Happy Monday guys! It was a really interesting experience to drive the Maybach GLS and the base GLS 450 so close together. Obviously, the Maybach is going to feel extra exuberant, but we were impressed with how the base engine GLS 450 drives. It still looks like a minivan on the outside but we are looking forward to a refresh coming very soon.
Consider me getting old early at age of 38 with kids and all but I feel like GLS is such a handsome big vehicle which is not in your face all the time. Another one that comes to mind is the new Grand wagoneer, both Gls and wagoneer are so 2021 but still look like they from early 2000s.
A Lexus would save you about $5,000 a year on repairs (not including maintenance) if you’re looking to purchase. For those who lease or piss away money long term reliability wouldn’t matter.
@@EricFortuneJr. we seriously don’t care lmao. No need for a truck frame, and I prefer more up to date human computer interaction rather than a phone holder on AC vent
@@jacobbio Maintenance and reliability are aren't exactly the same. You can have a low maintenance Cadillac that burns oil or has electrical faults or you can have a high maintenance G Wagon that might not require the frequent repairs like a Land Rover. People with money might not care about regular maintenance costs but many do consider reliability when shopping. This is why BMW leases so many cars vs those who purchase and keep their Lexuses.
I love the color combination of this tester. I would get this car in this combination if I had the budget & need for it. But I'd get the lighter brown wood because that makes it look more like a classic Benz
Yes, I thought I was the only one to see that. They figured out buyers will indeed forgo true quality in lieu for the badge. But MB and BMW lease so many vehicles, this may be less of a concern for them than say mainstream brands like Jeep, Kia, and Hyundai that are killing it these days.
Comparing base models of the old 2019 GLS and the new generation of the GLS. The old looks a lot bigger, bolder and more muscular (big), the new looks quite weak, and you can easily mistake the new generation GLS on the streets for a GLB by the front, side, and rear. I own a 2019 GLS 450, and without amg packages or the 550 model, it still looks amazing. The new generation of GLS is more appealing on the higher AMG trims, must-have body kits to make the car look big and strong. Pretty sure many would agree?
Is it me or do all Mercedes nowadays look bloated and like a 'bar of soap' as you mentioned? Seriously, what are the designers thinking? All of their crossovers and sedans look so similar to each other - like a class, c class, s class and so on and so forth...
idk what year it was. but recently they've turned into a "budget" brand. Don't get me wrong, they're still luxurious and expensive. But they've axe'd their top-end designs to promote their lower end sales. Example look at a the AMG GTR and the AMG A45. the A45 has a similar grill and interior despite being so much cheaper, but the fact that it resembles a car worth $120k really entices buyers looking for a $50-60k car. Overall the economy has shown increasing apathy towards expensive brands, so said expensive brands are forced to cater to a "poorer" audience. And one of the symptoms of that are "bland" designs. And yes its a GLS, meaning S is in there. But this is the SUV-segment so S doesn't mean much. For instance the GLS costs as much as a Toyota Land Cruiser yet a S-class sedan is so much more than an Avalon/Camry or even a Lexus equivalent.
It would be helpful if you also mention the payload capacity along with the tow capacity. The payload is the limiting factor in it's ability to tow. I do understand the payload varies based on the equipment but it's helpful to get a sense. For example, the 2021+ GLE can tow 7700lbs but has a less than 1100lbs payload which assuming a 600 lbs tongue wt gives less than 600lbs for passengers and cargo in the car. A family of 4 will easily exceed 600lbs.
I have a gls 450 2021 but you didn’t mention the engine sound 10 seconds after you start it up, first the engine is quiet. 10 seconds later you hear a loud RAWR from the gls engine I-6 engine for a couple of seconds.
I’m sorry but even the old GL looked like it had nicer interior materials. The dashboard had leather (not sure if it was real) and stitching. Something is off putting about the current generation of Mercedes’ Benz products
I agree. If only Audi made a comparable vehicle since I am an Audi fan. But as it is, I think the X7 might be their best non-sporty model in their lineup.
great review as always. I am looking at this vehicle..very similar about 3k more with different wheels. I just drove a Audi SQ7 which I know is smaller and is not really comparable to this GLS450 but same price. tough decision..which do you prefer.
We kept our SQ5 and I then got a F250. Probably get the SQ7 in late 24 as a 2025 model. Audi has been really good to us. Unfortunately, the New Orleans area sucks with too much crime and I wish they'd open another Audi in D'Iberville next to the BMW, Merc, VW and Volvo stores. @@agnesf2659
Interior is nice until you press on be dashboard and it creaks like a lego set. I say this as a GLE owner, these models have lovely materials but the construction of the interior leaves something to be desired.
MDX is smaller lmao... also MDX has shitty steel suspension with no so good sound insulation and worse technology. The engine is lackluster, you need 4000 rpm to get to full hp in a naturally aspirated engine? Give me a break man. Also, the commercial compares MDX to 4 cylinder Q7 cuz they know it has nothing on V6 turbo
All entry-level wheels look like crap.Fork out a few dollars and get better wheels. Also who cares with the key looks like. It’s in your pocket or on your kitchen counter
I can't be the only one who thinks this cars looks a bit dated on the exterior. I seriously don't understand why someone would spend 6 figures on such a vehicle. Looks like a lot of cost cutting. Rather get a Navigator/Escalade/Wagoneer, or just get a KIA Carnival/Pacifica Pinnacle if you are after space.
It’s a little tame like most Mercedes vehicles. But the real treat is when you get inside. That’s where all the others fall short that you mentioned. Especially the Wagoneer. And Kia? Yuck. All that crappy plastic everywhere
@@Eric_In_SF Crappy plastic? Unless you pay more in most luxury cars, they come with similar soft touch and leatherette padding. Hell Audi only gives you leatherette arm rests on the top trims. Any below that generally receive soft touch plastic. Same goes for quite a few other companies.
I don’t like the front end at all either. And that blue paint sure shows off every bit of bug guts that end up on the front end. I’d be cleaning this off after every days driving to get off the bug guts. I do it on my new white Mazda CX-5 too.
I think that visually the previous gen was impossible to be mistaken with anything else thats out there. This one lacks character and like you have said, can be mistaken with honda/ toyota especially without an amg exterior pack. Interior and quality makes up for it, but overall I think the last gen was making a statement whereas the new one blends in too easy.
Interesting, my 2021 X5 45e is not the top end model and I like the interior better especially the fact that you CAN NOT find and hard touch scratch plastic ANYWHERE in the cabin. Soft touch all the way down to the doors bins. I also find the I drive easier to use and it’s much more controlled drive and felt better put together when we cross shopped the gle and when we drove the x7 and the the gls as we weren’t sure if we needed that level of space. Point is, we felt like the quality was better with bmw
I’m huge on interiors with no hard plastics. You would love the Jeep Grand Cherokee summit with the $5k leather package. Leather stitched all the way to the door bottom, the housing for the rear air vents and USB ports(part that the arm rest screws into) is Also wrapped in leather which is insane! Dash, bottom dash, and glove box door ETC. Everyone I explain this to says “who cares” , I do when I’m paying money for a car.. LOL.
@@Natethegreat200c oh definitely makes sense. We actually 2 years ago had an Audi Q7 in the shops before the x5(side note audis are great when they work... yeah but like just don’t buy one) so we were given a limited grand Cherokee and it was nice but I have to say the quality of the leather was not as nice as I’d like and did not feel as nice and supportive as the leather in the bmw or the Lexus vehicle we own as well. Also I like a car that has a bit more do it all vibe. So with this new X5 they tried to target land rover discovery as in recent years those vehicles have stolen sales from BMW X5. Sooooo the new X5 can be lifted with air suspension to 10.6 inches of ground clearance, with the off road package with body cladding and skid plates and high side wall tires 18inch wheels, we own land in NorCal and all of our neighbors are like how’s that thing getting up the dirt mud hills? And we are like people underestimate this vehicles capabilities daily on trains as well. Plus we got the paint protector that self heals so you can rub pin stripes right off. Then you get on road hit sport hybrid mode get 33 miles to the gallon or hit sport mode lowers the car to just 5 inches above the ground stiffens the dampers and pull 4.8 vbox tested 0to60 times. It really is remarkable. There’s a video of bmws x5s using Land Rover testing grounds in mammoth, we did that trial with our X5 too in mammoth first week we owned it, all the Land Rover people were scratching their heads, we even got questions from the Land Rover tour guide who was surprised we were keeping up the entire time. Then when we all got on road, we left them in our dust cus this giant vehicle defies gravity with its cornering ability. You push it to hard and the damn back end just steps out like a sports car and torques you through turns. On road drive dynamics up here in nor cal mountains and off road capabilities Are great! That’s what would stop me from getting that jeep. I do like how the keep looks better than our X5 tho 🤷🏾♀️
It’s a headache reading without punctuations… but if you’re familiar with Mercedes you’ll know their full size cars and suv are meant to feel heavy and floaty
This is a very middle of the road suv. Good at just about everything but not really knocking it out of the part anywhere. I think the BMW X7, Navigator, and Escalade make more compelling cases for themselves
This and X7 are perfect, especially the 6 cylinder version, perfect for hauling kids around, carrying cargo, groceries and road trip, also comfortable and luxurious. There’s too many of these in Irvine nowadays
I believe a mild hybrid powertrain is obsolete in 2021 olbeit has good MPG for that technology. Also the vehicle is too noisy in the video for the prise and high end brand.
Genesis makes far more better cars. Already in this new car the electric rear seats don't work. And what happened under the hood? Around the coolant bottle everything is covered in coolant like it already overheated. Quality of Genesis is far more better.
@@jackz4149 I'm not taking about a sound quality. Just saying that 13 speakers is quite not enough for this vehicle size, compare Audi Q5 size and GLS. Should be a little opposite:)
@@Raven0519 true, but it’s good for what it is, and it’s more than adequate, Q5’s audio system has to be played quietly otherwise the sound quality is meh
The S-Class of SUVs? I'm not so sure that nomenclature is applicable these days. This vehicle looks so anonymous in this low-trim option. Yes it is refined and built well, but there is no special feeling associated here until you at least get the GLS580 with some option packages. The interior is nice, but for the money, several other 3row SUVs come to mind. GV80 Prestige, XC90 Inscription,(yes, I know they're in a different class, but they aren't that much smaller, particularly on the inside), and even BMWs own X7 are all on par. S-Classes do not have an "at par peer" in its class. And I HAAATEEE MBZs new turn signal/gear stalks. They look especially cheap! BUT I do love that MB reverted back to straight 6s(sounds really good too), at least for the time being.
Looks like a giant Highlander. Yes you need to the GLS580 for it to look the part. For the life of me I can't understand why MBUSA won't offer the AMG sportswear on the 450 model. It is THE stupidest decision that they continue to make. That said, the GV80's third row is a joke by comparison and the Volvo has a lawnmower engine. X7 is far more desirable.
“Optional Nappa leather” lol. Dodge put that same leather grade in high trim levels of the dart, and soft touch plastics on the doors like this..😂😂 this is embarrassing.
Diesel diehards now trying to do hybrids, that brushed off as heavy and all the junk back in 2010. Now, they cant even build a full hybrid. Anyway, nice SUV but aging looks.
I don’t see how this is even comparable to a bmw x7 this thing looks so god damn cheap on the outside. Fake grills in cheap black plastic, black plastic cladding around the entire vehicle and the front of it looks so bland and cheap. The interior also features hard touch plastics, which you will not find at all anywhere on a bmw x7, even in the trunk. This is just an example of overpriced cost cutting.
The giant fake grills need to go. And the black plastic body cladding cheapens the look of the GLS 450. Mercedes forces you to get the AMG package &/or the GLS 580 in order to get the body painted wheel arches & bumpers.
Happy Monday guys! It was a really interesting experience to drive the Maybach GLS and the base GLS 450 so close together. Obviously, the Maybach is going to feel extra exuberant, but we were impressed with how the base engine GLS 450 drives. It still looks like a minivan on the outside but we are looking forward to a refresh coming very soon.
i remember when it was a big deal to see an s-class sedan.. nowadays, the top tier, s-class equiv SUV look like any other large SUV out there
lol and all the sedans look similar too. Have you seen the new s class compared to the a class? just horrible.
lol whatever you say
Agree
@@Tritonal92 yes, that’s the problem with MB. If you are 30 yards away, you can’t tell from the front wether that’s a S class or an A class……
Mercedes: How many different versions of SUVs should we make?
Yes.
Exterior needs some kind of appearance package to spice up the looks. That wheels looks terribly small for the big body GLS.
It’s the entry-level model. When you get up to the 580 it has much bigger wheels and body appearance upgrades. Not to mention a beefy V-8.
I give the car 45k miles before you spend 5k to fix it
I prefer the night package look on Mercedes.
i think you need at least the 580 or else the front looks way too bad. The wheels also have to be changed but that will be an additional option
I disagree. Rim sizes are getting out of hand these days, a big SUV needs some sidewall.
Great review! The GLS 580 is the S-class of SUVs. Period.
Consider me getting old early at age of 38 with kids and all but I feel like GLS is such a handsome big vehicle which is not in your face all the time. Another one that comes to mind is the new Grand wagoneer, both Gls and wagoneer are so 2021 but still look like they from early 2000s.
A Lexus would save you about $5,000 a year on repairs (not including maintenance) if you’re looking to purchase. For those who lease or piss away money long term reliability wouldn’t matter.
@@EricFortuneJr. people who are in the market for expensive SUVs like Mercedes’ and bmw don’t care about the cost of maintenance.
@@EricFortuneJr. we seriously don’t care lmao. No need for a truck frame, and I prefer more up to date human computer interaction rather than a phone holder on AC vent
@@jacobbio Maintenance and reliability are aren't exactly the same. You can have a low maintenance Cadillac that burns oil or has electrical faults or you can have a high maintenance G Wagon that might not require the frequent repairs like a Land Rover. People with money might not care about regular maintenance costs but many do consider reliability when shopping. This is why BMW leases so many cars vs those who purchase and keep their Lexuses.
Take a shot of Fireball for each use of “non-descript.” Lol - we love you Sofyan. Thanks for bringing us this review
I love the color combination of this tester. I would get this car in this combination if I had the budget & need for it. But I'd get the lighter brown wood because that makes it look more like a classic Benz
This is a family vehicle because the whole family has to contribute to be able to pay for this thing
😂😂😂
It’s crazy, you can actually see where brands like Mercedes and BMW are cutting corners nowadays. I guess most people who lease probably won’t care.
Yes, I thought I was the only one to see that. They figured out buyers will indeed forgo true quality in lieu for the badge. But MB and BMW lease so many vehicles, this may be less of a concern for them than say mainstream brands like Jeep, Kia, and Hyundai that are killing it these days.
@@hellkitty1014 facts actually
Really how?
Is there 2022 model going be different?
Comparing base models of the old 2019 GLS and the new generation of the GLS. The old looks a lot bigger, bolder and more muscular (big), the new looks quite weak, and you can easily mistake the new generation GLS on the streets for a GLB by the front, side, and rear. I own a 2019 GLS 450, and without amg packages or the 550 model, it still looks amazing. The new generation of GLS is more appealing on the higher AMG trims, must-have body kits to make the car look big and strong. Pretty sure many would agree?
I dislike when luxury cars use fake products like the fake grill. Otherwise it’s a good looking vehicle
Always love when reviewers talk about luxury car suspensions while in sport mode as if luxury car buyers prefer sportiness over comfort. So inane.
How is the all wheel drive activated, or is it always active? Thanks!
Does it have a real exhaust connected to the outside?
Agreed, it's design is pretty anonymous
Thanks for review
Good vehicle for long trips and stuff
Is it me or do all Mercedes nowadays look bloated and like a 'bar of soap' as you mentioned? Seriously, what are the designers thinking? All of their crossovers and sedans look so similar to each other - like a class, c class, s class and so on and so forth...
They have to look similar. Your just choosing the size of car you want.
They don't look too similar.Thats how they always design their cars. They always have the same design language but still different. Stop exaggerating.
Their SUVs don't look the same. The only one that looks like this is the GLB. Their sedans are very similar, but not exactly the same.
idk what year it was. but recently they've turned into a "budget" brand. Don't get me wrong, they're still luxurious and expensive. But they've axe'd their top-end designs to promote their lower end sales.
Example look at a the AMG GTR and the AMG A45. the A45 has a similar grill and interior despite being so much cheaper, but the fact that it resembles a car worth $120k really entices buyers looking for a $50-60k car.
Overall the economy has shown increasing apathy towards expensive brands, so said expensive brands are forced to cater to a "poorer" audience. And one of the symptoms of that are "bland" designs. And yes its a GLS, meaning S is in there. But this is the SUV-segment so S doesn't mean much. For instance the GLS costs as much as a Toyota Land Cruiser yet a S-class sedan is so much more than an Avalon/Camry or even a Lexus equivalent.
@@larrywexner4163a loaded gls 580 will easily pass $150k. The land cruiser is just overpriced, bad example.
It would be helpful if you also mention the payload capacity along with the tow capacity. The payload is the limiting factor in it's ability to tow. I do understand the payload varies based on the equipment but it's helpful to get a sense. For example, the 2021+ GLE can tow 7700lbs but has a less than 1100lbs payload which assuming a 600 lbs tongue wt gives less than 600lbs for passengers and cargo in the car. A family of 4 will easily exceed 600lbs.
I love how the idea of fast has evolved. You realize that this almost 3 ton truck is faster to 60 than an s2000 by 0.6 seconds? :):):)
And please note this is the "slow" one🤪 The 580 does it in less than 5 and the AMG in less than 4🤯
What is the name of the exterior color of the car?
The older interior design ... .as in the 2020 S Class and this, looks much better. (Stop with the Maybach stuff)
You said left rear seat was stuck and would not fold down. Is it button on the left side in cargo area that will fold down left rear seat ?
I have a gls 450 2021 but you didn’t mention the engine sound 10 seconds after you start it up, first the engine is quiet. 10 seconds later you hear a loud RAWR from the gls engine I-6 engine for a couple of seconds.
I’m sorry but even the old GL looked like it had nicer interior materials. The dashboard had leather (not sure if it was real) and stitching. Something is off putting about the current generation of Mercedes’ Benz products
If you get to sit in a gle or glc, it’s really comfortable and materials feel great
Why did that starting screen show the front of the GLE instead of the GLS? MB missed that big detail..
Reliable?
Very Nice!
In my opinion X7 looks better.I traded in the GLS for X7. X7 feels better to drive in my opinion.
If how much to repair on BMW cars if any problem with it?
I agree. If only Audi made a comparable vehicle since I am an Audi fan. But as it is, I think the X7 might be their best non-sporty model in their lineup.
Mercedes needs to put a new grille on the GLS. The diamond pin grille would look so much better.
This GLS is not an offense design, but that wind/road noise is.
great review as always. I am looking at this vehicle..very similar about 3k more with different wheels. I just drove a Audi SQ7 which I know is smaller and is not really comparable to this GLS450 but same price. tough decision..which do you prefer.
Did you buy GLS or SQ7? I prefer GLS😊
Audi is made with better materials and has a better engine, AWD
We kept our SQ5 and I then got a F250. Probably get the SQ7 in late 24 as a 2025 model. Audi has been really good to us. Unfortunately, the New Orleans area sucks with too much crime and I wish they'd open another Audi in D'Iberville next to the BMW, Merc, VW and Volvo stores. @@agnesf2659
Where’s the led fog lights
Brilliant!
IMO, the first generation is the best looking of the three. This one looks so much like a very expensive minivan.
Interior is nice until you press on be dashboard and it creaks like a lego set. I say this as a GLE owner, these models have lovely materials but the construction of the interior leaves something to be desired.
*_Make your house video, and your town review_* 👍
Looks like a normal suv. You can buy the MDX that looks better, is more spacious and has better resale value for half the price 😱
MDX is definitely not roomier than this.
MDX is smaller lmao... also MDX has shitty steel suspension with no so good sound insulation and worse technology. The engine is lackluster, you need 4000 rpm to get to full hp in a naturally aspirated engine? Give me a break man. Also, the commercial compares MDX to 4 cylinder Q7 cuz they know it has nothing on V6 turbo
@@jackz4149 Buy the GLS 450 so I can buy it off of you for half the price in 3 years
@@afzalshaikh2128 of course you like used cars 😆
I almost feel this is my car, both 3rd row driver size seat doesn't fold.
Mercedes definitely mailed it in on this one.
Rested on their laurels.
Those wheels look awfully cheap on this car. Same thing with the key fob. Disappointing to see Mercedes cutting corners on such an expensive SUV
All entry-level wheels look like crap.Fork out a few dollars and get better wheels. Also who cares with the key looks like. It’s in your pocket or on your kitchen counter
I can't be the only one who thinks this cars looks a bit dated on the exterior. I seriously don't understand why someone would spend 6 figures on such a vehicle. Looks like a lot of cost cutting. Rather get a Navigator/Escalade/Wagoneer, or just get a KIA Carnival/Pacifica Pinnacle if you are after space.
It’s a little tame like most Mercedes vehicles. But the real treat is when you get inside. That’s where all the others fall short that you mentioned. Especially the Wagoneer. And Kia? Yuck. All that crappy plastic everywhere
Not everyone wants their car to pop out on the road. Mercedes goes subtle, but still luxurious.
@@Eric_In_SF Crappy plastic? Unless you pay more in most luxury cars, they come with similar soft touch and leatherette padding. Hell Audi only gives you leatherette arm rests on the top trims. Any below that generally receive soft touch plastic. Same goes for quite a few other companies.
I was thinking the same
It is not the first time that MB uses I6 in decades, right? GLE450 has the same engine for more than two years since 2019.
Great job as always Micah. Best in the business
I don’t like the front end at all either. And that blue paint sure shows off every bit of bug guts that end up on the front end. I’d be cleaning this off after every days driving to get off the bug guts. I do it on my new white Mazda CX-5 too.
3:22 looks like a bar of soap😁😁😁
Would love to see the new s class maybach and the 4d system
It need's a refreshing looking old and tired
I think that visually the previous gen was impossible to be mistaken with anything else thats out there. This one lacks character and like you have said, can be mistaken with honda/ toyota especially without an amg exterior pack.
Interior and quality makes up for it, but overall I think the last gen was making a statement whereas the new one blends in too easy.
Not having wireless Android Auto/Apple Car Play in a car like this is ridiculous.
It is wireless.
Why? It’s faster and has 0 lag, unlike my shitty Audi MMI
Great in-depth review of the X5!
Nice review but it looks fine to me.
This car or new Range Rover ?
Interesting, my 2021 X5 45e is not the top end model and I like the interior better especially the fact that you CAN NOT find and hard touch scratch plastic ANYWHERE in the cabin. Soft touch all the way down to the doors bins. I also find the I drive easier to use and it’s much more controlled drive and felt better put together when we cross shopped the gle and when we drove the x7 and the the gls as we weren’t sure if we needed that level of space. Point is, we felt like the quality was better with bmw
I’m huge on interiors with no hard plastics. You would love the Jeep Grand Cherokee summit with the $5k leather package. Leather stitched all the way to the door bottom, the housing for the rear air vents and USB ports(part that the arm rest screws into) is Also wrapped in leather which is insane! Dash, bottom dash, and glove box door ETC. Everyone I explain this to says “who cares” , I do when I’m paying money for a car.. LOL.
@@Natethegreat200c oh definitely makes sense. We actually 2 years ago had an Audi Q7 in the shops before the x5(side note audis are great when they work... yeah but like just don’t buy one) so we were given a limited grand Cherokee and it was nice but I have to say the quality of the leather was not as nice as I’d like and did not feel as nice and supportive as the leather in the bmw or the Lexus vehicle we own as well. Also I like a car that has a bit more do it all vibe. So with this new X5 they tried to target land rover discovery as in recent years those vehicles have stolen sales from BMW X5. Sooooo the new X5 can be lifted with air suspension to 10.6 inches of ground clearance, with the off road package with body cladding and skid plates and high side wall tires 18inch wheels, we own land in NorCal and all of our neighbors are like how’s that thing getting up the dirt mud hills? And we are like people underestimate this vehicles capabilities daily on trains as well. Plus we got the paint protector that self heals so you can rub pin stripes right off. Then you get on road hit sport hybrid mode get 33 miles to the gallon or hit sport mode lowers the car to just 5 inches above the ground stiffens the dampers and pull 4.8 vbox tested 0to60 times. It really is remarkable. There’s a video of bmws x5s using Land Rover testing grounds in mammoth, we did that trial with our X5 too in mammoth first week we owned it, all the Land Rover people were scratching their heads, we even got questions from the Land Rover tour guide who was surprised we were keeping up the entire time. Then when we all got on road, we left them in our dust cus this giant vehicle defies gravity with its cornering ability. You push it to hard and the damn back end just steps out like a sports car and torques you through turns. On road drive dynamics up here in nor cal mountains and off road capabilities Are great! That’s what would stop me from getting that jeep. I do like how the keep looks better than our X5 tho 🤷🏾♀️
It’s a headache reading without punctuations… but if you’re familiar with Mercedes you’ll know their full size cars and suv are meant to feel heavy and floaty
This is a very middle of the road suv. Good at just about everything but not really knocking it out of the part anywhere. I think the BMW X7, Navigator, and Escalade make more compelling cases for themselves
This and X7 are perfect, especially the 6 cylinder version, perfect for hauling kids around, carrying cargo, groceries and road trip, also comfortable and luxurious. There’s too many of these in Irvine nowadays
I'll keep my BMW X7 thanks! Built better, drives and handles so much better.
BMW interior blows this crap out of the water tbh
This or BMW X7
this car doesn't deserve the S class of suv
I believe a mild hybrid powertrain is obsolete in 2021 olbeit has good MPG for that technology. Also the vehicle is too noisy in the video for the prise and high end brand.
Mercedes currently pioneers planned obselescance with unreliable tech and technical gremlins. 😭Buy a Lexus LX 570 & call it a day.
Genesis makes far more better cars.
Already in this new car the electric rear seats don't work. And what happened under the hood? Around the coolant bottle everything is covered in coolant like it already overheated.
Quality of Genesis is far more better.
Get the hell outta here with these dumb marketing
A lot of vehicle for the money. I would prefer a tesla type driveline.
The X7 looks better...
In my opinion 13 speakers is quite not enough for this car. My little Audi Q5 has a 19 speakers B/O, in MB that would work.
19 speakers sound nowhere as nice as gls’s
@@jackz4149 I'm not taking about a sound quality. Just saying that 13 speakers is quite not enough for this vehicle size, compare Audi Q5 size and GLS. Should be a little opposite:)
@@Raven0519 true, but it’s good for what it is, and it’s more than adequate, Q5’s audio system has to be played quietly otherwise the sound quality is meh
@@jackz4149 depends on the settings)
The S-Class of SUVs? I'm not so sure that nomenclature is applicable these days. This vehicle looks so anonymous in this low-trim option. Yes it is refined and built well, but there is no special feeling associated here until you at least get the GLS580 with some option packages. The interior is nice, but for the money, several other 3row SUVs come to mind. GV80 Prestige, XC90 Inscription,(yes, I know they're in a different class, but they aren't that much smaller, particularly on the inside), and even BMWs own X7 are all on par. S-Classes do not have an "at par peer" in its class. And I HAAATEEE MBZs new turn signal/gear stalks. They look especially cheap! BUT I do love that MB reverted back to straight 6s(sounds really good too), at least for the time being.
Looks like a giant Highlander. Yes you need to the GLS580 for it to look the part. For the life of me I can't understand why MBUSA won't offer the AMG sportswear on the 450 model. It is THE stupidest decision that they continue to make. That said, the GV80's third row is a joke by comparison and the Volvo has a lawnmower engine. X7 is far more desirable.
@@MercOne i agree on all fronts. BMW allows the buyer to dress a 40i model all the way up.
@@hellkitty1014 Yes. Mercedes is just being dumb on this one. Makes no sense. X7 is much sexier and better looking to my eye too.
@@MercOne no X7 looks like a bigger X5. None of these are distinguishable but GLS is more subtle, which is better
@@jackz4149 If you think dull as dishwater is distinguishable.
I was asking myself, can he just use an even wider lens on his camera and now I have the answer. Yes he can. Next time fisheye lens all the way.
“Optional Nappa leather” lol. Dodge put that same leather grade in high trim levels of the dart, and soft touch plastics on the doors like this..😂😂 this is embarrassing.
I dont like the way mercedes styling is going. Every car starting to looking like an elephant.
It weighs 7, 275 lb.
Genesis is more exciting
"Bar of soap", " bloated up E-class". I really like MBs but your descriptions are hilarous so I don't get offended one bit
Great review, bland car
I'd take the the new 2023 Jeep Gand Cherokee L over this MB.
If im paying that much for a brand new car, much less a Mercedes I better have 0 black plastic on the outside. And im talking to you too Porsche
It really is bland
I agree, the front is boring.
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You buying the name thas all
Diesel diehards now trying to do hybrids, that brushed off as heavy and all the junk back in 2010. Now, they cant even build a full hybrid. Anyway, nice SUV but aging looks.
I'm a Mercedes fan for sure, but the GLS just isn't it. Escalade or X7 for me.
Extremely Boring Escalade , Grand Wagoneer, and X7 look better.
who can afford?
I'd rather buy a loaded Sienna or Carnival.
For the price of a loaded GLS you can easily buy both loaded. But people buying it probably won't care. Star on the car is more of a status symbol.
I would say that this is the most boring vehicle on the planet, but Korea & Japan have cornered the market on cookie cutter soulless transportation.
Mercedes-Benz has falling behind in the SUV ... market
It looks soooooo boring....😏😏
I don’t see how this is even comparable to a bmw x7 this thing looks so god damn cheap on the outside. Fake grills in cheap black plastic, black plastic cladding around the entire vehicle and the front of it looks so bland and cheap. The interior also features hard touch plastics, which you will not find at all anywhere on a bmw x7, even in the trunk. This is just an example of overpriced cost cutting.
Doesn’t look as luxury
American Premium Full Size SUV´s are better, very luxurious too, more room inside and a better price.
Bruh. Meh.
The giant fake grills need to go. And the black plastic body cladding cheapens the look of the GLS 450. Mercedes forces you to get the AMG package &/or the GLS 580 in order to get the body painted wheel arches & bumpers.
Not anymore
That fake honeycomb grill is disgusting on this pricey of a vehicle.
Wow this is ugly.
It's so boring and why does it have fake vents
Sorry, not a fan of the music over your voice at the intro. They're competing.