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2025 Mercedes-Benz GLS review
Mercedes-Benz's biggest SUV has acres of space and a sweet diesel six, but while tech has improved with a mild refresh, the price is steep.
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James Wong
Mercedes-Benz GLS vs Audi SQ8 Comparison
Mercedes-Benz GLS
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Audi SQ8
2026 Mercedes-Benz
GLS
vs
2025 Audi
SQ8
How they stack...
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Based on the Mercedes-Benz GLS 450 d 4MATIC
Based on the Audi SQ8
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Towing
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
90L
702 km
85L
1012 km
Warranty
5 year
warranty
warranty
5 year
warranty
warranty
MSRP
$171,000 - $189,100
$178,815
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CarExpert's Take
James Wong
Marketplace Editor
James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Peachy mild-hybrid diesel
- Massively practical cabin
- Updated tech works well
Misses
- Expensive to buy and service
- Interior doesn't scream $200k
- Not a super feelsome drive
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO | TURBO | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 2989 | 3996 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 3.0L | 4.0L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| 6 | 8 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 24 | 32 | |
| Power | ||
| 270kW | 373kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 4000 | 5500 | |
| Torque | ||
| 750Nm | 770Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1350 | 2000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
