2021 Mercedes-Benz GLS vs 2021 Volkswagen ID.4
Overview | |
MSRP$76,000 | MSRP$39,995 |
Average price$65,946 | Average price$24,572 |
Listings427 | Listings468 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews8.3 out of 10 | Expert reviews7.3 out of 10 |
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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. | |
2021 Volkswagen ID.4 Reviews SummaryThe “Dieselgate” emissions scandal forced Volkswagen to double down on electric cars, and now we’re finally seeing the first result of that: the 2021 Volkswagen ID.4 electric crossover. VW has made an electric car before, but its last attempt, the e-Golf, was built to satisfy emissions standards, not rack up sales. It was barely advertised, and it was sold only in certain states. That’s not the case with the ID.4, which will be available nationwide and will even be built in Tennessee starting in 2022. Volkswagen views the ID.4 as a rival not to other EVs, but to mainstream gasoline vehicles like the Honda CR-V and Toyota RAV4. Being late to the party means there are already several other EVs trying to coax new-car buyers away from internal combustion, however. If you want a reasonably-priced EV, the Nissan Leaf, Hyundai Kona Electric, and Kia Niro EV already exist, and General Motors just announced the 2022 Chevrolet Bolt EUV—a new variant of the Chevy Bolt EV with a crossover body style similar to the Volkswagen. We tested an ID.4 1st Edition, which commemorates the car’s launch, and an ID.4 PRO S with all-wheel drive (AWD). The 1st Edition is a limited-edition model that has already sold out, but it’s mechanically identical to the ID.4 Pro S AWD, albeit with power sent only to the rear wheels. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine3.0L 362 hp I6 | Engine201 hp Electric |
Drive TrainAWD | Drive TrainRWD |
Seating Capacity7 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower362 hp @ 5500 rpm | Horsepower |
EV Battery Capacity | EV Battery Capacity82 kWh |
MPG City20 | MPG City104 |
MPG Highway24 | MPG Highway89 |
Battery Charge Time (240V) | Battery Charge Time (240V)8 hours |
Engine | |
Engine Name3.0L 362 hp I6 | Engine Name201 hp Electric |
Torque369 lb-ft @ 1600 rpm | Torque |
Horsepower362 hp @ 5500 rpm | Horsepower |
Battery Charge Time (240V) | Battery Charge Time (240V)8 hours |
DrivetrainAWD | DrivetrainRWD |
Fuel Economy | |
EV Battery Capacity | EV Battery Capacity82 kWh |
MPG City20 | MPG City104 |
MPG Highway24 | MPG Highway89 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity7 | Seating Capacity5 |
Key Features | |
Navigation SystemStandard | Navigation System |
Sunroof/MoonroofStandard | Sunroof/Moonroof |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall | Front Crash Overall5 |
Side Crash Overall | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space17.4 cu ft | Cargo Space30.3 cu ft |
Curb Weight5467 lbs | Curb Weight4517 lbs |
Height72.4 in | Height64.4 in |
Length205.0 in | Length180.5 in |
Width84.9 in | Width72.9 in |
Wheelbase123.4 in | Wheelbase108.9 in |
Maximum Payload1808 lbs | Maximum Payload1347 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity7700 lbs | Maximum Towing Capacity |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $76,000 | $39,995 |
Average price | $65,946 | $24,572 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | 4.9 | 4.7 |
Expert reviews | 8.3 out of 10Read full review | 7.3 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. | The “Dieselgate” emissions scandal forced Volkswagen to double down on electric cars, and now we’re finally seeing the first result of that: the 2021 Volkswagen ID.4 electric crossover. VW has made an electric car before, but its last attempt, the e-Golf, was built to satisfy emissions standards, not rack up sales. It was barely advertised, and it was sold only in certain states. That’s not the case with the ID.4, which will be available nationwide and will even be built in Tennessee starting in 2022. Volkswagen views the ID.4 as a rival not to other EVs, but to mainstream gasoline vehicles like the Honda CR-V and Toyota RAV4. Being late to the party means there are already several other EVs trying to coax new-car buyers away from internal combustion, however. If you want a reasonably-priced EV, the Nissan Leaf, Hyundai Kona Electric, and Kia Niro EV already exist, and General Motors just announced the 2022 Chevrolet Bolt EUV—a new variant of the Chevy Bolt EV with a crossover body style similar to the Volkswagen. We tested an ID.4 1st Edition, which commemorates the car’s launch, and an ID.4 PRO S with all-wheel drive (AWD). The 1st Edition is a limited-edition model that has already sold out, but it’s mechanically identical to the ID.4 Pro S AWD, albeit with power sent only to the rear wheels. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 3.0L 362 hp I6 | 201 hp Electric |
Drive Train | AWD | RWD |
Seating Capacity | 7 | 5 |
Horsepower | 362 hp @ 5500 rpm | |
EV Battery Capacity | 82 kWh | |
MPG City | 20 | 104 |
MPG Highway | 24 | 89 |
Battery Charge Time (240V) | 8 hours | |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 3.0L 362 hp I6 | 201 hp Electric |
Torque | 369 lb-ft @ 1600 rpm | |
Horsepower | 362 hp @ 5500 rpm | |
Battery Charge Time (240V) | 8 hours | |
Drivetrain | AWD | RWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
EV Battery Capacity | 82 kWh | |
MPG City | 20 | 104 |
MPG Highway | 24 | 89 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 7 | 5 |
Key Features | ||
Navigation System | Standard | |
Sunroof/Moonroof | Standard | |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 5 | |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 17.4 cu ft | 30.3 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 5467 lbs | 4517 lbs |
Height | 72.4 in | 64.4 in |
Length | 205.0 in | 180.5 in |
Width | 84.9 in | 72.9 in |
Wheelbase | 123.4 in | 108.9 in |
Maximum Payload | 1808 lbs | 1347 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 7700 lbs | |
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