Mercedes Benz GLS 400 d 4MATIC
Built: 2020-2024 · Series: GLS
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Mercedes-Benz GLS – the flagship SUV with six- and eight-cylinder engines: diesel and petrol from 2.9 to 4.0 litres, 190 to 243 kW, up to the Mercedes-Maybach GLS 600 range-topper, 5,220 to 5,240 mm length
The GLS is Mercedes-Benz's largest SUV and replaced the previous GL in 2015; the range is built at the US plant in Tuscaloosa. Model designations combine the range with a three-digit power figure and the 4MATIC suffix for standard four-wheel drive; d denotes a diesel engine. The GLS 600 4MATIC, meanwhile, is a model of the separate luxury marque Mercedes-Maybach, offering extra equipment and a longer wheelbase.
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The register lists here 5 versions with 190 to 243 kW from six- and eight-cylinder engines of 2,925 to 3,982cc displacement, unladen weights from 2,315 to 2,710 kg, gross vehicle weights from 3,250 to 3,420 kg, lengths from 5,220 to 5,240 mm and widths from 1,940 to 2,030 mm.
As the flagship SUV, the GLS competes with the BMW X7 and the Range Rover and positions itself, with up to seven seats and air suspension, as a touring and representational vehicle for large families and commercial high-mileage users. The Maybach version lifts the model further into its own luxury segment above the regular GLS trim lines.
When buying a used vehicle of this size and trim depth, check the condition of the air suspension and chassis sensors, the tightness of the eight-speed automatic, the function of the driver-assistance systems, and, on diesel variants, the condition of the exhaust after-treatment system. Parts and servicing run through the regular Mercedes-Benz dealer network, supplemented by specialist service partners for the Maybach version.
Sources: SpecCodex register, model data: Mercedes Benz GLS, Mercedes-Benz (manufacturer)
Technical data
Engine
| Power | 243 kWcorrect |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 6correct |
| Displacement | 2,925 cm³correct |
Dimensions and weights
| Length | 5,240 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Width | 2,030 mmcorrect |
| Wheelbase | 3,140 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 2,610 kgcorrect |
| Gross vehicle weight | 3,385 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Gears | 9correct |
|---|---|
| Wheels | 4correct |
| Top speed | 238 km/hcorrect |
Where this model stands
Power-to-weight ratio: 93.1 kW/t (243 kW / 2.6 t)
Stronger than 99% of the vans in the register — out of 7,144 models with a stated power figure.
Calculated from the documented figures above — not a rating.
Frequently asked questions
How much power does the Mercedes Benz GLS 400 d 4MATIC have?
The Mercedes Benz GLS 400 d 4MATIC delivers 243 kW.
How much does the Mercedes Benz GLS 400 d 4MATIC weigh?
The unladen weight is 2,610 kg.
What is the gross vehicle weight of the Mercedes Benz GLS 400 d 4MATIC?
3,385 kg.
What engine does the Mercedes Benz GLS 400 d 4MATIC have?
6 cylinders, 2,925 cm³ displacement.
What are the dimensions of the Mercedes Benz GLS 400 d 4MATIC?
5,240 mm × 2,030 mm.
When was the Mercedes Benz GLS 400 d 4MATIC built?
Production years: 2020-2024.
What to check before buying
- Check the hour meter against the service records — a replaced instrument is the most common gap.
- Compare the data plate and chassis number with the papers.
- Check the weights in the papers against the figures here — attachments change them.
- Ask about parts availability for this build year — the running costs hang on it.
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This page carries 14 individual figures for this model. They come from 2 recorded sources; every figure can be traced there. What we cannot document is not here — we leave gaps open rather than estimate them.
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Sources: RDW — Dutch national vehicle register (retrieved August 2026) · How we check the data
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