What the GLS 580 4MATIC adds over the GLS 450 4MATIC (+$23,400)
Spec
GLS 450 4MATIC
GLS 580 4MATIC
Cylinder count
6
8
Engine displacement
2999 cc
3982 cc
Horsepower
362 hp
483 hp
Torque
369 lb-ft
516 lb-ft
Engine type (full description)
3.0L Inline-6 Turbo with 48-Volt Mild Hybrid system
4.0L V8 Biturbo with 48-Volt Mild Hybrid system
Base MSRP (excludes destination)
$77,850
$101,250
Overall length
205 in
205.2 in
Overall width
77 in
79.9 in
Wheel diameter
20 in
21 in
Standard here, not on the base trim: 21" wheels (GLS 580), 4.0L V8 Biturbo with 48-Volt Mild Hybrid system (ISG), 5-Zone Climate Control (standard on GLS 580), Active multicontour front seats with massage (standard on GLS 580)
Specifications
Source: manufacturer press kit
Dimensions Exterior
Overall height
71.8 in
Overall length
205.2 in
Overall width
79.9 in
Wheelbase
123.4 in
Engine Basics
Aspiration
twin turbo
Cylinder count
8
Engine displacement
3982 cc
Engine type (full description)
4.0L V8 Biturbo with 48-Volt Mild Hybrid system
Engine Output
Horsepower
483 hp
Torque
516 lb-ft
Pricing
Base MSRP (excludes destination)
$101,250
Seating
Passenger seating capacity
7
Transmission
Transmission speeds
9
Transmission type
automatic
Wheels
Wheel diameter
21 in
Standard & optional equipment
Source: manufacturer press kit
Safety20 std · 3 opt
Active Brake Assist
Active Parking Assist with Surround View
Active Blind Spot Assist
Active Brake Assist with Cross-Traffic Function
Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC®
Active Emergency Stop Assist
Active Lane Change Assist
Active Lane Keeping Assist
Active Speed Limit Assist
Active Steering Assist
Attention Assist®
Blind Spot Assist
Car-to-X Communication
Enhanced Alarm System with Parking Damage Detection
Evasive Steering Assist
PRE-SAFE® Impulse Side
PRE-SAFE® System, including PRE-SAFE® Sound
Parking Damage Detection
Pre-safe® PLUS
Route-Based Speed Adaptation
Active Stop-and-Go Assistoptional
Driver Assistance Package PLUSoptional
Driver Assistance Package with new Active Stop-and-Go Assist featureoptional
Infotainment9 std · 4 opt
12.3" Touchscreen Multimedia Display
9 USB ports
Burmester® Surround Sound System
Inductive Wireless Charging
Mercedes-Benz User Experience (MBUX) with Voice Control
Navigation
Pre-Wiring for Rear Seat Entertainment & comfort adapter
SiriusXM Radio
Smartphone Integration with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
Augmented Video for Navigationoptional
Burmester® High-End 3D Surround Sound Systemoptional
Head-Up Displayoptional
MBUX Interior Assistant gesture controloptional
Convenience5 std · 0 opt
115V AC household-type power outlet
Carwash mode
Easy-Pack Tailgate
Keyless-go®
Keyless-start
Climate2 std · 0 opt
4-Zone Climate Control
5-Zone Climate Control (standard on GLS 580)
Seating4 std · 2 opt
Heated and ventilated and multicontour seats (rear, via Executive Rear Seat Package PLUS)
Ventilated Front Seats
7-seater, or 6-seater with Captain's Chairs
Active multicontour front seats with massage (standard on GLS 580)
Executive Rear Seat Package PLUS (also includes heated and ventilated and multicontour seats in the rear)optional
Executive Rear Seat Package with large center foldable console with 7" MBUX tablet in the rear, wireless charging and comfort headrestsoptional
Interior2 std · 6 opt
12.3" Digital Instrument Cluster
64-color Ambient Lighting
Air Balance cabin fragrance systemoptional
ENERGIZING Comfortoptional
Electric Rear Side-Window Sunshadesoptional
Energizing Coachoptional
Heated and cooled cupholders (front and rear)optional
Warmth and Comfort Packageoptional
Exterior2 std · 3 opt
21" wheels (GLS 580)
LED Intelligent light system headlamps and LED taillamps
23" wheels (GLS 580)optional
AMG Line (GLS 580 only)optional
Night Package (GLS 580 only)optional
Powertrain3 std · 0 opt
4MATIC variable All-Wheel Drive
4.0L V8 Biturbo with 48-Volt Mild Hybrid system (ISG)
9G-TRONIC 9-speed automatic transmission
Chassis0 std · 1 opt
E-ACTIVE BODY CONTROL suspensionoptional
Cargo2 std · 0 opt
Load Compartment Cover
SUV-specific storage compartments designed especially for off-road driving
Ranked by what shoppers ask about first; standard equipment before options.
Transcribed from the manufacturer's official press kit for the 2022 GLS-Class. Confirm with the window sticker for a specific unit.
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Common questions about the GLS 580 4MATIC
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kits
How much is the 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class GLS 580 4MATIC?
The manufacturer lists $101,250 for the 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class GLS 580 4MATIC. That is $23,400 above the GLS 450 4MATIC, the cheapest trim of the same model year. MSRP excludes destination, options, taxes and dealer charges.
What does the 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class GLS 580 4MATIC add over the GLS 450 4MATIC?
Against the GLS 450 4MATIC, 4 features become standard that the GLS 450 4MATIC does not and 9 published specifications differ. Both lists are on this page, taken from the manufacturer's own press material.