Finding a good Mercedes-Benz GLS phone mount means working around one of the nicest cabins in the three-row SUV class, and most generic mounts look cheap next to the GLS interior or block the twin 12.3-inch displays that define the dashboard. The X167 generation, sold from 2020 through the current model year, shares its dash architecture with the GLE, so the strongest options are the ones purpose-built for that shared trim panel rather than a universal clip stretched to fit.
| Mount | Best For | Years / Trim |
|---|---|---|
| oricarmes Magnetic Dash Mount + Extension Arm | Factory-look, no-drill install | 2020-2026, all GLS trims |
| MaserWeller 12.3″ Screen Clip Mount | Rock-solid MagSafe stability | 2020-2026, 12.3″ cluster screen |
| JIEZMO Dashboard Navigation Bracket | Everyday MagSafe all-rounder | 2020-2026, all GLS trims |
| szyuchen Air Vent / Dash Bracket | Budget-friendly, non-MagSafe phones | 2020-2024 GLS 450 |
| Miracase Cup Holder MagSafe Mount | Universal backup, any trim or generation | All years |
Why the GLS Needs a Purpose-Built Mount
The third-generation GLS (X167) rides on the same platform as the GLE, and both SUVs share a dashboard layout built around a widescreen digital instrument cluster and a floating center touchscreen. That shared architecture is good news for phone mount shopping: several mounts designed for the GLE fit the GLS without modification, since the trim panel geometry near the screen bezel is identical across both models. If you also cover a Mercedes-Benz GLE in your household, the same custom dash mounts below will work on either vehicle.
What does not work well on the GLS is a generic windshield suction mount or a vent clip forced onto a vent it was not measured for. The GLS uses a mix of round and slotted vents depending on trim year, and a mount sized for the wrong vent style will either sag under the phone’s weight or crack the vent fins over time. That is why every custom option below is matched to a specific mounting point rather than a generic vent claim.
There is also the matter of the GLS’s optional wireless charging pad, which sits low in the center console rather than on the dash. A phone mount does not interfere with that pad since the two solve different problems: the console pad is for topping off a charge while parked or during short trips, while a dash or vent mount is for keeping the screen visible while driving. Plenty of GLS owners run both, using the console pad for charging on longer highway stretches and the dash mount for active navigation.
Best Mercedes-Benz GLS Phone Mounts for the Dash
oricarmes Magnetic Dash Mount with Extension Arm
This is the cleanest factory-look option for the GLS dash. It pushes into a molded slot near the instrument panel with no adhesive, no drilling, and no tools, and it uses twenty N55-grade magnets to hold the phone securely over rough roads. Because the base is custom-molded to the W167/X167 dash trim, it sits flush rather than perching on top of the panel the way generic clamps do. The kit also throws in a free adjustable extension arm, which is useful if you want the phone angled slightly closer to the driver’s seat for a shorter passenger, or want more reach for a tablet-sized phone.
MaserWeller 12.3″ Screen Clip Mount
This mount clips directly around the frame of the 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster screen rather than the dash trim itself, using a 3D-scanned aluminum alloy bracket built specifically for that screen size. Because it is anchored to a rigid frame instead of a plastic trim panel, it tends to run more rigid than push-in dash mounts, with less flex when you reach for the phone at a stoplight. It is a MagSafe-compatible magnetic mount, built with the same wide N55 magnet array as the dash version above, and it comes off cleanly if you sell or trade the vehicle.
JIEZMO Dashboard Navigation Bracket
The JIEZMO bracket splits the difference between the two mounts above: it is a dash-anchored, 3D-fit mount rather than a screen clip, but it is built with the same MagSafe-first design and heavy-duty magnet array. It is a solid default pick if you want a mount that installs in the dash rather than around the screen bezel, and its bracket geometry keeps the phone at a slightly lower position than the screen-clip option, which some drivers prefer for keeping the phone out of the sightline to the cluster.
Air Vent Mount for Non-MagSafe Phones
szyuchen Air Vent / Dash Bracket
The GLS has more vents than almost any vehicle on the road so it seems logical to use this are for a mounting point.
If you would rather not deal with a magnetic mount, or your phone case is too bulky for a magnetic ring to work reliably, this clip-style holder is built around the GLS air vent and dash geometry instead. It uses a one-touch release clamp that fits phones from 4.0 to 7.1 inches, which covers nearly every phone on the market including large phones in a case. It is rated for the 2020-2024 GLS 450, since Mercedes made small changes to the vent and dash trim on later model years, so double check your build year against the listing before ordering.
Universal Backup: Cup Holder Mount
Miracase MagSafe Cup Holder Mount
If none of the dash-specific mounts above fit your particular GLS build, or you want a mount you can move to a rental car or a second vehicle, a cup holder mount is the most reliable universal fallback. This one sits in either of the GLS front cup holders on a gooseneck arm, holds the phone with MagSafe-strength magnets, and never touches the dash trim or vent fins at all, so there is zero risk of trim damage. The tradeoff is a lower mounting position than the dash options, which some drivers find less convenient for glancing at navigation.
How to Choose the Right Mount for Your GLS
Start with your model year and screen configuration rather than your trim badge. The GLS 450, GLS 580, and Maybach GLS 600 all share the same basic dash and instrument cluster architecture within a given model year, so trim level rarely changes mount compatibility. What does change compatibility is the specific model year, since Mercedes has made small revisions to the dash trim and vent design across the X167’s run since 2020.
If your phone supports MagSafe or you are willing to add a thin magnetic ring, the three custom dash mounts above will give you the cleanest, most factory-integrated look. If you would rather avoid magnets entirely, the air vent bracket is the better call. And if you are not sure your exact build year matches any of the custom listings, the cup holder mount is a safe universal option that will work regardless of trim or year.
Whichever mount you choose, avoid anything that blocks the climate vents or covers any part of the 12.3-inch instrument cluster. The GLS cabin is one of the roomier three-row interiors on the market, and there is rarely a good reason to crowd the dash when a cup holder or trim-mounted option will do the job just as well.
It is also worth thinking about how you use the phone day to day in the car. If you rely on the phone mainly for turn-by-turn navigation glances, a mount positioned near the instrument cluster keeps your eyes closer to the road. If you use it more for media control, calls, or checking messages at stops, the cup holder position works fine and keeps the dash trim untouched. Families running the third row for carpool duty may also prefer the cup holder option simply because it is easy to remove and hand to a passenger without unclipping anything from the dash.
FAQ
Will these mounts fit the Mercedes-Maybach GLS 600?
Yes. The Maybach GLS shares the same dash and instrument cluster layout as the standard GLS, so the custom dash mounts above should fit without modification.
Do I need a MagSafe iPhone for the magnetic mounts?
No. Each magnetic mount listed above includes a thin adhesive metal ring you can attach to a non-MagSafe phone or case, and the mount will hold it just as securely.
Will a dash mount block the digital instrument cluster?
No, as long as you choose the correct mount for your screen configuration. The dash-anchored mounts sit in a molded trim slot beside the cluster rather than over it, and the screen-clip mount attaches to the frame around the display rather than the glass itself.
Can I use the same mount on a Mercedes-Benz GLE?
In most cases yes, since the GLE and GLS share the same W167/X167 platform and dash trim. Check the listing’s exact model year range to confirm before ordering.
