Porsche Macan vs Mercedes-Benz GLS
Overview | |
MSRP$54,900 | MSRP$77,850 |
Listings612 | Listings389 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews7.0 out of 10 | Expert reviews7.3 out of 10 |
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Reviews SummaryPorsche is synonymous with performance. From the automaker’s inception and first production model, the 1948 Porsche 356, it has built vehicles that are fun to drive and engineered with German precision and excellence. Well, mostly. There have been some duds along the way. But that doesn’t apply to the Macan, a compact SUV that is Porsche’s best-selling model. As it should, the 2022 Porsche Macan drives more like a sports car than a sport/utility, and it receives several updates to keep it fresh as Porsche prepares an electric replacement for the popular SUV. | |
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. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine2.0L 261 hp I4 | Engine3.0L 362 hp I6 |
Drive TrainAWD | Drive TrainAWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity7 |
Horsepower261 hp @ 5000 rpm | Horsepower362 hp @ 5500 rpm |
MPG City19 | MPG City18 |
MPG Highway25 | MPG Highway24 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.0L 261 hp I4 | Engine Name3.0L 362 hp I6 |
Torque295 lb-ft @ 1800 rpm | Torque369 lb-ft @ 1600 rpm |
Horsepower261 hp @ 5000 rpm | Horsepower362 hp @ 5500 rpm |
DrivetrainAWD | DrivetrainAWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City19 | MPG City18 |
MPG Highway25 | MPG Highway24 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity7 |
Key Features | |
Navigation SystemStandard | Navigation SystemStandard |
Sunroof/Moonroof | Sunroof/MoonroofStandard |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space17.2 cu ft | Cargo Space17.4 cu ft |
Curb Weight4151 lbs | Curb Weight5467 lbs |
Height63.8 in | Height72.4 in |
Length186.1 in | Length205.0 in |
Width82.6 in | Width84.9 in |
Wheelbase110.5 in | Wheelbase123.4 in |
Maximum Payload1383 lbs | Maximum Payload1808 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity4409 lbs | Maximum Towing Capacity7700 lbs |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $54,900 | $77,850 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 7.0 out of 10Read full review | 7.3 out of 10Read full review |
Pros & cons | Pros
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Summary | Porsche is synonymous with performance. From the automaker’s inception and first production model, the 1948 Porsche 356, it has built vehicles that are fun to drive and engineered with German precision and excellence. Well, mostly. There have been some duds along the way. But that doesn’t apply to the Macan, a compact SUV that is Porsche’s best-selling model. As it should, the 2022 Porsche Macan drives more like a sports car than a sport/utility, and it receives several updates to keep it fresh as Porsche prepares an electric replacement for the popular SUV. | 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 | 2.0L 261 hp I4 | 3.0L 362 hp I6 |
Drive Train | AWD | AWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 7 |
Horsepower | 261 hp @ 5000 rpm | 362 hp @ 5500 rpm |
MPG City | 19 | 18 |
MPG Highway | 25 | 24 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.0L 261 hp I4 | 3.0L 362 hp I6 |
Torque | 295 lb-ft @ 1800 rpm | 369 lb-ft @ 1600 rpm |
Horsepower | 261 hp @ 5000 rpm | 362 hp @ 5500 rpm |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 19 | 18 |
MPG Highway | 25 | 24 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 7 |
Key Features | ||
Navigation System | Standard | Standard |
Sunroof/Moonroof | Standard | |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 17.2 cu ft | 17.4 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 4151 lbs | 5467 lbs |
Height | 63.8 in | 72.4 in |
Length | 186.1 in | 205.0 in |
Width | 82.6 in | 84.9 in |
Wheelbase | 110.5 in | 123.4 in |
Maximum Payload | 1383 lbs | 1808 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 4409 lbs | 7700 lbs |
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