What engine powers the 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLS 450?
Long gone are the days when big SUVs were strictly humble workhorses. Nowadays, full-size SUVs pack immense power and performance attributes. All this while also offering space and comfort to passengers in the process. Luxury SUVs on the other hand, take them one step further. The Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class is one of the most popular luxury SUVs in its segment. Not only is it spacious and luxurious, the GLS 450 is also plenty powerful. Speaking of power, what engine powers the 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLS 450? We at Mercedes-Benz of Scottsdale in Scottsdale, Arizona, explain this in detail in this write-up.
The 2022 GLS450 gets a couple of updates. The GLS450 can now be equipped with an AMG Line appearance package or a blacked-out Night appearance package. Other updates include a new Cirrus silver exterior color available as an option, and an Espresso Brown color with black leather upholstery. Want to experience the 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class SUV? Schedule a test drive today.
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2022 Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class Powertrain Specs
The 2022 GLS-Class has been stripped from most of the V-8 engines options that were previously available. Hence, the GLS450 configuration is the only one available for the 2022 model year. The 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLS450 is powered by a mild hybrid system that constitutes a 3.0-liter turbocharged inline-six-cylinder engine combined with an integrated Starter-Generator electric motor. The gasoline-powered engine puts out 362 horsepower and 369 pound-feet of torque.
The Integrated Starter-Generator electric motor, on the other hand, supplies up to 21 horsepower which allows gas-free coasting and can recapture energy during deceleration. The powertrain is mated to a 9G-TRONIC nine-speed automatic transmission while the power is sent to all four wheels through the 4MATIC fully variable all-wheel-drive drivetrain.
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