2021 Mercedes-Benz GLS 450 Review

Interior Dimensions & Features

First and foremost, the 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLS 450 is designed to deliver enough space for everyone to stretch out. This classy and comfortable SUV comes with three rows of seats and room for up to seven people.

To give your passengers easy access to the back seats, power-folding second-row seats are available. You can also choose to replace the middle bench seats with a set of captain's chairs. This gives you a convenient center aisle.

On top of offering room for your extended family, there's also lots of cargo room. Additionally, with folding seats, you can quickly and easily load everything from large boxes to bicycles and furniture.

In addition to all the space you'll have, the 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLS 450 features classic luxury with touches like

• Leather seats
• Leather-wrapped steering wheel
• Wood accents
• Power tilt/sliding sunroof
• Ventilated and power-adjustable front seats.

Advanced Safety Features

Any SUV that you're considering for your family needs to help keep you safe. The 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLS 450 does just that with lots of state-of-the-art driver-assistance technology. You'll have more awareness while you drive thanks to the following smart safety features:

• Blind Spot Assist with Exit Warning Assist
• Active Emergency Stop Assist
• Active Lane Change Assist
• ATTENTION ASSIST®

While these features can help prevent accidents, you'll also be protected if you're ever in a collision, too. The cabin comes with seven airbags, including:

• Diver's knee airbag
• Side curtain airbags that cover all three rows of seats.

High-Tech Dashboard

The 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLS 450 also features technology that'll make your drive easier and more fun. For example, the dashboard looks like a futuristic ride with both a 12.3-inch instrument cluster and a 12.3-inch touchscreen. Together, they look like one large control panel that includes everything from important driving information to your multimedia and navigation.

Overall, the infotainment system can help you stream music, safely make hands-free calls, and get directions. You can also control everything without taking your eyes off the road. Some of the available features that you can utilize include:

• Voice Control with Natural Language Understanding
• Navigation
• Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™
• Bluetooth® connectivity²
• SiriusXM® and HD Radio

2021 Mercedes-Benz GLS 450 Performance Specs

This luxurious SUV is also prepared for tough driving conditions with 

• 4MATIC® all-wheel drive and a versatile 9-speed automatic transmission. 
• Turbocharged 3.0L V6 that gets up to 362 horsepower and 369 lb-ft of torque. With that kind of performance, you can haul some extra cargo, accelerate quickly, and enjoy good fuel economy.
• 7,700-pound towing capacity³
• 0 to 60 MPH acceleration in 5.9 seconds⁴
• ECO-START®/Stop system