Compare 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLS 550 - Details
| Pricing | |||
| MSRP | $94,950 | $67,850 | $94,205 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Invoice | $88,304 | $63,101 | $88,035 |
| Destination | $995 | $1,395 | $1,295 |
| Interior Edit | |||
| Air Conditioning, Front | Dual Zone Automatic | Dual Zone Automatic | Dual Zone Automatic |
| Air Filter | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Air Conditioning, Rear | With Separate Controls | With Separate Controls | With Separate Controls |
| Underseat Ducts | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Auxiliary Visors | Dual | Dual | Dual |
| Cargo Concealed Storage | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Cargo Net | Standard | Optional | Standard |
| Cargo Tie Downs | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Cell Phone | Pre-wiring | N/A | N/A |
| Clock | Analog | Analog | In-radio Display |
| Compass | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Cruise Control | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Adaptive Cruise Control | Optional | Optional | Standard |
| Cupholders | Front And Rear | Front And Rear | Front And Rear |
| Gear Shift Knob Trim | Urethane | Leather | N/A |
| 12V DC Power Outlet | 3 | 4 | 4 |
| Lighter Elements | Front | N/A | N/A |
| Ashtray | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Overhead Console | Mini With Storage | Mini With Storage | Mini With Storage |
| Floor Console | Full | Full | Full |
| Floor Mats | Carpeted Front And Rear | Carpeted Front And Rear | Carpeted Front And Rear |
| Front Windows | Power | Power | Power |
| Rear Windows | Power | Power | Power |
| 1-touch Window Up | Front And Rear | Front And Rear | Front And Rear |
| 1-touch Window Down | Front And Rear | Front And Rear | Front And Rear |
| Programmable Garage Door Opener | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Instrumentation | Analog | Analog | Digital/analog |
| Oil Pressure Gauge | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Driver Information Centre | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Tachometer | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Trip Computer | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Water Temp Gauge | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Voltage Gauge | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Low Fuel Warning | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Service Interval Warning | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Exterior Temperature Display | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Lighting - Glovebox | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Lighting - Map Lights | Front And Rear | Front And Rear | Front And Rear |
| Lighting - Dome Light | Fade | Fade | Fade |
| Lighting - Cargo Light | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Illuminated Vanity Mirrors | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
| Rear Window Defogger | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Rear View Mirror | Auto-dimming Day-night | Auto-dimming Day-night | Auto-dimming Day-night |
| Mirrors - Visor Vanity Mirrors | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
| Remote Trunk Release | Power | Power | Proximity |
| Retained Accessory Power | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Seatback Storage Pockets | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Tilt-Wheel Adjustable Steering Column | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Steering Wheel Material | Leather/genuine Wood | Leather | Leather/genuine Wood |
| Head-up Display | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Adjustable Pedals | N/A | N/A | Power |
| Air Compressor | Optional | N/A | N/A |
| Seats Edit | |||
| Front Seat Type | Bucket | Bucket | Bucket |
| Standard Seating | 7 Passengers | 7 Passengers | 7 Passengers |
| Front Driver Seat Direction Controls | 12-way Power | 8-way Power | 8-way Power |
| Front Passenger Seat Direction Controls | 12-way Power | 6-way Power | 8-way Power |
| Lumbar Support | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
| Fold Flat Front Passenger Seat | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Front Armrests | Center | Center | Driver And Passenger |
| Front Head Restraints | Adjustable W/tilt | Adjustable | Adjustable W/tilt |
| Heated Front Seats | Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Heated-seatback | Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Heated-seatback | Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Heated-seatback |
| Cooled Front Seats | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
| Memory | Driver And Passenger | Driver | Driver And Passenger |
| Rear Seats | 60-40 Split-bench | Bucket | Bucket |
| Rear Armrest | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Rear Head Restraints | 3 - Adjustable | 2 - Adjustable | 2 - W/tilt |
| Heated Rear Seats | Optional | Optional | Standard |
| 3rd Row Seats | 50-50 Split-bench | 60-40 Split-bench | 60-40 Split-bench |
| Seat Trim | Leather | Leather | Leather |
| 3rd Row Fold Into Floor | Power | Power | Power |
| Entertainment Edit | |||
| Radio | SiriusXM AM/FM/HD/Satellite, Seek-scan | SiriusXM AM/FM/HD/Satellite, Seek-scan | SiriusXM AM/FM/HD/Satellite, Seek-scan |
| CD Player | In-dash Mounted Single | In-dash Mounted Single | Console Mounted Single |
| MP3 Capability | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Auxiliary Input Jack | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| DVD-Audio | Standard | Optional | N/A |
| Steering Wheel Audio Controls | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Rear Seat Audio Controls | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Voice Recognition | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Speakers | 14 Harman/kardon | 13 Bose | 20 Revel Ultima |
| Amplifier | 610W | Standard | Premium |
| Speed-Sensitive Volume | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Entertainment System | With DVD | With DVD And Digital Media | With Digital Media |
| Navigation System | COMAND With Voice Activation | Yes With Voice Activation | Yes With Voice Activation |
| 1st Row LCD Screen | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 2nd Row LCD Screen | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Bluetooth Compatibility | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Safety and Security Edit | |||
| Airbags, Frontal | Driver And Front Passenger | Driver And Front Passenger | Driver And Front Passenger |
| Airbags, Side Impact | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger |
| Airbags, Side Curtain | Curtain 1st, 2nd And 3rd Row | Curtain 1st, 2nd And 3rd Row | Safety Canopy System |
| Airbags, Knee Protection | Driver | N/A | N/A |
| Occupancy Sensor | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Traction Control | ABS And Driveline | ABS And Driveline | ABS And Driveline |
| In-Vehicle Assistance Service | Mbrace2 | INFINITI Connection | 911 Assist |
| Stolen Vehicle Tracking | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Height Adjustable Seatbelts | Front | Front And Rear | Front |
| Seatbelt Pre-tensioners | Front And Rear | Front | Front |
| Headlights | LED Low/high Beam | LED Low/high Beam | LED Low/high Beam |
| Exterior Light Control | Auto On/off | Auto On/off | Auto On/off |
| Delay-off Headlamps | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Headlight Washer | N/A | Optional | N/A |
| Cornering Lights | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Daytime Running Lights | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Directionally Adaptive Headlights | Standard | Optional | Standard |
| LED Taillights | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Door Curb Lights | 4 | 4 | N/A |
| Illuminated Entry | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Parking Assist | Parking Pilot | Standard | Standard |
| Remote Keyless Entry | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) |
| Keyless Access System | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Panic Alarm | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Door Locks | Power With 2 Stage Unlock | Power With 2 Stage Unlock | Power With 2 Stage Unlock |
| Rear Child Safety Door Locks | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Content Theft Deterrent Alarm System | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Ignition Disable | Standard | Standard | SecuriLock |
| Lane Departure Warning | Lane Keeping Assist | Lane Departure Prevention W/Active Lane Control | Standard |
| First Aid Kit | Standard | Optional | N/A |
| Theft Deterrent Radio | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Blind Spot Sensor | Standard | Optional | Standard |
| Low Tire Pressure Warning | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Overview | |||
| Warranty Overview | Basic (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Powertrain (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Roadside Assistance (48 Month/50,000 Mileage) | Basic (48 Month/60,000 Mileage), Powertrain (72 Month/70,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (84 Month/unlimited Mileage), Roadside Assistance (48 Month/unlimited Mileage), Accessories (48 Month/60,000 Mileage) | Basic (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Powertrain (72 Month/70,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (60 Month/unlimited Mileage), Roadside Assistance ( Unlimited Month/unlimited Mileage), Maintenance (48 Month/50,000 Mileage) |
| Warranty Edit | |||
| Warranty - Basic | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 48 Months/60,000 Miles | 48 Months/50,000 Miles |
| Warrranty - Powertrain | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 72 Months/70,000 Miles | 72 Months/70,000 Miles |
| Warranty - Corrosion Perforation | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 84 Months/unlimited Miles | 60 Months/unlimited Miles |
| Warranty - Roadside Assistance | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 48 Months/unlimited Miles | Unlimited Months/unlimited Miles |
| Warranty - Maintenance | N/A | N/A | 48 Months/50,000 Miles |
| Exterior Edit | |||
| Antenna | Window Grid | Window Grid | Window Grid |
| Body Material | Fully Galvanized Steel | Galvanized Steel/aluminum | Aluminum |
| Paint | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone |
| Bodyside Mouldings | Body-colored | N/A | Chrome |
| Bodyside Insert | Chrome | N/A | N/A |
| Grille Trim | Chrome | Chrome | Chrome |
| Fog/driving Lights | Rear | Front | Front |
| Door Count | 4 Doors | 4 Doors | 4 Doors |
| Rear Cargo Door | Power Liftgate | Power Liftgate | Power Liftgate |
| Tinted Windows | Deep | Deep | Deep |
| Rear Window Type | Fixed | Fixed | Flip-up |
| Mirrors | Power Remote Driver, Power Remote W/tilt Down Passenger | Dual Power Remote W/tilt Down | Dual Power Remote W/tilt Down |
| Heated Door Mirrors | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Mirrors, Auto Dimming | Driver | Driver And Passenger | Driver |
| Sunroof | 1st Row Regular Express Open/close Sliding And Tilting Glass | 1st Row Regular Express Open/close Sliding And Tilting Glass | 1st And 2nd Row Exterior Express Open/close Sliding And Tilting Glass |
| 2nd Row Sunroof | Fixed Glass With Power Sunshade | N/A | N/A |
| Spoiler | Lip | Lip | Lip |
| Roof Rack | N/A | Optional | Optional |
| Roof Rails | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Rear Step Bumper | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Front Tires | P295/40HR21.0 BSW AS | P275/60HR20.0 BSW AS | P285/45HR22.0 BSW AS |
| Wheels | 21" Machined W/painted Accents AMG Aluminum | 20" Silver Aluminum | 22" Machined W/painted Accents Aluminum |
| Spare Tire And Wheel | Compact Steel | Full-size Aluminum | Full-size Steel |
| Windshield Wipers - Front | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent |
| Windshield Wipers - Rain Sensing | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Rear Window Wipers | Fixed Interval | Fixed Interval | Fixed Interval |
| Running Boards | Illuminated | Standard | Power/illuminated |
| Fender Flares | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Mud Flaps | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Mechanical Edit | |||
| Engine | 4.7L V-8 | 5.6L V-8 | 3.5L V-6 |
| Engine - Valvetrain | DOHC | DOHC | DOHC |
| Turbocharger | Twin Turbo | N/A | Twin Turbo |
| Recommended Fuel | Premium Unleaded | Premium Unleaded | Premium Unleaded |
| Brakes | 4-wheel Disc | 4-wheel Disc | 4-wheel Disc |
| Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) | 4-wheel | 4-wheel | 4-wheel |
| Brake Assist | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Drive Type | 4MATIC All Wheel | Four-wheel | Four-wheel |
| 4WD Shift | N/A | Electronic | Electronic |
| Engine Block Heater | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| Exhaust | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel |
| Steering | Rack And Pinion | Rack And Pinion | Rack And Pinion |
| Speed Sensitive Steering | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Suspension Tuning | Regular | Regular | Regular |
| Ride Control | N/A | N/A | Lincoln Drive Modes |
| Adaptive Suspension | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Height Adjustable Suspension | Automatic W/driver Control | N/A | N/A |
| Automatic Level Control | 4-corner | Rear | Rear |
| Front Suspension Type | Double Wishbone | Double Wishbone | Short And Long Arm |
| Front Anti-roll Bar | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Front Shocks | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized |
| Front Springs | Air | Coil | Coil |
| Rear Suspension Type | Multi-link | Double Wishbone | Multi-link |
| Rear Anti-roll Bar | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Rear Shocks | Gas-pressurized | Air | Gas-pressurized |
| Rear Springs | Air | Coil | Coil |
| Electronic Stability System | Standard | Standard | AdvanceTrac W/RSC |
| Sequential Shift Control | Standard | Standard | SelectShift |
| Transmission | 9-spd Auto W/OD | 7-spd Auto W/OD | 10-spd W/OD |
| Axle Ratio | 3.27 | 2.94 | 3.73 |
| Locking/limited Slip Differential | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Remote Vehicle Starting System | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Specifications Edit | |||
| Exterior Length | 202.0 " | 210.2 " | 210.0 " |
| Exterior Body Width | 76.1 " | 79.9 " | 79.9 " |
| Exterior Height | 72.8 " | 75.8 " | 76.3 " |
| Engine | 4.7L V-8 | 5.6L V-8 | 3.5L V-6 |
| Horsepower | 449 @ 5,250 Rpm | 400 @ 5,800 Rpm | 450 @ 5,500 Rpm |
| Torque | 516 @ 1,800 Rpm | 413 @ 4,000 Rpm | 510 @ 3,000 Rpm |
| Fuel Economy - City | 14 Mpg | 13 Mpg | 16 Mpg |
| Fuel Economy - Highway | 19 Mpg | 19 Mpg | 21 Mpg |
| 0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s) | 6.7 Seconds | 6.3 Seconds | N/A |
| 1/4 Mile Time | 15.0 Seconds | 15.0 Seconds | N/A |
| 1/4 Mile Speed | 89 Mph | 90 Mph | N/A |
| Lateral Acceleration (g) | .8 | .7 | N/A |
| Slalom Speed | 56 Mph | 53 Mph | N/A |
| Bore-and-Stroke | 3.66/3.39 " | 3.86/3.62 " | 3.64/3.41 " |
| Curb Weight | 5,578 Lbs. | 5,921 Lbs. | 5,922 Lbs. |
| Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) | N/A | 7,385 Lbs. | 7,625 Lbs. |
| Front Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) | N/A | N/A | 3,425 Lbs. |
| Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) | N/A | N/A | 4,380 Lbs. |
| Payload | N/A | 1,464 Lbs. | 1,640 Lbs. |
| Maximum Trailer Weight | 7,200 Lbs. | 8,500 Lbs. | 8,300 Lbs. |
| Maximum GCWR | N/A | N/A | 12,700 Lbs. |
| Wheelbase | 121.1 " | 121.1 " | 122.5 " |
| Front Track | 64.8 " | 67.5 " | 67.9 " |
| Rear Track | 65.6 " | 67.9 " | 67.2 " |
| Turning Radius | 20.4 '' | 20.8 '' | 20.5 '' |
| Drag Coefficient | .38 | .36 | N/A |
| Front Legroom | 40.3 " | 39.6 " | 43.9 " |
| Rear Legroom | 38.5 " | 41.0 " | 42.6 " |
| Third Row Legroom | 35.0 " | 28.8 " | 40.9 " |
| Front Headroom | 41.2 " | 39.9 " | 41.8 " |
| Rear Headroom | 40.0 " | 40.0 " | 40.0 " |
| Third Row Headroom | 38.9 " | 36.8 " | 37.3 " |
| Front Hip Room | N/A | 59.2 " | 61.9 " |
| Rear Hip Room | N/A | 58.4 " | 61.5 " |
| Third Row Hip Room | N/A | 48.8 " | 51.4 " |
| Front Shoulder Room | 58.5 " | 63.8 " | 65.2 " |
| Rear Shoulder Room | 58.3 " | 63.5 " | 65.1 " |
| Third Row Shoulder Room | 50.5 " | 60.5 " | 64.2 " |
| Luggage Volume | 16.0 Cu.ft. | 16.6 Cu.ft. | 20.9 Cu.ft. |
| Luggage Volume (max) | 93.8 Cu.ft. | 95.1 Cu.ft. | 103.4 Cu.ft. |
| Passenger Volume | 144 Cu.ft. | 152 Cu.ft. | 172 Cu.ft. |
| Fuel Tank | 26.4 Gal. | 26.0 Gal. | 23.0 Gal. |
| Cost To Own Edit | |||
| Cost Rating | Poor | Average | Below Average |
| Cost Per Mile | $2.0 | $1.44 | $1.93 |
| Depreciation | $56,759 | $38,209 | $62,595 |
| Fees and Taxes | $7,336 | $5,392 | $7,211 |
| Fuel Cost | $9,302 | $9,624 | $6,448 |
| Insurance | $8,085 | $6,300 | $6,730 |
| Maintenance | $6,472 | $4,518 | $2,788 |
| Repairs | $2,404 | $1,051 | $1,222 |
| Opportunity Costs | $680 | $520 | $597 |
| Total Cost | $99,905 | $71,951 | $96,343 |
| NHTSA Frontal Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
| Passenger's | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| Overall | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| Overall Side | N/A | 5 | 5 |
| Side Barrier Rating Driver | N/A | 5 | 5 |
| Side - Pole | N/A | 5 | 5 |
| Side - Pole Barrier combined (REAR) | N/A | 5 | 5 |
| Driver's | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat | N/A | 5 | 5 |
| Side - Barrier | N/A | 5 | 5 |
| Side - Pole Barrier combined (FRONT) | N/A | 5 | 5 |
| Overall Rollover Rating | N/A | 3 | 3 |
| Overall Front | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| IIHS Frontal Offset Crash Test Ratings | |||
