Please see attached June 19 Mercedes Dealer Order Guide with "official" GLS580 MSRP.. FYI I am not responsible for spelling or spec errors on the DOG...

For those interested in GLS580 - please understand production #'s will be very tight this year...

Thanks Fab - as a GLS 450 owner who is now towing more than originally planned, I will be giving the new 580 a serious look-see ... while the 450 is a sweet driving large SUV, steeper hills and overpasses put a strain on her ... Steve

The GLE580 looks like a bargain now. 23k less without any significant loss of options if you can go with the smaller car.

Wondering if e-Active is worth the $6500 option price over the standard airmatic? I love how my 2010 GL handles with airmatic. Doesn't feel like a 7000 lb truck in the curves. It also rides a lot better than my former Yukon Denali.

Yep, agree. Actually $21k difference. Compared to the GLS, with the GLE 580 you don't get the 3rd row, Active Parking, Lighting Package, heated & ventilated multicontour seats, 5-zone climate control; also, availability of 23" wheels and Off-Road Package. However, you do get the AMG Line Exterior, which I think is hugely better looking.

Thanks so much for posting

Why compare GLE and GLS being two different SUV's? GLE is not an option for large families and GLS is a must if you have more than 5 even occasionally.

Thank You! I'll most probably go with a 450 and not opt for E-ABC. One of the media reviews mentioned that the ride was more smoother without E-ABC.

I was responding to bkdc's post which had the caveat, "...if you can go with the smaller car." Some will carry more than 5 rarely so it is a valid comparison.

Here’s a newer version

nothing attached

It said it was attached but ...

That's why I can't upload it sorry

Just need to resize it - email it to me and I will do it for you. PM sent.

I should have it working now (converted the PDF to reduce size)

Thanks for the DOG post .... more to think about !!

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Thanks for the posting. I always love finding all of the mistakes in a DOG. Don’t they proofread this stuff?
Note the “sinGLS” find-and-replace mistake of all GLE instances.
Strange: not a single reference to the sand bouncing mode that is in every press review of the X167.
No steering wheel heating in the 580. Waaa.

Same with the GLE with the Sport wheel. They really need a heated version of this. Crazy that the top model does without.

How come there is no black exclusive leather

Uh, maybe like this?

That’s grey. I’m not sure what’s black there as the seats, seatbelts, upper and lower dash are all grey

No, Seat upholstery and set belts are totally black. Upper door panels, and I believe dash, are grey. Get the leather dash, which should be black.

Edit: I stand corrected. The seats, belts & dash are grey (black dash with U09 MBTex). Floor mats & steering wheel are black. I apologize.

There’s a video on YouTube somewhere with the Napa leather ... I thought it looked quite grey, but it was hard to tell. Sorry don’t have the video link... will post if I find it.

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