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Mercedes GLS 350D SUV review - pictures

by: Auto Express team

25 May 2018

Go to: Mercedes GLS (2015-2019) review

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.
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.
There are the customary new front and rear bumpers and new S-Class inspired headlamps.
the Mercedes GLS is neither as pleasant to sit in nor to drive as the Audi Q7 or Volvo XC90.
As you’d expect, the GLS has been engineered for comfort rather than involvement.
There’s a new nine-speed automatic gearbox, revamped air suspension and more on-board tech.
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.
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.
Rivals of the GLS, such as the Q7 and XC90 are definately not on the small side, but up against the vast GLS they look like hatchbacks.
Mercedes claims the GLS is the only ‘true seven-seat SUV’, able to accommodate seven adults and all of their associated paraphernalia.
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.

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