Used 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class SUV Trims Comparison

GLS 450
The base trim GLS comes equipped with:

• Turbocharged six-cylinder (362 hp)
• Nine-speed automatic transmission
• All-wheel drive
• Adaptive air suspension system (can raise or lower the ride height of the vehicle and adjust to improve ride comfort and handling)
• Seating for seven people
• Sunroof
• Heated and ventilated front seats
• Adaptive LED headlights
• Customizable ambient interior lighting
• Four-zone climate control
• Simulated leather upholstery (MB-Tex)

Technology features include:

• MBUX infotainment system with dual 12.3-inch displays
• Burmester surround-sound system
• Smartphone integration with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
• Wireless charging pad
• Nine USB ports
• Navigation
• Keyless entry and ignition

Every GLS also comes with:

• Forward collision mitigation (warns you of an impending collision and applies the brakes in certain scenarios)
• Blind-spot monitoring (alerts you if a vehicle in the next lane over is in your blind spot)
• 360-degree camera system (gives you a top-down view of the GLS and its surroundings for tight parking situations)
• Automated parking system (steers into a parking spot with little or no driver intervention)

GLS 580
Adds the following features:

• Twin-turbo V8 (483 hp)
• Five-zone climate control
• Leather upholstery
• Upgraded multi-contour front seats with massage

AMG GLS 63
Focuses on performance with:

• More powerful twin-turbo V8 (603 hp)
• High-performance brakes
• Sport suspension
• More supportive seats with AMG badging
• Heated and cooled front cupholders

The GLS comes well equipped on its own, but Mercedes-Benz offers an assortment of styling, comfort and technology options. Be on the lookout for:

• Driver Assistance Package Plus
• Adaptive cruise control (adjusts speed to maintain a constant distance between the vehicle and the car in front)
• Lane keeping system (makes minor steering corrections to help keep the vehicle centered in its lane)
• Evasive steering assist (enhances the forward collision mitigation system with steering-based collision avoidance)
• Speed limit assist (detects and displays posted speed limit signs on the instrument panel,  alerting you if the limit is exceeded)
• E-Active Body Control (upgraded suspension that can lean the GLS into turns to improve passenger comfort; GLS 580 only)
• Second-row captain's chairs (six-passenger capacity)
• Upgraded second-row seating (Executive Rear Seat package)
• Rapid-heating front seats with heated front armrests and upper door panels
• Head-up display (displays important information in your sight line on the windshield)
• Enhanced insulation from cabin noise (Acoustic Comfort package)
• Upgraded Burmester sound system
• Panoramic sunroof