2026 Mercedes-Benz GLS Trim Levels with Prices, Photos, & Specs
The GLS is the flagship of the Mercedes-Benz SUV fleet, a capable and luxurious way to set the bar for the whole segment. Part of the appeal of the GLS is how customizable it is, with a wide range of engines and option packages available. There are enough options that a guide is really needed to navigate the extent that you can make your GLS your own, and so that’s exactly what we’ve put together here.
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2026 GLS 450 4MATIC SUV
Starting at $90,250 MSRP*
The GLS 450 comes with a potent engine that produces 375 horsepower and 369 lb-ft of torque. This, together with the standard all-wheel drive, can deliver a 5.8-second 0-60 time, impressively quick for an SUV of this size. The GLS 450 also comes extremely well equipped. Here’s everything that comes standard:
Performance:
- 3.0L inline-6 turbo engine with mild hybrid drive
- Hybrid Integrated Starter-Generator
- ECO Start/Stop system
- 4MATIC fully variable all-wheel drive
- 9G-TRONIC automatic transmission with shift paddles
- DYNAMIC SELECT
- OFFROAD menu and “Transparent Hood” display
- Downhill Speed Regulation (DSR)
- AIRMATIC suspension
- Adaptive Damping System (ADS)
- One-touch “Carwash mode”
Design:
- 7-seat cabin configuration
- Nappa leather multifunction steering wheel
- Topstitched MB-Tex upper dash trim
- Side-mirror logo projectors
- 64-color LED ambient lighting
- Illuminated door sills
- Brushed aluminum trim
- Privacy glass
Safety:
- Car-to-X Communication
- Active Brake Assist
- Mercedes-Benz Emergency Call service
- ATTENTION ASSIST
- Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC
- Active Steering Assist
- Evasive Steering Assist
- LED Daytime Running Lamps and taillamps
- LED Intelligent Light System
- Adaptive Highbeam Assist
- Crosswind Assist
- Active Blind Spot Assist
- Active Lane Keeping Assist
- Active Brake Assist with Cross-Traffic Function
- Active Emergency Stop Assist
- Active Speed Limit Assist
- Exit Warning Assist
- Active Lane Change Assist
- Traffic Sign Assist
- Active Stop-and-Go Assist
- PARKTRONIC with Active Parking Assist
- Surround View System
- PRE-SAFE
- PRE-SAFE PLUS
- PRE-SAFE Sound
- Seat belt technology
- 7 air bags
- Adaptive braking technology
- Antilock Braking System (ABS)
- Brake Assist (BAS)
- Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
- High-strength unibody
- Advanced Tire Pressure Monitoring System
- SmartKey with KEYLESS-START
- Antitheft alarm system with remote panic feature
- GUARD 360° security system
- Rain-sensing windshield wipers
- Rear-window wiper with auto-on in Reverse
- Auto-dimming rearview and driver-side mirrors
Luxury:
- Power front seats with memory
- Heated and ventilated front seats
- Energizing seat kinetics
- Power liftgate
- HANDS-FREE ACCESS
- 1 year of Mercedes-Benz Digital Extras
- Added support and assistance from Mercedes-Benz Digital Extras
- Remote Start via Mercedes-Benz app
- KEYLESS-GO
- 4-zone automatic climate control
- Panorama roof
- MB-Tex upholstery
- Power-folding 50/50-split 3rd-row seats
- Versatile, expansive, well-equipped cargo area
- Retractable luggage cover
- Infrared-remote window opening and closing
- Power tilt/telescoping steering column
- Power-folding side mirrors
- Garage door opener
- Brake HOLD feature
Multimedia:
- Mercedes-Benz User Experience (MBUX)
- Voice Control with Natural Language Understanding
- “Hey, Mercedes” keyword activation
- Biometric authentication
- 12.3-inch touchscreen multimedia display
- 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster display
- Touchpad controller
- Steering-wheel Touch Control Buttons
- MB Navigation
- No-charge navigation map updates for 1 year
- MBUX Augmented Video for Navigation
- 1 year of Live Traffic Information
- Route-based Speed Adaptation
- Over-the-air software updates
- Multiple USB-C ports
- Hands-free Bluetooth interface
- FrontBass system
- Burmester Surround Sound System
- Dolby Atmos w/Sound Personalization
- MBUX Entertainment Package Plus
- Two-way In-car Communication (ICC) System
- HD Radio receiver
- SiriusXM trial subscription
- Front-cabin wireless charging with NFC pairing
- Bluetooth audio streaming
- Wireless Apple CarPlay
- Wireless Android Auto
2026 Mercedes-Benz GLS 580 4MATIC® SUV
Starting at $116,150 MSRP*
Moving up to the GLS 580 means an upgrade to V8 power, 510 horsepower and 538 lb-ft of torque worth of V8 power, to be exact. That’s enough to shave more than a second off the 0-60 time of the GLS, down to just 4.7 seconds. There is more standard equipment as well, with the features from the optional Exclusive Trim package for the GLS 450 all being made standard for the GLS 580. Here’s the full list:
Performance:
- 4.0L V8 biturbo engine with mild hybrid drive
- Hybrid Integrated Starter-Generator
- ECO Start/Stop system
- 4MATIC fully variable all-wheel drive
- 9G-TRONIC automatic transmission with shift paddles
- DYNAMIC SELECT
- OFFROAD menu and “Transparent Hood” display
- Downhill Speed Regulation (DSR)
- AIRMATIC suspension
- Adaptive Damping System (ADS)
- Sport brake system
- One-touch “Carwash mode”
Design:
- AMG body styling
- 7-seat cabin configuration
- Illuminated running boards
- 22-inch AMG multispoke wheels
- Sport steering wheel
- Topstitched MB-Tex upper dash trim
- Side-mirror logo projectors
- 64-color LED ambient lighting
- Illuminated door sills
- Brushed aluminum trim
- Privacy glass
- AMG floor mats
- Brushed stainless steel pedals
Safety:
- Car-to-X Communication
- Active Brake Assist
- Mercedes-Benz Emergency Call service
- ATTENTION ASSIST
- Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC
- Active Steering Assist
- Evasive Steering Assist
- LED Daytime Running Lamps and taillamps
- LED Intelligent Light System
- Adaptive Highbeam Assist
- Crosswind Assist
- Active Blind Spot Assist
- Active Lane Keeping Assist
- Active Brake Assist with Cross-Traffic Function
- Active Emergency Stop Assist
- Active Speed Limit Assist
- Exit Warning Assist
- Active Lane Change Assist
- Traffic Sign Assist
- ctive Stop-and-Go Assist
- PARKTRONIC with Active Parking Assist
- Surround View System
- PRE-SAFE
- PRE-SAFE PLUS
- PRE-SAFE Sound
- Seat belt technology
- 7 air bags
- Adaptive braking technology
- Antilock Braking System (ABS)
- Brake Assist (BAS)
- Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
- High-strength unibody
- Advanced Tire Pressure Monitoring System
- SmartKey with KEYLESS-START
- Antitheft alarm system with remote panic feature
- GUARD 360° security system
- Rain-sensing windshield wipers
- Rear-window wiper with auto-on in Reverse
- Auto-dimming rearview and driver-side mirrors
Luxury:
- Power front seats with memory
- Heated and ventilated front seats
- Multicontour front seats with massage
- Rapid heating feature for front seats
- Energizing seat kinetics
- Power liftgate
- HANDS-FREE ACCESS
- 1 year of Mercedes-Benz Digital Extras
- Added support and assistance from Mercedes-Benz Digital Extras
- Remote Start via Mercedes-Benz app
- Heated steering wheel
- KEYLESS-GO
- 5-zone automatic climate control
- Soft-close doors
- Panorama roof
- Leather upholstery
- Heated 2nd-row seats
- Power-folding 50/50-split 3rd-row seats
- Versatile, expansive, well-equipped cargo area
- Retractable luggage cover
- Infrared-remote window opening and closing
- Power tilt/telescoping steering column
- Power-folding side mirrors
- Garage door opener
- Brake HOLD feature
Multimedia:
- Mercedes-Benz User Experience (MBUX)
- Voice Control with Natural Language Understanding
- “Hey, Mercedes” keyword activation
- Biometric authentication
- 12.3-inch touchscreen multimedia display
- 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster display
- Touchpad controller
- Steering-wheel Touch Control Buttons
- MB Navigation
- No-charge navigation map updates for 1 year
- MBUX Augmented Video for Navigation
- 1 year of Live Traffic Information
- Route-based Speed Adaptation
- Over-the-air software updates
- Multiple USB-C ports
- Hands-free Bluetooth interface
- FrontBass system
- Burmester Surround Sound System
- Dolby Atmos w/Sound Personalization
- MBUX Entertainment Package Plus
- Two-way In-car Communication (ICC) System
- HD Radio receiver
- SiriusXM trial subscription
- Front-cabin wireless charging with NFC pairing
- Bluetooth audio streaming
- Wireless Apple CarPlay
- Wireless Android Auto
2026 AMG GLS 63 SUV
Starting at $151,050 MSRP*
When you want a healthy dose of performance to go with your supremely comfortable luxury vehicle, the AMG GLS 63 is the way to go. The V8 gets hybrid assist for better low-end power, as well as an increase in power from the hand-built engine. You get a total of 603 horsepower and 627 lb-ft of torque for a sportscar-like 4.1-second 0-60 time, all in a comfortable and spacious SUV. Standard equipment is geared towards performance, but there’s much more to it than that. Here’s the list:
Performance:
- Handcrafted AMG 4.0L V8 biturbo engine with hybrid assist
- Dynamic engine mounts
- Hybrid Integrated Starter-Generator
- ECO Start/Stop system
- AMG Performance 4MATIC+ all-wheel drive
- AMG electronic limited-slip rear differential
- AMG SPEEDSHIFT TCT 9G transmission
- AMG DYNAMIC SELECT
- OFFROAD menu and “Transparent Hood” display
- Downhill Speed Regulation (DSR)
- AMG DRIVE UNIT
- 3-stage Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
- AMG RIDE CONTROL+
- AMG ACTIVE RIDE CONTROL
- Adaptive Damping System (ADS)
- AMG High-performance Braking System w/red calipers
- AMG Performance Exhaust System
- One-touch “Carwash mode”
- Trailer hitch (Class IV)
Design:
- 7-seat cabin configuration
- Illuminated running boards
- 21-inch AMG 10-spoke wheels
- AMG Performance steering wheel in Nappa leather
- Side-mirror logo projectors
- Mercedes Star Pattern logo projectors
- Animated AMG logo projectors
- 64-color LED ambient lighting
- AMG illuminated door sills
- Brushed aluminum trim
- Privacy glass
- Black microfiber headliner
- AMG floor mats
- Brushed stainless steel pedals
Safety:
- Car-to-X Communication
- Active Brake Assist
- Mercedes-Benz Emergency Call service
- ATTENTION ASSIST
- Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC
- Active Steering Assist
- Evasive Steering Assist
- LED Daytime Running Lamps and taillamps
- LED Intelligent Light System
- Adaptive Highbeam Assist
- Trailer Stability Assist
- Crosswind Assist
- Active Blind Spot Assist
- Active Lane Keeping Assist
- Active Brake Assist with Cross-Traffic Function
- Active Emergency Stop Assist
- Active Speed Limit Assist
- Exit Warning Assist
- Active Lane Change Assist
- Traffic Sign Assist
- Active Stop-and-Go Assist
- PARKTRONIC with Active Parking Assist
- Surround View System
- PRE-SAFE
- PRE-SAFE PLUS
- PRE-SAFE Sound
- Seat belt technology
- 7 air bags
- Adaptive braking technology
- Antilock Braking System (ABS)
- Brake Assist (BAS)
- High-strength unibody
- Advanced Tire Pressure Monitoring System
- SmartKey with KEYLESS-START
- Antitheft alarm system with remote panic feature
- GUARD 360° security system
- Rain-sensing windshield wipers
- Rear-window wiper with auto-on in Reverse
- Auto-dimming rearview and driver-side mirrors
Luxury:
- Power front seats with memory
- Heated and ventilated front seats
- Multicontour front seats with massage
- Rapid heating feature for front seats
- Energizing seat kinetics
- Power liftgate
- HANDS-FREE ACCESS
- 1 year of Mercedes-Benz Digital Extras
- Added support and assistance from Mercedes-Benz Digital Extras
- Remote Start via Mercedes-Benz app
- Heated and cooled front cupholders
- Heated steering wheel
- KEYLESS-GO
- 5-zone automatic climate control
- Air Balance cabin-air purification system
- Air Balance cabin fragrance system
- Soft-close doors
- Panorama roof
- Exclusive Nappa leather upholstery
- Heated 2nd-row seats
- Power-folding 50/50-split 3rd-row seats
- Versatile, expansive, well-equipped cargo area
- Retractable luggage cover
- Infrared-remote window opening and closing
- Power tilt/telescoping steering column
- Power-folding side mirrors
- Garage door opener
- Brake HOLD feature
Multimedia:
- Mercedes-Benz User Experience (MBUX)
- Voice Control with Natural Language Understanding
- “Hey, Mercedes” keyword activation
- Biometric authentication
- MBUX Interior Assistant
- 12.3-inch touchscreen multimedia display
- 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster display
- AMG Track Pace
- Touchpad controller
- Steering-wheel Touch Control Buttons
- MB Navigation
- No-charge navigation map updates for 1 year
- MBUX Augmented Video for Navigation
- 1 year of Live Traffic Information
- Route-based Speed Adaptation
- Over-the-air software updates
- Multiple USB-C ports
- Hands-free Bluetooth interface
- FrontBass system
- Burmester Surround Sound System
- Dolby Atmos w/Sound Personalization
- MBUX Entertainment Package Plus
- Two-way In-car Communication (ICC) System
- HD Radio receiver
- SiriusXM trial subscription
- Front-cabin wireless charging with NFC pairing
- AMG Head-Up Display
- Bluetooth audio streaming
- Wireless Apple CarPlay
- Wireless Android Auto
2026 Mercedes-Benz GLS Option Packages
While some automakers will make you buy a specific trim in order to have a specific feature, Mercedes-Benz offers a full range of options, grouped into several packages. This includes a couple of packages that are called trims, but which are entirely optional. Not every package is available with every drivetrain, but this is the full list.
Exclusive Trim (GLS 450 only)
- Heated 2nd-row seats
- Multicontour front seats with massage
- Rapid heating feature for front seats
Pinnacle Trim (GLS 450 and GLS 580)
- Air Balance cabin-air purification system
- Air Balance cabin fragrance system
- Heated and cooled front cupholders
- Head-Up Display
- MBUX Interior Assistant
- Mercedes Star Pattern logo projectors
AMG Line (GLS 450 Only)
- AMG body styling
- 21-inch AMG twin 5-spoke wheels
- Sport brake system
- Brushed stainless steel pedals
- AMG floor mats
- Sport steering wheel
Night Package (GLS 450 and GLS 580)
- Gloss Black exterior accents
- 21-inch AMG twin 5-spoke wheels w/black accents
Executive Rear Seat Package PLUS
- Heated and ventilated 2nd-row seats
- Multicontour 2nd-row seats with massage feature
- 2nd-row luxury head restraints
- 2nd-row wireless charging
- 2nd-row side-impact air bags
- 2nd-row MBUX tablet
Warmth & Comfort Package
- Heated front armrests
- Heated 2nd-row armrests
Rear Seat Entertainment Package
- MBUX High-End Rear Seat Entertainment system
- Wireless headsets
E-ACTIVE BODY CONTROL Package (GLS 580 Only)
- E-ACTIVE BODY CONTROL
- Underguard