MERCEDES-BENZ GLS

2026 Mercedes-Benz GLS

The 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLS is a full-size luxury SUV built at Mercedes-Benz U.S. International in Tuscaloosa, Alabama — the plant that supplies the GLS to every global market — and sourced new by IPAS from Canada, where it is sold in left-hand drive. The Canadian range comprises two seven-seat petrol mild-hybrid variants, both with the 9G-TRONIC nine-speed automatic transmission and 4MATIC fully variable all-wheel drive. There is no diesel GLS in the Canadian range. Prices shown are IPAS pricing in US dollars, ex-works Canada, before shipping, duties and taxes in the destination country.

Variant Lineup

Both variants seat seven as standard, with a six-seat second-row configuration available to order.

Performance

The mild-hybrid system recovers energy during driving and supports the petrol engine on pull-away and light load. It is not externally chargeable and provides no electric-only driving range, so no charging equipment is required at the destination.

Dimensions and Weights

The 355-litre figure is the load area behind the third row with all seven seats in use; folding the third and second rows opens the load bay up to approximately 2,400 litres.

Key Equipment

The equipment below is shared across both Canadian variants unless noted. Individual option packages vary by build, and the exact specification of any unit IPAS sources is confirmed on the order sheet before purchase.

Comfort and Interior

• Seven-seat cabin with power-folding 50/50-split third-row seats that fold in under five seconds.
• Six-seat second-row configuration available to order.
• Multicontour front seats with massage, offering eight massage programs.
• THERMOTRONIC four-zone climate control with separate zones for the front occupants, the second row and the third row.
• Electrically adjustable front seats with memory functions.
• Ambient interior lighting.
• Multifunction steering wheel.
• Electrically operated tailgate.
• Panoramic sunroof (availability depends on the build).

Infotainment and Connectivity

• MBUX multimedia system with touchscreen and voice control.
• "Hey Mercedes" natural-language voice assistant.
• Digital instrument display.
• Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
• Bluetooth connectivity and satellite-capable audio.
• Navigation with live traffic information.
• Mercedes me connected services.
• USB-C connectivity for front and rear occupants.

Safety and Driver Assistance

• Active Brake Assist.
• Active Lane Keeping Assist.
• Blind Spot Assist.
• Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC.
• Active Lane Change Assist (available), which completes a lane change once the turn signal is engaged and conditions permit.
• Reversing camera and parking assistance.
• PRE-SAFE occupant protection.
• Electronic stability and traction control with off-road-oriented settings.

Chassis and Exterior

• Four-wheel independent suspension: double-wishbone front, multilink rear, with self-levelling AIRMATIC air suspension.
• Selectable driving modes, including off-road settings with raised ride height.
• LED exterior lighting front and rear.
• Roof rails.
• Heated, electrically adjustable and folding exterior mirrors.
• Privacy glass.

GLS 580 4MATIC Additions

• 4.0-litre V8 biturbo in place of the inline-six, worth 135 hp and 169 lb-ft over the GLS 450.
• 0–100 km/h in 4.9 seconds, 1.2 seconds quicker than the GLS 450.
• Higher standard exterior and interior trim content, with model-specific brightwork and wheel designs.

Towing and Capability

AIRMATIC lowers the vehicle for easier loading and raises it where additional underbody clearance is useful. Towing limits must be observed together with the vehicle's permitted axle loads and trailer noseweight, and with the towing rules and licence categories that apply in the destination country.

Origin, Steering and Export

The Canadian GLS is a left-hand-drive vehicle. If your destination drives on the left and requires right-hand drive, a conversion is needed and is quoted at US$30,000, arranged by IPAS before the vehicle ships. For a full landed cost including freight, duties and local taxes, use the Import Price Calculator on this page or run the vehicle through CarImport.AI.