l, 2017-2019 - volume 5461 cm3, power 577 hp, maximum torque 760 Nm, gearbox 7-speed AMG Speedshift MCT, average fuel consumption 16.8 l/100 km in the combined cycle.

Mercedes GLS - equipment

The car was offered in the following variants:

• GLS 450 4MATIC - 9 airbags, ABS with EBD, ESP, PRE-SAFE, rear view camera, brake assistant, 4-zone climate control, front seats with 12-way electric adjustment and heating, Comand APS NTG 5.0 system with navigation and 8" screen, from 2018 Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, LED headlights with ILS, ambient lighting, panorama roof;
• GLS 550 4MATIC - equipment as in the GLS 450 4MATIC and additionally heated all rows of seats, aluminum inserts;
• GLS 63 AMG - equipment as in the GLS 550 4MATIC and additionally AMG bodykit, AMG Ride Control+ suspension, AMG exhaust, carbon fiber and Alcantara trim, AMG Performance seats.

Mercedes GLS - dimensions

• Length: 5130 mm
• Width: 1934 mm (with 2157 mm mirrors)
• Height: 1850 mm
• Wheelbase: 3075 mm
• Trunk volume: 680 l (7 seats) /2300 l (5 seats) /2600 l (2 seats)

Mercedes GLS X167 (2019-present)

The Mercedes-Benz GLS of the X167 series was unveiled in April 2019 at NAIAS in New York and production started in October. The car was rolling off production lines again in Alabama. The changes included an extended wheelbase by as much as 60 mm, the addition of mild-hybrid drives (MHEV). The car shares the modular MHA platform with the GLE model and is 150 kg lighter compared to the GLS X166. The 4MATIC+ drive with torque vectoring and electronic differential at the rear has appeared.

In 2024, the car underwent a facelift, which included, among others, a new grill, matrix LED headlights with Digital Light, the MBUX NTG 6.0 system with a 12.3" touchscreen, an increase in additional power in the MHEV drives by 1 HP, improved transmission software 9G-Tronic.

Mercedes GLS - technical specifications

The car is available with the following engines:

• GLS 450 4MATIC - R6 biturbo gasoline mild-hybrid, 3.0 l, 2020-2025 - 2999 cm3 capacity, 362 hp + 21 hp with EQ Boost until 2023 and 362 hp + 23 hp = 385 hp after 2023, maximum torque 500 Nm + 200 Nm with EQ Boost, 9G-Tronic gearbox, average fuel consumption 11.2 l/100 km in the combined cycle;
• GLS 580 4MATIC - V8 biturbo gasoline mild-hybrid, 4.0 l, 2020-2025 - 3982 cm3 capacity, 483 hp + 22 hp with EQ Boost until 2023 and 483 hp + 23 hp after 2023, maximum torque 700 Nm + 200 Nm with EQ Boost, 9G-Tronic gearbox, average fuel consumption 13.1 l/100 km in the combined cycle;
• Mercedes-Maybach GLS 600 4MATIC - V8 biturbo gasoline mild-hybrid, 4.0 l, 2021-2025 - 3982 cm3 capacity, 550 hp + 22 hp with EQ Boost until 2023 and 550 hp + 23 hp after 2023, maximum torque 730 Nm + 200 Nm with EQ Boost, 9G-Tronic gearbox, average fuel consumption 13.8 l/100 km in the combined cycle;
• Mercedes-AMG GLS 63 4MATIC+ - V8 biturbo petrol mild-hybrid, 4.0 l, 2021-2025 - volume 3982 cm3, power 603 hp + 22 hp EQ Boost until 2023, 603 hp + 23 hp after 2023, maximum torque 850 Nm + 200 Nm with EQ Boost, AMG Speedshift TCT 9G gearbox (with Race mode), average fuel consumption 14.9 7 l/100 km in the combined cycle.

Mercedes GLS - equipment

The car is available in the following trim levels:

• GLS 450 4MATIC - 10 airbags, ABS with EBD, ESP, PRE-SAFE PLUS, 360 camera, Active Brake Assist, Active Lane Keeping Assist, from 2023 Active Distance Assist Distronic with Eye-Track, Active Lane Change Assist, MBUX NTG 6.0 with 12.3" screen, Apple CarPlay/Android Auto wireless, 4-zone automatic climate control, seats with adjustment in 14 directions, memory, heating and ventilation, adaptive cruise control;
• GLS 580 4MATIC - as in the GLS 450 4MATIC and additionally Executive seats in the 2nd row, from 2023 seat ventilation and ambient lighting;
• Mercedes-Maybach GLS 600 4MATIC - as in the GLS 580 4MATIC and additionally Executive 2nd row seats with massage and footrests, refrigerator, folding tables, 4-zone climate control with air ionizer, from 2023 Maybach Nappa leather, MBUX Rear Seat Entertainment with two 11.6" screens;
• Mercedes-AMG GLS 63 4MATIC+ - as in the GLS 580 4MATIC and additionally the AMG package (bodykit, seats, steering wheel, exhaust, suspension), from 2023 AMG Ride Control+ suspension.

Mercedes GLS - dimensions

• Length: 5209 mm (5217 mm in Maybach)
• Width: 1957 mm (with 2157 mm mirrors)
• Height: 1823 mm (1776 mm in AMG)
• Wheelbase: 3135 mm (3235 mm in Maybach)
• Trunk volume: 493 l (7 seats) /1740 l (5 seats) /2406 l (2 seats) /Maybach 470 l/ 1590 l/2350 l

Mercedes GLS from the USA - is it worth it?

Cars from the USA have lower prices than those offered in Europe, and, in addition, richer equipment. Already at the start of the Mercedes GLS model from the USA, the price in the salon is attractive due to the high competition. Therefore, later Mercedes from USAis cheaper to import, even after adding the cost of removing possible damage. In a word — you can have more for less.

Mercedes GLS from USA - only from Bryka from America

If you are interested in bringing cars from the USA, you can do it on your own, but you can also bet on safety and time saving by outsourcing it to professionals. Bryki company from America will efficiently carry out the entire import process. Even if the car needs to be repaired, we search for copies at auction that are not badly damaged and can be registered in Poland. Cooperation with an intermediary is a guarantee of success!

Bryka's services from America include:

• search and verification of the offer, participation in bidding;
• bringing the car to Poland with optional freight insurance from the USA to Europe;
• assistance with customs and excise formalities and fees;
• assistance in repairing the car and preparing for registration in Poland.

If you expect quality cars and the best level of service, then take a look at our offer, call or write and let's talk about how we can make your automotive dreams come true.

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