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Mercedes-Benz GLS Estate Maybach GLS 600 4Matic 5dr 9G-Tronic

Doors	5
Fuel Delivery	TURBO INJECTION
Transmission	Semi-auto
Fuel Type	Petrol
Engine Capacity - CC	3982
Trim	Maybach
Price	£180,785
Engine Power - BHP	557
Acceleration	4.9
Top Speed	155 mph
WLTP - MPG - Comb	20.5
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	313
Length	5208 mm
Width	2030 mm
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	520 l
Minimum Kerbweight	2971 kg

Driver Convenience

5G Communications module
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
Fingerprint sensor
Front wireless charging system for mobile devices
Head up Display
MBUX Interior assistant
MBUX rear tablet
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
Wireless charging in rear

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
2x wireless headsets
Burmester surround sound system
DAB Digital radio
Widescreen cockpit comprising 2 displays, each with a 12.3-inch screen diagonal and a specific Maybach display style

Exterior Features

Adaptive brake lights
Adaptive high beam assist plus
Air inlet grilles feature a Maybach pattern
Chrome roof rails
Electric front and rear windows
Electrically operated sunblind for rear side windows
Electrically retractable and illuminated running board with Maybach emblem
Headlamp assist automatic headlamp activation
Heat insulating dark tinted privacy glass from the B-pillar backwards
Heated rear window
LED daytime running lights
LED tail lights
LED third brake light
Magic vision control with adaptive heated windscreen wiper system
Maybach emblem in the D-pillar
Maybach lettering on the load compartment cover
Maybach-specific tailpipe trim, in a high-gloss chrome finish with horizontal trim inserts
Multibeam LED
Panoramic glass sunroof
Rain sensor windscreen wipers
Rear side wing doors
Rear wiper
Tinted glass all round with single layer safety glass
Trailer coupling with trailer manoeuvering assist and increased towing capacity
Underguard - full length reinforced underfloor panelling
Upright Mercedes star on the bonnet
Vertical chrome bars and Maybach lettering

Interior Features

3 seat bench in 2nd row
Auto Mercedes-Benz child seat recognition sensor
Beltlines on doors in nappa leather
Climate front seats
Climate rear seats for 2nd row
Comfort front headrests
Door sills with Maybach lettering
Double sun visors with illuminated vanity mirrors
Easy entry/ electrically adjustable steering column
Electrically adjustable 2nd row seats
Folding rear centre armrests
Front passenger side seat electrically adjustable from the rear
Front/rear reading lights
Heated door centre panels in the front and rear doors
Heated front centre armrest
Heated front centre console
Heated steering wheel
High-pile floor mats
Interior lighting - 64 colour Ambient lighting
MBUX High-end rear seat entertainment system
Multi contour front seats with massage function
Multi contour second row rear seats with massage function
Pedal assembly in brushed stainless steel with Maybach emblem
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
Wood Leather multifunction steering wheel

Packs

Air balance pack - GLS
Driving assistance plus pack - GLS
Energizing plus package - GLS
Keyless go comfort package - GLS
Memory package - GLS
Mirror pack - GLS
Parking Package with 360-degree camera - GLS
Rear comfort package - GLS
Towing pack - 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
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 plus
Remote central locking

Trim

Dashboard upper and lower section in nappa leather

Wheels

Tirefit

Emissions - ICE

CO	0.623
HC	0.019
Noise Level dB(A)	70
NOx	0.021
Particles	0.0001
Standard Euro Emissions	EURO 6
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	313
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEH	313
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEL	312

Engine and Drive Train

Catalytic Convertor	Yes
Engine capacity (cc)	3982
Compression Ratio	8.6:1
Cylinder Layout	V8
Cylinders	8
Cylinders - Bore (mm)	83
Cylinders - Stroke (mm)	92
Engine Layout	NORTH SOUTH
Gears	9 SPEED
Number of Valves	32
Transmission	SEMI-AUTO

Fuel Consumption - ICE

WLTP - MPG - Comb	20.5
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEH	20.5
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEL	20.5
WLTP - MPG - Extra High	22.8
WLTP - MPG - Extra High - TEH	22.8
WLTP - MPG - Extra High - TEL	22.8
WLTP - MPG - High	24.1
WLTP - MPG - High - TEH	24.1
WLTP - MPG - High - TEL	24.1
WLTP - MPG - Low	12.8
WLTP - MPG - Low - TEH	12.8
WLTP - MPG - Low - TEL	12.8
WLTP - MPG - Medium	20
WLTP - MPG - Medium - TEH	20
WLTP - MPG - Medium - TEL	20.2

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)	4.9
Engine Power - BHP	557
Engine Power - RPM	6000
Engine Torque - NM	770
Engine Torque - RPM	2500
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	MAYBACH MULTI SPOKE
Wheel Type	22" ALLOY

Vehicle Dimensions

Height (including roof rails)	1838 mm
Length	5208 mm
Wheelbase	3135 mm
Width	2030 mm
Width (including mirrors)	2157 mm

Weight and Capacities

Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	90
Gross Vehicle Weight	3270 kg
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	520 l
Max. Loading Weight	299 kg
Max. Roof Load	100
Max. Towing Weight - Braked	3500
Max. Towing Weight - Unbraked	750
Minimum Kerbweight	2971 kg
No. of Seats	5
Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb	12.5 m

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