What is the difference between Mercedes-Benz GL and GLS?
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The differences between Mercedes-Benz GL and GLS are: 1. The 0-100 km/h acceleration time is different: the Mercedes-Benz GL takes 8.3 seconds; the Mercedes-Benz GLS takes 6.9 seconds. 2. The fuel tank capacity is different: the Mercedes-Benz GL has a fuel tank capacity of 100 liters; the Mercedes-Benz GLS has a fuel tank capacity of 85 liters. 3. The body dimensions are different: the Mercedes-Benz GL has a length, width, and height of 5120mm, 1934mm, and 1850mm respectively, with a wheelbase of 3075mm; the Mercedes-Benz GLS has a length, width, and height of 5214mm, 1956mm, and 1823mm respectively, with a wheelbase of 3135mm.
I'm a long-time Mercedes-Benz enthusiast. I remember the GL was the pioneering model of Mercedes' large SUVs, and it was renamed GLS after 2016. The GL emphasized a rugged off-road style with boxy body lines, driving like a mobile fortress. In contrast, the redesigned GLS in 2019 took a luxury route, featuring a prominent front emblem and sleek styling that really stands out. The interior differences are even more pronounced—the GL retained a traditional layout with physical buttons, while the GLS introduced a full-width digital dashboard and even offers optional hot stone massage seats. The GLS also excels in space, with a 5cm longer second-row sliding track, making the third row comfortable even for adults. As for off-road capability, both have 4MATIC all-wheel drive, but the GLS offers an optional Off-Road Engineering Package for tackling deeper water crossings. In the used car market, the GL is quite affordable now, available for just over 300,000 RMB, while a new GLS starts at 1.2 million RMB.