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Mercedes-Benz GLS
This archive preserves 74 dealer brochures spanning 18 years of Mercedes-Benz GL and GLS development. Sourced from 17 global markets and presented in multiple languages, the collection documents the evolution of these luxury SUV models from 2006 through 2024, including AMG variants. Designed for automotive historians, collectors, and researchers, these original documents offer authentic insight into how the model line was presented and refined across different regions and generations.
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2016 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLS 63 Brochure
When Mercedes-AMG introduced this variant to the Chinese market in 2016, it arrived as the performance pinnacle of the new GLS range. The left-hand-drive configuration dominated that year's allocation, with the twin-turbocharged 5.5-litre V8 delivering 585 horsepower to buyers seeking uncompromised power in a three-row luxury package. Few competitors in that segment offered com
2017 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLS 63 Brochure
When the AMG GLS 63 landed in 2017, it arrived into a Chinese luxury SUV market dominated by Range Rover and Porsche Cayenne. Mercedes' answer was uncompromising: a 585-horsepower twin-turbo V8 wrapped in a three-row frame that weighed nearly 2,500 kg. Buyers trading traditional sport saloons for family performance found in this brochure a machine that refused to compromise bet
2023 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLS 63 Brochure
By 2023, the GLS 63 had become the flagship SUV for South African buyers seeking uncompromised power and presence. It faced stiff competition from the Range Rover Sport and BMW X7 M, yet the Mercedes held its ground through engineering pedigree and an interior that redefined luxury in the segment. AMG's twin-turbo engine delivered 585 horsepower with unmistakable authority.
2006 Mercedes-Benz GL Brochure
When the GL arrived in 2006, Mercedes positioned it against the Range Rover and Lexus LX—a full-size luxury SUV with seating for seven. The three-engine lineup ranged from a 3.5-litre V6 through to a 5.5-litre twin-turbocharged V8 producing 388 horsepower. Buyers in this segment expected presence and capability; the GL delivered both.
2007 Mercedes-Benz GL Brochure
When the 2007 GL arrived in North American showrooms, it faced a crowded three-row SUV segment dominated by the Range Rover Sport and the Cadillac Escalade. Mercedes answered with a 383-horsepower 5.5-litre V8 engine and a seven-seat layout that prioritized rear passenger space over sportiness. The air suspension system delivered the ride quality buyers expected from the three-
2008 Mercedes-Benz GL Brochure
The 2008 GL arrived in Canada as the three-row answer to Cayenne's two-seat focus. North American buyers wanted genuine seating for seven, and Mercedes delivered with a 5.5-litre V8 engine producing 382 horsepower, paired with a seven-speed automatic transmission that felt more refined than its Japanese rivals. Standard all-wheel drive and available air suspension made the form
2009 Mercedes-Benz GL Brochure
The 2009 GL arrived with a 5.5-litre V8 engine producing 383 horsepower—enough to move the three-row SUV from standstill with authority despite its considerable mass. Buyers weighing it against the Cadillac Escalade and Range Rover HSE found the Mercedes offered a more refined powertrain and tighter cabin integration, though the optional air suspension remained a costly indulge
2010 Mercedes-Benz GL Brochure
By 2010, the GL landed in North American showrooms as Mercedes' answer to the Range Rover Sport and Lincoln Navigator—a three-row luxury SUV built for buyers wanting German engineering at full scale. The 5.5-litre V8 delivered 382 horsepower, while the optional 3.0-litre turbodiesel offered 250 hp with considerably better fuel economy. Both the US and Canadian markets received
2011 Mercedes-Benz GL Brochure
By 2011, the updated GL carried a 3.0-litre V6 diesel good for 210 horsepower, while the range-topping variant offered a 5.5-litre V8 petrol engine producing 435 hp. Mercedes engineers refined the seven-speed automatic transmission and sharpened the suspension geometry to balance the SUV's heft with more composed highway behaviour. American buyers found the mid-cycle refresh br
2012 Mercedes-Benz GL Brochure
By 2012, the GL-Class lineup offered three distinct body configurations to capture different buyer needs: the standard five-seat saloon, the seven-seat extended cabin, and a cargo-focused estate variant. The 5.5-litre V8 engine delivering 429 horsepower anchored the premium segment, competing directly against the Range Rover and Cadillac Escalade in North American showrooms.
2013 Mercedes-Benz GL Brochure
By 2013, the GL positioned itself as the three-row alternative to Range Rover Sport and the BMW X5, offering seating for up to seven and a choice of powertrains ranging from a 3.0-litre diesel to a 5.5-litre twin-turbocharged V8 good for 558 horsepower. American buyers found the updated interior, new infotainment system, and revised grille unmistakably modern.
2014 Mercedes-Benz GL Brochure
Facing down the Range Rover Sport and the BMW X5 in 2014, the refreshed GL carved its niche through sheer interior breadth and powertrain choice. Mercedes offered the 3.0-litre V6 diesel good for 211 horsepower alongside a 4.7-litre V8 petrol option delivering 362 hp, giving buyers the flexibility to prioritize efficiency or performance. That dual approach, combined with seven-
2015 Mercedes-Benz GL Brochure
The 2015 GL reached North American dealers as the full-size flagship in Mercedes's SUV lineup, positioned squarely against the Range Rover and Cadillac Escalade. Three-row seating for up to seven, optional air suspension, and a choice of V8 engines—381 horsepower in the GL550 or the turbodiesel option—made it the brand's statement piece for buyers who demanded both luxury and c
2016 Mercedes-Benz GL Brochure
The 2016 GL's engineering centred on a 4.7-litre twin-turbocharged V8 producing 455 horsepower, paired with a 9-speed automatic transmission tuned for North American expectations. This powertrain choice reflected Mercedes' conviction that the full-size luxury SUV segment demanded substantial displacement and torque delivery. The engine dominated the brochure's technical narrati
2015 Mercedes-Benz GL 63 AMG Brochure
Pitched against the Range Rover Sport and BMW X5 M in 2015, the GL 63 AMG claimed territory with raw mechanical authority. Its biturbo V8 delivered 585 horsepower and 760 newton-metres, enabling zero-to-100 acceleration in under five seconds—a figure that made rivals pause. For Chinese buyers entering the ultra-premium SUV market, this was the statement piece: uncompromising po
2015 Mercedes-Benz GLS Brochure
Beneath the monumental grille sat a 3.0-litre turbodiesel V6 producing 258 hp—enough to motivate a three-row frame weighing well over two tonnes. By 2015, Mercedes positioned this as the answer to Range Rover's three-row dominance, combining the brand's luxury pretensions with genuine seven-seat practicality in a segment increasingly crowded by SUV fever.
2017 Mercedes-Benz GLS Brochure
When Mercedes-Benz launched the GLS in 2017, it positioned itself as the three-row flagship against Range Rover and Audi Q7. The 3.0-litre twin-turbo V6 producing 362 horsepower became the entry point for North American buyers, while an optional 5.5-litre twin-turbo V8 delivering 435 hp appealed to those seeking genuine performance in a family hauler. The market was watching.
2018 Mercedes-Benz GLS Brochure
When the GLS debuted in 2018, it entered a segment where the Range Rover held court unchallenged. Mercedes positioned its 4.6-metre three-row contender as the alternative for buyers wanting German engineering and Stuttgart's interior refinement alongside genuine off-road capability and a 435 hp V8 option that matched Range Rover's power claims.
2019 Mercedes-Benz GLS Brochure
When the GLS arrived for 2019, Mercedes aimed squarely at North American buyers seeking three-row luxury without compromise. The 3.0-litre turbocharged inline-six delivered 258 kW through a nine-speed automatic, while air suspension soaked up rough pavement. US and Canadian markets received this full-size contender as a direct answer to Range Rover and Cadillac Escalade.
2020 Mercedes-Benz GLS Brochure
By 2020, the GLS faced formidable rivals: the Range Rover Sport commanded off-road credibility, the BMW X7 offered sharper dynamics, and the Audi Q8 promised understated sophistication. Mercedes' answer was a three-row flagship that prioritized comfort and technology over raw aggression. The refreshed grille, revised LED headlights, and enhanced AIRMATIC suspension placed it sq
2021 Mercedes-Benz GLS Brochure
By 2021, the GLS had claimed its place as the three-row flagship across North American and British showrooms, where buyers weighed it directly against the Range Rover Sport and BMW X7. The 585-horsepower twin-turbo V8 delivered authority that justified its positioning, while the seven-seat configuration addressed the growing demand for luxury space that sedans no longer satisfi
2022 Mercedes-Benz GLS Brochure
The 2022 GLS arrived as a second-generation three-row SUV built on the same platform architecture as the GLE, but stretched for a third row of seats and more cargo volume. Its 3.0-litre inline-six engine produced 435 horsepower and fed power through a nine-speed automatic transmission. Against rivals like the BMW X7 and Range Rover, this generation emphasised interior space and
2023 Mercedes-Benz GLS Brochure
By 2023, the GLS lineup stretched across four distinct body configurations—saloon, extended wheelbase variant, and two coupé interpretations—each targeting different buyer priorities. The three-row seating arrangement accommodated up to seven passengers, whilst the modular interior allowed buyers to configure cargo versus passenger space. Premium trim levels introduced the AIRM
2024 Mercedes-Benz GLS Brochure
By 2024, the GLS arrived as Mercedes' answer to the three-row luxury SUV segment, where Range Rover and BMW's X7 commanded premium pricing. The entry-level 2.0-litre turbodiesel produced 201 hp, while the 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8 delivered 503 hp—enough to justify the flagship's price across North American and Asian markets. Standard all-wheel drive and air suspension addressed
2024 Mercedes-Benz GLS & Maybach Brochure
By 2024, the GLS had carved out its own territory among buyers who rejected the Range Rover's British understatement but wanted more restraint than the BMW X7's ambition. UK deliveries of the refreshed generation brought a 612 hp twin-turbo V8, nine-speed automatic transmission, and the kind of three-row seating that made the Maybach's exclusivity feel distant by comparison.
2023 Mercedes-Benz GLS & Maybach GLS Brochure
By 2023, the GLS had established itself as Mercedes' flagship SUV in markets across Europe and South Africa, competing directly against the Range Rover and BMW X7 for buyers seeking three-row luxury. The Maybach variant extended this reach into ultra-premium territory, offering a stretched wheelbase and exclusive interior appointments that justified its positioning above the st
2022 Mercedes-Benz GLS 450 Brochure
By 2022, the GLS 450 arrived in the Mexican market as a three-row luxury statement that competed squarely with the Range Rover Sport and the X7 for buyers seeking seven-seat capability without sacrificing refinement. The 3.0-litre inline-six producing 362 horsepower ran alongside a mild-hybrid system, offering North American-spec equipment tailored to regional expectations. Thi
2015 Mercedes-Benz GLS AMG Brochure
Arriving in 2015, the AMG variant entered a segment where Range Rover Sport and Porsche Cayenne Turbo held sway, yet Mercedes positioned this newcomer as something different: a full-size luxury SUV that refused to compromise on pace. The twin-turbocharged 5.5-litre engine delivered 585 horsepower, making it competitive with anything else wearing a premium badge that year. Buyer
2019 Mercedes-Benz Maybach GLS Brochure
By 2019, when the Maybach GLS arrived, luxury SUV buyers faced an unusual choice: the established prestige of Range Rover, the exclusivity of Bentley's Bentayga, or Mercedes's answer—a 550-horsepower statement that redefined what ultra-premium motoring meant in an SUV body. The market had never seen quite this combination before.
2020 Mercedes-Benz Maybach GLS Brochure
Launched in 2020, the Maybach GLS faced an unusual competitive landscape: Range Rover's ultra-luxury SUVs and Bentley's Bentayga occupied similar terrain, yet this Mercedes pushed further into exclusivity. The 550-hp twin-turbo V8 delivered performance befitting a six-figure price tag, while the stretched wheelbase redefined what a luxury SUV interior could accommodate.
2021 Mercedes-Benz Maybach GLS Brochure
When Mercedes-Maybach introduced the GLS in 2021, it addressed a gap in the ultra-luxury SUV market—buyers wanting sedan-level craftsmanship in a high-riding body. The twin-turbocharged 4.7-litre V12 produced 621 horsepower, paired with an air suspension that prioritized isolation over agility. Swiss buyers encountered a car that rejected sportiness for dignity.
2022 Mercedes-Benz Maybach GLS Brochure
The 2022 lineup brought unprecedented breadth to ultra-luxury SUV shopping: a single powertrain option, the 612 hp twin-turbocharged V12, paired with an air-suspended chassis engineered for both highway cruising and off-road composure. Buyers configured their Maybach GLS across leather trim selections, ambient lighting packages, and bespoke interior veneers—the brochure itself
2023 Mercedes-Benz Maybach GLS Brochure
By 2023, Mercedes-Maybach's ultra-luxury SUV arrived with a twin-turbocharged 4.0-litre V8 delivering 630 horsepower, paired to a 9-speed automatic that prioritised seamless power delivery over outright acceleration. The platform married air suspension with active damping, engineered to isolate occupants from road texture rather than chase handling metrics. Two market-specific
2024 Mercedes-Benz Maybach GLS Brochure
The 2024 Maybach GLS reached Japanese showrooms as Mercedes' answer to ultra-wealthy buyers seeking uncompromising luxury in an SUV format. Positioned above the standard GLS 580, it commanded attention in a market where flagship sedans had long dominated the brand's prestige tier. The Japanese market's preference for understated opulence aligned perfectly with Maybach's philoso
2021 Mercedes-Benz Maybach GLS 600 Brochure
When Mercedes-Maybach arrived in the ultra-luxury SUV segment in 2021, it positioned itself against Range Rover's opulent offerings and Bentley's Bentayga. The 503-horsepower twin-turbo V8 delivered enough presence for buyers seeking status without sacrificing the brand's engineering pedigree. Extended wheelbase models stretched the rear compartment to accommodate the back-seat
2022 Mercedes-Benz Maybach GLS 600 Brochure
Against the Range Rover and Bentayga, Mercedes-Maybach positioned the GLS 600 in 2022 as the definitive ultra-luxury sport-utility. Buyers in India and Mexico found a 5.47-metre flagship powered by a twin-turbocharged V12 producing 530 hp, paired with air suspension and a rear-biased weight distribution that prioritised serenity over agility. The brochure emphasised lounge-like
Frequently asked questions
How many documents are in the archive for the Mercedes-Benz GL and GLS?
The archive contains 74 original documents covering the GL and GLS models. The collection spans all generations, from the original GL through the GL 63 AMG to the modern GLS lineup and AMG GLS 63. This comprehensive assembly documents the complete evolution of this luxury SUV family across multiple generations.
What time period does the document collection cover?
The archive spans 2006 to 2024, covering nearly two decades of this model line. You'll find materials from the original GL's launch year through current GLS models. This extended range documents the progression and refinement of the model across several generations and product cycles.
Does the collection include documents from different markets?
Yes, the archive represents 17 different markets and regional variants. It includes catalogs, brochures, and press kits from various countries and regions worldwide. This allows you to compare market-specific differences, regional equipment variations, and localized distribution materials across territories.
Can I use these documents for restoration and research purposes?
Absolutely. Original documents are invaluable for restoration projects and technical research. Brochures, catalogs, and press kits contain detailed specifications, equipment details, and design information. They help verify authentic details and reconstruct the original equipment for any given model year.
What's the difference between this archive page and the catalog page?
This archive page focuses on original source documents like brochures, prospectuses, and press materials. The catalog page presents technical specifications and vehicle performance data. Here you find historical documents; there you discover technical vehicle information. Two complementary but distinct resources.
Which generations of the GL and GLS are represented in the archive?
The archive covers the original GL, GL 63 AMG, modern GLS lineup, GLS 450, and AMG GLS 63. This comprehensive coverage traces the complete journey from the first GL model through current high-performance and standard GLS variants. Each generation is documented through period-correct source materials.
How often is the document collection updated?
The archive expands continuously as authentic original documents are discovered and cataloged. The current collection extends through 2024, meaning new model materials are added regularly. Revisit the page to discover newly added documents and expanded coverage of specific years or markets.