Is the 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLS a good car?
No.
2 of 6checks
- First car: 0 of 5. Price $76,000. Class median $39,195.
- Commuter: $132 a month. Class median $116.
- Seniors: 0 of 3. Height 71.8 in. Class middle half 64.8 to 69.8 in.
- Good buy: 6 rivals beat it on all four.
- Not enough data: off-road.
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 5 parts |
| Commuter | No | $132 vs $116 a month |
| Seniors | No | 0 of 3 parts |
| Off-road | Not enough data | N/A |
| Worth the money | Yes | 5% above predicted |
| Good buy | No | 6 beat it on all four |
- 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 | 43.4 in | Median 38.2 in | 131 | Yes |
| Rear headroom | 40.2 in | Median 38.9 in | 131 | Yes |
| Cargo behind the last row | 18.4 cu ft | Median 22.9 cu ft | 140 | No |
Is the GLS a good first car?
No. Passes 0 of 5 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $76,000 | Median $39,195 | 144 | No |
| Horsepower | 362 hp | 155 hp to 349 hp | 145 | No |
| Length | 205.0 in | Median 188.6 in | 136 | No |
| Turning circle | 41.0 ft | Median 38.4 ft | 134 | No |
| Fuel cost per mile | 15.2 cents | Median 13.3 cents | 143 | No |
Horsepower: 10th to 75th percentile of the class.
Is the GLS a good commuter car?
No. $132 a month to commute. Class median $116.
- Miles a month
- 867
- This car
- $132
- Median of 143 SUVs
- $116
- Highway mpg
- 24 mpg, top 68% of 137
Is the GLS a good car for seniors?
No. Passes 0 of 3 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step-in height | 71.8 in tall | 64.8 to 69.8 in tall | 134 | No |
| Front headroom | 39.4 in | Median 39.8 in | 134 | No |
| Turning circle | 41.0 ft | Median 38.4 ft | 134 | No |
Step-in: clearance and height in the middle half of the class.
Is the GLS a good off-road vehicle?
Not enough data.
Is the GLS worth the money?
Yes. Priced 5% above cars like it.
- Price, GLS 450 4MATIC AWD
- $76,000
- Predicted price
- $72,560
- Gap
- +$3,440 (+5%)
- Model error
- 14% median, 277 cars
Price model: horsepower, length, width, drivetrain, powertrain, body and luxury, 2021 cars.
Passes at up to 5% above the predicted price.
Is the GLS a good buy?
No. 6 rivals cost less and beat it on fuel cost, cargo and power.
| Car | Price | Fuel cost per mile | Max cargo | Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GLS GLS 450 4MATIC AWD | $76,000 | 15.2 cents | 48.7 cu ft | 362 hp |
| Volvo XC60 Recharge T8 eAWD PHEV Inscription Expression | $53,500 | 10.9 cents | 63.6 cu ft | 400 hp |
| Volvo XC40 Recharge AWD | $54,090 | 7.3 cents | 57.5 cu ft | 402 hp |
| Ford Mustang Mach-E GT AWD | $59,900 | 6.1 cents | 59.7 cu ft | 459 hp |
| Volvo XC90 Recharge T8 eAWD PHEV Inscription Expression 7P | $63,450 | 11.1 cents | 64.1 cu ft | 400 hp |
| BMW X5 xDrive45e Plug-In Hybrid | $65,400 | 13.7 cents | 72.3 cu ft | 389 hp |
| Lincoln Aviator Grand Touring AWD | $69,545 | 12.1 cents | 77.7 cu ft | 494 hp |
Compared with 1,036 trims of other makes, SUVs, 2021.
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