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Mercedes-Benz GLS Estate GLS 450d 4Matic Business Class 5dr 9G-Tronic

Doors	5
Fuel Delivery	COMMON RAIL
Transmission	Semi-auto
Fuel Type	Diesel
Engine Capacity - CC	2989
Trim	Business Class
Price	£118,200
Engine Power - BHP	367
Acceleration	6.1
Top Speed	155 mph
WLTP - MPG - Comb	32.1
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	232
Length	5209 mm
Width	1956 mm
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	355 l
Minimum Kerbweight	2615 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
Front wireless charging system for mobile devices
Head up Display
MBUX Interior assistant
MBUX rear tablet
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
Widescreen cockpit
Wireless charging in rear

Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension

4MATIC permanent four wheel drive
Airmatic air suspension with adaptive damping system + level adjustment
Diesel particulate filter
EQ Boost starter alternator

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
2x wireless headsets
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
Electrically operated sunblind for rear side windows
Front and rear doors automatically drawn and power closing for smooth and virtually silent closing
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 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
4-way electric lumbar support
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
Climate rear seats for 2nd row
Comfort front headrests
Double sun visors with illuminated vanity mirrors
Driver and front passenger seat heating plus
Easy entry/ electrically adjustable steering column
Easy-pack removable load compartment cover
Folding rear centre armrests
Front passenger side seat electrically adjustable from the rear
Front seat and head restraints electrically adjustable with memory
Front/rear reading lights
Heated 3rd row seats
Heated front centre armrest with storage compartment
Heated steering wheel
Illuminated front door sill panels with Mercedes-Benz lettering in white
Interior lighting - 64 colour Ambient lighting
Load securing rings in luggage compartment
Luxury front centre armrest with storage compartment
Luxury rear head restraints
MBUX High-end rear seat entertainment system
Multi contour front seats with massage function
Multi contour second row rear seats with massage function
Rear folding armrest
Single front passenger seat
Star pattern light carpet
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
Rear comfort package - 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
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
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	0.099
HC+NOx	0.022
Noise Level dB(A)	69
NOx	0.008
Particles	0.0014
Standard Euro Emissions	EURO 6
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	232

Engine and Drive Train

Catalytic Convertor	Yes
Engine capacity (cc)	2989
Compression Ratio	15.5:1
Cylinder Layout	IN-LINE
Cylinders	6
Cylinders - Bore (mm)	82
Cylinders - Stroke (mm)	94.4
Engine Layout	NORTH SOUTH
Gears	9 SPEED
Number of Valves	24
Transmission	SEMI-AUTO

Fuel Consumption - ICE

WLTP - MPG - Comb	32.1
WLTP - MPG - Extra High	31.7
WLTP - MPG - High	39.2
WLTP - MPG - Low	21.7
WLTP - MPG - Medium	33.6

General

AdBlue	Yes
Generation Mark	2
Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07	50E
Manufacturers Corrosion Perforation Guarantee - Years	30
Manufacturers Paintwork Guarantee - Years	3
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	367
Engine Power - RPM	4000
Engine Torque - NM	750
Engine Torque - RPM	1350
Top Speed	155 mph

Test Cycles

RDE Certification Level

RDE 2

Tyres

Space Saver?	No
Tyre Size Front	285/40 R23
Tyre Size Rear	325/35 R23
Tyre Size Spare	TYRE REPAIR KIT
Wheel Style	AMG 5 TWIN SPOKE
Wheel Type	23" 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	3300 kg
Luggage Capacity (Seats Down)	2400 l
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	355 l
Max. Loading Weight	685 kg
Max. Roof Load	100
Max. Towing Weight - Braked	3500
Max. Towing Weight - Unbraked	750
Minimum Kerbweight	2615 kg
No. of Seats	7
Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb	12.5 m

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