Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class Drivetrain & Drive Type

The 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class is available in All-Wheel Drive, 4-Wheel Drive drivetrain configurations.

Latest model year (2026):

The Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class is offered in All-Wheel Drive configuration.

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Overview MPG Engine Specs Fuel Cost Transmission Drivetrain Vehicle Class Maintenance

Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class Drivetrain — All Years

Year	Trim	Drive	Transmission	Engine	MPG Comb.
2026	Auto 9-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L	All-Wheel Drive	Automatic 9-spd	6 3.0L	21
2026	Auto 9-spd, 8 cyl, 4.0 L	All-Wheel Drive	Automatic 9-spd	8 4.0L	16
2026	Auto 9-spd, 8 cyl, 4.0 L	All-Wheel Drive	Automatic 9-spd	8 4.0L	15
2026	Auto 9-spd, 8 cyl, 4.0 L	All-Wheel Drive	Automatic 9-spd	8 4.0L	17
2025	Auto 9-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L	All-Wheel Drive	Automatic 9-spd	6 3.0L	21
2025	Auto 9-spd, 8 cyl, 4.0 L	All-Wheel Drive	Automatic 9-spd	8 4.0L	15
2025	Auto 9-spd, 8 cyl, 4.0 L	All-Wheel Drive	Automatic 9-spd	8 4.0L	16
2025	Auto 9-spd, 8 cyl, 4.0 L	All-Wheel Drive	Automatic 9-spd	8 4.0L	15
2024	Auto 9-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L	All-Wheel Drive	Automatic 9-spd	6 3.0L	21
2024	Auto 9-spd, 8 cyl, 4.0 L	All-Wheel Drive	Automatic 9-spd	8 4.0L	16
2024	Auto 9-spd, 8 cyl, 4.0 L	All-Wheel Drive	Automatic 9-spd	8 4.0L	16
2024	Auto 9-spd, 8 cyl, 4.0 L	All-Wheel Drive	Automatic 9-spd	8 4.0L	16
2023	Auto 9-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L	All-Wheel Drive	Automatic 9-spd	6 3.0L	20
2023	Auto 9-spd, 8 cyl, 4.0 L	All-Wheel Drive	Automatic 9-spd	8 4.0L	16
2023	Auto 9-spd, 8 cyl, 4.0 L	All-Wheel Drive	Automatic 9-spd	8 4.0L	17
2023	Auto 9-spd, 8 cyl, 4.0 L	All-Wheel Drive	Automatic 9-spd	8 4.0L	18
2022	Auto 9-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L	4-Wheel Drive	Automatic 9-spd	6 3.0L	20
2022	Auto 9-spd, 8 cyl, 4.0 L	All-Wheel Drive	Automatic 9-spd	8 4.0L	15
2022	Auto 9-spd, 8 cyl, 4.0 L	All-Wheel Drive	Automatic 9-spd	8 4.0L	18
2022	Auto 9-spd, 8 cyl, 4.0 L	All-Wheel Drive	Automatic 9-spd	8 4.0L	17
2021	Auto 9-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L	4-Wheel Drive	Automatic 9-spd	6 3.0L	21
2021	Auto 9-spd, 8 cyl, 4.0 L	4-Wheel Drive	Automatic 9-spd	8 4.0L	18
2021	Auto 9-spd, 8 cyl, 4.0 L	4-Wheel Drive	Automatic 9-spd	8 4.0L	16
2021	Auto 9-spd, 8 cyl, 4.0 L	4-Wheel Drive	Automatic 9-spd	8 4.0L	16
2020	Auto 9-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L	4-Wheel Drive	Automatic 9-spd	6 3.0L	21
2020	Auto 9-spd, 8 cyl, 4.0 L	4-Wheel Drive	Automatic 9-spd	8 4.0L	18
2019	Auto 7-spd, 8 cyl, 5.5 L	4-Wheel Drive	Automatic 7-spd	8 5.5L	15
2019	Auto 9-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L	4-Wheel Drive	Automatic 9-spd	6 3.0L	18
2019	Auto 9-spd, 8 cyl, 4.7 L	4-Wheel Drive	Automatic 9-spd	8 4.7L	16
2018	Auto 7-spd, 8 cyl, 5.5 L	4-Wheel Drive	Automatic 7-spd	8 5.5L	15
2018	Auto 9-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L	4-Wheel Drive	Automatic 9-spd	6 3.0L	19
2018	Auto 9-spd, 8 cyl, 4.7 L	4-Wheel Drive	Automatic 9-spd	8 4.7L	16
2017	Auto 7-spd, 8 cyl, 5.5 L	4-Wheel Drive	Automatic 7-spd	8 5.5L	14
2017	Auto 9-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L	4-Wheel Drive	Automatic 9-spd	6 3.0L	19
2017	Auto 9-spd, 8 cyl, 4.7 L	4-Wheel Drive	Automatic 9-spd	8 4.7L	16

Data sourced from fueleconomy.gov (U.S. Department of Energy). MPG figures are EPA-tested. Fuel costs are estimates based on average fuel prices and 15,000 miles/year.

Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class Drivetrain FAQ

Is the Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class front-wheel, rear-wheel, or all-wheel drive?

The Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class is available in All-Wheel Drive, 4-Wheel Drive. Drivetrain availability changes by model year and trim — the table above shows every combination.

Does the Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class come with AWD or 4WD?

Yes — all-wheel or four-wheel drive is available on the Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class. See the table above for the specific years and trims.

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