Looks like the MSRP is out $76,195 for the GLS450 which is $5k higher than the 2019 GLS450. I believe that price includes the $995 destination charge.
Not as bad as I thought it would be. Looks like it will be a very difficult choice between the GLS and X7 for me.

GLS MSRP per Motortrend

 

The 2020 includes as standard the Parking Package and most if not all of the Premium Package, so there's not really a price increase at all.

 

Any idea when they would release the GLS 580 prices?

 

When are they releasing the GLS580 anyway?

 

Man, you need to stop having kids!

 

According to MBSweden they will start building them this autumn so sometime soon I would guess. They said first this June, then 5th June, now postponed with no date. I’m contacting my sales rep every week to see if anything changed during last week...

I have calculated a price...

GLE450 with same option as standard GLE580 is 67730 USD. The GLE580 cost 76800USD difference of only engine is approx. 9070USD.

the GLS450 start at 76195USD, so I expect the GLS580 to start at approx. 85265USD.

I estimated the Swedish price of the GLS diesels and I was wrong by 300€, they were actually cheaper.

Keep in mind that they prob start higher with more options as standard with the GLS580.

 

 

I think the GLS580 in the US will start right under $100k. The current GLS450 starts at $70,150 while the current GLS550 starts at $95,750 so with the new GLS450 going up by about $5k we'll likely see a similar $5k increase in the GLS580 which brings it to over $100k. I think they may want to make it a few $$ short of $100k to make it look more attractive marketing wise.

 

Sounds realistic, but why do they price the GLE580 so cheap? The engine increase is only 9070USD, rest is profit...
So the jump from GLS450 70150USD is to large to 100k USD. Most be a lot of options with GLS580 as standard to make that price jump.

 

The current GLS550 has a lot of items that are options in the GLS450 as standard equipment. that's why the $25k difference in base price. If they do the same with the new GLS 450/580 then that will likely stay around $25k difference between the two models. This is for the US market, I don't know anything about other markets.

 

My question is whether there is a step up in build quality from the GLE450 to the GLS450 as Mercedes moves up in luxury to compete against the X7. There is a HUGE step up from the E class to the S class, and it is event as soon as you open the door and look at the door seals/insulation or wash the car and see how much water gets past the edge of the door. Is that kind of leap evident from the new GLE to the new GLS? The E class is a nice drive, but the S class feels like a vault. With a base price of 75K, my answer is PROBABLY NOT.

 

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No, it's really not a whole different class but like a larger GLE. The GLE is already really well built and checks most the luxury boxes in the right spec (I really don't think crystal shift knobs are the epitome of luxury). The door seals you mention have a pair of outer seals and and inner seal that do a great job. Mercedes does say it will be the "most luxurious" of their SUV's but that likely refers to materials & special features, not overall build quality.

 

I don't think it will be on the level of the S class for two reasons.
1) The previous gen GLE (W166) and GLS (X166) had very similar interior build quality. I'd expect the current gen GLE (V167) and GLS (X167) to have very similar build quality. the GLS is basically a stretched version of the GLE.
2) The S450 starts at a bit over $91k. while the GLS450 is $76k for a vehicle with larger interior volume. That's a $15k difference in base price. So don't expect the GLS to have the materil and build quality of the S class.

 

 

I've got that on my GLE. I can do the hopping thing, but wish I could get a hold of MB's "dancing" program! The system is made by Bilstein, BTW.

 

How is the ride comfort compared to the regular Airmatic?
is it worth the extra money?

 

I can only compare to my ‘12 ML with Airmatic. Comfort mode is “plusher,” but things tighten up nicely in Sport & Sport+. Curve mode is very interesting. Worth is up to the individual but I wanted more roll control like I had with the Active Curve on my previous car, and until Active Ride comes out on the 53 that was the best option.

 

The M256 engine has been available in Europe since the launch of the S class facelift last year. I don't think it had anything to do with availability. I heard MB USA did not want to adopt the inline six yet. But technology comes and change is inevitable. If cylinder deactivation is available on the GLS, I don't see the highway fuel economy for the V8 being any worse than for the I6.

And thank goodness MB does not take BMW's approach to fuel economy in trying to reach a super-hot 250 degree F operating temperature which leads to early leaking gaskets and early degradation of accessory parts.

 

2020 Mercedes GLS 580 Begins At $97,800

JUN 20, 2019

BY: ADRIAN PADEANU, News Editor

You can easily hit the $100,000-mark just by ticking a few of the boxes on the options list.

When Mercedes released U.S. pricing for the all-new GLS earlier this month, it only talked about the entry-level GLS 450 4Matic and its $75,200 MSRP sticker before $955 destination and delivery charges. For those interested in acquiring the higher-powered version of the flagship SUV, the three-pointed star has now announced the GLS 580 will be available from $97,800 also before taxes.

So, what do you get for that massive $22,600 premium over the base model? Well, the GLS 580 swaps out the inline-six 3.0-liter for a larger 4.0-liter V8, with both featuring EQ Boost serving as the integrated electric motor system. Power grows from 362 hp and 369 lb-ft to 483 hp and 516 lb-ft. In both instances, the electrified component adds up to 21 hp and 184 lb-ft while the engines are hooked up to a nine-speed automatic transmission and AWD.




The beefier engine of the GLS 580 shaves off 0.7 seconds from the large SUV’s sprint to 60 mph (96 kph), which will take only 5.2 seconds. The two variants of the luxobarge come with an electronic top speed limiter programmed to kick in at 130 mph. Interestingly, although I’m sure very few will care about that, the V8 version is 0.2 inches longer than its six-cylinder counterpart, at 205.2 inches.

While the configurator is not up yet on the Mercedes-Benz USA website, you can imagine it will be quite easy to reach a six-figure price tag after playing with the GLS customizer for only a few seconds. There are going to be at least two more expensive versions taking into account an AMG GLE 63 is in the works alongside a posh Maybach-branded model. The latter is expected to become the priciest U.S.-built vehicle by possibly hitting the $200,000-mark or over $40,000 more than the current title holder, the made-in-Ohio Acura NSX.

Considering the regular GLS is scheduled to reach U.S. dealerships by the end of the year, the AMG and Maybach models are not expected to arrive until 2020. Meanwhile, we’re waiting for Mercedes to load up the configurator to do one of our trademark “Most Expensive” posts by ticking all the available boxes on the options list.

 

You link didn't direct link, here it is:

https://www.motor1.com/news/355721/2...s-580-pricing/

 

What options is standard on the 580 that is optional for the 450? To justify the price jump...

 

When I bought my 14GL 550, I did so because with the options I wanted, it was close to the 450 price and you get the styling too.
At 97,500, it's $2k more than 2019, not nearly as bad as I thought it might be.

 

On the GLE the $15,650 upcharge for the 580 over the 450 gets you 121 hp, 147 lb-ft, AMG Line Exterior, 20" AMG wheels (22" option), Airmatic, Premium Package & leather upholstery. So the V8 costs $7,220 as I figure it; not bad. GLS spec remains to be seen.

 

I will post June 19 Dealer Order Guide with GLS580 MSRP as separate thread..