2026 Mercedes-Benz GLS SUV Interior Overview | Northbrook, IL

The 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLS SUV surrounds you with a sense of exquisite luxury, pairing an elegant cabin with generous space to make every journey feel high-class. Sophisticated design, flexible three-row accommodations, and intuitive digital technology add distinction to every mile you spend on the road. Explore the 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLS SUV interior, including its seating, cargo versatility, and convenience features, in this guide created by Autohaus on Edens.

Take a look through our new inventory to find an SUV that appeals to you, or view models paired with one of our current offers. See the 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLS SUV firsthand by arranging a test drive or visiting our Mercedes-Benz dealership in Northbrook, IL, during business hours. Contact our associates online or by phone at (847) 272-7900 if you have any questions.

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2026 Mercedes-Benz GLS SUV Interior Design

Inside the 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLS SUV, fine materials and thoughtful amenities transform the cabin into a richly appointed retreat. A panorama roof opens the cabin to natural light, while 64-color LED ambient lighting lets you tailor the atmosphere after dark. Heated and ventilated front seats provide four-way power lumbar adjustment, and four-zone automatic climate control helps you fine-tune temperatures throughout each row. Higher trims elevate your experience with leather or exclusive Nappa leather upholstery and massaging multicontour front seats. For enhanced passenger comfort, optional massaging second-row seats and heated third-row seats create an especially relaxing place for everyone to settle in.

Standard design and comfort features:

  • Panorama roof with tilting and sliding sunroof and power sunshade
  • MB-Tex seat upholstery
  • Heated, ventilated, power-adjustable front seats with four-way power lumbar
  • Driver’s seat energizing seat kinetics
  • Power-folding second- and third-row seats with split fold
  • Top-stitched MB-Tex upper dash trim
  • Nappa leather-wrapped steering wheel
  • Four-way power tilting and telescoping steering column
  • 64-color LED ambient interior lighting
  • Illuminated door sills
  • Four-zone automatic climate control
  • Auto-dimming rearview mirror

Higher trims add:

  • Leather or exclusive Nappa leather seat upholstery
  • Multicontour, rapid-heating front seats with eight massage programs
  • Heated second-row outboard seats
  • Heated, flat-bottom sport or AMG® Performance steering wheel
  • Brushed stainless steel pedals
  • Heated and cooled front cup holders
  • Five-zone automatic climate control
  • Air Balance air purification system and fragrance system

Optional features:

  • Heated front and second-row armrests
  • Heated and ventilated multicontour second-row seats with massage programs
  • Heated third-row seats
  • Power second-row window sunshades

2026 Mercedes-Benz GLS SUV Seat Materials & Colors

Bahia Brown/black

  • MB-Tex
  • Leather
  • Exclusive Nappa leather

Black

  • MB-Tex
  • Leather
  • Exclusive Nappa leather

Catalana Beige/black

  • Leather

Macchiato Beige

  • Exclusive Nappa leather

Macchiato Beige/black

  • MB-Tex
  • Leather
  • Exclusive Nappa leather

MANUFAKTUR Carmine Red

  • Nappa leather

MANUFAKTUR Truffle Brown

  • Nappa leather

MANUFAKTUR Yacht Blue

  • Nappa leather

2026 Mercedes-Benz GLS SUV Interior Rear Seating
2026 Mercedes-Benz GLS SUV Interior Seating Cargo

2026 Mercedes-Benz GLS SUV Seating & Cargo Capacity

Discover generous room in the 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLS SUV for your family, your hauls, and your vacation gear. The adaptable three-row seating and cargo flexibility provide multiple ways to fit your changing routines. The standard second-row bench gives you seating for seven, while optional second-row captain’s chairs create a six-passenger configuration. A 40/20/40 split in the second-row seats and a 50/50 split in the third-row seats help ensure you can effortlessly reconfigure passenger or cargo room whenever needed. Behind the upright third row, you have 17.4 cubic feet of cargo space, and folding both rear rows expands maximum cargo capacity to 84.7 cubic feet.

View the following interior specifications:

  • Seating Capacity: Seven standard; six optional
  • Legroom (First/Second/Third Row): 40.3 / 41.9 / 34.6 in.
  • Shoulder Room (First/Second/Third Row): 59.3 / 58.5 in. / –
  • Headroom (First/Second/Third Row): 39.4 / 40.2 in. / –
  • Cargo Space Behind the Third Row: 17.4 cu.-ft.
  • Max. Cargo Space w/ Rear Rows Folded: 84.7 cu.-ft.

2026 Mercedes-Benz GLS SUV Connectivity Technology

A sweeping digital interface in the 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLS SUV keeps essential information and entertainment within easy reach. A 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster display pairs with a 12.3-inch Mercedes-Benz User Experience (MBUX) touchscreen display. MB Navigation works with MBUX Augmented Video for Navigation to place useful directional information within a real-world camera view. Standard front-cabin wireless charging gives you a convenient place to replenish a compatible device without reaching for a cable. For passengers in the back, the optional MBUX High-End Rear Seat Entertainment System brings two 11.6-inch touchscreens to the second row.

Standard connectivity technologies:

  • 12.3-in. digital instrument cluster display
  • 12.3-in. touchscreen multimedia display
  • MBUX Augmented Video for Navigation
  • Off-road dash display with “transparent hood” display
  • “Hey, Mercedes” keyword activation
  • Biometric authentication
  • Burmester®* 13-speaker surround sound system
  • FrontBass® subwoofer system
  • Dolby Atmos® spatial audio technology
  • HD Radio™
  • Bluetooth®**
  • Wireless Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™
  • MBUX Entertainment Package Plus (included)
    • Apple Music®, Spotify, TIDAL and Amazon Music streaming
    • YouTube and Disney+ streaming
    • Embedded data plan
  • SiriusXM® Satellite Radio capability
  • Near-field communication (NFC) pairing
  • Front-cabin wireless charging
  • Multiple USB-C ports
  • 12V power outlet
  • HomeLink® universal transceiver
  • Two-way in-car communication system

Higher trims add:

  • 9.5-in. head-up display
  • MBUX Interior Assistant
  • AMG® Track Pace real-time performance metrics

Optional connectivity technologies:

  • Burmester®* 29-speaker high-end 3D surround sound system
  • Second-row 7-in. MBUX tablet
  • MBUX High-End Rear Seat Entertainment System
    • Two 11.6-in. touchscreens
  • Wireless headsets
  • Second-row wireless charging
2026 Mercedes-Benz GLS SUV Interior Front Tech
2026 Mercedes-Benz GLS SUV Interior Safety Camera

2026 Mercedes-Benz GLS SUV Driver Assistance & Safety Features

Across changing traffic and road conditions, the 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLS SUV uses an extensive collection of driver assistance and safety systems to help you feel confident and alert. Cameras and sensors help with following distance, lane guidance, collision response, and awareness around the vehicle. Its standard Car-to-X Communication can exchange information about certain road hazards and driving conditions with other connected vehicles, giving you enhanced awareness of what may lie ahead. Parking assistance is complemented by the Surround View System and PARKTRONIC with Active Parking Assist, which provide added visibility around the SUV while you maneuver in busier spaces.

Standard driver assistance and safety features:

  • Car-to-X Communication
  • ATTENTION ASSIST®
  • Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC®
  • Active Steering Assist
  • Adaptive high beam assist
  • Crosswind Assist
  • Active Blind Spot Assist
  • Active Brake Assist with Cross-Traffic Function
  • Active Emergency Stop Assist
  • Active Speed Limit Assist
  • Exit Warning Assist
  • Active Lane Change Assist
  • Traffic Sign Assist
  • Active Stop-and-Go Assist
  • PARKTRONIC with Active Parking Assist
  • Surround View System
  • PRESAFE®
  • PRESAFE® PLUS
  • PRESAFE® Sound
  • Brake assist
  • Downhill speed regulation
  • Anti-theft alarm system with remote panic feature
  • GUARD 360 security system

Higher trims add:

  • Three-stage Electronic Stability Program (ESP®)
  • Trailer stability assist

Optional:

  • Dash camera

Learn More About the 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLS SUV

With the 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLS SUV, enjoy athletic performance and a sophisticated cabin designed around flexible seating and integrated technology. Explore more of what this posh SUV offers, including powertrain specifications, paint colors, and exterior details, with additional guides curated by our team of experts.

2026 Mercedes-Benz GLS SUV for Sale in Northbrook, IL

Explore our new inventory to see the 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLS SUV models currently available at Autohaus on Edens. Schedule your test drive with your preferred SUV to experience its refinement, cabin space, and technology in person. Reach out to us online or by calling us at (847) 272-7900 if you have questions.

*Burmester is a registered trademark of Burmester Audiosysteme GmbH, Berlin, Germany.
**Bluetooth® is a registered mark of Bluetooth® SIG, Inc.

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