2025 Mercedes-Benz GLS
2025 Mercedes-Benz GLS — The Mercedes-Benz GLS, formerly Mercedes-Benz GL-Class, is a full-size luxury crossover SUV produced by Mercedes-Benz since 2006.
Trim: GLS 450
Unverified trim photo — may not match this trim exactly
Other years
2025 Mercedes-Benz GLS snapshot
As of 2026-07
A used 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLS typically asks about $73,800 versus a $92,300 starting MSRP when new — roughly 80% retained. The 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLS has 1 NHTSA recall campaign in our catalog (including Visibility) and 7 owner complaints. Versus 2024, our catalog shows no material spec or trim changes — the older GLS is often the better used buy unless you need a 2025-only fix.
- Est. used asking
Est. used asking
$73,800
80% of MSRP
- Original MSRP
Original MSRP
$92,300
Base-trim starting price
- NHTSA recalls
NHTSA recalls
1
Campaigns in last refresh
- Owner complaints
Owner complaints
7
Top: Electrical System
Methodology: Used asking is a labeled retention estimate from curated MSRP + vehicle age (not an appraisal). Recalls/complaints from NHTSA offline enrich.
Are there recalls or complaint patterns on the 2025 GLS?
Yes — 1 recall campaign and 7 owner complaints for the 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLS. Scan the list before you write a check.
Recalls
Visibility
2025-05-30
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2024 GLE 350 4MATIC, 2025 GLE 450e 4MATIC, GLE 450 4MATIC Coupe, GLE 450 4MATIC, GLS 450 4MATIC, Maybach GLS 600 4MATIC, AMG GLE 53 4MATIC, AMG GLE 53 4MATIC Coupe, AMG GLE 63 S 4MATIC Coupe, and AMG GLS 63 4MATIC vehicles. The multi-purpose camera and the rearview…
Campaign 25V325000
Owner complaints
7 complaints · 1 crash-related · 1 injuries reported. Top components:
- Electrical System1
- Engine and Engine Cooling1
- Seat Belts1
- Service Brakes1
- Steering1
- Suspension1
- Visibility1
Counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defect rates. Source: NHTSA complaints.
Video
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2025 Mercedes GLS 450 -- What's NEW for 2025 with the Largest Benz SUV?? ($100,000)
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Photos
Is 2025 worth more than 2024?
Usually no — our catalog shows no material spec or trim lineup changes vs the 2024 GLS. For used shopping, the older year is often the better value unless you need a specific fix or feature from 2025.
How much does a used 2025 GLS cost vs original MSRP?
Expect about $73,800 in typical used asking against a $92,300 starting MSRP — roughly 80% retained on our labeled retention estimate. Use that gap to decide whether a newer year is worth the jump.
- Original MSRP
- $92,300
- Published starting (base-trim) MSRP when new.
- Est. used asking
- $73,800
- Estimated typical used asking from a mass-market retention curve — not a live appraisal or guaranteed sale price. As of 2026-07.
Retains about 80% of MSRP
~$18,500 below MSRP
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What should a used buyer know about the 2025 GLS?
The 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLS sits 1 model year behind the newest 2026 — use the snapshot above for price and recall context before reading the full overview. The 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLS continues this nameplate in the motomediax catalog. The Mercedes-Benz GLS, formerly Mercedes-Benz GL-Class, is a full-size luxury crossover SUV produced by Mercedes-Benz since 2006. In each of its generations it is a three-row, seven-passenger vehicle positioned above the GLE. The GLS is considered the flagship of the marque's SUV lineup, although the body-on-frame G-Class is more expensive and has been in production longer. This model appears in NHTSA vPIC for 2025, though detailed crash ratings may not be published yet. For the 2025 model year, published dimensions include overall length 206.3 in, width 79.9 in, height 72.4 in, and wheelbase 123.2 in, with curb weight around 5939.2 lb.
- 1 NHTSA recall
- Wheelbase 123.2 in
- Curb weight about 5939.2 lb
- About 206.3 × 79.9 in (L×W)
- EPA combined 21 mpg
Overview adapted from Wikipedia.
What are the published exterior dimensions?
How long, tall, and wheelbase-spaced this year is on paper, as a blueprint outline.
Schematic diagram, not to exact styling — based on published dimensions
Trim
How does the 2025 stack up on paper?
At a glance: 375 hp, 21 mpg combined. Dig into mechanicals and efficiency below.
Horsepower
375 hp
Combined MPG
21 mpg
What will fuel or charging roughly cost?
Adjust your miles and local energy price for the 2025 selected trim (21 mpg combined). Energy only — not insurance, tires, or a VIN appraisal.
Per year
$2,000
5-year energy
$10,000
- Powertrain
- Gas
- Based on
- 21 mpg combined
- Your inputs
- 12,000 mi/yr · $3.50/gal · 5-year horizon
Compare signal only — local rates and driving mix will differ.
What powertrain and drivetrain does it use?
Mechanical basics for the selected trim — engine, transmission, and drive type.
- Engine
- 3.0L Turbo I6
- Drivetrain
- AWD
- Fuel type
- Premium Gasoline
How big is it, and what can it carry?
Exterior size, seating, cargo, and towing figures when we have them.
- Length
- 206.3 in
- Width
- 79.9 in
- Height
- 72.4 in
- Wheelbase
- 123.2 in
- Curb weight
- 5939.2 lb
- Seating
- 7
How efficient is this year on fuel or charge?
EPA-style efficiency and range fields from our catalog enrich — useful for YoY compares.
- City MPG
- 19
- Highway MPG
- 24
- Combined MPG
- 21
Efficiency figures are curated / EPA-oriented. Verify on FuelEconomy.gov.
Trim compare
Pick two trims and scan the gaps that matter — power, efficiency, and capability.
| Spec | GLS 450 | Maybach GLS 600 |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 375 hp | 550 hp |
| Engine | 3.0L Turbo I6 | 4.0L Twin-Turbo V8 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD |
| Seating | 7 | 4 |
Trim index
| Trim | HP | Torque | 0–60 | MPG | Drivetrain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 375 | — | — | — | AWD | |
| 550 | — | — | — | AWD |