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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 Tesla Model 3 Comparison
Mercedes-Benz GLS
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Tesla Model 3
2026 Mercedes-Benz
GLS
vs
2025 Tesla
Model 3
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Driving the family
Luxury
TowingFuel Efficiency
90L
702 km
NA
Warranty
5 year
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4 year
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MSRP
$171,000 - $189,100
$54,900 - $80,900
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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
Scott Collie
Contributor
Scott Collie drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Impressive efficiency
- Much improved refinement
- Still sharply priced alongside rivals
Misses
- Camera-based parking is a step backwards
- Touch-based transmission selector is fiddly
- Where's the head-up display?
Colours Available
Pearl White Multi-Coat is standard, with the following finishes are optional:
- Solid Black ($1500)
- Deep Blue Metallic ($1500)
- Stealth Grey ($2300)
- Ultra Red ($2600)
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO | - | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 2989 | - | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 3.0L | - | |
| Cylinders | ||
| 6 | - | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 24 | - | |
| Power | ||
| 270kW | 188kW - 343kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 4000 | - | |
| Torque | ||
| 750Nm | 350Nm - 681Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1350 | - | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
