Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class Specs

Since 2017 the GLS-Class has grown 3.5″ in length and gained 187 lb.

NHTSA vPIC · Transport Canada · 1 generations · 2017–2026 · Updated Nov 4, 2026
Quick answer

The 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class is 205.5″ long, 79.9″ wide and 71.7″ tall on a 123.2″ wheelbase, and weighs 5,765 lb. At 17.1 ft it fits a standard garage but overhangs an 18-foot street space.

Every Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class generation, measured

FIG.01·Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class dimensions by generation
GenerationLengthWidthHeightWheelbaseCurb weight
2017–2026202″76″72.8″121.3″5,578 lb
ROWS 1·SOURCE NHTSA vPIC / Transport Canada

GLS-Class year by year

FIG.02·Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class dimensions by model year
Model yearLengthWidthWheelbaseCurb weightBody styles
2026205.5″79.9″123.2″5,765 lb3
2025205.5″79.9″123.2″5,765 lb3
2024205.5″79.9″123.2″5,765 lb3
2023205.1″79.9″123.2″5,611 lb2
2022205.1″79.9″123.2″5,611 lb2
2021205.1″79.9″123.2″5,611 lb2
2020205.1″79.9″123.2″5,611 lb2
2019202″76″121.3″5,556 lb3
2018202″76″121.3″5,556 lb3
2017202″76″121.3″5,556 lb3
ROWS 10·SOURCE Transport Canada vehicle specifications

GLS-Class on the used market

In 287 GLS-Class listings we have collected since June 2026, the 2017–2026 car is the most common: 282 of them (98%), at an average asking price of $28,778. ForCar visitors have decoded 183 GLS-Class VINs; the most checked model years are 2024, 2025 and 2026.

FIG.05·Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class generations on the used market
GenerationListingsShareAverage asking priceAverage mileage
2017–202628298%$28,77886,156 mi
Other years52%$8,335137,352 mi
ROWS 2·SOURCE ForCar, US used-car listings collected since June 2026

Will a GLS-Class fit

FIG.02·Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class — will it fit
SpaceTypical sizeThis carVerdict
Single garage20 ft deep17.1 ftFits, with room to open the door
Street parking space18 ft17.1 ftOverhangs — expect a tight squeeze
Standard parking bay width8.5 ft wide6.7 ftRoom to open doors both sides
ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, computed from vehicle dimensions

Against cars of the same length

Among the 517 cars within 10″ of its length, the GLS-Class is heavier than 94% and wider than 91%, and has a longer wheelbase than 83%.

FIG.03·Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class against similar-sized cars
MeasureThis carTypical of 517 cars within 10″ of its lengthDifference
Width79.9″75.6″+4.3″
Wheelbase123.2″118.1″+5.1″
Curb weight5,765 lb4,403 lb+1,362 lb
ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, computed across vehicles of similar length

GLS-Class against its rivals

FIG.04·Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class against its rivals
ModelModel yearLengthWidthCurb weight
Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class (this car)2026205.5″79.9″5,765 lb
Toyota Land Cruiser2026196.5″78″5,038 lb
Kia Telluride2026196.9″78.3″4,343 lb
Cadillac Escalade2026211.8″81.1″5,844 lb
ROWS 4·SOURCE NHTSA vPIC / Transport Canada; rivals: same EPA class and body, most searched
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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2026 GLS-Class bigger than the 2025?

No. The 2026 and 2025 GLS-Class are the same size and weight.

Which is bigger, the GLS-Class or the Toyota Land Cruiser?

The 2026 Toyota Land Cruiser is 9.0″ shorter and 727 lb lighter than the 2026 GLS-Class.

Dimensions from NHTSA vPIC and Transport Canada vehicle records, manufacturer-declared for 10 GLS-Class model years, 2017 to 2026. Metric values converted to inches and pounds; generation boundaries are estimated from changes in size (how we measure). Last updated Nov 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.
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