Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class vs Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class

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    2026 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class - Base

    2026 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class - Base

    2.0L, 9-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4

    From $136,600

    excl. on-roads

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    2026 Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class - Base

    2026 Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class - Base

    3.0L, 9-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4

    From $189,100

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    Overview

    Variant

    Base

    Variant

    Base

    Body type

    SUV

    Body type

    SUV

    Engine size

    2.0L

    Engine size

    3.0L

    Drive type

    4x4

    Drive type

    4x4

    Fuel efficiency (combined)

    6.6 / 100km

    Fuel efficiency (combined)

    7.8 / 100km

    Power and torque

    198kW / 550Nm

    Power and torque

    270kW / 750Nm

    1288km

    1154km

    Warranty

    5 year

    Warranty

    5 year

    Doors

    5

    Doors

    5

    Seats

    7

    Seats

    7

    Fuel type

    diesel

    Fuel type

    diesel

    Safety rating

    5 Stars

    Safety rating

    Specifications

    Engine size

    2.0L

    Engine size

    3.0L

    Cylinders

    4cyl

    Cylinders

    6cyl

    1288km

    1154km

    Power

    198kW at 4200 rpm

    Power

    270kW at 4000 rpm

    Torque

    550Nm at 1800 rpm

    Torque

    750Nm at 1350 rpm

    Engine configuration

    in-line

    Engine configuration

    in-line

    Fuel injection

    Fuel injection

    Acceleration (0-100km/h)

    6.9 s

    Acceleration (0-100km/h)

    6.1 s

    Drive type

    4x4

    Drive type

    4x4

    Transmission

    9 SP AUTOMATIC

    Transmission

    9 SP AUTOMATIC

    Fuel type

    diesel

    Fuel type

    diesel

    Fuel octane

    Fuel octane

    Fuel tank capacity

    85 L

    Fuel tank capacity

    90 L

    Fuel efficiency (combined)

    6.6 / 100km

    Fuel efficiency (combined)

    7.8 / 100km

    Urban efficiency

    7.8 / 100km

    Urban efficiency

    9.8 / 100km

    Highway efficiency

    5.7 /100km

    Highway efficiency

    6.7 /100km

    CO2 emissions (combined)

    173g / km

    CO2 emissions (combined)

    206g / km

    Warranty

    5 year

    Warranty

    5 year

    Roadside assist

    5 year / unlimited km

    Roadside assist

    5 year / unlimited km

    Service interval

    12 month / 25,000 km

    Service interval

    12 month / 25,000 km

    Length

    4924 mm

    Length

    5209 mm

    Height

    1797 mm

    Height

    1823 mm

    Width

    1947 mm

    Width

    1956 mm

    Ground clearance unladen

    Ground clearance unladen

    Front track

    1667 mm

    Front track

    1669 mm

    Rear track

    1687 mm

    Rear track

    1692 mm

    Wheelbase

    2995 mm

    Wheelbase

    3135 mm

    Boot space

    630 L

    Boot space

    355 L

    Kerb weight

    4773 kg

    Kerb weight

    5825 kg

    Gross vehicle mass

    2890 kg

    Gross vehicle mass

    3385 kg

    Tare weight

    2101 kg

    Tare weight

    2574 kg

    Braked towing capacity

    3500 kg

    Braked towing capacity

    3500 kg

    Unbraked towing capacity

    750 kg

    Unbraked towing capacity

    750 kg

    Towbar

    optional

    Towbar

    optional

    Front tyres

    285/40 ZR22 Y

    Front tyres

    285/40 ZR23 Y

    Front rims

    10x22

    Front rims

    9.5x23

    Rear tyres

    325/35 ZR22 Y

    Rear tyres

    325/35 ZR23 Y

    Rear rims

    11x22

    Rear rims

    11.5x23

    Spare tyre

    spacesaver

    Spare tyre

    inflatable

    Safety rating

    5 Stars

    Safety rating

    Number of airbags

    9

    Number of airbags

    9

    Anti-collision system

    standard

    Anti-collision system

    standard

    Driver monitoring

    yes

    Driver monitoring

    yes

    Blind spot monitor

    standard

    Blind spot monitor

    standard

    Lane departure warning

    standard

    Lane departure warning

    standard

    Active lane control

    yes

    Active lane control

    yes

    Traffic sign recognition

    standard

    Traffic sign recognition

    standard

    Security alarm

    optional

    Security alarm

    standard

    Battery type

    Battery type

    Battery capacity

    0.90

    Battery capacity

    0.90

    Electric range

    Electric range

    Power consumption

    Power consumption

    Plug type (standard)

    Plug type (standard)

    Plug type (fast charging)

    Plug type (fast charging)

    Peak charge rate

    Peak charge rate

    Charging time (EV wall)

    Charging time (EV wall)

    Charging time (fast charging)

    Charging time (fast charging)

    Four wheel drive type

    full-time

    Four wheel drive type

    full-time

    Low/high range

    Low/high range

    Approach angle

    Approach angle

    Departure angle

    Departure angle

    Breakover angle

    Breakover angle

    Differential lock

    Differential lock

    Features

    Apple CarPlay

    yes

    Apple CarPlay

    yes

    Android Auto

    yes

    Android Auto

    yes

    Wireless charging

    standard

    Wireless charging

    standard

    Digital radio (DAB+)

    yes

    Digital radio (DAB+)

    yes

    360° camera

    standard

    360° camera

    standard

    Cruise control

    standard

    Cruise control

    standard

    Start/stop system

    standard

    Start/stop system

    standard

    Number of speakers

    13

    Number of speakers

    13

    Text-to-speech/Speech-to-text

    Text-to-speech/Speech-to-text

    USB ports (front)

    2

    USB ports (front)

    2

    USB ports (rear)

    0

    USB ports (rear)

    0

    Keyless entry

    yes

    Keyless entry

    yes

    Keyless start

    yes

    Keyless start

    yes

    Rain sensing wipers

    yes

    Rain sensing wipers

    yes

    Display screen size

    12.30 ”

    Display screen size

    12.30 ”

    Seat material

    synthetic leather

    Seat material

    leather

    Heated seats (front)

    yes

    Heated seats (front)

    yes

    Heated seats (rear)

    Heated seats (rear)

    Heated steering wheel

    Heated steering wheel

    yes

    Air conditioning type

    fully-auto

    Air conditioning type

    fully-auto

    Air conditioning zones

    2

    Air conditioning zones

    5

    Sunroof

    standard

    Sunroof

    standard

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    2.0L, 9-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4

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    2026 Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class - Base

    3.0L, 9-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4

     
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