Mercedes-Benz GLE & GLS Night Edition Launched in India – From ₹1.05 Crore

The carmaker Mercedes-Benz has launched the Night Edition for the Mercedes-Benz GLE and Mercedes-Benz GLS in the Indian market in two new variants on May 21, 2026. 

The GLE is available as the 300d 4Matic and GLE 450 4Matic with the ex-showroom price of ₹1.05 crore and ₹1.14 crore, respectively; the GLS is available as the 450 4Matic and 450d 4Matic, with the former costing ex-showroom ₹1.41 crore and the latter being available for ₹1.43 crore.

The Night Edition for the GLS and GLE from Mercedes-Benz comes with two new shades that are Alpine Grey and Obsidian Black. The newly introduced first colour option has a matte-like sporty grey finish, which has a stealthy and modern appearance, and the second one gets deep glossy black paint to make its look more elegant and premium. 

Now, it gets black ORVMs instead of body-coloured ones; with this change, now it creates contrast against lighter paint colours to make its overall view eye-catching. Replacing the chrome accents from the bumpers, it got gloss-black trims on it to make the front and rear look sharper. There are also subtle changes on the roof; it receives a contrasting black finish, creating a floating effect.

Not only the exterior; its interior also got some upgrades, including black Nappa leather upholstery for a more luxurious feel, anthracite open-pore oak wood trim for a more modern and sophisticated cabin appearance, and black illuminated door sills, which increase the premium feel at night driving. 

It also has received some feature upgrades; the head-up display (HUD) now comes as standard, meaning buyers needn’t pay extra to get it. Its specification is that it projects crucial driving data on the windscreen to ensure that the driver stays focused on driving by keeping his/her eyes on the road. 

Notably, the GLE now comes with the Airmatic air suspension replacing the conventional springs; it features help in adjusting the ride height (ground clearance) depending on the need and ensures smoother ride quality and better bump absorption. On the other hand, the GLS gets a rear screen for the entertainment of second-row occupants.

Besides these changes, both the GLE and GLS remain the same in size and powertrain. The GLE is a five-seater car with a seating layout of 2-3 featuring a boot space of 630 litres; it is 4,926 mm longer, 2,018 mm wider, and 1,797 mm taller, and its wheelbase is 2,995 mm. On the other hand, the GLS comes with a seating capacity of 7 people in a layout of 2-3-3 with a cargo capacity of 355; its length, width, height, and wheelbase are 5,209 mm, 2,030 mm, 1,823 mm, and 2,030 mm, respectively. 

The five-seater Mercedes-Benz GLE’s 300d 4Matic is powered by a 2.0-litre turbocharged 4-cylinder diesel engine, whose maximum power output is 270 hp and peak torque is 550 Nm; it takes 6.9 seconds to accelerate from 0-100 km/h and goes up to 230 km/h, and the 450 4Matic is offered with a 3.0-litre turbocharged 6-cylinder petrol engine which generates the peak power and torque of 380 hp and 500 Nm, respectively; its 0-100 km/h sprint takes 5.6 seconds and reaches the maximum speed of 250 km/h. 

And the seven-seater Mercedes-Benz GLA’s 450 4Matic gets a 3.0-litre 6-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine, which generates the maximum power output of 380 hp and peak torque of 500 Nm; and the 450d 4Matic comes with a 3.0-litre 6-cylinder turbocharged diesel engine, which generates the maximum 367 hp power and peak 750 Nm torque. With both engine options, it accelerates from 0-100 kmph in 6.1 seconds, and its top speed is 250 kmph.

Notably, Mercedes-Benz GLE’s and Mercedes-Benz GLS’s both variants are offered with a 9-speed automatic transmission, and the drivetrain for all is all-wheel drive.