The Mercedes GLS is easily one of the most recognizable faces in the Mercedes line-up, serving as the brand’s flagship SUV. But, with brands such as BMW, making bold moves in design, Mercedes has made some moves to keep up. But is this Refreshed 2024 Mercedes GLS enough to keep up? Keep reading to find out and watch our full YouTube Review linked at the bottom of this article!

What’s New for 2024?

Updated Exterior look
New Steering wheel and updated interior materials
New trims
Augmented video for navigation standard
Driver Assistance Package now standard
Twilight Blue and Alpine Gray added
Surround View with transparent hood standard
Updated Burmester surround sound
New 100w rear USB ports
Off-Road Engineering Package (optional on 580):
Under guard and Air Suspension for 1.2-in more ground clearance
Off-road mode with special views for under the vehicle

Trims and Pricing

MSRP with std AWD

GLE 450 4Matic: $87,000

GLE 580 4Matic: $112,000

Trims: Standard -> Exclusive -> Pinnacle (580 comes standard with Pinnacle)

For 2024, we see quite dramatic price increases, with a $6,000 leap for the 450 and a $7,000 leap for the 580. However, the GLS still remains competitive within its very expensive segment.

Design and Features

As mentioned above, please watch the video linked below for a full in-depth exploration of the exterior design and differences. To the naked eye, not many changes appear to have been made to the GLS, but Mercedes has made some adjustments to the front and rear areas. The biggest changes are a bolder, boxier front grille complimented by new headlamps and taillamps. When it comes to the interior, the changes can be seen through tech and safety updates, as noted below. For a full deep dive on the design, please reference the video linked at the bottom of this article!

Here is the full breakdown of what we currently know about the feature availability:

Feature	Availability
Exterior
Ground Clearance	Standard Air Suspension \| Up to 1.2-in higher with Off-Road Engineering Package
LED Headlights	Standard
LED Fog Lamps	Not Available
Wheels	Various 21-23-inch alloy wheel options
Mirrors	Standard heated, auto-dimming, power folding, blind spot monitoring
LED Taillights	Standard
Towing Capacity	Up to 7,700 lbs
Forward Emergency Braking	Newly Standard on ALL GLS Models for 2024
Lane Keep Assist
Auto High Beams
Adaptive Cruise Control

When it comes to the Interior, the GLS will also be well-equipped on all trims.

Interior
Smart Entry and Remote Start	Standard
Seat Materials	MB-Tex, Leather, and Nappa Leather all available
Seat Adjustment	Power Adjusting with Memory Standard \| Massage standard on 580
Push Button Start	Standard
Gauge Cluster	Standard 12.3-inch configurable cluster
Head-up Display	Pinnacle Trim
Steering Wheel	Standard Power Adjusting \| 580: Heated
Rain-Sensing Wipers	Standard
Wireless Charging	Standard
360 Degree Camera	Standard with auto-park abilities
Heated and Cooled Cupholders	Available
4-Zone Climate Controls	Standard \| 5-Zone Standard on 580
Seat Climate	Heated Seats: Standard \| Ventilated Seats: Standard
Audio System	Standard: 13-Speaker Burmester \| Available: 29-Speaker Burmester Surround Sound
Ambient Lighting	Standard 64-Color Lighting
Screen	Standard 12.3-inch display \| Wireless CarPlay and Android Auto \| Augmented Video Navigation
Mirror	Auto-Dimming with HomeLink Remotes
Moonroof	Standard with sunshade

The rear of the GLS is also very well-equipped, making it one of the best in the segment.

Rear Amenities
Seat Configurations	6-Person Captain’s Chairs Standard \| 7-Person Bench Seat Available
Power, Heated, and Ventilated Rear Seats	Standard with 2^nd Row Captain’s Chairs
Power Sunshades	Available
3^rd Row Amenities	Standard USBs \| Available Heating
Power Folding 2^nd and 3^rd Rows	Standard
Tailgate	Hands-Free Power

For in depth details on the 2024 Telluride, watch our full first look review linked at the bottom of this article.

What’s Under the Hood?

Mercedes has also made some refreshes to the Powertrains for 2024, coming with better power and efficiency:

GLS 450: 3.0L Turbo Inline-6 w/ EQ Boost (mild hybrid): 375 hp | 369 lb.ft
13 more HP than last year

GLS 580: 4.0L Twin-turbo V-8 w/ EQ Boost: 510 hp | 538 lb.ft
27 more HP than last year

When it comes to fuel economy, the 2024 Ratings are as follows:

450: 19/24/21 MPG (+1 MPG from 2023)

580: 14/20/16 MPG

We hope you have found this overview of the Refreshed 2024 Mercedes GLS helpful! For a more detailed first look of the GLS, please watch our video below! What do you think of the updated Mercedes GLS? Let us know in the comments!