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Mercedes-Benz GLS Estate GLS 450 4Matic AMG Line Premium + 5dr 9G-Tronic

Doors	5
Fuel Delivery	TURBO INJECTION
Transmission	Semi-auto
Fuel Type	Petrol
Engine Capacity - CC	2999
Trim	AMG Line Premium +
Price	£112,420
Engine Power - BHP	381
Acceleration	6.1
Top Speed	155 mph
WLTP - MPG - Comb	26.7
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	241
Length	5209 mm
Width	1956 mm
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	355 l
Minimum Kerbweight	2730 kg

Driver Convenience

5G Communications module
Direct steering
Driver monitoring camera
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
Fingerprint sensor
Front wireless charging system for mobile devices
Head up Display
Power closing aid for doors and boot lid
Pre-installation for MBUX entertainment
Service indicator (ASSYST)
Smartphone integration with Apple CarPlay and Android auto
Speedtronic cruise control
Widescreen cockpit

Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension

4MATIC permanent four wheel drive
Airmatic air suspension with adaptive damping system + level adjustment
EQ Boost starter alternator
Petrol Particulate Filter

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
Chrome roof rails
Electric front and rear windows
Headlamp assist automatic headlamp activation
Heat insulating dark tinted privacy glass from the B-pillar backwards
Heated rear window
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 glass 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 twin 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
6x Load securing rings in stowage
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
Chrome slat air vents
Climate front seats
Comfort front headrests
Double sun visors with illuminated vanity mirrors
Easy entry/ electrically adjustable steering column
Easy-pack removable load compartment cover
Electrically adjustable 2nd row seats
Electrically adjustable 3rd row seats
Folding rear centre armrests
Front/rear reading lights
Heated door centre panels in the front and rear doors
Heated front centre armrest
Heated front centre console
Heated rear seats for 2nd row
Illuminated front door sill panels with Mercedes-Benz lettering in white
Interior lighting - 64 colour Ambient lighting
Multi contour front seats with massage function
Rear head restraints
Seat heating plus for driver and front passenger seats including seat cushion and backrest
Single front passenger seat
Star pattern light carpet
Storage compartment in front centre armrest
Temperature controlled cupholder
Thermotronic luxury automatic climate control
Using a combination of fragrancing, heating and cooling, massage functions and ambient lighting to change the ambience and add to driver

Packs

Air balance pack - GLS
Driving assistance plus pack - GLS
Keyless go comfort package - GLS
Memory package - GLS
Mirror pack - GLS
Parking Package with 360-degree camera - GLS
Warmth comfort package - 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
Braking system with larger brake discs on the front axle
Detects sudden strong gusts of wind
Driver/Front Passenger airbags
Drivers knee airbag
Electric parking brake
Electronic four wheel traction control
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
Rear side airbags for left and right
Tyre pressure monitor

Security

Alarm system/interior protection/immobiliser
Dashcam
Guard 360 degree vehicle protection
Remote central locking

Wheels

Tirefit

Emissions - ICE

CO	0.229
HC	0.015
Noise Level dB(A)	68
NOx	0.015
Particles	0.0001
Standard Euro Emissions	EURO 6
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	241
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEH	243
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEL	241

Engine and Drive Train

Catalytic Convertor	Yes
Engine capacity (cc)	2999
Compression Ratio	10.5:1
Cylinder Layout	IN-LINE
Cylinders	6
Cylinders - Bore (mm)	83
Cylinders - Stroke (mm)	92.4
Engine Layout	NORTH SOUTH
Gears	9 SPEED
Number of Valves	24
Transmission	SEMI-AUTO

Fuel Consumption - ICE

WLTP - MPG - Comb	26.7
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEH	26.4
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEL	26.7
WLTP - MPG - Extra High	27.4
WLTP - MPG - Extra High - TEH	27.2
WLTP - MPG - Extra High - TEL	27.4
WLTP - MPG - High	31.7
WLTP - MPG - High - TEH	31.7
WLTP - MPG - High - TEL	31.7
WLTP - MPG - Low	18
WLTP - MPG - Low - TEH	18
WLTP - MPG - Low - TEL	18
WLTP - MPG - Medium	27.4
WLTP - MPG - Medium - TEH	26.9
WLTP - MPG - Medium - TEL	27.4

General

AdBlue	No
Generation Mark	2
Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07	50E
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)	6.1
Engine Power - BHP	381
Engine Power - RPM	5800
Engine Torque - NM	500
Engine Torque - RPM	1800
Top Speed	155 mph

Test Cycles

RDE Certification Level

RDE 2

Tyres

Space Saver?	No
Tyre Size Front	285/45 R22
Tyre Size Rear	325/40 R22
Tyre Size Spare	TYRE REPAIR KIT
Wheel Style	AMG MULTI SPOKE
Wheel Type	22" ALLOY

Vehicle Dimensions

Height (including roof rails)	1823 mm
Length	5209 mm
Wheelbase	3135 mm
Width	1956 mm
Width (including mirrors)	2157 mm

Weight and Capacities

Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	90
Gross Vehicle Weight	3230 kg
Luggage Capacity (Seats Down)	2400 l
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	355 l
Max. Loading Weight	500 kg
Max. Roof Load	100
Max. Towing Weight - Braked	3500
Max. Towing Weight - Unbraked	750
Minimum Kerbweight	2730 kg
No. of Seats	7
Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb	12.5 m

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