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BraveBold · 31 December 2023, 11:05 AM

Considering either a GLS450 or GLS580.

Family vehicle, safety-first.

Thanks in advance!

2loaded · 31 December 2023, 11:12 AM

Wife absolutely loves her 2023 GLS450.
Air suspension is too die for on long trips.
Massage seating not only hits the back but the buttocks as Well!
The fireplace theme activates the seat, steering wheel, and center console heaters. Great for those cold mornings.

BraveBold · 31 December 2023, 11:18 AM

Thanks!

Giovannibravo · 31 December 2023, 12:26 PM

My parents were looking to get one. Fantastic truck, very comfortable. My Mom couldn't drive it as it was too large.

Gladiat0r · 31 December 2023, 01:16 PM

Great car. Can’t go wrong.

z32turbo · 31 December 2023, 02:48 PM

Both great options however go after the 580, you will have no regrets

carwash66 · 31 December 2023, 02:53 PM

My wife has the GLS 450. She drove Chevy Suburbans for almost 20 years. We had it almost a year before she warmed up to it for a daily driver. She still has a 2020 Suburban that we also tow behind our RV. After so long in the larger Chevy Suburbans, she felt like she was sitting on the ground while driving.
The GLS is an excellent road trip vehicle. Great handling, smooth ride, responsive steering and very good braking. Not bad on mileage either. I think around 17+mpg on the interstate.

BraveBold · 31 December 2023, 03:23 PM

Appreciate all the input.

Going to fit two car seats into it as well (middle row) and it will definitely be our road trip vehicle.

TC94 · 1 January 2024, 10:40 AM

https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=929759

Michael1968 · 2 January 2024, 07:50 AM

I really like the air matic suspension. Very comfortable ride

saturdayAMswingers · 2 January 2024, 01:36 PM

450 is fantastic. They didn’t have the 21 580 when we got it, but fantastic road trip vehicle with two car seats. Not sure if standard or an option, but the second row window shades are a life saver with little ones.

George H. · 2 January 2024, 11:08 PM

GLS is a fantastic car in either the 450 or 580. I would personally search for one with the most rubber (smallest rim size) and Airmatic. This way it will give you the best ride you can get. My wife drives the GLE (Previous Generation) and loves it. Only issue with the GLS is some early models have issues with the 48v Battery but that has been fixed with later-year models.

BraveBold · 3 January 2024, 03:04 AM

Thanks again everyone - and see there was a similar thread (maybe it planted the subconscious thought)!

Actively looking now….

WatchTimes · 3 January 2024, 05:03 AM

Had a 2018 G63 and after 5 years decided it was time for something more comfortable.
I test drove the GLS63 and just did not care for the handling, it kind floated too much and felt boaty.
I ended up with a 24 Alpina XB7 and am very pleased with it!
Id say to at least give the X7 M60i a look or if you can justify it and find it the XB7

AvGeek · 3 January 2024, 10:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WatchTimes

Had a 2018 G63 and after 5 years decided it was time for something more comfortable.
I test drove the GLS63 and just did not care for the handling, it kind floated too much and felt boaty.
I ended up with a 24 Alpina XB7 and am very pleased with it!
Id say to at least give the X7 M60i a look or if you can justify it and find it the XB7

We are in the same vein here - have test drove the GLS580 and both forms of the X7 and the X7 handles better, and more importantly doesn't feel like a big vehicle - while the GLS does drive more truck-like. We are about to place our order for a X7 40i as we've always loved the BMW I6.

Power Play · 3 January 2024, 11:50 AM

We have 2017 GL 550 as our winter beater (in addition to 2020 S560 sedan, 2017 S550 coupe and 997.2 Turbo S). The GL now has almost 90k miles and it has been absolutely bulletproof. It carries a bunch of stuff, hauls a decent trailer and is smooth as silk on the road. Not sure there would be a better vehicle for our needs. Highly recommend the GL/GLS!

Power Play · 3 January 2024, 11:51 AM

(posted in error; pls delete)

Power Play · 3 January 2024, 11:53 AM

The BMW Alpina XB7 is a really great vehicle as well. Would probable acquire it if our GL evaporated tomorrow :)

BraveBold · 6 January 2024, 09:04 AM

Thanks everyone for the input. Got a loaded GLS450 delivered today. Wife picked it out (CPO vehicle) - like new, very pleased so far.

carwash66 · 7 January 2024, 01:56 AM

Good choice. Enjoy!

Giovannibravo · 7 January 2024, 02:35 AM

Congrats. Please share pictures.

BraveBold · 7 January 2024, 03:43 AM

Here it is:

BraveBold · 7 January 2024, 03:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Giovannibravo

Congrats. Please share pictures.

Thanks!

BraveBold · 7 January 2024, 03:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by carwash66

Good choice. Enjoy!

Thanks!

Boopie · 11 January 2024, 03:13 PM

Fantastic! I love the MBZ, and they are built like tanks.

I’m going the other direction, as both of my kids now have drivers licenses. I’ve been driving the GLC43 for four years, and just last week got one of the last ‘23 GLA45 AMGs. I can totally relate to the 2-car seat days!

Enjoy!

31 December 2023, 11:05 AM	#1
BraveBold "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2023 Location: USA Posts: 781	Mercedes GLS opinions Considering either a GLS450 or GLS580. Family vehicle, safety-first. Thanks in advance!

31 December 2023, 02:48 PM	#6
z32turbo "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Sea Level Watch: Varies Posts: 6,877	Both great options however go after the 580, you will have no regrets __________________ Instagram @z32turbo

31 December 2023, 02:53 PM	#7
carwash66 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: United States Watch: Rolex/Tudor Posts: 1,415	My wife has the GLS 450. She drove Chevy Suburbans for almost 20 years. We had it almost a year before she warmed up to it for a daily driver. She still has a 2020 Suburban that we also tow behind our RV. After so long in the larger Chevy Suburbans, she felt like she was sitting on the ground while driving. The GLS is an excellent road trip vehicle. Great handling, smooth ride, responsive steering and very good braking. Not bad on mileage either. I think around 17+mpg on the interstate. __________________ The Times They Are A-Changin' - Bob Dylan

3 January 2024, 05:03 AM	#14
WatchTimes 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: JYogi/Jeremy Location: Metro Detroit USA Watch: It's a Rolex! Posts: 5,463	Had a 2018 G63 and after 5 years decided it was time for something more comfortable. I test drove the GLS63 and just did not care for the handling, it kind floated too much and felt boaty. I ended up with a 24 Alpina XB7 and am very pleased with it! Id say to at least give the X7 M60i a look or if you can justify it and find it the XB7 __________________ "You won't rise to the occasion - you'll default to your level of training." Barrett Tillman Kentucky Colonel, Tennessee Squire & Combat Leprechaun

3 January 2024, 11:50 AM	#16
Power Play "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Minnesota Posts: 473	Love our GL 550 We have 2017 GL 550 as our winter beater (in addition to 2020 S560 sedan, 2017 S550 coupe and 997.2 Turbo S). The GL now has almost 90k miles and it has been absolutely bulletproof. It carries a bunch of stuff, hauls a decent trailer and is smooth as silk on the road. Not sure there would be a better vehicle for our needs. Highly recommend the GL/GLS!

31 December 2023, 11:12 AM	#2
2loaded "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: USA Watch: es watches Posts: 1,956	Wife absolutely loves her 2023 GLS450. Air suspension is too die for on long trips. Massage seating not only hits the back but the buttocks as Well! The fireplace theme activates the seat, steering wheel, and center console heaters. Great for those cold mornings.

31 December 2023, 11:18 AM	#3
BraveBold "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2023 Location: USA Posts: 781	Thanks!

31 December 2023, 12:26 PM	#4
Giovannibravo 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2022 Location: Canada Watch: Sub\| DJ41\| 79540 Posts: 1,182	My parents were looking to get one. Fantastic truck, very comfortable. My Mom couldn't drive it as it was too large.

31 December 2023, 01:16 PM	#5
Gladiat0r "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: East Coast USA Posts: 477	Great car. Can’t go wrong.

31 December 2023, 03:23 PM	#8
BraveBold "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2023 Location: USA Posts: 781	Appreciate all the input. Going to fit two car seats into it as well (middle row) and it will definitely be our road trip vehicle.

1 January 2024, 10:40 AM	#9
TC94 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Real Name: Varies Location: On a couch Watch: Me Posts: 368	https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=929759

2 January 2024, 07:50 AM	#10
Michael1968 Banned Join Date: Aug 2021 Real Name: Michael Location: Europe Watch: UN,RolexTudor&more Posts: 2,742	I really like the air matic suspension. Very comfortable ride

2 January 2024, 01:36 PM	#11
saturdayAMswingers "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2019 Real Name: E Location: SoCal Posts: 68	450 is fantastic. They didn’t have the 21 580 when we got it, but fantastic road trip vehicle with two car seats. Not sure if standard or an option, but the second row window shades are a life saver with little ones.

2 January 2024, 11:08 PM	#12
George H. "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2023 Real Name: George Location: NY & FL Watch: Rolex Datejust Posts: 49	GLS is a fantastic car in either the 450 or 580. I would personally search for one with the most rubber (smallest rim size) and Airmatic. This way it will give you the best ride you can get. My wife drives the GLE (Previous Generation) and loves it. Only issue with the GLS is some early models have issues with the 48v Battery but that has been fixed with later-year models.

3 January 2024, 03:04 AM	#13
BraveBold "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2023 Location: USA Posts: 781	Thanks again everyone - and see there was a similar thread (maybe it planted the subconscious thought)! Actively looking now….

3 January 2024, 11:51 AM	#17
Power Play "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Minnesota Posts: 473	(posted in error; pls delete)

3 January 2024, 11:53 AM	#18
Power Play "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Minnesota Posts: 473	The BMW Alpina XB7 is a really great vehicle as well. Would probable acquire it if our GL evaporated tomorrow :)

6 January 2024, 09:04 AM	#19
BraveBold "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2023 Location: USA Posts: 781	Thanks everyone for the input. Got a loaded GLS450 delivered today. Wife picked it out (CPO vehicle) - like new, very pleased so far.

7 January 2024, 01:56 AM	#20
carwash66 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: United States Watch: Rolex/Tudor Posts: 1,415	Good choice. Enjoy! __________________ The Times They Are A-Changin' - Bob Dylan

7 January 2024, 02:35 AM	#21
Giovannibravo 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2022 Location: Canada Watch: Sub\| DJ41\| 79540 Posts: 1,182	Congrats. Please share pictures.

11 January 2024, 03:13 PM	#25
Boopie "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Beverly Hills, CA Watch: Yachtmaster Posts: 3,771	Fantastic! I love the MBZ, and they are built like tanks. I’m going the other direction, as both of my kids now have drivers licenses. I’ve been driving the GLC43 for four years, and just last week got one of the last ‘23 GLA45 AMGs. I can totally relate to the 2-car seat days! Enjoy!

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