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2020 Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class
New from
$144,600 excl. on-roads
Review Rating
Very Good
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 Sep 27, 2025The 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.
CarExpert Rating
Very Good
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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
1,232 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
2 years
4 years
Service Interval
12 months
12 months
Towing & Off-Road Capability
Gross Vehicle Weight
3,340 - 3,385 kg
3,015 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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2020 Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class Price
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.9L, 9-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4 | $151,300 |
| 2.9L, 9-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4 | $153,300 |
| 2.9L, 9-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4 | $152,936 |
| 3.0L, 9-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $144,600 |
| 3.0L, 9-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $146,500 |
| 3.0L, 9-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $146,136 |
*excl. on-roads
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2020 Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class Specs
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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 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-Class | Fuel Type | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| 2.9L, 9-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4 | Diesel | 7.7 L/100km |
| 3.0L, 9-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | Premium Unleaded | 9.2 L/100km |
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.