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2021 Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class
Used from
$148,900 excl. on-roads
Review Rating
N/A
Safety Rating
NA
Warranty
5 year, unlimited km
Fuel Efficiency
7.7 - 9.2 L / 100km
About the Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class
Last updated Jul 01, 2025The 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class is a SUV Upper Large Luxury offered in a 5D SUV body style. Used prices in Australia typically range from $148,900 for the Base variant and topping out at $163,000 for the Base.
There is 1 variant of the GLS available in Australia and this generation went on sale in March of 2021.
Engine options include 2.9L turbo diesel common rail (243kW/700Nm) and 3.0L turbo petrol direct injection (270kW/500Nm). All variants feature 9-speed automatic transmission. All variants feature four-wheel drive.
The 2021 GLS was offered with a 5 year, unlimited km warranty.
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Power to Weight
93.14 - 105.83 kW/t
73.56 kW/t
232.6 kW/t
Boot Space
355 litres
212 litres
667 litres
Fuel Efficiency
7.69 - 9.17 L/100km
2.8 L/100km
16.39 L/100km
Vehicle Range
978 - 1,169 km
549 km
1,232 km
Price
$148,900 - $163,000
$128,972
$754,000
Warranty (Years)
5 years
3 years
5 years
Warranty (Distance)
999,999 km
80,000 km
999,999 km
Years on Sale
New this year - 2 years
New this year
8 years
Service Interval
12 months
12 months
Towing & Off-Road Capability
Gross Vehicle Weight
3,340 - 3,385 kg
2,805 kg
3,500 kg
Braked Towing Capacity
3,500 kg
2,250 kg
3,500 kg
Approach Angle
21°
21°
34.7°
Departure Angle
20°
20°
31°
Ground Clearance Unladen
201 mm
201 mm
295 mm
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2021 Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class Price
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.9L, 9-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4 | $155,800 |
| 2.9L, 9-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4 | $163,000 |
| 2.9L, 9-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4 | $152,936 |
| 3.0L, 9-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $148,900 |
| 3.0L, 9-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $156,000 |
| 3.0L, 9-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $155,876 |
*excl. on-roads
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2021 Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class Specs
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2021 Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class Dimensions
1823mm
1956mm
5213mm
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
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2021 Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class Fuel Economy
There are 2 different fuel economy figures for the Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class
The most fuel efficient Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class is the Base with a 9-speed Automatic which is powered by a 2.9L TURBO DIESEL COMMON RAIL and uses 7.7L of diesel per 100km on the combined cycle.
| Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class | Fuel Type | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| 2.9L, 9-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4 | Diesel | 7.7 L/100km |
| 3.0L, 9-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | Premium Unleaded | 9.2 L/100km |
Cost of ownership
What are the running and servicing costs of a Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class?
The Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class has a recommended service interval of 12 months or 25,000 km, whichever comes first.
2021 Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class Warranty
What is the warranty on a Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class?
The Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class offers a 5 year unlimited km warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.
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Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class FAQs
The cheapest Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class is the Base that starts from $148,900.
The most expensive Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class is the Base that starts from $163,000.
The best towing capacity of a Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class is offered by the Base which can tow 3500 kg
The largest Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class is the Base which measures 1956mm wide, 5213mm in length and sits 1823mm tall.
The most powerful Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class is the Base which has 270kW of power from its 3.0L TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION engine.
The Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class is built in USA and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class is the Base which weighs 3385 kg (kerb weight).
The Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes diesel or premium unleaded.