2022 Mercedes-Benz GLS vs 2021 Volkswagen Tiguan

2021 Volkswagen Tiguan
2021 Volkswagen Tiguan
$25,245MSRP
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2022 Mercedes-Benz GLS
2022 Mercedes-Benz GLS
$77,850MSRP
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$25,245MSRP
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$77,850MSRP
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MSRP

$25,245

MSRP

$77,850

Average price

$27,602

Average price

$98,237

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229

Listings

22
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User Reviews

Expert reviews

Expert reviews

7.3 out of 10

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2022 Mercedes-Benz GLS Reviews Summary

The SUV that’s now known as the GLS was launched for the 2007 model year as the GL-Class, when Mercedes decided it needed a bigger, more luxurious SUV to sit above the M-Class in its lineup. The GL-Class and M-Class were rebadged the Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class and GLE-Class, respectively, in 2014 when Mercedes introduced a new naming scheme across its lineup.

The current version of the GLS was introduced for the 2020 model year, and represents the model’s third generation. It’s aimed at other full-size luxury SUVs, including the BMW X7, Cadillac Escalade, Infiniti QX80, Land Rover Range Rover, Lincoln Navigator, and Lexus LX.

Four models are available in Canada: the base six-cylinder GLS 450 4Matic, the GLS 580 4Matic, the AMG GLS 63 4Matic+, and the Mercedes-Maybach GLS 600 4Matic. Availability is currently limited, and specifications for the 2022 model year are not available. However, they are expected to be very close to those listed for 2021, which were used as reference for the information provided here. We tested a U.S.-specification 2022 GLS 450 for this review.

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Popular Features & Specs

Engine

2.0L 184 hp I4

Engine

3.0L 362 hp I6

Drive Train

FWD

Drive Train

AWD

Seating Capacity

7

Seating Capacity

7

Horsepower

184 hp @ 4400 rpm

Horsepower

362 hp @ 5500 rpm

MPG City

23

MPG City

18

MPG Highway

29

MPG Highway

24
2021 Volkswagen Tiguan
2021 Volkswagen Tiguan
$25,245MSRP
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2022 Mercedes-Benz GLS
2022 Mercedes-Benz GLS
$77,850MSRP
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Overview
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2021 Volkswagen Tiguan
$25,245MSRP
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2022 Mercedes-Benz GLS
$77,850MSRP
Overview
Overview
OverviewShop Now
Overview
MSRP
$25,245
$77,850
Average price
$27,602
$98,237
Listings
Ratings & Reviews
User reviews
4.8
5.0
Expert reviews

7.3 out of 10

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Summary

The SUV that’s now known as the GLS was launched for the 2007 model year as the GL-Class, when Mercedes decided it needed a bigger, more luxurious SUV to sit above the M-Class in its lineup. The GL-Class and M-Class were rebadged the Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class and GLE-Class, respectively, in 2014 when Mercedes introduced a new naming scheme across its lineup.

The current version of the GLS was introduced for the 2020 model year, and represents the model’s third generation. It’s aimed at other full-size luxury SUVs, including the BMW X7, Cadillac Escalade, Infiniti QX80, Land Rover Range Rover, Lincoln Navigator, and Lexus LX.

Four models are available in Canada: the base six-cylinder GLS 450 4Matic, the GLS 580 4Matic, the AMG GLS 63 4Matic+, and the Mercedes-Maybach GLS 600 4Matic. Availability is currently limited, and specifications for the 2022 model year are not available. However, they are expected to be very close to those listed for 2021, which were used as reference for the information provided here. We tested a U.S.-specification 2022 GLS 450 for this review.

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Popular Features & Specs
Engine
2.0L 184 hp I4
3.0L 362 hp I6
Drive Train
FWD
AWD
Seating Capacity
7
7
Horsepower
184 hp @ 4400 rpm
362 hp @ 5500 rpm
MPG City
23
18
MPG Highway
29
24
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