Is the 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLS a good car?
No.
1 of 4checks
- First car: 0 of 3. Horsepower 362 hp. Class 152 hp to 346 hp.
- Seniors: 0 of 3. Height 71.8 in. Class middle half 64.9 to 69.5 in.
- Off-road: 7.9 in clearance. Top 64% of 125.
- Not enough data: commuter, worth the money, good buy.
20 miles one way, 5 days a week. Gas $3.20. Power 17 cents per kWh.
| Check | Result | Number |
|---|---|---|
| Family car | Yes | 3 of 4 parts |
| First car | No | 0 of 3 parts |
| Commuter | Not enough data | N/A |
| Seniors | No | 0 of 3 parts |
| Off-road | No | 7.9 in, top 64% |
| Worth the money | Not enough data | N/A |
| Good buy | Not enough data | N/A |
- Each check compares the cheapest trim with the number to its class.
- A check passes when it misses at most 1 part.
- Yes when the car passes more than half of its checks.
Is the GLS a good family car?
Yes. Passes 3 of 4 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seats | 7 seats | 5 or more | N/A | Yes |
| Rear legroom | 41.9 in | Median 38.4 in | 126 | Yes |
| Rear headroom | 40.2 in | Median 38.8 in | 125 | Yes |
| Cargo behind the last row | 17.4 cu ft | Median 21.6 cu ft | 134 | No |
Is the GLS a good first car?
No. Passes 0 of 3 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | N/A | Median $37,060 | 134 | No data |
| Horsepower | 362 hp | 152 hp to 346 hp | 136 | No |
| Length | 205.0 in | Median 189.7 in | 128 | No |
| Turning circle | 39.4 ft | Median 38.4 ft | 128 | No |
| Fuel cost per mile | N/A | Median 13.9 cents | 134 | No data |
Horsepower: 10th to 75th percentile of the class.
Is the GLS a good commuter car?
Not enough data.
Is the GLS a good car for seniors?
No. Passes 0 of 3 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step-in height | 7.9 in clearance, 71.8 in tall | 7.3 to 8.4 in clearance, 64.9 to 69.5 in tall | 118 | No |
| Front headroom | 39.4 in | Median 39.9 in | 127 | No |
| Turning circle | 39.4 ft | Median 38.4 ft | 128 | No |
Step-in: clearance and height in the middle half of the class.
Is the GLS a good off-road vehicle?
No. 7.9 in clearance. Top 64% of 125 trucks and SUVs.
- AWD or 4WD
- Yes
- Best trim for clearance
- GLS 450 4MATIC AWD, 7.9 in
- Cohort
- 125 trucks and SUVs, AWD or 4WD trims
Is the GLS worth the money?
Not enough data.
Is the GLS a good buy?
Not enough data.
What this cannot tell you
No safety, reliability or insurance data.
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