German automaker mercedes benz declassified new SUV GLS class. The car will replace the GL model.
The SUV received modified headlights, a different grille, other bumpers, new rear lights.
The interior of the car has a new three-spoke steering wheel and instruments, a slightly modified front panel with an eight-inch display of the multimedia system.
Specifications Mercedes GLS 2017
The SUV will be available with upgraded petrol and diesel turbo engines. The GLS 400 version is equipped with a 333-horsepower (480 Nm) 3-liter V6 petrol engine. Under the hood of the GLS 500 modification is a 4.7-liter V8 gasoline unit with a capacity of 455 Horse power(700 Nm).
The diesel modification of the GLS 350d 4MATIC is aggregated with a 3-liter engine producing 249 hp. The "charged" Mercedes-AMG GLS 63 is equipped with a 5.5-liter diesel engine with a capacity of 585 horsepower.
All engines, except for the AMG version, are equipped with a 9-speed automatic transmission 9G-TRONIC. "Charged" AMG-modification is available with a seven-speed automatic "box" AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS 7G-TRONIC.
photo salon Mercedes GLS 2016–2017
The SUV can be ordered with the AMG Line Sports package, which includes AMG bumpers, a Nappa leather steering wheel, sports seats and 21-inch alloy wheels.
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Review and test drive of the car (video):
Price
In Germany, prices for the new 2017 Mercedes GLS will range from 74,800 to 135,100 euros. Taking orders for the SUV in Europe will begin this month.
Mercedes GL is a big and honorable car, it is very pleasant to drive it, you feel like the king of the roads. Recently there was an update and now this model is called the Mercedes GLS. This model is based on the Mercedes High Architecture (MHA) platform. This version of the GL first appeared 3 years ago, combined with the letter S, which indicates belonging to executive class. Appearance corresponds to the corporate identity of the latest generation Mercedes - a raised hood, drop-shaped headlights, beautiful bumpers. Aft modern headlights with a stylish bumper.
In order for the car to have full LEDs, you will need to pay an additional 1850 euros, you will get a modified shape of the light beam, such headlights will turn after the wheel. Auto high beam- This is an additional option, for which you will also have to pay extra.
Salon
There are no significant changes in the interior design, in the center there is a compact tablet that sticks out in the front panel. If you order the Comand Online complex for 3500 euros, which has navigation and the ability to access the Internet, then the touchpad will also be included, which will be installed to the right of the driver on the tunnel. But here it is not very conveniently located, you have to press your hand to yourself, but as a survey of the owners of these cars shows, they are satisfied that this touchpad is installed in this place.
If in the basic configuration there is a display with a diagonal of 7 inches, then for those who want an 8-inch one, it is enough to pay only 180 euros.
The instrument panel has become a little different, on all dials the division price has become smaller.
The new GLS has a 3-spoke steering wheel that looks pretty nice, but somehow it's strange that such a steering wheel is in such big jeep, a 4-spoke steering wheel would look better here, like on a regular GL. In addition, just like on its predecessor, the GLS does not have the ability to adjust the second row of seats longitudinally.
If earlier there was a 7-speed automatic, now instead of it there is a new 9-speed, which showed itself well on crossover GLE. With the help of the Dynamic Select washer, the driving style of the car is regulated, if you put Comfort, then the gearbox will be too nimble that you can fall asleep, no excitement when driving.
Motors
Under the hood can be installed different motors, some of them have passed without changes from the previous generation, for example, a 3-liter diesel engine V6, which is installed on the GLS 350d version. There is also a gasoline V8 biturbo, which is installed on the GLS 500, some changes have taken place in it - the control program has been changed, so the power has increased slightly, now it has a power of 455 hp. With.
The diesel version for Europe produces 258 hp. With. power, and for Russian market the motor was slightly deformed and produces 249 hp. With. There is also a urea injection system, which must be topped up every 10,000 km. run. The GLS 350 d has good acceleration dynamics, it is enough to feel confident on the road, but the GLS 500 is so powerful, it seems that there is an abundance of power here. But there is also a really charged version - the Mercedes-AMG GLS 63, in which the engine has a power of 585 hp. With. This is a really powerful car.
If you pay an additional 3750 euros, then the GLS will be equipped with active stabilizers, with which the car will hold in corners as well as a sports car. a car, with minimal roll and a pleasant effort on the steering wheel. In order for the engine to become more vigorous and nimble, you just need to turn on the Sport mode.
But it is more interesting to drive such a car slowly, because the level of comfort in a car of this model has become even higher. If serious irregularities come across, then the car overcomes them nobly, it does not shake, even if large 21-inch wheels are installed on the car. The fact that the car behaves so well on rough roads is the result of the fact that ADS Plus adaptive shock absorbers are installed.
For American market V basic configurations installed old adaptive dampers, because American owners do not quibble about the smoothness of the ride. Still, they have good roads there, of course, that the ride on any car will be good. On the air suspension, the compressor has not changed, therefore, it will take 1 minute for the car to rise to the maximum position when the clearance is 306 mm.
To account hybrid version it is not yet known whether it will be, since the battery requires additional space, for this you will have to remove the 3rd row of seats, and the engineers from Mercedes do not really want to do this, since there is a need for 7-seater crossovers. You will have to choose either 7 seats or a hybrid car.
Also, there will be no long version yet Mercedes GLS in this generation. But when will it come out new platform, then perhaps in the next generation an even more comfortable version of the Mercedes-Maybach GLS will appear, how much more spacious it will be is not yet known.
The previous generation GL sold well in the world, this model can be considered successful, only in the States in 2015 27,000 cars were sold. This result was beaten only by the Cadillac Escalade, which is loved even more in America.
New GLS in Russia will appear in April 2016, the price for the basic and best-selling version of the GL 350 BlueTEC with diesel engine will be approximately 4,850,000 rubles. By the way, in 2014, these cars were sold in Russia 2 times more than in 2015. The Toyota Land Cruiser 200 has the same statistics. Here's how the crisis affected buyers of expensive SUVs.
- Class K3
- body type 5-door SUV (SUV)
- Assembly USA, Alabama
- Platform Mercedes-Benz ML (shared for GL, R, GLE)
- checkpoint 9-band automatic 9G-Tronic (7G-Ttronic AMG)
- Drive unit full
- Suspension front - double lever
- rear - multi-link
- brakes front and rear - ventilated discs
- Price 5,600,000 - 8,790,000 rubles (from $84,000)
| model | dimensions mm |
curb |
wheelbase mm |
trunk l |
tires | |
| 5130×1934×1850 | 2435-2580 | 306-maximum | ||||
| 5120×1934×1850 | 2425-2455 | 255 |
2016 MERCEDES GLS ENGINES
| Volume |
power hp at rpm |
Torque N*m at rpm |
consumption l/100 km highway / city |
acceleration sec. |
Max. speed |
| 3.0CDi | 258 / 3400 | 7,8 | 222 | ||
| 3.0i V6 turbo | 333 / 5250-6000 | 6,6 | 240 | ||
| 4.7i V8 turbo | 455 / 5250- 5500 | 5,4 | 250-limited | ||
| 5.5i AMG V8 turbo | 585 / 5500 | 4,6 | 250-limited |
2012 MERCEDES GL-CLASS ENGINES
| Volume |
power hp at rpm |
Torque N*m at rpm |
consumption l/100 km highway / city |
acceleration sec. |
Max. speed |
| 3.0 diesel | 249 / 3600 | 7,9 | 220 | ||
| 3.0 | 333 / 5250-6000 | 6,7 | 240 | ||
| 4.7 | 320 / 5250 | 5,4 | 250-limited |
Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class(Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class) - 7-seat SUV class "K3". The premium crossover was introduced to the public in November 2015. The GLS-class SUV appeared to replace the GL-class model, which now has the properties of the "S-class".
The new premium SUV GLS-Class is the epitome of luxury and an impressive level of comfort, good dynamics and best-in-class safety. Compared to its predecessor, the GLS-Class features improved AIRMATIC air suspension with the new ADS PLUS adaptive damping system, Advanced Damping System (ADS), 9G-TRONIC 9-speed automatic transmission and numerous assistance systems only available in this vehicle class.
In appearance updated SUV headlights and taillights, a radiator grille with a more noticeable three-beam star, and bumpers were changed. And there are quite a few changes in the interior: a new center console and a new three-spoke steering wheel, a standard DYNAMIC SELECT controller, a touchpad on which you can write with your finger and give instructions navigation system. New color schemes have been developed for interior trim, for example, it can be "beige ginger" or "brown espresso" in combination with either carbon or piano lacquer. The second row of passenger seats is equipped with an adjustable seat back angle, and the third row is equipped with an automatic folding function of the seat backs to increase luggage space. Optionally available with seat heating and back salon.
In addition, there are in this car and chips such as adaptive system wipers MAGIC VISION CONTROL, which provides maximum visibility due to the fact that the liquid is sprayed directly in front of the brushes and wiped off immediately. To unfold and fold towing device with trailer stabilization function ESP®, switches placed on the door luggage compartment and on the driver's door.
IN motor range there are no dramatic changes - the same three gasoline and one diesel engines, but added in power. Plus, fuel consumption is reduced. For the AMG version, they retained the 7-speed automatic box 7G-TRONIC transmission paired with a 5.5-liter V8 engine producing 585 hp.
Mercedes-Benz GL-Class(Mercedes-Benz GL-Class) - all-wheel drive SUV class "K3". The debut of the second generation of the model took place in April 2012 at the New York Auto Show.
Optics stands out most effectively against the background of all exterior changes, while the interior has changed dramatically. Technical part SUV also did not go unnoticed. Compared to the first generation, the second has become larger and lighter by 100 kg due to the use of aluminum. The suspension elements, fenders, and hood are now made from it in the GL. In addition, the car received a new, lighter Windshield and not as weighty as before, electric power steering.
Safe movement in the Mercedes-Benz GL is provided by 9 airbags, systems adaptive cruise control and lighting, control of blind spots and traffic lanes, collision avoidance. Several options for leather upholstery and wood trim are available for the car, seats with electric drives and memory and massage functions, three-zone climate control, multimedia, including displays for middle row passengers, premium acoustics, system automatic parking, rear view camera and many other options typical of luxury cars.
Overview Mercedes GLS-Class 2016 video
This year introduced (model range 2016). We offer the first test drive of the novelty, which took place on the roads of Austria.
The test involved the initial diesel model under the designation GLS 350 D 4Matic. It is worth noting that this model was not developed for the European market, but, nevertheless, the company decided to sell this version of the car in the EU markets. Why was the car tested in Austria, you ask? The fact is that before testing, experts doubted how the diesel V6 engine would behave, which is installed in a fairly heavy GLS body. That's why ideal solution to test the machine in the field, it was necessary to go to a height of 2700 meters in the mountains of Austria (Timmelsjoch High Alpine Road ) . It was here that the SUV was supposed to be tested for everything that it is capable of in severe mountain conditions in winter.
New GLS model this is a continuation of the evolution of the GL-class SUV. Recall that Mercedes lured the designation of everything model range. So the GLK came to replace new crossover GLC, and instead of the ML-class, the GLE model came in a regular body and.
As you can see from the name of the new Mercedes models, the last letter in the letter code of the models indicates which class the car belongs to. , when as GLE - means an E-class SUV.
Return "D"
In addition to the new code designation, diesel models have received the designation of the Latin letter "D", which has replaced the incomprehensible and mysterious name "Bluetec". In addition, of course, designers and engineers have updated the appearance of the SUV, due to light external cosmetics, a new front and rear bumper, as well as due to new grid radiator and new optics.
True, the dimensions of the car have not changed: Width: 1934 mm, Height: 1850 mm Wheelbase: 3075 mm. Only changed body length, which has become larger by 10 mm (5310 mm). The weight of the machine also remained exactly the same as that of the GL model (2455 kg). Trunk volume: 680 liters.
Mercedes GLS in the city
Having set off for the Alps from Innsbruck Airport, we noted that even in dense city traffic, maneuvering on the road is as easy as on, and, despite the fact that competitors are much smaller in size. The only negative is parking in a tight parking lot where you will experience the inconvenience to park your car. And this despite the amazing visibility due to the high landing.
Still, the size of the body makes itself felt. If you think a 360-degree camera will save you and active system assistance with parking, then you are mistaken. If the car is physically, even the most fantastic technology cannot help you.
Mercedes GLS on the highway
On the motorway you full force You can enjoy the comfort and power of an SUV. For example, by pressing the gas pedal, the GLS accelerates from 0-100 km / h in 7.8 seconds, thanks to a 258-horsepower engine with a maximum torque of 620 Nm. In order not to disturb, we accelerated the car to 110 km / h and set off along the highway, which leads to a height of 2700 meters. While driving, we noted the excellent work of the all-consuming air suspension.
Baroque interior
The interior of the Mercedes is traditionally made in a luxurious style. will please even the most capricious customers. The open pores of precious wood and the baroque style give the impression that you are in a rare super expensive car. New model received a new three-spoke steering wheel with gearshift paddles, an 8-inch screen and new thoughtful ergonomics.
For example, the Audi Q7 is very far from the GLS. The difference is visible to the naked eye. So Mercedes stayed true to himself by creating one of the best interiors SUV. The same Volvo XC90, although it has clearer interior lines, nevertheless cannot compete with the Mercedes GLS in terms of interior luxury, which is in no way inferior.
Approaching the mountain pass, we fully felt the advantage of the car on the road with sharp turns, descents and ascents. In our opinion, in terms of character, handling and maneuverability, the GLS is head and shoulders above all its competitors, except for the BMW X5, since it must be admitted that last generation The X5 also handles mountain roads very well. The same can't be said for the Volvo XC90 and Audi Q7, which are still worse than the GLS in fast load changes and sudden changes in direction on a mountain highway.
Off-road performance
Closer to an altitude of 2700 meters, clean asphalt began to disappear under a layer of snow. The thing is, it ended. paid section roads, and we began to move along a snow-covered mountain road. But we must pay tribute to the SUV, which the mixture of snow and ice was not an obstacle. As soon as we entered slippery area roads, recommended that we turn on a mode that allows us to move more safely on slippery road. We did not tempt fate and listened to the recommendations of the electronics.
In this mode, the machine immediately begins to behave differently. The throttle response of the machine becomes strictly limited, and steering gets tougher. Also various systems safety to help prevent skidding, slipping, etc. and so on. start working ahead of time. This is of course a little annoying, but in your heart you understand that safety is above all.
Of course it helps on slippery roads legendary system all-wheel drive. But, nevertheless, remember that four-wheel drive cannot change the laws of physics. Therefore, on a slippery track, it is better to slow down, turn on the ice mode and be extremely careful and careful.
For more difficult terrain, the car has a differential lock system, as well, which has downshift for heavy off-road operating conditions or, for example, if you need to pull a 3.5 ton car out of the mud.
By the way test machine was equipped with standard 18 inch wheels. If you want something more, then you can additional option buy 21 inch wheel disks With low profile tires. True, if you are going to often go off-road, then it is better not to put wheels larger than 18 inches.
Will the diesel version of the GLS 350 D 4Matic be popular in Europe and Russia?
Firstly, it must be admitted that this model will not be as popular in the European market as in Russia or the USA. After all, most of the cars in the European Union are subcompact and small in size. So we think that in our country will be sold in 2016 more SUVs GLS than in all of Europe.
Although it is worth recognizing that, despite the power, the car is still quite economical. Especially when you consider the size of the SUV. So the average (declared) is 7.1 liters per 100 kilometers. True, during the test in our hands, the car did not show outstanding efficiency (City - 12.2l / 100km, Highway - 8.8l / 100km, Combined cycle - 10.5l / 100km).
However, this excellent result for this class of vehicle.
Apart from diesel version you can also buy the GLS 400 GLS 500 or the completely insane Mercedes-AMG GLS 63 with a 5.5-liter V8 engine producing 585 hp.
How will the new one actually sell? SUV GLS in Russia and Europe (especially the diesel model) time will tell. The start of sales is scheduled for spring 2016. So by the end of next year we will know the sales results of the new model. We think that even taking into account the crisis in the Russian economy, sales of the new GLS model will be strong.
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Engine and Transmission |
Mercedes GLS 350D 4Matic |
| Engine | V-diesel engine |
| cylinders | 6 |
| valve | 4 |
| Volume per cube | 2987 |
| Power in hp | 258 |
| power, kWt | 190 |
| Maximum power available at rpm | 3400 |
| Torque in Nm | 620 |
| Maximum torque available at rpm | 1600-2400 |
| Drive unit | Full |
| Gearbox - automatic transmission | 9 speed |
| Force distribution | 50:50 (in normal condition) |
| Chassis | |
| Front track, mm | 1,655 |
| Rear track, mm | 1,675 |
| Front suspension | double wishbone |
| Rear suspension | Multi-link |
| Turning diameter, m | 12.4 |
| Wheels, front tires | 265/60 R18 |
| Wheels, rear tires | 265/60 R18 |
| System of measures and weights | |
| Length in mm | 5130 |
| Width in mm | 1934 |
| Height in mm | 1850 |
| Wheel base, mm | 3075 |
| Empty weight, kg | 2455 |
| 795 | |
| Loading volume in liters | 680 |
| Load volume, seats folded | 2300 |
| Towing up to (kg) | 3500 |
| Capacity fuel tank, l | 100 |
| Fuel | Diesel |
| Performance / fuel consumption | |
| Maximum speed in km/h | 222 |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h sec | 7.8 |
| Combined fuel consumption in liters / 100 km | 7.1 |
| Consumption in the city, l / 100 km | 7.6 |
| Highway consumption in l/100 km | 6.7 |
| CO2 emissions in g/km | 185 |
| exhaust class | Euro 6 |
New Mercedes model GL got a new name in GLS. We tested the new SUV.
Formally, everything remained almost the same. Only the length of the body has increased by 1 centimeter, and the optics and bumpers have been updated.
Even the weight remained the same - 2455 kg.
The front of the car now has a better aerodynamic coefficient. Also, the front end visually looks much larger.
Improved and optimized air suspension With adaptive dampers provides a rather unusual and agile character for such a large car.
In the interior new Mercedes The GLS has a new infotainment system with a new Comand control system and a new three-spoke steering wheel.
In addition, the dashboard has been redesigned.
The massive center console of the cabin adorns the interior.
to the right of new system control (Touchpad) of the infotainment system, the control of the operating modes of the car and the gearbox is located.
Open-pore wood design elements underline the luxurious and premium interior of the new GLS SUV.
All trim elements of the SUV are made of high quality materials.
The GLS has a huge amount of space inside the cabin: seven seats, up to 2300 liters of cargo space. It is the only SUV in its class with this much interior passenger and cargo space.
Three-liter V6 diesel engine with 258 hp. with a maximum torque of 620 Nm. Fuel consumption in combined cycle according to the specification is 7.1 liters per 100 kilometers.
The LED headlights are the same style as the S-Class, the C-Class, and the same style as the new generation E-Class coming in 2017.
The front video camera is located under the front company badge Mercedes. Very useful gadget in a narrow parking lot in front of a supermarket.
4Matic all-wheel drive system is standard on all GLS versions.
According to our forecasts, the cost of the 2016 Mercedes GLS 350 D 4Matic model will start from 4,950,000 rubles (in case this version is still presented on the Russian market).
Mercedes plans to launch mass production and sales start in March 2016.
At the end of 2014, Mercedes decided to rename the lineup. According to the new concept, the core of the line is made up of A-, C-, E- and S-class sedans. The same letters are added to the indexes of roadsters, four-door coupes, crossovers and SUVs, indicating their place in the corporate hierarchy. That's why Mercedes GL after a planned restyling should be called none other than Mercedes GLS.
saloon car
Maybe you can call this colossus S‑class in the world of off-road vehicles, but it does not stand up to direct comparison with the passenger S‑class. Take at least the second row: there is seat heating, climate control (one zone for the entire rear of the cabin) and a pair of individual monitors with inputs for external devices - but this situation does not pull on a true luxury. Enough space, but nothing more. The profile of the seat and headrest is simple, you can only adjust the tilt of the back, and manually. And a tired VIP passenger will not be pampered with a massage.
The obligatory pair of extra seats in the trunk partly explains this inconsistency. A seven-seat saloon is a requirement of the American market. And overseas, you know, their ideas about premium. The third row, by the way, is one of the most spacious in the class: long trips it is not very comfortable, but it does not look like a torture chamber either. With a height of 186 centimeters, I settled down quite tolerably in the gallery - it's a pity there are no ceiling handles.
However, these nuances were known before, so I am happy to move to driver's seat- that's where all the innovations! Instruments have freshened up, the audio control unit has slightly changed, the steering wheel has become more modern. A freestanding central display is a fashionable solution, but it looks foreign on an archaic (or, if you like, classic) center console. Communication with the bottomless electronic subsoil of the multimedia system complicates the build-up of the touch panel hanging over the control washer. This panel is more of a tribute to fashion than a justified necessity. Mutual language with her you find far from immediately - for two days I did not succeed. A trifle - but an impeccable image german premium, where everything is clear without instructions and does not require adaptation, somehow faded immediately.
A game of shadows
The range of engines is the same. The "eight" versions of the GLS 500 and AMG GLS 63 added 20 and 28 forces (now 455 and 583 forces, respectively). But who will feel this increase? Is that soulless measuring electronics. Three-liter V6 engines remained the same: 258 hp. (diesel) and 333 hp. (petrol). The heavy-fuel engine will again come to Russia in a version derated to 249 “horses”. It was possible to ride only on versions with “sixes”. Each is good in its own way. Diesel is not greedy for fuel (it eats almost half as much as a gasoline counterpart), and its traction is enough for the eyes. The petrol GLS 400 can pretend to be an athlete. Putting the Dynamic Select washer into sport mode, I enjoyed the groovy exhaust snarl and light re-gassing when shifting gears.
The Mercedes AMG GLS 63 remains with the same seven-speed automatic, while all other versions now sport a new nine-speed gearbox. It is not difficult to guess about its main purpose - this is a reduction in fuel consumption. Claimed benefit for gasoline cars is up to 0.5 l / 100 km. But that's minuscule! One awkward press on the gas pedal - and all the savings go down the drain. And I can't say anything more, because old machine able to shift gears softly and smartly.
soft nature
Mandatory for the GLS, the Airmatic air suspension needs no compliments - it provides lightweight comfort! But the desire to play smart on the Austrian serpentines was quickly beaten off by the laws of physics and tuning rear suspension. The bunch of "comfort" settings for the engine, gearbox and running gear quickly began to annoy me. Even for quiet ride in the mountains, it’s better to choose the “sport” mode: “cotton wool” almost falls off the gas pedal, which prevents you from actively accelerating on short straights between turns, rolls and annoying softness of the suspension go away.
Comfort? The softness of habits? Breed sense? The car has all this. But what is the advantage of the GLS mastodon over the more compact ML / GLE model, besides dimensions and status? For me, this is a mystery, because the interior, set power units and options they are almost identical.
But I'm looking for a rational grain. And buyers with a tight wallet do not overcome such thoughts. In 2012–2013, the GL sold 15–17% better than the Mercedes ML. In 2014 they had parity. And for the first half of this year, the superiority of the older model has exceeded 20%. This ratio will certainly support the GLS, which will reach our market this spring.
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