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    2020 Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class

    New from

    $144,600 excl. on-roads

    Review Rating

    Not Available

    Safety Rating

    Not Available

    Warranty

    5 year, unlimited km

    Fuel Efficiency

    7.7 - 9.2 L / 100km

    About the Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class

    Last updated Dec 03, 2025

    The new Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class is a Suv Upper Large Luxury offered in a 5D SUV body style. Available in Australia from $144,600 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Base variant and topping out at $153,300 for the Base.

    There is 1 variant of the GLS available in Australia and this generation went on sale in November of 2019.

    Engine options include 2.9L turbo diesel common rail (243kW/700Nm) and 3.0L turbo petrol direct injection (270kW/500Nm). All variants feature 9-speed automatic transmission. All variants feature four-wheel drive.

    The new 2020 GLS is offered with a 3 year, unlimited km warranty.

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    Power to Weight
    91.98 - 104.41 kW/t
    72.52 kW/t
    235.22 kW/t
    Boot Space
    355 litres
    212 litres
    667 litres
    Fuel Efficiency
    7.7 - 9.2 L/100km
    2.8 L/100km
    15 L/100km
    Vehicle Range
    978 - 1,169 km
    567 km
    1,169 km
    Price
    $144,600 - $153,300
    $124,900
    $760,000
    Warranty (Years)
    3 - 5 years
    3 years
    5 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    Unlimited
    80,000 km
    Unlimited
    Years on Sale
    New this year - 2 years
    1 year
    4 years
    Service Interval
    12 months
    12 months

    Towing & Off-Road Capability

    Gross Vehicle Weight
    3,340 - 3,385 kg
    3,079 kg
    3,385 kg
    Braked Towing Capacity
    3,500 kg
    2,250 kg
    3,500 kg
    Approach Angle
    21°
    21°
    34.7°
    Departure Angle
    20°
    20°
    29.6°
    Ground Clearance Unladen
    200 mm
    200 mm
    295 mm

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    All Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class Pricing

    YearPrice From*Price To*
    2026$189,100$189,100
    2025$171,000$189,100
    2024$184,900$184,900
    2023$163,342$179,500
    2022$155,298$172,100
    *excl. on-roads
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    2020 Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class Specs

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    Base

    • Audio
      • Connection External Usb Front
      • Connection External Ipod Front
      • Number Of Speakers: 13
      • Remote Control Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
      • Speaker Brand Name: Burmester
      • Speaker Subwoofer
      • System Colour Screen
      • System Digital Media Card
      • System Digital Radio
      • System Radio Type: Am/fm
      • System Touch Screen
    • Body exterior
      • Body Type: Suv
      • Engine Underbody Protection Location: Engine
      • Local Body Type: Suv
      • Local Number Of Doors: 5
      • Number Of Doors: 5
      • Roof Spoiler Location: Roof
      • Side Step Location: Side
      • Side Step Type: Platform
      • Trailer Hitch Towing Preparation
      • Transfer Case Underbody Protection Location: Transfer Case
      • Wheelbase Type: Short
    • Brakes
      • Number Of Disc Brakes: 4
      • Number Of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 4
    • Cargo area
      • Cover Rear Parcel Shelf Type: Flexible
    • Convenience
      • Adaptive Cruise Control
      • Automatic Door Closing Side Doors
      • Bluetooth Includes Music Streaming
      • Bluetooth Includes Phone Connection
      • Cruise Control Stop Go Function: Stop & Go
      • Driver Modes Includes Engine Mapping
      • Driver Modes Includes Stability Control
      • Driver Modes Includes Steering
      • Driver Modes Includes Suspension
      • Driver Modes Includes Traction Control
      • Driver Vanity Mirror Illuminated
      • Driver Vanity Mirror Location: Driver
      • Front Digital Television Entertainment Display Screen
      • Front Entertainment Display Screen Location: Front
      • Front Entertainment Display Screen Size: 12.3
      • Front Tv Entertainment Display Screen
      • Media Control Touch Pad
      • Media Control Touch Screen
      • Memorized Door Mirror Position
      • Memorized Steering Wheel Position
      • Mobile Integration Android Auto
      • Mobile Integration Apple Carplay
      • Mobile Phone Preparation Charger
      • Navigational Systems Controls: Touch Screen
      • Navigational Systems Information Type: 3d And Voice
      • Navigational Systems Screen Size (in): 12.3
      • Navigational Systems Traffic Info
      • Parking Assistance Rear Location: Rear
      • Parking Assistance Rear Type: Full Auto Park & Perpendicular & Exit
      • Parking Distance System Front Location: Front
      • Parking Distance System Front Type: Sensor & Camera
      • Parking Distance System Rear Location: Rear
      • Parking Distance System Rear Type: Sensor & Camera
      • Parking Distance System Side Location: Side
      • Parking Distance System Side Type: Sensor & Camera
      • Passenger Vanity Mirror Illuminated
      • Passenger Vanity Mirror Location: Passenger
      • Power Outlet Boot Cargo Location (12v): Boot/cargo
      • Power Outlet Front Location (12v): Front
      • Power Outlet Rear Location (12v): Rear
      • Smart Card/smart Key Includes Keyless Entry
      • Smart Card/smart Key Includes Keyless Start
      • Smart Card/smart Key Type: Automatic
      • Telematics Advanced Auto Collision Notification
      • Telematics Connection Type: Via Sim In Vehicle
      • Telematics Tracker System
      • Voice Activating System Includes Audio Player
      • Voice Activating System Includes Navigation System
      • Voice Activating System Includes Phone
    • Dimensions
      • Approach Angle: 21.0
      • Cargo Capacity Measurement Standard: Iso
      • Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Down (l): 2400
      • Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window (l): 355
      • Departure Angle: 20.0
      • Front Track (mm): 1669
      • Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 200
      • Overall Height (mm): 1823
      • Overall Length (mm): 5213
      • Overall Width (mm): 1956
      • Wheelbase (mm): 3135
    • Doors
      • Driver Door Location: Driver
      • Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
      • Passenger Door Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
      • Rear Door Hands Free Release
      • Rear Door Type: Lifting Gate
      • Rear Driver Door Location: Rear Driver
      • Rear Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
      • Rear Passenger Door Location: Rear Passenger
      • Rear Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
    • Engine
      • Bore Engine: 82.0
      • Co2 Level (combined): 202
      • Compressor: Turbo
      • Electrical System Voltage: 12
      • Emission Control Level Standard Met: Eu6
      • Engine (l): 2.9
      • Engine (cc): 2925
      • Engine Code: Om 656
      • Engine Configuration: In-line
      • Number Of Compressors: 1
      • Number Of Cylinders: 6
      • Number Of Vavles Per Cylinder: 4
      • Stroke Engine: 92.3
      • Variable Valve Timing Camshaft
    • Fuel
      • Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Diesel Common Rail
      • Fuel Tank Main Capacity (l): 90
      • Fuel Tanks Main Type: Total
      • Fuel Type: Diesel
      • Generic Primary Fuel Type: Diesel
      • Minimum Fuel Type: Diesel
    • Instrumentation
      • Computer Average Fuel Consumption
      • Computer Average Speed
      • Computer Instantaneous Fuel Consumption
      • Computer Range For Remaining Fuel
      • Dashboard Centre 1 Display Screen Control Type: Touch Pad
      • Dashboard Centre 1 Display Screen Location: Dashboard Centre 1
      • Dashboard Centre 1 Touch Screen Display
      • Display Screen Dashboard Centre1 Screen Size (in): 12.3
      • Display Screen Instrument Cluster1 Screen Size (in): 12.3
      • Instrument Cluster 1 Display Screen Location: Instrument Cluster 1
      • Instrument Cluster Head Up Display: Windscreen
      • Low Tire Pressure Indicator With Rim Mounted Sensor
      • Reconfigurable Instrument Cluster
    • Interior trim
      • Luxury Trim On Center Floor Console: Wood Or Woodlook
      • Luxury Trim On Doors: Wood Or Woodlook
      • Luxury Trim On Instrument Panel: Wood & Synthetic Leather
      • Upholstery Color: Black
    • Lights
      • Headlight Control Active High Beam
      • Headlight Control Directional Headlights
      • Headlight Control Dusk Sensor
      • Headlight Control Fog Light Function
      • Headlight Control Height Adjustment: Automatic
      • Headlights Bulb Type High Beam: Led
      • Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Led
      • Headlights Lens Type: Ellipsoidal
      • High Beam Led Lights Location: High Beam
      • Led Brake Lights Location: Brake Lights
      • Led Lights Daytime Running Location: Day Time Running Lights
      • Low Beam Led Lights Location: Low Beam
      • Rear Led Lights Location: Rear Lights
    • Locks
      • Anti-theft Protection Anti-lift
      • Anti-theft Protection Interior Monitoring
      • Anti-theft Protection Peripheral
      • Anti-theft Protection Remote Operation
      • Power Locks Automatic Locking
      • Power Locks Includes Power Windows
      • Power Locks Operation: Card Key
    • Paint
      • External Color: White
      • Type: Gloss
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 1169
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 7.7
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (km/l): 13.0
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Standard: Adr 81/02
      • Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 7.7
      • Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 6.3
      • Performance Maximum Speed (km/h): 238
      • Performance Maximum Speed (mph): 148
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 330
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 243
      • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 700
      • Power Measurement Standard: Eec
      • Power Primary Or Secondary Fuel Power Figure: Primary
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 3600
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 1200
    • Roof
      • Front Sunroof Location: Front
      • Front Sunroof Operation: Remote
      • Front Sunroof Type: Glass
      • Roof Rails Colour: Black
    • Safety
      • Anti Collision System Activates Brake Lights
      • Anti Collision System Activates Seat Belts
      • Anti Collision System Auto Emergency Braking
      • Anti Collision System Brakes At Low Speed: Front
      • Anti Collision System Driver Monitor
      • Anti Collision System Minimum Speed To Activate (km/h): 7
      • Anti Collision System Pedestrian Cyclist Avoidance System
      • Anti Collision System Visual Acoustic Warning
      • Autonomous Drive Active Lane Control
      • Autonomous Drive Level: 2 - Partial Automation
      • Front Airbag Driver Location: Driver
      • Front Airbag Passenger Location: Passenger
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Height Adjustable
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Pre Tensioners
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Height Adjustable
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Pre Tensioners
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
      • Head Restraints 3rd Row Seats Location: 3rd Row Seats
      • Head Restraints 3rd Row Seats Number: 2
      • Head Restraints Front Seats Location: Front Seats
      • Head Restraints Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
      • Head Restraints Rear Seats Number: 3
      • Knee Airbags Driver Location: Driver
      • Lane Departure Warning Activates Brakes
      • Lane Departure Warning Activates Steering
      • Number Of Airbags: 9
      • Overtaking Sensor Manufacturer Name: Active Blind Spot Assist
      • Rear Seat Belts Center Seat Position: Centre
      • Rear Seat Belts Center Type: 3-point
      • Rear Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
      • Rear Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
      • Side Airbag Front Location: Front
      • Side Airbag Rear Location: Rear
      • Side Curtain Airbag All Three Rows Location: All Three Rows
      • Third Row Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
      • Third Row Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
    • Seats
      • Driver Front Seat Active Massage
      • Driver Front Seat Heated
      • Driver Front Seat Height Type: Memory
      • Driver Front Seat Location: Driver
      • Driver Front Seat Lumbar Type: 2-way Electric
      • Driver Front Seat Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 7
      • Driver Front Seat Power Adjustable
      • Driver Front Seat Reach Type: Memory
      • Driver Front Seat Reclining Type: Memory
      • Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket
      • Driver Front Seat Ventilated
      • Front Rear Seat Facing Direction: Front
      • Front Rear Seat Folding: 40/20/40
      • Front Rear Seat Folds Electrically
      • Front Rear Seat Reach Type: Electric
      • Front Rear Seat Remote Folding
      • Front Rear Seat Seating Capacity: 3
      • Front Rear Seat Type: Split Bench
      • Passenger Front Seat Active Massage
      • Passenger Front Seat Heated
      • Passenger Front Seat Height Type: Memory
      • Passenger Front Seat Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Front Seat Lumbar Type: 2-way Electric
      • Passenger Front Seat Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 7
      • Passenger Front Seat Power Adjustable
      • Passenger Front Seat Reach Type: Memory
      • Passenger Front Seat Reclining Type: Memory
      • Passenger Front Seat Type: Bucket
      • Passenger Front Seat Ventilated
      • Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Leather
      • Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Leather
      • Seating Capacity: 7
      • Seating Configuration: 2+3+2
      • Third Row Seat Front Facing Direction: Front
      • Third Row Seat Front Seating Capacity: 2
      • Third Row Seat Front Type: Bucket
    • Service
      • Intermediate Service Distance (km): 25000
      • Intermediate Service Period (months): 12
      • Intermediate Service Variable Distance Period
    • Steering
      • Power Steering Variable Rack
      • Power Steering Vehicle Speed Proportional
      • Steering Wheel Electric Adjustment
      • Steering Wheel Height Adjustment
      • Steering Wheel Multi Function
      • Steering Wheel Telescopic Adjustment
      • Steering Wheel Type: Alloy & Leather
    • Storage
      • Cup Holders Front Seats Cooled
      • Cup Holders Front Seats Heated
      • Cup Holders Front Seats Location: Front Seats
      • Cup Holders Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
      • Refrigerated Storage Glove Compartment Location: Glove Compartment
    • Suspension
      • Responsive Suspension Driver Selectable
      • Responsive Suspension Type: Electronic
      • Suspension Front Location: Front
      • Suspension Front Spring Type: Air
      • Suspension Front Stabilizer Bar
      • Suspension Front Type: Wishbone
      • Suspension Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
      • Suspension Levelling Front Location: Front
      • Suspension Levelling Front Operation: Automatic
      • Suspension Levelling Rear Location: Rear
      • Suspension Levelling Rear Operation: Automatic
      • Suspension Rear Location: Rear
      • Suspension Rear Spring Type: Air
      • Suspension Rear Stabilizer Bar
      • Suspension Rear Type: Multi-link
      • Suspension Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent
    • Transmission
      • Differential Lock Center Location: Centre
      • Differential Lock Front Location: Front
      • Differential Lock Rear Location: Rear
      • Drive Driven Wheels: 4x4
      • Drive Four-wheel Drive Type: Full-time
      • Dual Range Transmission 4wd Low High Low Transfer Selection: 4wd Low
      • Terrain Type Selection Includes Suspension Adjustment
      • Terrain Type Selection Includes Tr Esp Adjustment
      • Transmission Description: Automatic With Manual Mode
      • Transmission Gearchange Paddles
      • Transmission Manual Mode
      • Transmission Number Of Speeds: 9
      • Transmission Shift Lever Location: Steering Wheel
      • Transmission Type: Automatic
    • Ventilation
      • Air Conditioning Type: Fully-auto
      • Climate Control - Number Of Zones: 4
      • Rear Control For Climate Control
      • Secondary Ventilation Controls Individual Rear Location: Individual Rear
      • Secondary Ventilation Controls Passenger Seat Location: Passenger Seat
      • Ventilation System Digital Display
      • Ventilation System Heater Type: Combustion
    • Visibility
      • Auto-dimming Driver Door Mirrors
      • Driver Door Mirror Indicator Lights
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Painted
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Driver
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
      • Front Electric Windows: Front
      • Heated Driver Door Mirrors/cameras
      • Heated Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras
      • Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Automatic
      • Passenger Door Mirror Indicator Lights
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Painted
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
      • Privacy Glass Rear Location: Rear
      • Privacy Glass Rear Side Location: Rear Side
      • Rain Sensor Windshield Wipers
      • Rear Electric Windows: Rear
      • Rear View Mirror/camera Auto Dimming
      • Rear View Window Type: Fixed
      • Rear View Window Wipers: Intermittent
      • Side Blind Location: Side
      • Side Blind Type: Electric
    • Warranty
      • Anti-corrosion Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Anti-corrosion Duration (months): 36
      • Oem Powertrain Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Oem Powertrain Duration (months): 36
      • Roadside Assistance Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Roadside Assistance Duration (months): 36
      • Total Powertrain Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Total Powertrain Duration (months): 36
      • Total Whole Vehicle Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Total Whole Vehicle Duration (months): 36
      • Whole Vehicle Oem Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Whole Vehicle Oem Duration (months): 36
    • Weights
      • Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 3500
      • Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 750
      • Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 3385
      • Tare Weight (kg): 2656
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Location: Front
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 21
      • Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
      • Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 10.0
      • Front Wheels Tire Diameter: 23
      • Front Wheels Tire Location: Front
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 45
      • Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: Y
      • Front Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/summer
      • Front Wheels Tire Width: 275
      • Front Wheels Two Tone
      • Rear Wheels Location: Rear
      • Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 21
      • Rear Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
      • Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 11.0
      • Rear Wheels Tire Diameter: 23
      • Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 40
      • Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: Y
      • Rear Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/summer
      • Rear Wheels Tire Width: 315
      • Rear Wheels Two Tone
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    2020 Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class Dimensions

    1823mm
    1956mm
    5213mm

    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.

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    2020 Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class Towing Capacity

    YearBraked Capacity fromBraked Capacity to
    20263500Kg3500Kg
    20253500Kg3500Kg
    20243500Kg3500Kg
    20233500Kg3500Kg
    20223500Kg3500Kg
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    2020 Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class Fuel Economy

    There are 2 different fuel economy figures for the Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class

    The most fuel efficient Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class is the Base with a 9-speed Automatic which is powered by a 2.9L Turbo Diesel Common Rail and uses 7.7L of Diesel per 100km on the combined cycle.

    Mercedes-Benz GLS-ClassFuel TypeCombined
    2.9L, 9-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4Diesel7.7 L/100km
    3.0L, 9-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4Premium Unleaded9.2 L/100km
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    Cost of ownership

    What are the running and servicing costs of a Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class?

    The Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class has a recommended service interval of 12 months or 25,000 km, whichever comes first.

    2020 Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class Warranty

    What is the warranty on a Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class?

    The Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class offers a 3 year unlimited km warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.

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    Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class FAQs

    The cheapest Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class is the Base that starts from $144,600.

    The most expensive Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class is the Base that starts from $153,300.

    The best towing capacity of a Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class is offered by the Base which can tow 3500 kg

    The largest Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class is the Base which measures 1956mm wide, 5213mm in length and sits 1823mm tall.

    The most powerful Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class is the Base which has 270kW of power from its 3.0L Turbo Petrol Direct Injection engine.

    The Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class is built in USA and shipped to Australia.

    The heaviest Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class is the Base which weighs 3385 kg (kerb weight).

    The Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes Diesel or Premium Unleaded.