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Mercedes-Benz GLS — Competitive Compare

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Where it stands against its rivals

The GLS spans 3 grades: its entry price of $90,250 ranks 5th lowest of the 7 models compared (the Grand Wagoneer starts at $65,000), while its top grade at $151,050 ranks 3rd highest. On specifications, among the 7 models it has the smallest cargo volume (493 L) and has the lowest output (270 kW). The 7 models compared here range from $65,000 to $239,000; LX, QX80, Navigator are the closest rivals by segment and price.

Written from the price, specification and equipment data on this page.

Mercedes-Benz GLS
Mercedes-Benz
GLS
2026 model-year price
Lexus LX
Lexus
LX
2027 model-year price
Infiniti QX80
Infiniti
QX80
2027 model-year price
Lincoln Navigator
Lincoln
Navigator
2027 model-year price
Cadillac Escalade
Cadillac
Escalade
2027 model-year price
Jeep Grand Wagoneer
Jeep
Grand Wagoneer
2027 model-year price
BMW X7
BMW
X7
2026 model-year price
Trims shown in the price spectrum
Powertrain
Price (USD)
Mercedes-Benz GLS
Mercedes-Benz
GLS
Lexus LX
Lexus
LX
Infiniti QX80
Infiniti
QX80
Lincoln Navigator
Lincoln
Navigator
Cadillac Escalade
Cadillac
Escalade
Jeep Grand Wagoneer
Jeep
Grand Wagoneer
BMW X7
BMW
X7
$56k
$64k
$72k
$80k
$88k
$96k
$104k
$112k
$120k
$128k
$136k
$144k
$152k
$160k
$168k
$176k
$184k
$192k
Option prices haven't been collected for this comparison yet.
ICE
HV
Specifications
Mercedes-Benz
GLS
Lexus
LX
Infiniti
QX80
Lincoln
Navigator
Cadillac
Escalade
Jeep
Grand Wagoneer
BMW
X7
Dimensions & Weight
Overall Length (mm)
5207–5243
5085–5093
5364
5334–5636
5382
5489–5794
5171
Overall Width (mm)
1956
1991
2116
2032
2060
2123
1999
Overall Height (mm)
1824
1885
1946
1981
1948
2024–2027
1834
Wheelbase (mm)
3134
2850
3073
3112–3340
3071
3124–3302
3104
↓Min. Turning Radius (m)
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
↓Curb Weight (kg)
2480–2630
2570
2638–2815
2689–2741
2556–2820
2599–2923
2473–2715
↓Gross Weight (kg)
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
Cargo Volume (L)
493
1161–1246
—
612–1022
722
790–1206
—
Performance & Efficiency
Fuel Economy (EPA combined)
16–21 mpg (6.8–8.9 km/L)
19–20 mpg (8.1–8.5 km/L)
17–18 mpg (7.2–7.7 km/L)
17 mpg (7.2 km/L)
13–17 mpg (5.5–7.2 km/L)
18–19 mpg (7.7–8.1 km/L)
17–23 mpg (7.2–9.8 km/L)
Range (EPA)
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
↓0–100 km/h (s)
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
Top Speed (km/h)
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
Powertrain
Displacement (cc)
3000–4000
3400
3500
3500
6200
3000
3000–4400
Max Power (kW)
270–450
305–341
336
328
313–509
313
280–471
Max Torque (N·m)
500–850
649–790
700
691
624–885
635
540–800
Front Motor (kW)
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
Rear Motor (kW)
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
Battery (kWh)
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
Fuel Tank (L)
90
68–80
89
89–105
91
100–115
83
Fuel Type
Gasoline
Gasoline
Gasoline
Gasoline
Gasoline
Gasoline
Gasoline
Drivetrain & Suspension
Drive System
AWD
AWD
RWD / AWD
AWD
RWD / AWD
RWD / AWD
AWD
Transmission
9AT
10AT
9AT
10AT
10AT
8AT
8AT
Front Suspension
Double A-arm
Double A-arm
Double A-arm
Double A-arm
Independent
Double A-arm
Double A-arm
Rear Suspension
Multilink
Multilink
Double A-arm
Multilink
Multilink
Multilink
Multilink
Front Brake
Disc
Vented Disc
Disc
Disc
Vented Disc
Vented Disc
Vented Disc
Rear Brake
Disc
Vented Disc
Disc
Disc
Vented Disc
Disc
Vented Disc
Tire Size
275/50R20 / 275/45R21 / 275/50R21
265/55R20 / 265/50R22 / 265/65R18
275/60R20 / 275/50R22
275/50R22
275/50R22 / 285/40R24
275/55R20 / 285/45R22
285/45R21 / 275/40R22 / 285/35R23
Wheel Size
20" Alloy / 21" Alloy
20" Alloy / 22" Alloy / 18" Alloy
20" Alloy / 22" Alloy
22" Alloy
22" Alloy / 24" Alloy
20" Alloy / 22" Alloy
21" Alloy / 22" Alloy / 23" Alloy
Seating (seats)
7
4–7
—
—
8
—
—
Ground Clearance (mm)
—
—
—
226
—
188
—
● Best value per row (numeric only) | ↓ Lower is better | Underlined = varies by grade (shown as min–max or all values)
EPA ratings are U.S. EPA combined fuel economy (mpg) and range (miles); km/L and km in parentheses are unit conversions, not WLTC values.
Equipment
Mercedes-Benz
GLS
Lexus
LX
Infiniti
QX80
Lincoln
Navigator
Cadillac
Escalade
Jeep
Grand Wagoneer
BMW
X7
Exterior
LED Headlights
● STD
● STD
● STD
● STD
● STD
● STD
● STD
LED Fog Lights
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
Interior
Panoramic / Sunroof
● STD
● STD
● STD
● STD
● STD
○ MOP
● STD
Head-Up Display
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
Digital Rearview Mirror
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
Ambient Lighting
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
Seating
Leather Seats
● STD
● STD
● STD
● STD
● STD
● STD
● STD
Power Driver Seat
● STD
● STD
● STD
● STD
● STD
● STD
● STD
Heated Front Seats
● STD
● STD
● STD
● STD
● STD
● STD
● STD
Ventilated Front Seats
● STD
● STD
● STD
● STD
—
● STD
● STD
Memory Seat
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
Safety
Adaptive Cruise Control
○ MOP
—
● STD
—
—
—
● STD
Lane Keeping Assist
○ MOP
—
● STD
—
—
—
—
Blind Spot Monitoring
● STD
—
● STD
—
—
—
● STD
Surround-View Camera
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
○ MOP
—
● STD
—
—
—
—
Traffic Sign Recognition
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
Comfort
Electronic Parking Brake
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
Auto Brake Hold
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
Wireless Charging
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
Heated Steering Wheel
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
Rear A/C Vents
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
Audio / Nav / Connectivity
Apple CarPlay / Android Auto
● STD
● STD
● STD
—
● STD
● STD
● STD
8"+ Display
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
Connected Services
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
Premium Audio (Bose/Harman)
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
Storage & Utility
USB-C Charging
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
Tires & Wheels
Alloy Wheels
● STD
● STD
● STD
● STD
● STD
● STD
● STD
18"+ Wheels
● STD
● STD
● STD
● STD
● STD
● STD
● STD
● STDStandard
○ MOPFactory Option (MOP)
▲ DOPDealer Option (DOP)
◆ PKGPackage Option
—Not Available
*Estimate (not stated by the manufacturer)
★★★Function Level (ADAS: ★=Basic ★★=Mid ★★★=Advanced)
Equipment-Adjusted Price
⚠ Equipment data is estimated from official manufacturer publications. Functional levels may differ between brands even for identically-named features.
Mercedes-Benz
GLS
Lexus
LX
Infiniti
QX80
Lincoln
Navigator
Cadillac
Escalade
Jeep
Grand Wagoneer
BMW
X7
Base Price
$116,150
$116,505
$94,590
$102,995
$106,300
$77,095
$156,000
Standard Equipment Value
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
Adjusted Price
$116,150
$116,505
$94,590
$102,995
$106,300
$77,095
$156,000
Effective Price Difference
* Equipment market value is estimated from the median MOP/DOP option prices across compared models.
GLS
Benchmark (0%)
LX
+0.3% overpriced
QX80
−18.6% better value
Navigator
−11.3% better value
Escalade
−8.5% better value
Grand Wagoneer
−33.6% better value
X7
+34.3% overpriced
Segment-Exclusive Features
No segment-exclusive features found.

* Data aggregated from official manufacturer publications. Equipment market prices are estimated from the median of published MOP/DOP option prices. Verify with official manufacturer sources.

Data Sources
ModelPrice SourceSpec SourceEquipment SourceNotesRetrieved
Mercedes-Benz GLS
2026 model-year price
Comparison siteComparison siteComparison site
  • Price: Comparison site (Velocity Journal, 2026-11-12) — MSRP excluding destination
  • Specs: Comparison site (Velocity Journal, 2026-11-12) — per-configuration specifications (incl. EPA ratings)
  • Equipment: Comparison site (Velocity Journal, 2026-11-12) — only equipment listed by the source is recorded (others left blank)
2026-11-11
Lexus LX
2027 model-year price
Comparison siteComparison siteComparison site
  • Price: Comparison site (Velocity Journal, 2026-11-12) — MSRP excluding destination
  • Specs: Comparison site (Velocity Journal, 2026-11-12) — per-configuration specifications (incl. EPA ratings)
  • Equipment: Comparison site (Velocity Journal, 2026-11-12) — only equipment listed by the source is recorded (others left blank)
2026-11-11
Infiniti QX80
2027 model-year price
Comparison siteComparison siteComparison site
  • Price: Comparison site (Velocity Journal, 2026-11-12) — MSRP excluding destination
  • Specs: Comparison site (Velocity Journal, 2026-11-12) — per-configuration specifications (incl. EPA ratings)
  • Equipment: Comparison site (Velocity Journal, 2026-11-12) — only equipment listed by the source is recorded (others left blank)
2026-11-11
Lincoln Navigator
2027 model-year price
Comparison siteComparison siteComparison site
  • Price: Comparison site (Velocity Journal, 2026-11-12) — MSRP excluding destination
  • Specs: Comparison site (Velocity Journal, 2026-11-12) — per-configuration specifications (incl. EPA ratings)
  • Equipment: Comparison site (Velocity Journal, 2026-11-12) — only equipment listed by the source is recorded (others left blank)
2026-11-11
Cadillac Escalade
2027 model-year price
Comparison siteComparison siteComparison site
  • Price: Comparison site (Velocity Journal, 2026-11-12) — MSRP excluding destination
  • Specs: Comparison site (Velocity Journal, 2026-11-12) — per-configuration specifications (incl. EPA ratings)
  • Equipment: Comparison site (Velocity Journal, 2026-11-12) — only equipment listed by the source is recorded (others left blank)
2026-11-11
Jeep Grand Wagoneer
2027 model-year price
Comparison siteComparison siteComparison site
  • Price: Comparison site (Velocity Journal, 2026-11-12) — MSRP excluding destination
  • Specs: Comparison site (Velocity Journal, 2026-11-12) — per-configuration specifications (incl. EPA ratings)
  • Equipment: Comparison site (Velocity Journal, 2026-11-12) — only equipment listed by the source is recorded (others left blank)
2026-11-11
BMW X7
2026 model-year price
Comparison siteComparison siteComparison site
  • Price: Comparison site (Velocity Journal, 2026-11-12) — MSRP excluding destination
  • Specs: Comparison site (Velocity Journal, 2026-11-12) — per-configuration specifications (incl. EPA ratings)
  • Equipment: Comparison site (Velocity Journal, 2026-11-12) — only equipment listed by the source is recorded (others left blank)
2026-11-11

Data is mainly from manufacturers' US websites and press releases; some values come from press reports or comparison sites, or are estimates, as labeled above. Prices are MSRP excluding destination charges.