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2026 Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class

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2026 Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class

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$93,950starting MSRP#86 cheapest of 102 hybrids
21.0 mpgcombined#88 of 102
4trims rated
$3,900EPA fuel cost / yr
$0.26fuel cost / mile
4/10EPA economy score
4/10EPA emissions score
428 g/mitailpipe CO₂
SIDI; Mild Hybridengine

The short version

The 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class starts at $93,950, returns 21.0 mpg combined. Here's what the EPA numbers actually mean.

Pricing

Starts at $93,950 before destination, across 4 EPA-rated trims. We verify every price by hand against manufacturer and dealer sources — if we can't confirm a number, we leave it blank instead of guessing.

Range and efficiency

Rated at 21.0 mpg combined — the best figure across its 4 trims. Trims span 15.0–21.0 mpg. No plug, no charging routine, just a gas engine with electric help.

Charging and fuel cost

At $3.20 a gallon, 12,000 miles a year burns about $1,829 in gas. See how that stacks up against going electric in the fuel cost calculator.

All 4 EPA-rated trims

TrimDriveClassMPG comb.
AMG GLS63 4matic PlusAll-Wheel DriveStandard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD17.0
GLS450 4maticAll-Wheel DriveStandard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD21.0
GLS580 4maticAll-Wheel DriveStandard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD16.0
GLS600 4matic MaybachAll-Wheel DriveStandard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD15.0

Dimensions & capability

5.4 s0–60 mph
17.4 ft³ behind rear seatsCargo
7,700 lbsMax towing
7Seats
AWDDrivetrain

Manufacturer specs for the quickest / most capable trim; blanks mean unpublished. Source on file.

Video reviews

New Mercedes GLS facelift 2027 REVEAL! Enough to be king of SUVs?Autogefühl · Watch on YouTube
2027 Mercedes GLS Refresh: Is It Better Than the X7 & Escalade?Car Confections · Watch on YouTube

Independent YouTube reviews — channel names shown so you can judge the source.

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Common questions

What is the gas mileage of the 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class?

The 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class is EPA-rated at 21.0 mpg combined, the best figure across its 4 rated trims.

How much does the 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class cost?

The 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class starts at $93,950 MSRP before destination charges. Prices are verified from manufacturer and automotive sources.

Is the Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class fully electric?

The 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class is a hybrid — it pairs a gas engine with electric assist and never needs plugging in.

Specs: U.S. EPA via fueleconomy.gov (model years 2025–2027), updated October 2026. MPGe = miles per gallon equivalent (33.7 kWh = 1 gallon of gasoline energy).