2021 Mercedes-Benz GLS vs 2020 Toyota Sienna
Overview | |
MSRP$29,715 | MSRP$76,000 |
Average price$38,364 | Average price$94,327 |
Listings76 | Listings9 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews7.8 out of 10 | Expert reviews8.3 out of 10 |
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2020 Toyota Sienna Reviews SummarySince the second half of the 20th century, each decade has had a hot-topic family car, and, as we’ve noted in a number of reviews this year, the crossover is our current darling vehicle. Before the crossover, there were big, truck-based SUVs. Before that, there were station wagons. And for the past 35 years, there's always been the minivan. The Dodge Caravan has been widely considered the Patient Zero of the minivan segment. From there, seemingly everyone joined the party, including Toyota, Nissan, Ford, Chevy, GMC, Volkswagen, Oldsmobile, and more. Heck, even Mercury had a “Nautica Edition” version of the Villager. The minivan was king once, the crossover is king now, and some other type of vehicle will likely dominate in the near future. But in all this, the 7- and 8-passenger minivans will always represent the ultimate in versatility. The crossover is an image-forward fad with a dash of usability, but the minivan continues to prove itself as the pinnacle of practicality. The 2020 Toyota Sienna is neither the newest nor flashiest minivan out there, but when you absolutely need space for people and gear, there’s nothing better. Additionally, as of 2020 the Sienna is the only minivan to offer all-wheel drive (AWD), which is something specifically desired by many car buyers. | |
2021 Mercedes-Benz GLS Reviews SummaryThe “S” in the 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLS name is meant to connect the SUV to the S-Class flagship sedan. In this sense, the GLS is the S-Class of SUVs, and it delivers on that positioning. The 2021 GLS-Class has three rows of spacious seating, and puts comfort above all else. The GLS can hold groceries, weekend bags, antique desks purchased from a roadside consignment shop—all things that would require a lot of negotiating in the S-Class sedan. The GLS is one member of a growing fraternity of full-size, three-row, luxury SUVs. Their ranks include the Cadillac Escalade, Lincoln Navigator, Infiniti QX80, and the more recent BMW X7. The GLS sets itself apart with a higher standard of luxury, and impressive performance… if you’re willing to shell out the cash. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine3.5L 296 hp V6 | Engine3.0L 362 hp I6 |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive TrainAWD |
Seating Capacity2 | Seating Capacity7 |
Horsepower296 hp @ 6200 rpm | Horsepower362 hp @ 5500 rpm |
MPG City19 | MPG City20 |
MPG Highway26 | MPG Highway24 |
Engine | |
Engine Name3.5L 296 hp V6 | Engine Name3.0L 362 hp I6 |
Torque263 lb-ft @ 4700 rpm | Torque369 lb-ft @ 1600 rpm |
Horsepower296 hp @ 6200 rpm | Horsepower362 hp @ 5500 rpm |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainAWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City19 | MPG City20 |
MPG Highway26 | MPG Highway24 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity2 | Seating Capacity7 |
Key Features | |
Navigation System | Navigation SystemStandard |
Sunroof/Moonroof | Sunroof/MoonroofStandard |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall4 | Front Crash Overall |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space | Cargo Space17.4 cu ft |
Curb Weight4375 lbs | Curb Weight5467 lbs |
Height68.9 in | Height72.4 in |
Length200.2 in | Length205.0 in |
Width78.1 in | Width84.9 in |
Wheelbase119.3 in | Wheelbase123.4 in |
Maximum Payload | Maximum Payload1808 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | Maximum Towing Capacity7700 lbs |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $29,715 | $76,000 |
Average price | $38,364 | $94,327 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 7.8 out of 10Read full review | 8.3 out of 10Read full review |
Pros & cons | Pros
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Summary | Since the second half of the 20th century, each decade has had a hot-topic family car, and, as we’ve noted in a number of reviews this year, the crossover is our current darling vehicle. Before the crossover, there were big, truck-based SUVs. Before that, there were station wagons. And for the past 35 years, there's always been the minivan. The Dodge Caravan has been widely considered the Patient Zero of the minivan segment. From there, seemingly everyone joined the party, including Toyota, Nissan, Ford, Chevy, GMC, Volkswagen, Oldsmobile, and more. Heck, even Mercury had a “Nautica Edition” version of the Villager. The minivan was king once, the crossover is king now, and some other type of vehicle will likely dominate in the near future. But in all this, the 7- and 8-passenger minivans will always represent the ultimate in versatility. The crossover is an image-forward fad with a dash of usability, but the minivan continues to prove itself as the pinnacle of practicality. The 2020 Toyota Sienna is neither the newest nor flashiest minivan out there, but when you absolutely need space for people and gear, there’s nothing better. Additionally, as of 2020 the Sienna is the only minivan to offer all-wheel drive (AWD), which is something specifically desired by many car buyers. | The “S” in the 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLS name is meant to connect the SUV to the S-Class flagship sedan. In this sense, the GLS is the S-Class of SUVs, and it delivers on that positioning. The 2021 GLS-Class has three rows of spacious seating, and puts comfort above all else. The GLS can hold groceries, weekend bags, antique desks purchased from a roadside consignment shop—all things that would require a lot of negotiating in the S-Class sedan. The GLS is one member of a growing fraternity of full-size, three-row, luxury SUVs. Their ranks include the Cadillac Escalade, Lincoln Navigator, Infiniti QX80, and the more recent BMW X7. The GLS sets itself apart with a higher standard of luxury, and impressive performance… if you’re willing to shell out the cash. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 3.5L 296 hp V6 | 3.0L 362 hp I6 |
Drive Train | FWD | AWD |
Seating Capacity | 2 | 7 |
Horsepower | 296 hp @ 6200 rpm | 362 hp @ 5500 rpm |
MPG City | 19 | 20 |
MPG Highway | 26 | 24 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 3.5L 296 hp V6 | 3.0L 362 hp I6 |
Torque | 263 lb-ft @ 4700 rpm | 369 lb-ft @ 1600 rpm |
Horsepower | 296 hp @ 6200 rpm | 362 hp @ 5500 rpm |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 19 | 20 |
MPG Highway | 26 | 24 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 2 | 7 |
Key Features | ||
Navigation System | Standard | |
Sunroof/Moonroof | Standard | |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 17.4 cu ft | |
Curb Weight | 4375 lbs | 5467 lbs |
Height | 68.9 in | 72.4 in |
Length | 200.2 in | 205.0 in |
Width | 78.1 in | 84.9 in |
Wheelbase | 119.3 in | 123.4 in |
Maximum Payload | 1808 lbs | |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 7700 lbs | |
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