2022 Mercedes-Benz GLS vs 2023 BMW X5
Overview | |
MSRP$77,850 | MSRP$61,600 |
Average price$114,568 | Average price$78,431 |
Listings15 | Listings26 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews7.3 out of 10 | Expert reviews |
2022 Mercedes-Benz GLS Reviews SummaryThe 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 the Mercedes-Benz 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. Four models are available in Canada: the base six-cylinder GLS 450 4Matic, the GLS 580 4Matic, the AMG GLS 63 4Matic+, and the Mercedes-Maybach GLS 600 4Matic. Availability is currently limited, and specifications for the 2022 model year are not available. However, they are expected to be very close to those listed for 2021, which were used as reference for the information provided here. We tested a U.S.-specification 2022 GLS 450 for this review. | |
2023 BMW X5 Reviews Summary | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine3.0L 362 hp I6 | Engine3.0L 335 hp I6 |
Drive TrainAWD | Drive TrainRWD |
Seating Capacity7 | Seating Capacity7 |
Horsepower362 hp @ 5500 rpm | Horsepower335 hp @ 5500 rpm |
MPG City18 | MPG City21 |
MPG Highway24 | MPG Highway26 |
Engine | |
Engine Name3.0L 362 hp I6 | Engine Name3.0L 335 hp I6 |
Torque369 lb-ft @ 1600 rpm | Torque330 lb-ft @ 1500 rpm |
Horsepower362 hp @ 5500 rpm | Horsepower335 hp @ 5500 rpm |
DrivetrainAWD | DrivetrainRWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City18 | MPG City21 |
MPG Highway24 | MPG Highway26 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity7 | Seating Capacity7 |
Key Features | |
Navigation SystemStandard | Navigation SystemStandard |
Sunroof/MoonroofStandard | Sunroof/MoonroofStandard |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall | Front Crash Overall4 |
Side Crash Overall | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space17.4 cu ft | Cargo Space33.9 cu ft |
Curb Weight5467 lbs | Curb Weight4828 lbs |
Height72.4 in | Height68.7 in |
Length205.0 in | Length194.3 in |
Width84.9 in | Width87.3 in |
Wheelbase123.4 in | Wheelbase117.1 in |
Maximum Payload1808 lbs | Maximum Payload1014 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity7700 lbs | Maximum Towing Capacity7209 lbs |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $77,850 | $61,600 |
Average price | $114,568 | $78,431 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | 5.0 | 3.9 |
Expert reviews | 7.3 out of 10Read full review | |
Pros & cons | ||
Summary | 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 the Mercedes-Benz 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. Four models are available in Canada: the base six-cylinder GLS 450 4Matic, the GLS 580 4Matic, the AMG GLS 63 4Matic+, and the Mercedes-Maybach GLS 600 4Matic. Availability is currently limited, and specifications for the 2022 model year are not available. However, they are expected to be very close to those listed for 2021, which were used as reference for the information provided here. We tested a U.S.-specification 2022 GLS 450 for this review. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 3.0L 362 hp I6 | 3.0L 335 hp I6 |
Drive Train | AWD | RWD |
Seating Capacity | 7 | 7 |
Horsepower | 362 hp @ 5500 rpm | 335 hp @ 5500 rpm |
MPG City | 18 | 21 |
MPG Highway | 24 | 26 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 3.0L 362 hp I6 | 3.0L 335 hp I6 |
Torque | 369 lb-ft @ 1600 rpm | 330 lb-ft @ 1500 rpm |
Horsepower | 362 hp @ 5500 rpm | 335 hp @ 5500 rpm |
Drivetrain | AWD | RWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 18 | 21 |
MPG Highway | 24 | 26 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 7 | 7 |
Key Features | ||
Navigation System | Standard | Standard |
Sunroof/Moonroof | Standard | Standard |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 17.4 cu ft | 33.9 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 5467 lbs | 4828 lbs |
Height | 72.4 in | 68.7 in |
Length | 205.0 in | 194.3 in |
Width | 84.9 in | 87.3 in |
Wheelbase | 123.4 in | 117.1 in |
Maximum Payload | 1808 lbs | 1014 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 7700 lbs | 7209 lbs |
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