2025 Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class AMG GLS 63

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The latest GLS takes a winning formula and refines it even further. The big Benz's refresh made it quicker in our testing, and its improved infotainment system is easier to live with and get the hang of right away. The GLS remains one of the most well-rounded large SUVs on the market, and it's easy to recommend for anyone with the budget.Read full review

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2025 Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class Review

byMark Takahashi^{Correspondent
Mark Takahashi has worked in the automotive industry since 2001. He has written thousands of car-related articles and tested and reviewed hundreds of vehicles over the course of his career. Mark has also contributed to Motor Trend, Auto Aficionado, Chevy High Performance and several motorcycle magazines in various roles. Mark is also a juror on the North American Car, Truck and Utility Vehicle of the Year Awards and can be seen regularly on the Edmunds YouTube channel and sometimes representing the company in media interviews.}

rating written byReese Counts^{Vehicle Test Editor
Reese Counts has worked in the automotive industry since he started as an intern at Edmunds in 2015. He has written or edited thousands of car-related articles and tested and reviewed hundreds of vehicles over the course of his career. Reese is a vehicle test editor at Edmunds and has also contributed to Autoblog. Reese has also been featured on Yahoo! Finance, Engadget and AOL reviewing cars and covering automotive technology, auto shows and more. Reese learned to drive in his father's C4 Chevrolet Corvette and now owns his grandfather's 1999 Mercedes-Benz C43 AMG. A love for cars runs deep in his family.}

Pros

Easily seats adults in all three rows
Plenty of helpful technology and driver assist features
Responsive engines and stable handling give the feel of driving a smaller SUV
Flexible cargo capacity

Cons

Some interior controls and buttons are too small or hard to find

What's new

No significant changes expected for 2025
Part of the third GLS generation introduced for 2020

Overview

The 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLS is the German automaker's largest SUV and one of the best three-row SUVs on sale. It received a significant styling update in 2024, so we expect the GLS to return for 2025 relatively unchanged. It's a great choice for families thanks to its ample cargo space and roomy interior. If you fold down the third row, you'll get access to an immense rear cargo area. The GLS is a great pick thanks to its stellar comfort and impressive technology, performance and build quality.

Cost to Drive^{Cost to drive estimates for the 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class AMG GLS 63 4dr SUV AWD (4.0L 8cyl Turbo gas/electric mild hybrid 9A) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.97 per gallon for premium unleaded in Virginia.}

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$228/mo

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Edmunds spotlight: Lots of great technology

Mercedes-Benz offers one of the best infotainment systems in the business. The touchscreen is responsive and easy to use, and there are USB-C ports available to charge your devices in all three rows. The advanced driver aids are also impressive. Adaptive cruise control, lane keeping assistance and forward collision mitigation are all standard features and work great to help make driving easier and potentially safer.

Competitors to consider

The Mercedes GLS is a large SUV, but if you need something even bigger you could opt for the Cadillac Escalade or Lincoln Navigator, a pair of truck-based SUVs that are as luxurious as they are capable. Other compelling luxury SUVs include the BMW X7, which is as sporty as it is roomy, and the Land Rover Range Rover, which boasts impressive on- and off-road performance. Read our Expert Rating below for our test team's full evaluation of the GLS.

Edmunds Expert Rating

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8.6

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Performance

8.5/10

How does the GLS-Class drive? We tested the GLE 450. This might be the base version but there's little reason to feel like you'd need to upgrade. At our test track, it hustled from 0 to 60 mph in just 5.8 seconds — that's impressively quick and, for context, about a second quicker than a Cadillac Escalade. Around town, acceleration is smooth and easy. We were also impressed with the GLS' powerful brakes and secure handling. The steering doesn't provide much feel for the road, but its light effort makes the GLS easy to maneuver in a parking lot or in traffic.

Comfort

8.5/10

How comfortable is the GLS-Class? The GLS' front seats are supportive and highly adjustable. You won't have any trouble staying comfortable even after many hours behind the wheel. The heated and ventilated seats work well, and the automatic climate control quickly evens out cabin temperatures.

There's little intrusion from the outside world, with just a bit of road noise on rough pavement. The ride quality is excellent with the optional E-Active Body Control suspension. It's smooth and composed, ironing out most road imperfections without floating or wallowing. Large wheels can hurt ride quality in many SUVs, but our test vehicle with optional 21-inch wheels didn't seem fazed.

Interior

9/10

How’s the interior? The GLS' interior is excellent from almost every perspective. The driving position is upright and commanding, but you always feel comfortably ensconced in the GLS. There's plenty of room in all three rows, and 6-foot-plus adults can fit comfortably in the easy-to-access third row. The large windows help all-around visibility and make passengers in the rear feel less claustrophobic.

The controls are all well placed and easy to reach, but there's a lot of them and the small text means you have to take your eyes off the road until you work up the muscle memory. Separating the seat controls between the door and the infotainment system is a bit frustrating too.

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Technology

9.5/10

How’s the tech? Mercedes' infotainment system is a marvel and benchmark for the class even if the learning curve is a bit steep. The navigation system in particular is a standout, and the augmented reality overlay and turn-by-turn directions in the instrument cluster and head-up display are compelling reasons to use this system instead of a mapping app from your phone. All three rows have USB-C ports, and a standard wireless charging pad sits in front of the cupholders.

The GLS' advanced driver aids are equally impressive. The adaptive cruise control is among the best we've tested. In traffic, the system maintains a reasonable gap and can slow the GLS down to a complete stop, then start going again when traffic moves.

Storage

8/10

How’s the storage? With the seats down, the GLS' cargo area offers up to 84.7 cubic feet of cargo area behind the front seats. Space drops to 17.4 cubes with all the rows upright, which isn't enough to haul luggage for every passenger. Space is decent enough for the class, though the GLS trails the cavernous Navigator, which offers up 103.3 cubic feet behind the front seats.

The second and third row seats fold flat and can be dropped with buttons in the hatch. Small-item storage is great, with lots of pockets, bins and cupholders spread throughout the cabin. The GLS 450 is rated to tow 7,700 pounds when properly equipped, which is certainly sufficient for many small and medium-size trailers.

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Fuel Economy

8/10

How’s the fuel economy? The EPA estimates the GLS 450, which is what we tested, will get 21 mpg in combined city/highway driving. That's impressive for a vehicle this big and capable. On our real-world evaluation route, our test GLS got 21 mpg, indicating the EPA's estimate is realistic. Fuel economy drops substantially with any of the V8-powered GLS models, however.

Value

8/10

Is the GLS-Class a good value? The GLS is expensive to start, and adding a bunch of options further boosts the price. This is pretty typical for luxury SUVs, however, and nothing at this price point can match the GLS' impressive build quality and refinement. Mercedes' warranty is average for the class.

Wildcard

8.5/10

The GLS is everything you want in a three-row luxury SUV. It's stylish without being overwrought, quiet and comfortable on the road, and effortlessly powerful whenever you need it to be.

Which GLS-Class does Edmunds recommend?

Mercedes-Benz hasn't released official information on the 2025 GLS as of this writing. We'll update our recommendation if anything changes, but based on last year's GLS, we suggest starting with the base GLS 450. It has more than enough power for a large luxury SUV and is eligible for almost every option that is offered in the GLS 580.

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Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class models

[Editor's note: The following unofficial information is based on last year's GLS-Class. We expect the 2025 model will have a similar lineup and we'll update this section once we have complete information.] The Mercedes-Benz GLS is a three-row SUV that seats up to seven passengers and is available in three trims: GLS 450, GLS 580 and AMG GLS 63. Each includes a generous list of standard features and comes equipped with all-wheel drive and a nine-speed automatic transmission. The very opulent Maybach GLS is also available but is reviewed separately on Edmunds. Keep reading for our breakdown of the GLS' significant standard features and optional packages.

GLS 450
Highlights of the standard GLS include:

Turbocharged 3.0-liter inline six-cylinder engine (375 horsepower, 369 lb-ft)
Adaptive air suspension system (can raise or lower the SUV's ride height and adjust to improve ride comfort and handling)
21-inch wheels
Panoramic sunroof
Adaptive LED headlights
Hands-free liftgate

Inside, the GLS 450 comes with:

Customizable interior ambient lighting
Four-zone automatic climate control
Synthetic leather upholstery
Power tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel
Power-adjustable front seats with memory
Heated and ventilated front seats
Power-folding 50/50-split third-row seat
Digital instrument panel
12.3-inch center touchscreen
Augmented video for the navigation system (overlays instructions on a forward-looking camera view to help drivers see where to turn)
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto wireless smartphone integration
Wireless charging pad
13-speaker Burmester sound system

Advanced driver assist features for every GLS include:

Forward collision mitigation (warns you of an impending collision and applies the brakes in certain scenarios)
Blind-spot intervention (automatically steers the car back into its lane if you try to change lanes while a car is in the vehicle's blind spot)
Adaptive cruise control (maintains a driver-set distance between the Mercedes and the car in front, can also react to traffic signs and set speed)
Lane keeping system (makes minor steering corrections to help keep the vehicle centered in its lane)
Evasive steering assistance (enhances the forward collision mitigation system with steering-based collision avoidance)
Front cross-traffic alert (warns you if a vehicle or pedestrian ahead of you is about to cross your path while you're approaching an intersection)
Active lane change assistance (with adaptive cruise control engaged, can change lanes automatically after the driver activates turn signal)
Surround-view camera system (gives you a top-down view of the GLS and its surroundings for tight parking situations)

Optional packages for the GLS 450 include:

Exclusive Trim package

Heated second-row seats
Upgraded multi-contour front seats with massage
Rapid-heating front seats

AMG Line package

21-inch wheels
Unique exterior trim
Upgraded brakes
Sport steering wheel

GLS 580
Choosing the GLS 580 adds the turbocharged 4.0-liter V8 (510 hp, 538 lb-ft) and the following:

Features from the Exclusive Trim package
Features from the AMG Line package
22-inch alloy wheels with summer performance tires
Adaptive air suspension (for improved ride comfort and handling)
Illuminated running boards
Soft-close doors (catch as they're being closed and gently pull shut)
Five-zone climate control
Leather upholstery
Heated steering wheel

Also available on the GLS 450 and GLS 580 is:

Pinnacle Trim package

Features from the Exclusive Trim package
Air purification and fragrance system
Heated and cooled front cupholders
Head-up display (displays important information in your sight line on the windshield)

The GLS 580 can also be equipped with the Off-Road package, which includes:

Additional ground clearance
Off-Road+ drive mode
Hill descent control (automatically controls vehicle speed on steep hills)
Underbody damage protection

AMG GLS 63
The burly AMG GLS 63 comes with the more powerful turbocharged 4.0-liter V8 (603 hp, 627 lb-ft) and adds:

Features from the Pinnacle Trim package
21-inch wheels with high-performance summer tires
Performance-tuned:

Nine-speed automatic transmission
All-wheel-drive system
Adaptive air suspension with active roll stabilization
Electronic limited-slip rear differential
Braking system with red calipers
Exhaust system

Performance steering wheel with drive mode controls
Upgraded leather upholstery
Trailer hitch

The GLS 580 and AMG GLS 63 can be optioned with:

Executive Rear Seat Plus package

Heated and ventilated second-row seats
Upgraded multi-contour rear seats with massage
Second-row wireless charger
Second-row tablet to control climate, seats and infotainment system

The following features and packages can be added to GLS models:

Warmth & Comfort package (heated front and second-row armrests)
E-Active Body Control (upgraded suspension that can improve passenger comfort and off-road capability; GLS 580 only)
Second-row captain's chairs (six-passenger capacity)
Heated third-row seats (AMG GLS 63 only)
Power rear side-window sunshades
Acoustic Comfort package (increased cabin insulation from noise and solar heat)
Heated steering wheel
29-speaker Burmester high-end sound system
High-performance ceramic front brakes (AMG GLS 63 only)
Trailer hitch

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2025 Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class Features & Specs

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AMG GLS 63

Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee	$149,500
Engine Type	Mild hybrid
Combined MPG	16 MPG
Cost to Drive	$305/month
Seating	7 seats
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place	17.4 cu.ft.
Drivetrain	all wheel drive

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Safety

Key safety features on the GLS-Class include:

Blind Spot Monitoring
Lane Departure Warning
Alarm
Tire Pressure Warning
Stability Control
Pre-collision safety system
Post-collision safety system

FAQ

Is the Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class a good car?

The Edmunds experts tested the 2025 GLS-Class both on the road and at the track, giving it a 8.6 out of 10. What about cargo capacity? When you're thinking about carrying stuff in your new car, keep in mind that the GLS-Class has 17.4 cubic feet of trunk space. And then there's safety and reliability. Edmunds has all the latest NHTSA and IIHS crash-test scores, plus industry-leading expert and consumer reviews to help you understand what it's like to own and maintain a Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class. Learn more

What's new in the 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class?

According to Edmunds’ car experts, here’s what’s new for the 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class:

No significant changes expected for 2025
Part of the third GLS generation introduced for 2020

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Is the Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class reliable?

To determine whether the Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class is reliable, read Edmunds' authentic consumer reviews, which come from real owners and reveal what it's like to live with the GLS-Class. Look for specific complaints that keep popping up in the reviews, and be sure to compare the GLS-Class's average consumer rating to that of competing vehicles. Learn more

Is the 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class a good car?

There's a lot to consider if you're wondering whether the 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class is a good car. Edmunds' expert testing team reviewed the 2025 GLS-Class and gave it a 8.6 out of 10. Safety scores, fuel economy, cargo capacity and feature availability should all be factors in determining whether the 2025 GLS-Class is a good car for you. Learn more

How much should I pay for a 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class?

The least-expensive 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class is the 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class AMG GLS 63 4dr SUV AWD (4.0L 8cyl Turbo gas/electric mild hybrid 9A). Including destination charge, it arrives with a Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) of about $149,500.

Other versions include:

AMG GLS 63 4dr SUV AWD (4.0L 8cyl Turbo gas/electric mild hybrid 9A) which starts at $149,500

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What are the different models of Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class?

If you're interested in the Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class, the next question is, which GLS-Class model is right for you? GLS-Class variants include AMG GLS 63 4dr SUV AWD (4.0L 8cyl Turbo gas/electric mild hybrid 9A). For a full list of GLS-Class models, check out Edmunds’ Features & Specs page. Learn more

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