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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
Mazda CX-8 vs Mercedes-Benz GLS Comparison
Mazda CX-8
Mercedes-Benz GLS
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2025 Mazda
CX-8
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2026 Mercedes-Benz
GLS
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Driving the family
Long distance driving
TowingFuel Efficiency
72L - 74L
432 to 599 km
90L
702 km
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$42,810 - $72,160
$171,000 - $189,100
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CarExpert's Take
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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 DIESEL COMMON RAIL, PETROL DIRECT INJECTION | TURBO | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 2191 - 2488 | 2989 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.2L, 2.5L | 3.0L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| 4 | 6 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 24 | |
| Power | ||
| 140kW | 270kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 4500 - 6000 | 4000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 252Nm - 450Nm | 750Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 2000 - 4000 | 1350 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| 94.3 - 100 | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
