Review and specifications
2022 Mercedes-Benz GLS
The new for 2020 GLS is a very functional three-row SUV that exudes luxury with its gorgeous interior. The standard 3.0-liter six-cylinder turbo provides plenty of smooth and effortless power. An even more powerful turbocharged V8 is available. The ride is very composed and handling is responsive for such a luxury coach. All of the seats are first-rate, and the interior can be configured for either six or seven passengers. Unlike most competitors, the third-row seat is relatively roomy. However, the infotainment system is overly distracting because many common tasks require a few steps. Using steering-wheel controls too easily ends up changing a display or audio selection. Standard safety features include forward collision warning and automatic emergency braking.
- Market value
- $63,875
- Fuel
- Conventional
- Transmission
- Automatic
- Seats
- 7
At a glance
Model data
Overview
- Powertrain
- Conventional
- Body style
- 4-door SUV
- Drive type
- AWD
- Transmission
- Automatic, 9-speed
- Category
- Luxury SUVs 3-row
- Generation began
- 2020
Pricing
- Current retail median
- $63,875
- Retail value range
- $45,125 - $77,675
- Original MSRP range
- $77,850 - $165,100
- Trade-in range
- $42,540 - $73,565
Ratings
- Road test score
- 84/100
Fuel economy
- EPA city
- 19 MPG
- EPA highway
- 23 MPG
- EPA combined
- 21 MPG
- Tested city
- 13 MPG
- Tested highway
- 30 MPG
- Tested overall
- 20 MPG
- Annual fuel cost
- $2,385
- Cruising range
- 540 miles
Road tests
- 0-30 mph
- 2.4 sec
- 0-60 mph
- 6.4 sec
- 60-0 mph braking
- 133 ft
- Avoidance speed
- 50.5 mph
- Test status
- Test Completed
Dimensions
- Length
- 205 in
- Width
- 77 in
- Height
- 72 in
- Wheelbase
- 123 in
- Weight
- 5,495 lb
- Maximum load
- 1,300 lb
- Towing capacity
- 7,715 lb
Interior
- Seating
- 7 people
- Front head room
- 5.5 in
- Front leg room
- 43 in
- Rear head room
- 5 in
- Rear leg room
- 31.5 in
- Cargo volume
- 42.5 cu ft
Environmental impact
- Air pollution score
- 5/10
- Greenhouse gas score
- 4/10
- SmartWay
- No
Brand context
About Mercedes-Benz
Most Mercedes-Benzes give their owners industry-leading comfort and technology. The cost of that experience is an expensive base price with expensive options and below-average reliability. The brand produces a wide variety of vehicles for the U.S., including coupes, station wagons, sedans, convertibles, and even two-seat sports cars. Its two- and three-row SUVs that we’ve tested have powerful engines and interiors that are roomy and quiet. Generally, Mercedes-Benz fit and finish, inside and out, is exceptional and helps justify prices. Mercedes-Benz’s EVs range from compact to large three-row SUVs. Across the lineup, controls for the complex climate and infotainment systems aren’t as intuitive as we find in other luxury vehicles. Like most European luxury brands, used Mercedes-Benzes can have expensive out-of-warranty repairs, although Consumer Reports has found used models with above-average reliability.
Vehicle ID: 23046 First published: November 18, 2021 Updated: December 4, 2025
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