Luxury car manufacturer Mercedes-Benz has recently launched the all-new 2020 GLS in India at an introductory price of Rs 99.90 lakh (Ex-Showroom). This three-row SUV is the third-generation version and is sold under two variants the Mercedes-Benz GLS 400 d 4MATIC and GLS 450 4MATIC.
However, Mercedes-Benz has introduced the updated version of the GLS three-row SUV in India after almost a year of its International launch. The GLS which was the SUV form the german brand in the S-Class segment and was first rolled out in India in 2010 via the CBU route. However, Mercedes-Benz started assembling it locally at the brand’s Chakan Plant, near Pune, Maharashtra in 2013
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2020 Mercedes-Benz GLS | Engine Specification
On the mechanical front, the new GLS 400d diesel gets its power from a 3.0-litre inline-six engine unit which churns upto 330hp with 700Nm of peak torque. The company also claimed that the new 400d can do 100 from a standstill in a matter of 6.3 seconds which is quite impressive for a 3-row SUV that weighs over 2-tonnes.
Both the engine units are paired to a 9-speed torque converter automatic gearbox with Mercedes’ latest 4Matic four-wheel-drive system.
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2020 Mercedes-Benz GLS | Dimensions
The updated versions of the GLS SUV is based on the brand’s most trusted MHA (Modular High Architecture) giving the SUV a much larger stance it always craved. The new GLS now stands at 5,207mm in length, 1,999mm in width, 1,823mm in height and has a 3,135mm wheelbase.
These new dimensions make the new 2020 GLS 77m longer, 22mm and 60mm longer compared to its out-going model and its arch-rival the BMW X7.
| Dimensions | 2020 Mercedes Benz GLS | BMW X7 | Difference |
| Length | 5,207mm | 5,151mm | 56mm |
| Width | 1,999mm | 2,000mm | 1mm |
| Height | 1,823mm | 1,805mm | 18mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,135mm | 3,105mm | 30mm |
2020 Mercedes-Benz GLS | Features
The GLS is big on features which include a 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system compatible with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, a 12.3-inch instrument cluster integrated with Mercede’s latest MBUX multimedia system voice command and gesture control, 64-colour ambient lighting, five-zone automatic climate control, wireless charging on the front and rear consoles, 8.0-inch rear-seat entertainment systems, 11 USB Ports, LED headlamps, massive 21-inch alloy wheels and air suspension.
There’s also a very unusual feature which allows you to fold the second and third-row seats to liberate its 2,400 litres of space. This can be done through a push button on the boot.
2020 Mercedes-Benz GLS | Safety Features
You might be wondering how safe is the new 2020 GLS, Well here’s your answer. The new GLS has 9 airbags, off-road ABS, blind spot assist, active brake assist, hill-descent control, a 360-degree camera and front and rear parking sensors as standard.
2020 Mercedes-Benz GLS | Rivals
As stated before the all-new 2020 Mercedes GLS will rival the likes of the BMW X7, Volvo XC90, Range Rover Sport, Porsche Cayenne in its segment.
