Mercedes Benz GLS 450 4MATIC
Engine 2999cc Inline 6 turbocharged with Integrated starter-generator
Power 367bhp@5,0006,100rpm
Max torque 500Nm@1,6004,5000rpm
EQ Boost 48V; 22bhp/250Nm
Gearbox 9-spd Gtronic auto permanent AWD
Wheelbase(mm) 3,137
LxWxH (mm) 5,207x1,956x1,823
Top Speed 246kmph
0-100kmph 6.2 seconds
Price: 99.9 lakh On sale Now
The GL as it was earlier known was a big brute with all the characteristics of a truck that they love so much in the New World. It was roomy and comfortable, with exceptional ride quality as it was suspended on twin axle air suspension. We drove one second generation GL all the way from Stuttgart in Germany to Pune in India and on the way had crossed some of the harshest terrain in the mountains of Kyrgystan as well as the highlands of Tibet and the mountains between Nepal and Tibet and were delighted not only by its all-round abilities as well as by the comfort it offered its occupants. However the GLS now has much more competition, both globally and in India as well and we were looking forward to driving the car in India.
Mercedes has had to up the game also to live up to the expectations that adding an S to the GL nomenclature has added. Calling it the S-class of SUVs puts pressure on the vehicle to deliver and meet the heightened expectations from it.
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