2018 GLS 450 incoming
Thread Starter
Member
Joined: Mar 2018
Posts: 111
Likes: 5
2019 GLS 63 AMG
2018 GLS 450 incoming
Hello all from Canada 
My fully loaded 450 will arrive in 2~3 weeks, but I am now thinking a 3.0 V6 engine maybe is too weak for a loaded 450? Considering the extra weights and bigger wheels (21inch)...
My fully loaded 450 will arrive in 2~3 weeks, but I am now thinking a 3.0 V6 engine maybe is too weak for a loaded 450? Considering the extra weights and bigger wheels (21inch)...
Thread Starter
Member
Joined: Mar 2018
Posts: 111
Likes: 5
2019 GLS 63 AMG
This one is to replace family's R350 bluetec.
No I didn't test drive one... there were plenty of 550 available to test drive at the time I placing the order but not a single 450 in dealer's (6 dealerships in town) lot. I don't know the situation in US. In Canada, it is VERY difficult to get a brand new 450, no one wants to take order. My dealer is happy to give me a 550 instead (10000CAD extra than the 450 incoming). I am wondering if I should switch. V8 seems so much powerful than V6, on paper at least.
No I didn't test drive one... there were plenty of 550 available to test drive at the time I placing the order but not a single 450 in dealer's (6 dealerships in town) lot. I don't know the situation in US. In Canada, it is VERY difficult to get a brand new 450, no one wants to take order. My dealer is happy to give me a 550 instead (10000CAD extra than the 450 incoming). I am wondering if I should switch. V8 seems so much powerful than V6, on paper at least.
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Oct 2014
Posts: 4,524
Likes: 1,181
From: WI
17 E43; 21 GLS580
Switch right now! Aside from the active curve system which I strogly recommend, everything that is optional on the 450 is standard on the 550! The price of the much more powerful engine amounts to about 5k once you factor in the standard equipment. If you expect to ever tow or to regularly drive with a full vehicle the difference in power between the 6 and the 8 are painfully obvious, the 8 tows better than any f150 for example, heck, it tows better than a base f250 (at 7500lbs).
Senior Member
Joined: Aug 2008
Posts: 358
Likes: 16
2018 E63S
Switch right now! Aside from the active curve system which I strogly recommend, everything that is optional on the 450 is standard on the 550! The price of the much more powerful engine amounts to about 5k once you factor in the standard equipment. If you expect to ever tow or to regularly drive with a full vehicle the difference in power between the 6 and the 8 are painfully obvious, the 8 tows better than any f150 for example, heck, it tows better than a base f250 (at 7500lbs).
GLS450 - is rated around 7716 lbs
Also, read this on the curve system: https://mbworld.org/forums/gls-class...-system-2.html
Super Member
Joined: Jul 2009
Posts: 743
Likes: 33
GLS450
This one is to replace family's R350 bluetec.
No I didn't test drive one... there were plenty of 550 available to test drive at the time I placing the order but not a single 450 in dealer's (6 dealerships in town) lot. I don't know the situation in US. In Canada, it is VERY difficult to get a brand new 450, no one wants to take order. My dealer is happy to give me a 550 instead (10000CAD extra than the 450 incoming). I am wondering if I should switch. V8 seems so much powerful than V6, on paper at least.
No I didn't test drive one... there were plenty of 550 available to test drive at the time I placing the order but not a single 450 in dealer's (6 dealerships in town) lot. I don't know the situation in US. In Canada, it is VERY difficult to get a brand new 450, no one wants to take order. My dealer is happy to give me a 550 instead (10000CAD extra than the 450 incoming). I am wondering if I should switch. V8 seems so much powerful than V6, on paper at least.
Thread Starter
Member
Joined: Mar 2018
Posts: 111
Likes: 5
2019 GLS 63 AMG
Not going to tow anyting with it, nor offroad... for such applications, I will bring out my "private" 6.2L V8 whipple supercharged F150 Raptor 
The GLS will be the kids hauler around town, like the old R350. My wife drives it too. It is one of the reasons I ordered the 450 instead of 550 to be honest, lol... If it were for me only, I would have gone with a 63 AMG at the first place
The GLS will be the kids hauler around town, like the old R350. My wife drives it too. It is one of the reasons I ordered the 450 instead of 550 to be honest, lol... If it were for me only, I would have gone with a 63 AMG at the first place
Trending Topics
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Oct 2014
Posts: 4,524
Likes: 1,181
From: WI
17 E43; 21 GLS580
Not any F150.. the base F150 is rated at 5500 lbs and then the higher grade at 7500 lbs and then the Ecoboost at 13,200 lbs..
GLS450 - is rated around 7716 lbs
Also, read this on the curve system: https://mbworld.org/forums/gls-class...-system-2.html
GLS450 - is rated around 7716 lbs
Also, read this on the curve system: https://mbworld.org/forums/gls-class...-system-2.html
MB World Stories
The Best of Mercedes & AMG
6 Mercedes Models That Did NOT Age Well (But Are Somehow Still Cool)
Verdad Gallardo
Manual Mercedes? 6 Times Sindelfingen Let Drivers Have All The Fun
Verdad Gallardo
Mercedes SLR McLaren 722 S Is Extremely Rare Example Modified by McLaren
Verdad Gallardo
8 Classic Boxy Mercedes Designs That Have Aged Like Fine Wine
Verdad Gallardo
Flawlessly Restored Mercedes 190E Evo II Heads to Auction
Verdad Gallardo
Electric Mercedes C-Class Unveiled: 11 Things You Need to Know
Verdad Gallardo
Mercedes EQS Gets A Major Update: Everything You Need to Know
Verdad Gallardo
5 Underrated Mercedes-Benz Models That Don't Get the Love They Deserve
Verdad Gallardo
Mercedes 300D Has Pushed Well Past 1 Million Miles and It Ain't Stopping
Verdad Gallardo
Super Member
Joined: Jul 2009
Posts: 743
Likes: 33
GLS450
Not going to tow anyting with it, nor offroad... for such applications, I will bring out my "private" 6.2L V8 whipple supercharged F150 Raptor
The GLS will be the kids hauler around town, like the old R350. My wife drives it too. It is one of the reasons I ordered the 450 instead of 550 to be honest, lol... If it were for me only, I would have gone with a 63 AMG at the first place
The GLS will be the kids hauler around town, like the old R350. My wife drives it too. It is one of the reasons I ordered the 450 instead of 550 to be honest, lol... If it were for me only, I would have gone with a 63 AMG at the first place
I would not spend the extra money for a 550, Again, its your choice and money.
Thread Starter
Member
Joined: Mar 2018
Posts: 111
Likes: 5
2019 GLS 63 AMG
OK, I will give it a try. Seems 450 is a more popular model than 550 here, won't be hard to sell and upgrade to 550 I guess, if I am really not happy with its power. I heard some even pay over MSRP for used 
Super Member
Joined: Jul 2009
Posts: 743
Likes: 33
GLS450
You should check other dealers for 450s and test drive one. Also, the new GLS model is reportedly coming this year. It will have an improved interior and other changes. If I were in the market right now I would wait.
Good Luck!
Good Luck!
Super Member
Joined: Jul 2009
Posts: 743
Likes: 33
GLS450
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Nov 2007
Posts: 1,635
Likes: 96
From: Texas
2014 S550 - SOLD, 2014 GL550 - SOLD, 2014 GL63 AMG, 2015 S63 AMG Sedan, 2015 S63 AMG Coupe
Originally Posted by opelrsx
Going to be for sale as 2020 model, available by the end of 2019 I was told. Still more than a year and half out. Life is short, enjoy while we can, don't wait 
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Oct 2014
Posts: 4,524
Likes: 1,181
From: WI
17 E43; 21 GLS580
Another huge reason to take the 550 over a 450. 0-60 in 4.8 sec!!!! Measured on my G meter! Holy smokes Batman!
https://mbworld.org/forums/gls-class...upid-fast.html
https://mbworld.org/forums/gls-class...upid-fast.html
Thread Starter
Member
Joined: Mar 2018
Posts: 111
Likes: 5
2019 GLS 63 AMG
Final decision, wife said 450 is good enough, then 450 it is. Happy wife happy life, right? Picking up next week. Besides, new model is at the corner, if I am really not happy with the power, then it will be one more excuse to upgrade to new model
Thread Starter
Member
Joined: Mar 2018
Posts: 111
Likes: 5
2019 GLS 63 AMG
Another huge reason to take the 550 over a 450. 0-60 in 4.8 sec!!!! Measured on my G meter! Holy smokes Batman!
https://mbworld.org/forums/gls-class...upid-fast.html
https://mbworld.org/forums/gls-class...upid-fast.html
Member
Joined: Jan 2016
Posts: 167
Likes: 29
BMW 335d
You could get a tune that'll put you in the ballpark of the GLS550. http://www.oetuning.com/products/mer...es-benz-gls450
Newbie
Joined: Mar 2018
Posts: 7
Likes: 0
2018 GLS 450
I got a Polestar tune for my Volvo XC90 and the car really went to ***** after that. The car was a lemon but really started having problems afterwards. The GLS450 in my opinion is very refined and meets our needs.
Thread Starter
Member
Joined: Mar 2018
Posts: 111
Likes: 5
2019 GLS 63 AMG
Picked up the 450, drove 10 minutes back home, feels a bit soft on startup, good power after picking up some rpm. For such a big SUV I think the V6 performs pretty good. But no doubt the V8 will be sweeter.
Last edited by opelrsx; Mar 23, 2018 at 09:14 PM.
Super Member
Joined: Jul 2009
Posts: 743
Likes: 33
GLS450
Let us know more once you drive it a bit more, or more importantly when your wife drives it.
Member
Joined: Jan 2016
Posts: 167
Likes: 29
BMW 335d
Simply getting a tune doesn't void your warranty. Federal law protects you. The Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act makes it illegal for companies to void your warranty or deny coverage under the warranty simply because you used an aftermarket or recycled part. The manufacturer or dealer can, however, require consumers to use select parts if those parts are provided to consumers free of charge under the warranty. If it turns out that the aftermarket or recycled part was itself defective or wasn't installed correctly, and it causes damage to another part that is covered under the warranty, the manufacturer or dealer has the right to deny coverage for that part and charge you for any repairs. The FTC says the manufacturer or dealer must show that the aftermarket or recycled part caused the need for repairs before denying warranty coverage.
