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Mercedes GLS 350D SUV review - pictures

by: Auto Express team
25 May 2018
Go to: Mercedes GLS (2015-2019) review
  • Mercedes GLS front cornering

    <p class="p1">The newly named GLS sits at the top of Merc’s SUV tree and has for some time been the best-selling seven-seat SUV in North America.</p>

  • Mercedes GLS side profile

    <p class="p1">The Mercedes GLS makes a mockery of most other SUVs out there when it comes to practicality and providing comfortable transportation for seven, however, that’s where its advantage comes to an end.</p>

  • Mercedes GLS front cornering 2

    <p class="p1">There are the customary new front and rear bumpers and new <span class="s1">S-Class</span> inspired headlamps.</p>

  • Mercedes GLS interior

    <p class="p1">the Mercedes GLS is neither as pleasant to sit in nor to drive as the Audi Q7 or Volvo XC90.</p>

  • Mercedes GLS infotainment

    <p class="p1">As you’d expect, the GLS has been engineered for comfort rather than involvement.</p>

  • Mercedes GLS centre console

    <p class="p1">There’s a new nine-speed automatic gearbox, revamped air suspension and more on-board tech.</p>

  • Mercedes GLS front

    <p class="p1">The GLS comes only with the option of either a 255bhp 3.0-litre V6 diesel engine or a snarling 580bhp 5.5-litre twin-turbo V8.&nbsp;</p>

  • Mercedes GLS rear quarter static

    <p class="p1">This 2,455kg SUV is best left in comfort mode, where the air suspension helps it glide along the surface and torquey diesel engine keeps it pulling at sufficient pace.</p>

  • Mercedes GLS front quarter static

    <p class="p1">Rivals of the GLS, such as the Q7 and XC90&nbsp;are definately not on the small side, but up against the vast GLS they look like hatchbacks.</p>

  • Mercedes GLS rear seats

    <p class="p1">Mercedes claims the GLS is the only ‘true seven-seat SUV’, able to accommodate seven adults and all of their associated paraphernalia.</p>

  • Mercedes GLS boot space

    <p class="p1">Even with all seven seats in place the big Merc still has a 295-litre boot, while dropping the third row of seats ups that to 680 litres.</p>

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