SUV on the market. But it’s got more going for it than sheer size: it’s also among the most competent, comfortable, and downright awesome SUVs available for purchase right now.

If you’re in the market for a big Mercedes SUV, the GLS 450 should be on your radar. From its striking, broad-shouldered frame to an ultra-luxe, roomy interior, it’s everything you could ask for in a three-row luxury SUV—and with GLS models available from Mercedes’s high-performance and luxury divisions, you’ll have your pick from among the giants.

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Meet the biggest Mercedes SUV: the GLS-Class

Standing proud at 5,412 pounds and 205 inches, the Mercedes-Benz

GLS 450 4Matic

is a three-row marvel of luxury SUV mastery. If you’re looking for Mercedes’ biggest SUV, this is it.

Size isn’t the only thing that matters when it comes to the GLS-Class. Sure, it can seat up to seven in next-level comfort thanks to roomy seats in every row and extra-large windows that maximize the sense of space in the cabin. And, yes, its burly mild hybrid six-cylinder engine is capable of towing up to 7,700 pounds of cargo in addition to whatever you can stow in 84.7 cubic feet of cargo space.

But that’s just the beginning. For the GLS 450’s $78,900 starting price, you’ll get an SUV capable of breaking 60mph in just six seconds, with a competitive 20 mpg combined city/highway EPA fuel economy rating, and outfitted with the absolute best—and we do mean best—in automotive technology.

We’re talking best-in-class driver assistance aids, including adaptive cruise control, active brake assist, and an optional semi-autonomous driving mode. We’re also talking about USB-C ports in every row, standard wireless charging pads, and—of course—standard Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone connectivity.

While the base GLS 450 offers just about everything you could want in a big Mercedes SUV, it has three better (and pricier) selves: the V8-powered GLS 850, the high-performance AMC GLS 63, and the ultra-luxe Maybach GLS 600.

Take a look at the tables below for more detail on key specs for the largest Mercedes SUV.

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Dimensions

Want to see the straight measurements for Mercedes’ largest SUV? We’ve got all the dimensions of the 2022 GLS 450 right here—and these measurements largely hold true, with some slight variations, for other GLS-class models.

Exterior dimensions
Wheelbase	123.4 inches
Length	205 inches
Width (without mirrors)	77 inches
Height	71.8 inches
Front track width	65.7 inches
Rear track width	66.6 inches
Ground clearance	7.9 inches

Engine and performance

A big SUV needs a big engine—and the GLS-Class has plenty to offer. The table below compares the engines available for each of the four GLS-Class SUVs.

Cargo and towing

Owning a big SUV isn’t just about who you can fit inside—it also needs to be able to haul all the cargo that makes your travel exceptional. You’ll find the same cargo capacity in every GLS-Class SUV:

Cargo volume behind first row: 84.7 cubic feet

Cargo volume behind second row: 42.7 cubic feet

Cargo volume behind third row: 17.4 cubic feet

The 17.4 cubes on offer with all seats in use isn’t mind-blowing—you’ll find more suitcase space in mid-size SUVs like the

Volkswagen Atlas

and the budget-friendly

Kia Telluride

, both of which break 20 cubic feet behind the third row. But with seats that fold flat into the floor and tons of small-object storage integrated throughout the cabin, the cargo capacity of the GLS 450 is more than adequate.

When it comes to what you can haul behind your Mercedes SUV, on the other hand, the GLS-Class rises to the challenge. The GLS 450’s six-cylinder engine can tow up to 7,700 pounds with the proper configuration. If you’re looking for a little extra towing capacity, it might be worth looking at the

Lincoln Navigator

, which can unlock an extra 1,000 pounds of towing capacity—but for most drivers, the GLS’s 7,700 is more than enough.

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Mercedes GLS-Class vs. the competition

The GLS-Class might be the biggest SUV Mercedes makes, but how does it compare to other three-row utes in the luxury class? The table below compares the dimensions and other key specs for the GLS-Class and a few of its most direct competitors.

In most areas, the GLS-Class stands up shoulder to shoulder with these other SUV giants—and its smooth-riding mild hybrid engine and optional E-Active Body Control suspension give it an edge in terms of efficiency and ride quality. But for sheer size and might, both the Lincoln Navigator and the

Jeep

Grand Wagoneer give it a run for its (considerable) money.

Model	Starting price	Engine	Wheelbase	Length	Base curb weight	Seating capacity	Cargo volume w/seats down	Cargo volume w/seats up
2022 Mercedes GLS 450	$78,900	362-hp 3.0-liter inline-six combined w/21-hp AC motor	123.4 inches	205.0 inches	5412 pounds	6 to 7	84.7 cubic feet	17.4 cubic feet
2022 Lincoln Navigator	$78,965	440-hp 3.5-liter V6	122.5 inches	210.0 inches	6078 pounds	7 to 8	103.4 cubic feet	20.9 cubic feet
2022 Cadillac Escalade	$79,440	420-hp 6.2-liter V8	120.0 inches	211.9 inches	6270 pounds	7 to 8	121.0 cubic feet	25.5 cubic feet
2022 Jeep Grand Wagoneer	$89,995	471-hp 6.4-liter V8	123 inches	214.7 inches	6400 pounds	7 to 8	94.2 cubic feet	27.4 cubic feet

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