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Mercedes-Benz GLS — price 2026, specs, review & review
The Mercedes-Benz GLS is the flagship of Mercedes-Benz India's SUV range — a 7-seat full-size luxury SUV with a 381 PS mild-hybrid petrol (GLS 450) and a 367 PS mild-hybrid diesel six (GLS 450d), both 4MATIC with standard AIRMATIC air suspension. Priced from about ₹1.38-1.43 crore ex-showroom, with the Mercedes-Maybach GLS 600 above it, rivalling the BMW X7.
- Ex-showroom price
- ₹1.38 crore – ₹1.43 crore
- New Delhi, 6 Nov 2026 · on-road Hyderabad est. ₹1.66 crore+
- Fuel / drive
- Petrol · Diesel
- 9-speed automatic (9G-TRONIC), 4MATIC all-wheel drive, standard AIRMATIC
- Waiting period
- 2-6 months for the standard GLS as of April 2023
- as of 15 Apr 2023
- On sale since
- 2020-04
- X167 facelift (2023–); Night Edition (May 2026)
Variants & Ex-showroom Prices
Mercedes-Benz GLS Variants and Prices in India
| Variant | Fuel | Transmission | Ex-showroom (New Delhi) |
|---|---|---|---|
| GLS 450 4MATIC AMG LinePetrol · 9-speed automatic (9G-TRONIC), 4MATIC all-wheel drive | Petrol | 9-speed automatic (9G-TRONIC), 4MATIC all-wheel drive | ₹1.38 crore |
| GLS 450d 4MATIC AMG LineDiesel · 9-speed automatic (9G-TRONIC), 4MATIC all-wheel drive | Diesel | 9-speed automatic (9G-TRONIC), 4MATIC all-wheel drive | ₹1.40 crore |
| GLS 450 4MATIC Night EditionPetrol · 9-speed automatic (9G-TRONIC), 4MATIC all-wheel driveLimited-series launched 21 May 2026 | Petrol | 9-speed automatic (9G-TRONIC), 4MATIC all-wheel drive | ₹1.41 crore |
| GLS 450d 4MATIC Night EditionDiesel · 9-speed automatic (9G-TRONIC), 4MATIC all-wheel driveLimited-series launched 21 May 2026 | Diesel | 9-speed automatic (9G-TRONIC), 4MATIC all-wheel drive | ₹1.43 crore |
| Mercedes-Maybach GLS 600 4MATICPetrol · 9-speed automatic (9G-TRONIC), 4MATIC all-wheel driveSeparate ultra-luxury sub-brand; Autocar India (31 Oct 2026) quotes roughly ₹2.56-2.75 crore ex-showroom — not confirmed on the standard GLS price list. | Petrol | 9-speed automatic (9G-TRONIC), 4MATIC all-wheel drive | TBA |
What you actually pay
Mercedes-Benz GLS On-Road Price in Hyderabad (Estimate)
Indicatively ₹1.66 crore – ₹1.79 crore on-road in Hyderabad for the base to top variant, built from the ex-showroom price plus Telangana life tax, first-year comprehensive insurance, registration and the road-safety cess.
| Component | Base variant | Top variant |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom (New Delhi) | ₹1.38 crore | ₹1.43 crore |
| Telangana life tax (18%–21%) | ₹24.84 lakh – ₹28.98 lakh | ₹25.74 lakh – ₹30.03 lakh |
| Insurance, 1st year comprehensive (2.5–4%) | ₹3.45 lakh – ₹5.52 lakh | ₹3.58 lakh – ₹5.72 lakh |
| Registration + ₹5,000 road-safety cess + handling | ~₹6,000 | ~₹6,000 |
| On-road, Hyderabad (indicative) | ₹1.66 crore – ₹1.73 crore | ₹1.72 crore – ₹1.79 crore |
Mercedes-Benz GLS Mileage (Claimed)
| Powertrain | Fuel | Mercedes-Benz claimed figure |
|---|---|---|
| 3.0L M256M turbo-petrol mild hybrid (GLS 450) | Petrol · 9-speed automatic (9G-TRONIC), 4MATIC all-wheel drive, standard AIRMATIC | 12 km/l (ARAI) |
| 3.0L OM656M turbo-diesel mild hybrid (GLS 450d) | Diesel · 9-speed automatic (9G-TRONIC), 4MATIC all-wheel drive, standard AIRMATIC | 12 km/l (ARAI) |
Engines, Motors & Gearboxes
GLS Powertrain Options
3.0L M256M turbo-petrol mild hybrid (GLS 450)
- Fuel
- Petrol
- Displacement
- 2999 cc
- Power
- 381 PS + 20 PS ISG @ 5800-6100 rpm
- Torque
- 500 Nm
- Transmission
- 9-speed automatic (9G-TRONIC), 4MATIC all-wheel drive, standard AIRMATIC
- Claimed efficiency
- 12 km/l (ARAI)
3.0L OM656M turbo-diesel mild hybrid (GLS 450d)
- Fuel
- Diesel
- Displacement
- 2989 cc
- Power
- 367 PS + 20 PS ISG @ 4000 rpm
- Torque
- 750 Nm
- Transmission
- 9-speed automatic (9G-TRONIC), 4MATIC all-wheel drive, standard AIRMATIC
- Claimed efficiency
- 12 km/l (ARAI)
4.0L V8 turbo-petrol mild hybrid (Mercedes-Maybach GLS 600)
- Fuel
- Petrol
- Displacement
- 3982 cc
- Transmission
- 9-speed automatic (9G-TRONIC), 4MATIC all-wheel drive, standard AIRMATIC
Dimensions & Practicality
- Length
- 5209 mm
- Width
- 1956 mm
- Height
- 1823 mm
- Wheelbase
- 3135 mm
- Ground clearance
- 200 mm
- Boot space
- 355 L
- Seating
- 7
- Fuel tank
- 90 L
Feature List
Mercedes-Benz GLS Features (from Mercedes-Benz’s official specification)
Safety
- Active Brake Assist (autonomous emergency braking)
- Blind Spot Assist with stop-and-go
- 9 airbags
- ESP with traction control
- ISOFIX child-seat anchors
- Active Parking Assist with 360° camera
- 4MATIC all-wheel drive standard
- AIRMATIC dual-control air suspension standard
- Intelligent Headlight Control Plus (continuous high beam)
Comfort & Convenience
- MBUX High-End rear entertainment, two 11.6-inch displays
- 7.4-inch MBUX rear-tablet comfort control
- Wireless phone charging front and rear
- 5-zone automatic climate control
- Panoramic sunroof
- Burmester surround sound, 13 speakers/590 W
- Chauffeur package with powered, reclining second row
Technology
- Dual 12.3-inch MBUX Widescreen Cockpit
- Wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto
- 'Hey Mercedes' voice assistant with online connectivity
- Biometric fingerprint scanner
- Sound Customization digital set-up wizard
- 7 USB ports
- Over-the-air software updates
Exterior
- AMG Line body styling with painted aprons and side skirts
- 21-inch AMG light-alloy wheels (AMG Line)
- Night package black-out trim and tinted glass (Night Edition)
- MULTIBEAM LED headlamps
- Panoramic sunroof
- Roof rails
Mercedes-Benz GLS Colours
Polar White · Obsidian Black · High-Tech Silver · Selenite Grey · Sodalite Blue · Alpine Grey (Night Edition only) (6 options, per Mercedes-Benz)
GLS Waiting Period
Typical across India: 2-6 months for the standard GLS as of April 2023; the GLS Maybach has run far longer (8-16 months as of that same report) (as of 15 Apr 2023)
Use the wait well: book your AG1 PPF slot for delivery week so the film goes on before the first stone chip. WhatsApp your expected delivery date.
The Auto Grid Review
Mercedes-Benz GLS Review: Our Verdict
The GLS is the biggest, heaviest car we regularly see at the Kondapur bay, and its sheer scale changes how we work on it — the 5.2-metre body means more time per panel, but the surfaces themselves are large and simple, which actually makes the film go down cleanly once we're set up. The tall, deep front bumper and the lower AMG Line apron take the worst of the stone chipping on the ORR and any gravel approach, and because this is usually a chauffeur-driven car that owners keep for years, we see less casual kerb damage on the doors than on a daily-driven GLE. Most cars that come in are 450d AMG Line diesels in Obsidian Black or Polar White; the Maybach GLS 600, when we do see one, gets the full-body treatment without exception given what the owner has paid for the car. Panel gaps are tight for something this size, and the two-tone Night Edition cars need careful masking around the black-out trim rather than filming over it.
What we like
- +AIRMATIC air suspension standard across the range rides excellently despite the car's size
- +Genuinely usable three rows and a flagship-grade rear-seat experience
- +4MATIC all-wheel drive and the 450d's 750 Nm give real off-tarmac capability for a car this size
- +Strong resale and brand cachet as the 'S-Class of SUVs'
What we’d change
- –Among the most expensive SUVs on sale in India, before even considering the Maybach
- –355-litre boot with all three rows up is modest given the car's overall length
- –No Euro NCAP or Global NCAP crash-test result has been published for the GLS
- –5.2 metres long and over 2 tonnes, so tight city parking and narrow lanes need real care
Is the GLS right for you? Seven driver personalities, scored
Find the row that sounds like your driving life — that is the verdict that matters for you.
City Commuter
10–30 km a day through traffic
This is not a city car by any reasonable measure — its length and turning circle make daily Hyderabad commuting and parking genuinely difficult.
Highway Cruiser
ORR laps and expressway weekends
AIRMATIC suspension, a hushed cabin and a diesel six with 750 Nm make long highway runs the GLS's natural habitat.
Family First
Four or five aboard, school runs to road trips
A real seven-seat layout and 9 airbags work well for larger families, though the 355-litre boot with all rows up is tighter than the car's size suggests.
Driving Enthusiast
Cares how it steers, not just how it looks
381 PS moves a 2.5-tonne SUV competently, but this is a comfort- and status-led car, not one bought to be driven hard.
First-Car Buyer
Budget-conscious and resale-aware
Price, size and running costs put the GLS entirely outside any first-car consideration.
Chauffeur-Driven Executive
Judged from the rear seat
The MBUX rear tablet, Chauffeur package and reclining second row make this one of the best chauffeur-driven luxury SUVs money can buy in India.
Weekend Explorer
Ghats, dirt tracks and monsoon roads
Standard 4MATIC and AIRMATIC ride height give it real capability off smooth tarmac, within the limits of its size on genuinely narrow trails.
Paint Protection
PPF for the Mercedes-Benz GLS: What We Install and Why
Where it takes damage
The tall front bumper and lower AMG Line apron take the worst of the stone chipping on the ORR and gravel approach roads; because most GLS owners are chauffeur-driven, door-edge kerb damage is less common than on a daily-driven GLE, but the leading edges still need protecting.
Our recommendation
AG1 full-body as the default for AMG Line and Night Edition cars given the car's price point and how long owners typically keep it; Maybach GLS 600 owners invariably choose full-body coverage without exception.
Coverage
Full-body coverage as the standard package, with special masking around Night Edition black-out trim; underbody and sill protection added for owners who use the car's off-road height setting.
Mercedes-Benz GLS vs GLE vs Range Rover
Cross-shopped against: BMW X7, Range Rover, Mercedes-Benz GLE.
| Model | Segment | Ex-showroom | Fuel | Waiting period | Auto Grid rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz GLS | Full-size luxury SUV (flagship, 7-seat) | ₹1.38 crore – ₹1.43 crore | Petrol / Diesel | 2-6 months for the standard GLS as of April 2023 | 4.4 / 5 |
| Mercedes-Benz GLE | Full-size luxury SUV (7-seat, long-wheelbase) | ₹1.00 crore – ₹1.17 crore | Diesel / Petrol | 2-6 months industry-wide for the GLE as of… | 4.3 / 5 |
| Range Rover | Full-size luxury SUV | ₹2.40 crore – ₹3.83 crore | Diesel / Petrol | No dedicated Hyderabad survey found | 4.4 / 5 |
Audi
Q3
₹51.99 lakh – ₹55.99 lakhex-showroom
The all-new, third-generation Audi Q3 launched in India on 16 October 2026 at an introductory ₹51.99 lakh, locally assembled for the first time. Nova and Zenith trims share one 2.0 TFSI petrol, a 7-speed DCT and standard quattro all-wheel drive, with a 488-litre boot, a digital cockpit and up to 9 airbags. It rivals the BMW X1 and Mercedes-Benz GLA.
Audi
Q5
₹65.55 lakh – ₹70.73 lakhex-showroom
The Audi Q5 is a 5-seat mid-size luxury SUV sold in India with a single 265 PS 2.0 TFSI turbo-petrol, 7-speed S tronic and quattro all-wheel drive as standard. Audi lists Premium Plus, Bold Edition, Signature Line and Technology trims from ₹65.55 lakh to ₹70.73 lakh ex-showroom, rivalling the BMW X3, Mercedes-Benz GLC and Volvo XC60.
Audi
Q7
₹87.17 lakh – ₹96.15 lakhex-showroom
The Audi Q7 is a 7-seat, locally assembled flagship SUV powered by a 340 PS 3.0 TFSI V6 petrol with 8-speed tiptronic and quattro all-wheel drive as standard. Audi lists Premium Plus and Technology trims from ₹87.17 lakh to ₹96.15 lakh ex-showroom, rivalling the BMW X5, Mercedes-Benz GLE and Volvo XC90.
Audi
Q8
₹1.13 crore – ₹1.81 croreex-showroom
The Audi Q8 is Audi India's flagship ICE coupe-SUV: a 340 PS 3.0 TFSI V6 standard car and a 507 PS twin-turbo V8 SQ8, both with quattro AWD and 8-speed automatics. Audi India prices the range from ₹1.13 crore (Q8) to ₹1.81 crore (SQ8) ex-showroom, rivalling the BMW X5 and Mercedes-Benz GLE/GLE Coupe. The RS Q8 Performance is a separate nameplate (audi/rs-q8).
Audi
RS Q8
₹2.34 croreex-showroom
The Audi RS Q8 Performance is Audi India's flagship performance SUV, powered by a 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8 making 640 PS (471 kW) and 850 Nm, with 0-100 km/h in 3.6 seconds. Sold as a single, fully-loaded CBU-import trim with quattro AWD, adaptive air suspension and 23-inch wheels, it rivals the Lamborghini Urus and Porsche Cayenne Turbo GT.
BMW
iX1
₹54.70 lakhex-showroom
The BMW iX1 LWB is BMW India's locally built entry-level electric SUV — a single eDrive20L front-wheel-drive variant with a 66.4 kWh battery, 204 hp and a claimed MIDC range of up to 546 km. It comes fully loaded with M Sport styling, Level 2 ADAS and an 8-year/1,60,000 km battery warranty, rivalling the Volvo EX30 and Mercedes-Benz EQA.
FAQs
Mercedes-Benz GLS: Questions Buyers Ask
CarDekho's current price list has the GLS from ₹1.38 crore (450 4MATIC AMG Line) to ₹1.43 crore (450d Night Edition) ex-showroom, Delhi, as of November 2026. The separate Mercedes-Maybach GLS 600 sits well above this, around ₹2.56-2.75 crore ex-showroom per Autocar India.
Multiple India price-aggregator listings (Cars24, CarDekho, 91wheels) cite an ARAI-claimed figure of around 12 km/l for both the GLS 450 petrol and GLS 450d diesel.
No independent crash-test agency — Euro NCAP, Global NCAP or Bharat NCAP — has published a result for the GLS; Euro NCAP has not tested this model. It carries 9 airbags, AIRMATIC stability support and 4MATIC all-wheel drive as standard, but there is no third-party star rating to cite.
Most GLS owners we see choose the 450d AMG Line diesel for its torque and highway manners; the petrol 450 saves roughly ₹2 lakh upfront but gives it back at the pump. The Night Edition adds black styling and a head-up display for a modest premium.
CarWale's dealer survey (15 April 2023) put the standard GLS at 2-6 months, with the Maybach-badged GLS stretching to 8-16 months. We could not source a 2026-dated figure, so confirm live stock and your exact variant with a dealer before booking.
Yes — given the price point and how long owners typically keep a GLS, we recommend a full-body AG1 film as standard rather than a front-only package, with extra care taken around Night Edition black-out trim. Message Auto Grid on WhatsApp for a plan suited to your trim and colour.
Indicatively ₹1.66 crore–₹1.79 crore on-road in Hyderabad: ex-showroom ₹1.38 crore–₹1.43 crore (New Delhi, 6 Nov 2026) plus Telangana life tax (18%–21%), first-year insurance and registration. Dealer quotes vary with insurance add-ons and accessories.
The top variant is the GLS 450d 4MATIC Night Edition (Diesel, 9-speed automatic (9G-TRONIC), 4MATIC all-wheel drive) at ₹1.43 crore ex-showroom New Delhi; the base model is the GLS 450 4MATIC AMG Line (Petrol, 9-speed automatic (9G-TRONIC), 4MATIC all-wheel drive) at ₹1.38 crore. 5 variants in all, as of 6 Nov 2026.
GLS: Full-size luxury SUV (flagship, 7-seat), ₹1.38 crore – ₹1.43 crore ex-showroom, Petrol/Diesel, Auto Grid rating 4.4/5. GLE: Full-size luxury SUV (7-seat, long-wheelbase), ₹1.00 crore – ₹1.17 crore ex-showroom, Diesel/Petrol, rated 4.3/5. See the Mercedes-Benz GLE page for its full variant list and our verdict.
GLS: Full-size luxury SUV (flagship, 7-seat), ₹1.38 crore – ₹1.43 crore ex-showroom, Petrol/Diesel, Auto Grid rating 4.4/5. Range Rover: Full-size luxury SUV, ₹2.40 crore – ₹3.83 crore ex-showroom, Diesel/Petrol, rated 4.4/5. See the Range Rover page for its full variant list and our verdict.
Ground clearance 200 mm, boot space 355 litres, 7 seats, length 5209 mm (Mercedes-Benz official specification).
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Sources
- Mercedes-Benz India — GLS official overview and technical data · read 6 Nov 2026
- Mercedes-Benz India — GLS digital brochure May 2026 (engines, dimensions, equipment) · read 6 Nov 2026
- CarDekho — Mercedes-Benz GLS price, variants and update log (Nov 2026) · read 6 Nov 2026
- Autocar India — Mercedes-Benz GLS variants and pricing, including Maybach GLS 600 (updated 31 Oct 2026) · read 6 Nov 2026
- CarWale — Mercedes-Benz GLE & GLS Night Edition launch (21 May 2026) · read 6 Nov 2026
- Mercedes-Benz India — GLS SUV owner's manual, vehicle dimensions · read 6 Nov 2026
- CarWale — Mercedes-Benz India waiting periods by model, GLS Maybach 8-16 months (15 Apr 2023) · read 6 Nov 2026