Unibody SUVGas2026
Mercedes-Benz GLS
A unibody luxury three-row built around second-row comfort, with a usable third row and a 7,700 lb tow rating.
| Pricing | |
|---|---|
| MSRP range | From $90,250 |
| Space | |
| Row 1 legroom | 40.3" |
| Row 2 legroom | 41.9" |
| Row 3 legroom | 34.6" |
| Row 3 headroom | 38.9" |
| Cargo behind row 3 | 17.4 cu ft |
| Max cargo | 84.7 cu ft |
| Capability | |
| Max towing | 7,700 lbs |
| Seating | |
| Max seats | 7 |
Persona scores
- Tall adults8/10
- Car seats10/10
- Towing7/10
- Luxury feel9/10
- Value2/10
- EV interest1/10
Best for
- Households who prioritize Row 2 adult comfort — 41.9 inches of legroom is among the most in this segment.
- Mixed-use ownership where the same vehicle handles weekday family duty and weekend towing of a small camper or boat.
- Buyers who want a Mercedes-Benz badge on a unibody chassis rather than stepping up to a full-size body-on-frame SUV.
Watch out for
- Cargo behind the third row (17.4 cu ft) is mid-pack — fine for a stroller, tight for seven occupants plus weekend luggage.
- Starting MSRP of $90,250 sits at the top of the unibody segment, and option packages escalate quickly.
- Gas-only powertrain in current trims; no hybrid or plug-in option offered in this generation.
Data sources
- Mercedes-Benz USA GLS 450 4MATIC official model page·covers: msrpMin, row1LegroomIn, row2LegroomIn, row3LegroomIn, row3HeadroomIn, cargoBehindRow3Cuft, cargoMaxCuft, towingMaxLbs, seatingMaxVerified
- Car and Driver Mercedes-Benz GLS specs·covers: msrpMin, row1LegroomIn, row2LegroomIn, row3LegroomIn, row3HeadroomIn, cargoBehindRow3Cuft, cargoMaxCuft, towingMaxLbs, seatingMaxVerified
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