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Mercedes-Benz GLS Estate GLS 400d 4Matic Night Ed 5dr 9G-Tronic

Doors	5
Fuel Delivery	COMMON RAIL
Transmission	Semi-auto
Fuel Type	Diesel
Engine Capacity - CC	2925
Trim	Night Edition
Price	£89,425
Engine Power - BHP	330
Acceleration	6.3
Top Speed	148 mph
WLTP - MPG - Comb	32.1
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	229
Length	5207 mm
Width	1956 mm
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	355 l
Minimum Kerbweight	2505 kg

Driver Convenience

Active parking assist with parktronic and 360 degree camera
Bluetooth connectivity
Crosswind Assist
Direct steering
DYNAMIC SELECT with a choice of driving modes (ECO, Comfort, Sport and Individual)
Easy-pack tailgate - Powered opening/closing automatically
ECO start/stop function
Emergency call service
Front wireless charging system for mobile devices
Head up Display
MBUX Interior assistant
Pre-installation for MBUX entertainment
Service indicator (ASSYST)
Smartphone integration with Apple CarPlay and Android auto
Soft closing aid for boot/doors
Speedtronic cruise control

Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension

4MATIC permanent four wheel drive
9G TRONIC automatic transmission with steering column gear selector, DIRECT SELECT steering wheel gearshift paddles
Airmatic air suspension with adaptive damping system + level adjustment
Diesel particulate filter
Fuel tank with increased capacity

Entertainment

1 data-enabled USB port in the oddments tray
2 USB ports capable of charging in the 2nd seat row
2 USB ports capable of charging in the 3rd seat row
2 USB ports in centre console
Burmester surround sound system
DAB Digital radio
USB-C

Exterior Features

Adaptive brake lights
Adaptive high beam assist plus
AMG bodystyling front and rear aprons and side skirts
Black roof rails
Headlamp assist automatic headlamp activation
Heat insulating dark tinted privacy glass from the B-pillar backwards
Illuminated running boards with rubber studs
LED daytime running lights
LED tail lights
LED third brake light
Magic vision control with adaptive heated windscreen wiper system
Multibeam LED
Panoramic sliding sunroof
Rain sensor windscreen wipers
Rear side wing doors
Rear wiper
Tinted glass all round with single layer safety glass
Underguard - full length reinforced underfloor panelling

Interior Features

2 seat bench in 3rd row
3 seat bench in 2nd row
3 spoke multifunction sports steering wheel in black nappa leather with flattened bottom section, perforated grip area with touch control buttons
3rd row access facility - folds flat 2nd row seating via button control
3rd row rear seats with electrically folding and raising with EASY ENTRY system power release
AMG brushed stainless steel sports pedals with rubber studs
AMG floor mats with edging and embroidered AMG lettering
Auto Mercedes-Benz child seat recognition sensor
Beltlines on doors in Artico man made leather
Double sun visors with illuminated vanity mirrors
Easy entry/ electrically adjustable steering column
Easy-pack removable load compartment cover
Front and rear head restraints
Front centre armrest with storage compartment
Front cupholders x 2
Front/rear reading lights
Heated front seats
Heated rear seats for 2nd row
Illuminated front door sill panels with Mercedes-Benz lettering in white
Interior lighting - 64 colour Ambient lighting
Leather upholstery
Load securing rings in luggage compartment
Rear cupholder
Rear folding armrest
Single front passenger seat
THERMOTRONIC luxury automatic climate control 5 zone function with separate air distribution for driver/front passenger and two for 2/3 row seats

Packs

Air balance pack - GLS
Driving assistance pack - GLS
Exclusive Trim package - GLS AMG Line Night Ed
Keyless go comfort package - GLS
Memory package - GLS
Mirror pack - GLS
Night pack - GLS

Passive Safety

3 rear 3 point seatbelts
ABS with Brake Assist
Active bonnet
Adaptive brake assist with hold function, hill start assist, priming and dry braking in the wet
Airbags - windowbags
Detects sudden strong gusts of wind
Driver/Front Passenger airbags
Drivers knee airbag
Electronic four wheel traction control
Electronic parking brake
ESP with ASR
Front side airbags
i-Size child seat fixing points in two outer second row seats and two third row seats
Manual rear child locks
Tyre pressure monitor

Security

Alarm system/interior protection/immobiliser
Remote central locking

Trim

Anthracite open pore oak wood trim
Dashboard upper and lower section in artico man-made leather

Wheels

22" AMG multi spoke light alloy wheels painted in high gloss black
Collapsible spare wheel

Emissions - ICE

CO	0.069
HC+NOx	0.05
NOx	0.032
Particles	0.0009
Standard Emissions	EURO 6
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	229
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEH	231
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEL	229

Engine and Drive Train

Catalytic Convertor	Yes
Engine capacity (cc)	2925
Compression Ratio	15.5:1
Cylinder Layout	IN-LINE
Cylinders	6
Cylinders - Bore (mm)	82
Cylinders - Stroke (mm)	92.3
Engine Layout	NORTH SOUTH
Gears	9 SPEED
Number of Valves	24
Transmission	SEMI-AUTO

Fuel Consumption - ICE

WLTP - MPG - Comb	32.1
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEH	32.1
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEL	32.1
WLTP - MPG - Extra High	32.5
WLTP - MPG - Extra High - TEH	32.5
WLTP - MPG - Extra High - TEL	32.5
WLTP - MPG - High	37.7
WLTP - MPG - High - TEH	37.2
WLTP - MPG - High - TEL	37.7
WLTP - MPG - Low	23.9
WLTP - MPG - Low - TEH	23.9
WLTP - MPG - Low - TEL	23.9
WLTP - MPG - Medium	32.1
WLTP - MPG - Medium - TEH	31.7
WLTP - MPG - Medium - TEL	32.1

General

AdBlue	Yes
Generation Mark	2
Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07	48E
Manufacturers Corrosion Perforation Guarantee - Years	30
Manufacturers Paintwork Guarantee - Years	3
Service Interval Frequency - Months	12
Service Interval Mileage	15500
Standard manufacturers warranty - Mileage	Unlimited
Standard manufacturers warranty - Years	3
Vehicle Homologation Class	M1

Performance

0 to 62 mph (secs)	6.3
Engine Power - BHP	330
Engine Power - RPM	3600
Engine Torque - NM	700
Engine Torque - RPM	1200
Top Speed	148 mph

Test Cycles

RDE Certification Level

RDE 2

Tyres

Space Saver?	Yes
Tyre Size Front	285/45 R22
Tyre Size Rear	325/40 R22
Tyre Size Spare	SPACE SAVER
Wheel Style	AMG MULTI SPOKE
Wheel Type	22" ALLOY

Vehicle Dimensions

Height (including roof rails)	1823 mm
Length	5207 mm
Wheelbase	3135 mm
Width	1956 mm
Width (including mirrors)	2157 mm

Weight and Capacities

Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	90
Gross Vehicle Weight	3250 kg
Luggage Capacity (Seats Down)	2400 l
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	355 l
Max. Loading Weight	745 kg
Max. Roof Load	100
Max. Towing Weight - Braked	3500
Max. Towing Weight - Unbraked	750
Minimum Kerbweight	2505 kg
No. of Seats	7
Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb	12.5 m

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