M-Class vs. GL-Class: What’s the Difference?

March 15th, 2018 by

Did you know? In 2016, the Mercedes-Benz M-Class became known as the GLE-Class and the Mercedes-Benz GL-Class became known as the GLS-Class. Discover the difference between the Mercedes-Benz GLE SUV and the Mercedes-Benz GLS SUV below.

2018 Mercedes-Benz GLE vs 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLS_Black

Since then, Mercedes-Benz SUVs use the base name “GL” followed by the model’s placement in the Mercedes-Benz hierarchy:

To answer your question—what is the difference between the GLE and GLS—essentially it has to do with size. Unlike the GLE, the Mercedes-Benz GLS SUV features third row seating to accommodate up to seven passengers.

While the GLS boasts exceptional luxury and a spacious interior, the midsize 2018 GLE SUV’s next generation safety features are what made it a 2018 TOP SAFETY PICK winner presented by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS).

2018 GLE 350

The GLE also comes standard with:

  • 8-inch high-resolution color screen
  • Hands-free Bluetooth® interface
  • Bluetooth® audio streaming
  • DYNAMIC SELECT®

Meanwhile, the GLS includes these standard features only available as options on the GLE:

  • Heated front seats
  • Remote Start via mbrace® Mobile App
  • AIRMATIC® suspension
  • ECO Start/Stop System

Now through April 2, 2018, lease a 2018 GLE 350 SUV for only $599 a month for 36 months*! Click here to learn more.

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Mercedes-Benz GLE

Mercedes-Benz GLS