2024 Mercedes-Benz GLS worth and specs: New diesel joins vary

Mercedes-Benz Australia has detailed its local 2024 GLS range, with a new turbo-diesel option joining the line-up but the turbo-petrol GLS 450 departing.

The 2024 model has received a mid-life update which includes updated technology and some cosmetic changes.

With these changes comes a price increase of $11,630 for the Mercedes-AMG GLS 63 4Matic+ and $15,931 for the Mercedes-Maybach GLS 600 4Matic.

The range now opens at $184,900 before on-road costs for the Mercedes-Benz GLS 450d 4Matic – just over $14,000 higher than the previous entry point to the range – and extends to $409,900 before on-road costs for the Mercedes-Maybach GLS 600 4Matic.

Mercedes-Benz Australia says the 2024 GLS range will go on sale in November 2023.

The GLS 450d 4Matic offers a turbocharged 3.0-litre inline-six diesel which is paired to a 48V mild-hybrid system, and produces 270kW of power and 750Nm of torque.

Both the Mercedes-Maybach GLS 600 4Matic and Mercedes-AMG GLS 63 4Matic+ offer a twin-turbocharged 4.0-litre V8 with a 48-volt mild hybrid system. The Maybach produces 410kW of power and 730Nm of torque and the AMG 450kW and 850Nm.

Mercedes-Benz now offers an updated generation of the MBUX infotainment system. A MBUX Multi-Seat Entertainment system is optional, giving rear-seat occupants access to a range of infotainment and comfort features.

The GLS also gets a new steering wheel with touch controls on its spokes; AMG models get their own unique wheel design.

There are two new exterior finishes (Sodalite Blue metallic and Manufaktur Alpine Grey non-metallic) and two new upholstery colours (Bahia Brown and Catalana Beige).

Externally, the Mercedes-Benz GLS gets a revised grille which is inspired by the Mercedes-Benz G-Glass. There’s also a redesigned front bumper, with air inlets surrounded by high-gloss black trim.

A new 20-inch multi-spoke light-alloy wheel design is now standard on the GLS, alongside additional new wheel designs for the GLS 63 4Matic+ and GLS 600 4Matic.

All GLS models, regardless of badge, get subtly refreshed lighting, plus the option of Sodalite Blue metallic and Manufaktur Alpine Grey non-metallic exterior finishes.

Pricing

• 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLS 450d 4Matic: $184,900 (NEW)
• 2024 Mercedes-AMG GLS 63 4Matic+ $299,900 (+$11,630)
• 2024 Mercedes-Maybach GLS 600 4Matic: $409,900 (+$15,931)

All prices exclude on-road costs.

Drivetrains

There is a choice of two engines across the 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class range.

The 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLS 450d 4Matic is powered by a 3.0-litre inline-six turbo diesel with a 48-volt mild hybrid system. It produces 270kW of power and 750Nm of torque, and can complete a 0-100km/h sprint in 6.1 seconds.

Both the Mercedes-AMG GLS 63 4Matic+ and the Mercedes-Maybach GLS 600 4Matic are powered by a twin-turbocharged 4.0-litre V8 petrol engine mated to a 48-volt mild hybrid system.

The GLS 63 4Matic+’s V8 produces 450kW of power and 850Nm of torque, while the GLS 600 4Matic’s V8 produces 410kW and 730Nm.

Both models have a claimed 0-100km/h time of 4.2 seconds.

Efficiency

The 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLS 450d 4Matic uses a claimed 9.1 litres per 100km based on a WLTP combined cycle.

The twin-turbocharged V8 in the 2024 Mercedes-Maybach GLS 63 4Matic+ uses a claimed 13.2 litres per 100km based on a WLTP combined cycle, whereas the same engine for the 2024 Mercedes-Maybach GLS 600 uses 14.1 litres per 100km based on the same cycle.

All petrol models require 98RON premium unleaded petrol and have a 90L fuel tank.

Dimensions

The 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLS 450d 4Matic measures 5209mm long, 2157mm wide, 1823mm tall and has a 3135mm wheelbase.

The 2024 Mercedes-AMG GLS 63 4Matic+ measures 5233mm long, 2030mm wide, 1836mm tall and has a 3135mm wheelbase while the 2024 Mercedes-Maybach GLS 600 4Matic measures 5205mm long, 2157mm wide, 1838mm tall and has a 3135mm wheelbase.

Servicing and Warranty

All 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLS models are covered under the company’s five-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty.

Mercedes-Benz offers a three-year servicing plan for the GLS-Class, with servicing intervals of 12 months/25,000km for the GLS 450d and 12 months or 20,000km for V8 models.

Pricing is as follows:

Safety

The 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLS remains untested by ANCAP or Euro NCAP and therefore has no safety rating.

However, the GLS comes with a full suite of safety assists as standard. These include the following:

• Autonomous emergency braking with pedestrian detection and junction assist
• Blind-spot monitoring
• Nine airbags (front, front-side, curtain, driver’s knee)
• Driver attention monitoring
• Rear cross-traffic alert
• Lane-keep assist
• Lane change assist
• Lane departure warning
• Trailer Manoeuvring Assist
• Evasive steering assist
• Adaptive cruise control with stop/go
• Surround-view camera
• Front and rear parking sensors
• Pre-Safe system
• Traffic Jam Assist
• Evasive Steering Assist
• Speed Limit Assist

Standard Equipment

The 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLS450d 4Matic comes standard with the following features:

• LED headlights with adaptive high-beam
• Panoramic sunroof
• Heated and ventilated front seats
• Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
• Head-up display
• Seven seats
• 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system
• 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster
• Satellite navigation
• DAB+ digital radio
• Seven USB charging ports
• 20-inch multi-spoke light alloy wheels in Himalayas Grey
• Glossy brown lime wood trim
• Keyless entry and start
• Burmester sound system
• MBUX infotainment software with augmented reality
• Aluminium-look roof rails
• Park assist
• Multicontour seat
• Power closing doors
• Heated rear seats
• Automatic climate control
• Voice command
• Guard 360-degree Vehicle Protection Plus
• AMG-line exterior accents
• Air Balance package
• Power tailgate
• Automatic stop/start
• Keyless entry and start
• Wireless charging

The GLS63 4Matic+ adds the following:

• AMG Night Package
  • 21-inch AMG 5-twin-spoke wheels
  • Matte black roof rails
  • Windowline and belting in high-gloss black
  • Exterior mirror housing in high gloss black
  • Unique AMG front and rear apron
• AMG Active Ride Control
• Seat Heating Plus for driver and front passenger
• Armrest heating for driver and front passenger
• Rear seat cushion heating
• Projected AMG logos
• AMG brakes with red-painted calipers
• AMG welcome light animation
• AMG performance steering wheel
• Rear limited-slip differential
• Adaptive suspension
• Active engine mounts
• Tyre pressure monitoring
• Heated and cooled front cupholders
• Heated windscreen washers
• AMG performance exhaust with selectable programs

The Mercedes-Maybach GLS 600 4Matic adds:

• Manufaktur Exclusive Leather package
• Burmester 3D sound system
• E-Active Body Control
• MBUX rear seat entertainment system
  • Multicontour rear seats
  • Electric sunblinds
• Heated steering wheel

Options:

The $2900 Towbar package adds the following:

• Tow bar with ESP trailer stabilisation
• Increased towing capacity (up to 3500kg)

The $9900 Rear Comfort package adds the following:

• Wireless charging in the second row for mobile devices
• MBUX rear tablet
• Luxury head restraints
• Wireless headset
• MBUX High-End Rear Seat Entertainment System

This package is only available on the GLS450d 4Matic and GLS63 4Matic+

The $14,500 First Class Rear Individual Seat package adds the following:

• First-class rear compartment
• Folding tables in the second row
• Refrigerated compartment
• Holder for champagne flutes
• Champagne flutes

This package is only available on the Maybach GLS 600.

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