2021 Mercedes-Benz GLS vs 2020 Buick Encore
Overview | |
MSRP$23,200 | MSRP$76,000 |
Listings10 | Listings2 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews | Expert reviews8.3 out of 10 |
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2020 Buick Encore Reviews Summary | |
2021 Mercedes-Benz GLS Reviews SummaryThe “S” in the 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class name is meant to connect the SUV to the S-Class flagship sedan. In this sense, the GLS is the S-Class of SUVs, and it delivers on that positioning. The 2021 GLS-Class has three rows of spacious seating, and puts comfort above all else. The GLS can hold groceries, weekend bags, antique desks purchased from a roadside consignment shop—all things that would require a lot of negotiating in the S-Class sedan. The GLS-Class is one member of a growing fraternity of full-size, three-row, luxury SUVs. Their ranks include the Cadillac Escalade, Lincoln Navigator, Infiniti QX80, and the more recent BMW X7. The GLS sets itself apart with a higher standard of luxury, and impressive performance… if you’re willing to shell out the cash. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine1.4L 138 hp I4 | Engine3.0L 362 hp I6 |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive TrainAWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity7 |
Horsepower138 hp @ 4900 rpm | Horsepower362 hp @ 5500 rpm |
MPG City25 | MPG City20 |
MPG Highway30 | MPG Highway24 |
Engine | |
Engine Name1.4L 138 hp I4 | Engine Name3.0L 362 hp I6 |
Torque148 lb-ft @ 200 rpm | Torque369 lb-ft @ 1600 rpm |
Horsepower138 hp @ 4900 rpm | Horsepower362 hp @ 5500 rpm |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainAWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City25 | MPG City20 |
MPG Highway30 | MPG Highway24 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity7 |
Key Features | |
Navigation System | Navigation SystemStandard |
Sunroof/Moonroof | Sunroof/MoonroofStandard |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall5 | Front Crash Overall |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space18.8 cu ft | Cargo Space17.4 cu ft |
Curb Weight3237 lbs | Curb Weight5467 lbs |
Height65.3 in | Height72.4 in |
Length168.4 in | Length205.0 in |
Width70.1 in | Width84.9 in |
Wheelbase100.6 in | Wheelbase123.4 in |
Maximum Payload1018 lbs | Maximum Payload1808 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | Maximum Towing Capacity7700 lbs |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $23,200 | $76,000 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 8.3 out of 10Read full review | |
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Summary | The “S” in the 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class name is meant to connect the SUV to the S-Class flagship sedan. In this sense, the GLS is the S-Class of SUVs, and it delivers on that positioning. The 2021 GLS-Class has three rows of spacious seating, and puts comfort above all else. The GLS can hold groceries, weekend bags, antique desks purchased from a roadside consignment shop—all things that would require a lot of negotiating in the S-Class sedan. The GLS-Class is one member of a growing fraternity of full-size, three-row, luxury SUVs. Their ranks include the Cadillac Escalade, Lincoln Navigator, Infiniti QX80, and the more recent BMW X7. The GLS sets itself apart with a higher standard of luxury, and impressive performance… if you’re willing to shell out the cash. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 1.4L 138 hp I4 | 3.0L 362 hp I6 |
Drive Train | FWD | AWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 7 |
Horsepower | 138 hp @ 4900 rpm | 362 hp @ 5500 rpm |
MPG City | 25 | 20 |
MPG Highway | 30 | 24 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 1.4L 138 hp I4 | 3.0L 362 hp I6 |
Torque | 148 lb-ft @ 200 rpm | 369 lb-ft @ 1600 rpm |
Horsepower | 138 hp @ 4900 rpm | 362 hp @ 5500 rpm |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 25 | 20 |
MPG Highway | 30 | 24 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 7 |
Key Features | ||
Navigation System | Standard | |
Sunroof/Moonroof | Standard | |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 5 | |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 18.8 cu ft | 17.4 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3237 lbs | 5467 lbs |
Height | 65.3 in | 72.4 in |
Length | 168.4 in | 205.0 in |
Width | 70.1 in | 84.9 in |
Wheelbase | 100.6 in | 123.4 in |
Maximum Payload | 1018 lbs | 1808 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 7700 lbs | |
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