2021 MINI Countryman vs 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLS
Overview | |
MSRP$29,100 | MSRP$77,850 |
Average price$28,064 | Average price$74,722 |
Listings157 | Listings238 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews | Expert reviews7.3 out of 10 |
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2022 Mercedes-Benz GLS Reviews SummaryThe 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class sits at the top of the automaker’s luxury SUV range. The three-row GLS is the biggest SUV Mercedes offers, and the “S” in its names signifies its status as the SUV equivalent of Mercedes’ flagship S-Class sedan. The SUV that’s now known as the GLS was launched for the 2007 model year as the GL-Class, when Mercedes decided it needed a bigger, more luxurious SUV to sit above the M-Class in its lineup. The GL-Class and M-Class were rebadged GLS-Class and GLE-Class, respectively, in 2014 when Mercedes introduced a new naming scheme across its lineup. The current version of the GLS was introduced for the 2020 model year, and represents the model’s third generation. It’s aimed at other full-size luxury SUVs, including the BMW X7, Cadillac Escalade, Infiniti QX80, Land Rover Range Rover, Lincoln Navigator, and Lexus LX. Mercedes withdrew most of its V8 models from the United States for the 2022 model year, leaving only the base six-cylinder GLS 450 4Matic model. The automaker is expected to begin resuming dealer orders for V8 models as you read this, though, so the GLS 580 4Matic, AMG GLS 63, and Maybach GLS 600 4Matic models should return to showrooms soon. Because it was the only version available at the time, we tested a GLS 450 for this review. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine1.5L 134 hp I3 | Engine3.0L 362 hp I6 |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive TrainAWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity7 |
Horsepower134 hp @ 4400 rpm | Horsepower362 hp @ 5500 rpm |
MPG City26 | MPG City18 |
MPG Highway33 | MPG Highway24 |
Engine | |
Engine Name1.5L 134 hp I3 | Engine Name3.0L 362 hp I6 |
Torque162 lb-ft @ 1250 rpm | Torque369 lb-ft @ 1600 rpm |
Horsepower134 hp @ 4400 rpm | Horsepower362 hp @ 5500 rpm |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainAWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City26 | MPG City18 |
MPG Highway33 | MPG Highway24 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity7 |
Key Features | |
Navigation System | Navigation SystemStandard |
Sunroof/MoonroofStandard | Sunroof/MoonroofStandard |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space17.6 cu ft | Cargo Space17.4 cu ft |
Curb Weight3443 lbs | Curb Weight5467 lbs |
Height61.3 in | Height72.4 in |
Length169.8 in | Length205.0 in |
Width78.9 in | Width84.9 in |
Wheelbase105.1 in | Wheelbase123.4 in |
Maximum Payload851 lbs | Maximum Payload1808 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | Maximum Towing Capacity7700 lbs |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $29,100 | $77,850 |
Average price | $28,064 | $74,722 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | 4.7 | 5.0 |
Expert reviews | 7.3 out of 10Read full review | |
Pros & cons | Pros
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Summary | The 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class sits at the top of the automaker’s luxury SUV range. The three-row GLS is the biggest SUV Mercedes offers, and the “S” in its names signifies its status as the SUV equivalent of Mercedes’ flagship S-Class sedan. The SUV that’s now known as the GLS was launched for the 2007 model year as the GL-Class, when Mercedes decided it needed a bigger, more luxurious SUV to sit above the M-Class in its lineup. The GL-Class and M-Class were rebadged GLS-Class and GLE-Class, respectively, in 2014 when Mercedes introduced a new naming scheme across its lineup. The current version of the GLS was introduced for the 2020 model year, and represents the model’s third generation. It’s aimed at other full-size luxury SUVs, including the BMW X7, Cadillac Escalade, Infiniti QX80, Land Rover Range Rover, Lincoln Navigator, and Lexus LX. Mercedes withdrew most of its V8 models from the United States for the 2022 model year, leaving only the base six-cylinder GLS 450 4Matic model. The automaker is expected to begin resuming dealer orders for V8 models as you read this, though, so the GLS 580 4Matic, AMG GLS 63, and Maybach GLS 600 4Matic models should return to showrooms soon. Because it was the only version available at the time, we tested a GLS 450 for this review. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 1.5L 134 hp I3 | 3.0L 362 hp I6 |
Drive Train | FWD | AWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 7 |
Horsepower | 134 hp @ 4400 rpm | 362 hp @ 5500 rpm |
MPG City | 26 | 18 |
MPG Highway | 33 | 24 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 1.5L 134 hp I3 | 3.0L 362 hp I6 |
Torque | 162 lb-ft @ 1250 rpm | 369 lb-ft @ 1600 rpm |
Horsepower | 134 hp @ 4400 rpm | 362 hp @ 5500 rpm |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 26 | 18 |
MPG Highway | 33 | 24 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 7 |
Key Features | ||
Navigation System | Standard | |
Sunroof/Moonroof | Standard | Standard |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 17.6 cu ft | 17.4 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3443 lbs | 5467 lbs |
Height | 61.3 in | 72.4 in |
Length | 169.8 in | 205.0 in |
Width | 78.9 in | 84.9 in |
Wheelbase | 105.1 in | 123.4 in |
Maximum Payload | 851 lbs | 1808 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 7700 lbs | |
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