2021 Buick Encore vs 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLS
Overview | |
MSRP$76,000 | MSRP$23,200 |
Average price$89,792 | Average price$22,863 |
Listings20 | Listings25 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews8.3 out of 10 | Expert reviews |
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. | |
2021 Buick Encore Reviews Summary | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine3.0L 362 hp I6 | Engine1.4L 155 hp I4 |
Drive TrainAWD | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity7 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower362 hp @ 5500 rpm | Horsepower155 hp @ 5600 rpm |
MPG City20 | MPG City25 |
MPG Highway24 | MPG Highway30 |
Engine | |
Engine Name3.0L 362 hp I6 | Engine Name1.4L 155 hp I4 |
Torque369 lb-ft @ 1600 rpm | Torque177 lb-ft @ 2000 rpm |
Horsepower362 hp @ 5500 rpm | Horsepower155 hp @ 5600 rpm |
DrivetrainAWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City20 | MPG City25 |
MPG Highway24 | MPG Highway30 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity7 | Seating Capacity5 |
Key Features | |
Navigation SystemStandard | Navigation System |
Sunroof/MoonroofStandard | Sunroof/Moonroof |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall | Front Crash Overall5 |
Side Crash Overall | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space17.4 cu ft | Cargo Space18.8 cu ft |
Curb Weight5467 lbs | Curb Weight3237 lbs |
Height72.4 in | Height65.3 in |
Length205.0 in | Length168.4 in |
Width84.9 in | Width70.1 in |
Wheelbase123.4 in | Wheelbase100.6 in |
Maximum Payload1808 lbs | Maximum Payload1018 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity7700 lbs | Maximum Towing Capacity |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $76,000 | $23,200 |
Average price | $89,792 | $22,863 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 8.3 out of 10Read full review | |
Pros & cons | ||
Summary | 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 | 3.0L 362 hp I6 | 1.4L 155 hp I4 |
Drive Train | AWD | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 7 | 5 |
Horsepower | 362 hp @ 5500 rpm | 155 hp @ 5600 rpm |
MPG City | 20 | 25 |
MPG Highway | 24 | 30 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 3.0L 362 hp I6 | 1.4L 155 hp I4 |
Torque | 369 lb-ft @ 1600 rpm | 177 lb-ft @ 2000 rpm |
Horsepower | 362 hp @ 5500 rpm | 155 hp @ 5600 rpm |
Drivetrain | AWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 20 | 25 |
MPG Highway | 24 | 30 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 7 | 5 |
Key Features | ||
Navigation System | Standard | |
Sunroof/Moonroof | Standard | |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 5 | |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 17.4 cu ft | 18.8 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 5467 lbs | 3237 lbs |
Height | 72.4 in | 65.3 in |
Length | 205.0 in | 168.4 in |
Width | 84.9 in | 70.1 in |
Wheelbase | 123.4 in | 100.6 in |
Maximum Payload | 1808 lbs | 1018 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 7700 lbs | |
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