- Mercedes-Benz GLS is offered with petrol as well as a diesel engine. There is also a more luxurious GLS 600 version on offer.
Bollywood actress, Kirron Kher has just purchased a new Mercedes-Benz GLS luxury SUV. She recently took delivery of the SUV and the images were shared by Autohanger Mercedes-Benz on their social media page. The GLS has been quite popular among actors and actresses of Bollywood and Kirron is not the only one who opted for the Mercedes-Benz GLS.
The Bollywood actress opted for the GLS 450 4Matic which is priced at ₹1.21 crore for the petrol engine whereas the diesel engine version costs ₹1.37 crore. Both prices are ex-showroom. There is also a GLS 600 4Matic Plus variant which is even more luxurious and costs ₹2.96 crore ex-showroom.
Both engines are 3.0-litre 6-cylinder units. The petrol engine puts out 375 bhp of max power and a peak torque output of 500 Nm whereas the diesel engine churns out 361 bhp and 750 Nm. Both engines are mated to a 9-speed automatic transmission and all-wheel drive is offered as standard.
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Recently, Mercedes-Benz unveiled the 2024 E53 Hybrid 4Matic+ The system combines a potent 3.0-liter six-cylinder engine producing 436 bhp with a single electric motor generating 158 bhp, integrated into the AMG Speedshift TCT 9G transmission. This configuration delivers a combined output of 577 bhp and 750 Nm of torque, which is sent to all four wheels via the fully variable 4Matic+ system. For those seeking an extra punch, the optional AMG Dynamic Plus Package unlocks 594 bhp with the Race Start mode engaged.
Mercedes-Benz E53 Hybrid 4Matic+ can sprint from 0 to 100 kmph in a claimed 3.8 seconds and 3.9 seconds for the estate variant. With the optional AMG Driver’s Package, the sedan can achieve a top speed electronically limited to 280 kmph, while the estate variant reaches 275 kmph.
First Published Date: 15 Mar 2024, 14:45 PM IST
