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The Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class, formerly Mercedes-Benz GL-Class, is a full-size crossover luxury SUV produced by Mercedes-Benz since 2006. In each of its generations it is a three-row, seven-passenger vehicle positioned above the GLE-Class (formerly Mercedes-Benz M-Class before 2016).[1] The GLS-Class is considered the flagship of the marque's SUV lineup, although the body-on-frame G-Class (originally intended for military off-roading but also offered in luxurious trims) is more expensive and has been in production longer.

Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class Mercedes-Benz GL-Class
Overview
Manufacturer	DaimlerChrysler (2006–2007) Daimler AG (2007–2022) Mercedes-Benz Group (2022–present)
Production	2006–2015 (GL-Class) 2015–present (GLS-Class)
Body and chassis
Class	Full-size luxury SUV
Body style	5-door SUV
Layout	Front-engine, four-wheel drive (4matic)
Related	Mercedes-Benz S-Class
Chronology
Predecessor	Mercedes-Benz GL-Class (GLS)

The GLS shares the same unibody architecture with the GLE-Class. Most GLS-Class vehicles are assembled at the Mercedes plant in Alabama, except for a small number of early 2007 production vehicles which were manufactured in Germany. The first generation model (X164) was manufactured between 2006 and 2012 and was replaced in 2012 by the new generation GL-Class (X166).

From 2016 with the release of the facelifted second generation model, the GL-Class was renamed to GLS-Class as per the revised nomenclature adopted by Mercedes. Under this scheme, SUVs use the base name "GL", followed by the model's placement in Mercedes-Benz hierarchy. The "G" is for geländewagen (German for off-road vehicle) and alludes the long-running G-Class. This is followed by the letter "L" that acts as a linkage with the letter "S", the SUV equivalent to the S-Class, marketing the GLS-Class as the corresponding SUV to the S-Class full-size sedan.[2][3]

First generation (X164; 2006)

The X164 GL-Class debuted at the 2006 North American International Auto Show. It was released around the same time as the similarly sized Audi Q7, and was the first full-size, 7-seater SUV produced by a German automaker. The range of engines consist of V8 petrol engines, and turbocharged V6 and V8 diesel engines. All models are available only in all-wheel drive (4MATIC) configuration. Its main competitors are the Range Rover, Cadillac Escalade, and Lincoln Navigator.

Second generation (X166; 2013)

The X166 GL-Class went on sale in September 2012.[4] Models feature efficiency improvements via the addition of an engine start stop system, drive by wire steering, and new turbocharged petrol and diesel engines. The second generation model also introduced a high performance GL63 AMG variant, powered by the hand-built M157 engine.[5] Following a 2016 facelift it was renamed the GLS-Class, to correspond with the new Mercedes-Benz naming scheme. The model update also featured minor exterior and interior design changes and performance improvements.[6]

GLS-Class (X167; 2020)

The third generation model debuted at the 2019 New York International Auto Show. The engine options at the launch are 3.0-litre turbo inline six (GLS 450 4MATIC) and 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8 (GLS 580 4MATIC), both petrol with EQ Boost electric motors, and 2.9-litre twin-turbo diesel inline six in two different outputs (GLS 350 d 4MATIC and GLS 400 d 4MATIC).[7][8] A first SUV version of Mercedes-Maybach, Mercedes-Maybach GLS 600 4MATIC model was released in late 2019.

The wheelbase is 2.3 inches longer and nearly an inch wider. It uses the same architecture as the latest GLE with MBUX and dual 12.3-inch screens as well as E-Active Body Control and car-to-X communication. The exterior has also been redesigned with sleeker headlamps and taillamps.[9]

Sales figures

The following are the sales figures for the GL-Class since 2006:[10][11]

Year	EU sales	US sales
2006	3,007	18,776
2007	8,027	26,396
2008	4,227	23,328
2009	2,871	15,012
2010	2,249	19,943
2011	2,508	25,139
2012	1,573	26,042
2013	4,829	29,912
2014	4,187	26,597
2015	3,753	27,707
2016	5,361	30,442
2017	4,537	32,248
2018	3,534	21,973
Total	50,663	323,515

References

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External links

• Official website

На других языках

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[de] Mercedes-Benz GL

Unter der Bezeichnung Mercedes-Benz GL wird seit 2006 das full-size SUV des deutschen Automobilherstellers Mercedes-Benz vermarktet. Sie ist technisch eng verwandt mit der M-Klasse. 2015 wurden GL und M-Klasse umbenannt und folgen seitdem der neuen Nomenklatur, die mit dem GLA eingeführt wurde. Aus der M-Klasse wurde der GLE, während der GL in GLS umbenannt wurde, um ihn näher an die S-Klasse zu rücken.

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- [en] Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class

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[es] Mercedes-Benz Clase GLS

El Mercedes-Benz Clase GLS, anteriormente llamado Clase GL, es un automóvil todoterreno de lujo del segmento F producido por el fabricante alemán Mercedes-Benz desde el año 2006 para la demanda del mercado americano. Tiene cinco o siete plazas, carrocería de cinco puertas, motor delantero longitudinal y tracción a las cuatro ruedas. Usa el mismo chasis monocasco que el Mercedes-Benz Clase M, y tiene como principales rivales al Audi Q7, al BMW X7, al Range Rover y al Lexus LX.

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[fr] Mercedes-Benz Classe GL

La Classe GL est une gamme d'automobile SUV (Sport Utility Vehicle) du constructeur automobile allemand Mercedes-Benz. Elle repose sur la plate-forme de la Classe S.

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[it] Mercedes-Benz Classe GL

La Mercedes-Benz Classe GL è un fuoristrada di lusso prodotto dal 2006 al 2015 dalla casa automobilistica tedesca Mercedes-Benz, prima di venire sostituita dalla Classe GLS.

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[ru] Mercedes-Benz GL-класс

Mercedes-Benz GL-класс (от нем. Geländewagen Lang — «удлинённый внедорожник»; с 2015 года — GLS-класс) — серия полноразмерных кроссоверов люкс-класса[1] от немецкой компании Mercedes-Benz. В иерархии классов компании стоит выше M/GLE-класса и является флагманом в линейке кроссоверов марки. Включает три поколения автомобилей: X164, выпускавшегося с 2006 по 2012 год, X166, продажи которого начались в 2012 году и X167, который выпускается с 2020 года.

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