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The BMW X7 rival looks like a bigger GLE which is actually is, given that it shares many underpinnings with the midsize luxury SUV. It’s the largest and most luxurious SUV ever to wear the three-pointed star badge. Actually, the 2020 GLS even trumps its massive predecessor for size as it’s 77 mm (3 in) longer and 22 mm (0.86 in) wider. Most importantly, it has a 60 mm (2.4 in) longer wheelbase that now measures 3,137mm (123.5 in). What that means is it offers more passenger space, especially on the second- and third-row. The latter is said to offer enough room to accommodate people up to 1.94 m (6ft4) tall. All three rows of seats are fully electrically adjustable and offer passengers “a generous amount of space and outstanding seating comfort,” according to the automaker. When not needed, the seats in the third row can be lowered into the floor to increase cargo volume, while the seats in the second row fold flat. With the second- and third-row seats folded, the cargo capa...

Mercedes will reveal a new version of the GLS called the Grand Edition at the 2018 Detroit Auto Show next week, adding more exclusivity to its full-size SUV. Following its debut in Europe, the new Grand Edition will feature a luxurious interior with exclusive components. This includes a Porcelain / Espresso Brown and designo Nappa leather seats with exclusive diamond quilting and special Budapest-design piping. Other features include an open-pore brown ash trim with light stripes and a Nappa leather dashboard, as well as standard ambient lighting and Espresso Brown velour floor mats. The exterior features a set of 20-inch two-tone wheels as well as Mercedes’ LED Intelligent lights on the GLS450, with the more expensive GLS550 getting a set of 21-inch wheels and active LED headlights. The GLS450 models are powered by a 3.0-liter V6 engine with 362hp and 369 lb-ft of torque while the GLS550 uses a 4.7-liter V8 with 449hp and 516lb-ft of torque. The new Mercedes GLS Grand Edi...