Comparison - Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class 63 AMG 2018 - vs - BMW X5 M AWD 2018

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Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class 63 AMG 2018

General

Other Names:

Also called:

GL-Class

Also called:

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Make:

Model:

Average Price:

125,300

Updated:

22 Mar 2018

101,700

Updated:

21 Mar 2018

Car Type:

SUV

Drive Type:

All Wheel Drive

Year:

2018

Total Seating:

Transmission:

7-speed Shiftable Automatic

8-speed Shiftable Automatic

Bluetooth:

yes

Heated seats:

yes

Doors:

Fuel Tank Capacity:

26.40gals

22.40gals

Exterior Colors:

Color:

Black

#000000

Dakota Brown Metallic

#403524

Diamond Silver Metallic

#C5CDD2

Iridium Silver Metallic

#ADB1B2

Lunar Blue Metallic

#18294B

Obsidian Black Metallic

#211810

Palladium Silver Metallic

#888785

Polar White

#E1E0DE

Steel Grey Metallic

#6A7575

designo Cardinal Red Metallic

#A02C32

designo Diamond White Metallic

#EDE4D7

Color:

Alpine White

#FFFFFF

Azurite Black Metallic

#000D31

Black Sapphire Metallic

#000000

Carbon Black Metallic

#171C24

Mineral White Metallic

#EAEAEA

Melbourne Red Metallic

#920F0D

Long Beach Blue Metallic

#3F93B5

Donington Grey Metallic

#9E9D99

Silverstone Metallic

#A7B1BA

Expert Reviews

Expert reviews:

Most buyers will be well-served by the GLS 450. It delivers solid performance along with its luxurious cabin, plus it leaves room for customization with numerous options packages.

PROS
Spacious third-row seat can accommodate adults
Ample acceleration with any powertrain choice
Quiet cabin with luxurious trim
Available off-road package gives it true capability in the dirt

CONS
Many desirable features don't come standard
Large price jump from GLS 450 to GLS 550

By:

edmunds.com

The 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLS takes an old-school tack to modern-SUV design, and it works.

Pros
Lots of room
Lots of flexibility
Big luxury SUV panache
Lots of safety technology on tap
AMG–no, really

Cons
Dated switchgear
COMAND is cumbersome
Diesel’s been deleted

By:

thecarconnection.com

The 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class ranked #2 in Luxury Large SUVs. Currently the Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class has a score of 8.9 out of 10 which is based on our evaluation of 38 pieces of research and data elements using various sources.

Pros
Powerful engines
Fuel-efficient V6
Handsome, spacious cabin
Smooth ride

Cons
Fewer standard features than some rivals

By:

usnews.com

Stunning speed and carpool-duty comfort in one pricey package.
Once you’ve driven a BMW X5 M, you just might have a hard time convincing yourself that any other SUV will suffice. Could the dry cleaning be dropped off, the kids picked up, and the five-inch puddle from the broken water main be forded in a regular X5 or a Mercedes-Benz GLE-class? Surely.

Pros
Absurdly quick,
credibly seats five,
luxurious interior comes standard.

Cons
Comparatively small cargo hold,
too many drive modes,
lack of active safety tech.

By:

caranddriver.com

The 2018 BMW X5 M handles everyday SUV duty with comfort, style and refinement. It's also ridiculously fast and cuts winding roads like a knife. How fast? It dashes from zero to 60 mph in 4 seconds flat, a shade faster than BMW's iconic M4 sport coupe. Now wondering whether you need an SUV that makes more than 500 horsepower or reaches a top speed of 160 mph misses the point. It's best to just marvel at a machine that can take you for both a sedate run to Costco, or to county jail for excessive speed, with such ease.

PROS
Outlandish acceleration and handling for an SUV
Interior materials are impeccable
Front seats are comfortable and supportive

CONS
No option for a third-row seat
Sporty suspension may feel too firm for some drivers, passengers
Gas pedal sometimes responds slowly in low-speed driving

By:

edmunds.com

A backup camera is now standard, as are trapezoidal tailpipes for the 35i and 35d models.The high-performance X5 M is powered by a twin-turbo 4.4-liter V-8 engine that makes 567 hp and 553 pounds-feet of torque. The engine works with an eight-speed automatic transmission, and power is routed to all four wheels. BMW says the X5 M can hit 60 mph in just 4 seconds. As expected of a performance offshoot, the X5 M has unique bumpers, aggressive side sills and highly bolstered sport seats.

Pros
Seat comfort
Handling
Cabin materials
Diesel's estimated fuel economy
iDrive control system

Cons
Leather upholstery not standard
Awkward liftgate and tailgate combo

By:

cars.com

Fuel

Fuel Type:

Premium Unleaded

Fuel Economy City USA:

13.00mpg

14.00mpg

Fuel Economy HWY:

18.00mpg

19.00mpg

Engine type:

Petrol/Gas

Engine and Performance

Valves:

Cylinders:

Engine Size/Displacement:

5.50L

4.40L

Torque:

561ft-lbs

at 1 750rpm

553ft-lbs

at 2 200rpm

Horsepower:

577hp

at 5 500rpm

567hp

at 6 000rpm

Cam Type:

Double overhead cam (DOHC)

Turning Circle:

40.70Feet

42.00Feet

Convenience

Cruise Control:

yes

Door Pockets:

yes

Cupholders:

yes

Overhead console:

yes

Seatback Storage:

yes

Power Steering:

yes

Parking sensors:

yes

Steering Wheel Tilt:

yes

Telescopic steering wheel:

yes

Rear View Camera:

yes

Front view Camera:

yes

Side view Camera:

yes

On steering wheel:

Transmission, cruise and audio controls on steering wheel

Exterior Dimensions

Length:

203.20in

192.70in

Width:

84.30in

78.10in

Height:

72.80in

67.60in

Ground Clearance:

8.50in

8.10in

Wheel Base:

121.10in

115.50in

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

41.20

39.80

Rear Head Room:

40.00

38.30

Front Leg Room:

40.30in

40.40in

Rear leg room:

38.50in

36.60in

Front Shoulder Room:

58.50in

60.50in

Rear Shoulder room:

58.30in

Weights and capacites

Cargo Capacity:

93.80cu.ft

76.70cu.ft

Maximum Towing Capacity un-break:

7500lbs

1170lbs

Cargo Capacity with Seats in Place:

16.00cu.ft

35.80cu.ft

Curb Weight:

5754.00lbs

5260.00lbs

Instruments

External Temperature Display:

yes

Clock:

yes

Trip computer:

yes

Techometer:

yes

Compass:

yes

Power Features

Power windows:

yes

Remote Keyless doors:

yes

More Power Features:

4 one-touch power windows

Heated mirrors

Remote keyless power door locks

Reverse tilt passenger only provides curb view when vehicle in reverse

Hands-Free Entry

Reverse tilt passenger mirror provides curb view when vehicle in reverse

4 one-touch power windows

Heated Mirrors

Hands-Free Entry

Seats

Rear Seat Collapsible:

yes

Front Seats Features:

10 -way power driver seat

Bucket front seats

Height adjustable passenger seat

Multi-level heating driver seat

Driver seat with power adjustable lumbar support

Passenger seat with power adjustable lumbar support

Multi-level heating passenger seat

Leatherette

10-Way Power Passenger Seat

Height adjustable driver seat

Ventilated Driver Seat

Ventilated Passenger Seat

Massaging

Premium Leather

Multi-level heating passenger seat

14 -way power driver seat

Multi-level heating driver seat

Height adjustable driver seat

Leather

14 -way power passenger seat

Passenger seat with power adjustable lumbar support

Driver seat with power adjustable lumbar support

Height adjustable passenger seat

Bucket front seats

Driver Seat Thigh Extension

Rear Seats Features:

Power folding split-bench third row seats

Reclining rear seats

Folding center armrest

Rear ventilation ducts

Split-folding rear seatback

Multi-Level Heating

Split-folding rear seatback

Folding center armrest

Rear ventilation ducts

Suspension

Front Suspension:

Front stabilizer bar

Rear Suspension:

Rear stabilizer bar

Suspension Info:

Four-wheel independent suspension

Comfort

Interior air Filtration:

yes

Climate Control:

yes

More Comfort Features:

Dual illuminating vanity mirrors

Leather steering wheel

Turn signal in mirrors

Three Zone Climate Control

Dual illuminating vanity mirrors

Turn signal in mirrors

Leather steering wheel

Four Zone Climate Control

Entertainment

DVD player:

yes

AM/FM Radio:

yes

Satellite radio:

yes

Video monitor:

yes

More Entertainment:

Auxiliary audio input and USB with external media control

USB connection

Memory card slot

1 Subwoofer(S)

14 Total Speakers

830 Watts Stereo Output

Harman/Kardon Premium Brand Speakers

Harman/Kardon Premium Brand Stereo System

Speed-Sensitive Volume Control

Surround Audio (Discrete)

6 Months Of Provided Satellite Radio Service

USB connection

2 subwoofer(s)

16 total speakers

Auxiliary audio input and USB with external media control

12 Months of provided satellite radio service

Adjustable speed sensitive volume control

600 watts stereo output

Harman/Kardon Premium Brand Speakers

Exterior Features

Sunroof:

yes

Rear defogger:

yes

Safety Features

ABS:

yes

Front head airbags:

yes

Rear head airbags:

yes

Dual front side-mounted airbags:

yes

Emergency braking assist:

yes

Traction control:

yes

Child seat anchors:

yes

Front brakes:

Front ventilated disc brakes

Stability control:

yes

Rear brakes:

rear ventilated disc brakes

Rear door child safety locks:

yes

Daytime running lights:

yes

Engine immobilizer:

yes

Front fog lights:

yes

Dusk sensing headlamps:

yes

Auto delay off headlamps:

yes

Front headrests:

yes

Rear headrests:

yes

Tire pressure monitoring:

yes

More Safety Features:

Stolen Vehicle Tracking/Assistance*

Airbag Deployment Notification*

PARKTRONIC w/Active Parking Assist

Rear height adjustable headrests

Rear center 3-point belt

Remote anti-theft alarm system

Post-collision safety system

Brake drying

Pre-collision safety system

Emergency Braking Preparation

Passenger airbag occupant sensing deactivation

Turn signal mirrors

Rear Side Air Bags (SPC)

Emergency Service*

Vehicle Alarm notification*

LED Headlamp

Adaptive Headlights

Blind-Spot And Lane Departure Warnings Accident Avoidance System

Cornering Lights

Self-Leveling Headlights

2 Front Headrests

3 Rear Headrests

4-Wheel ABS

Post-Collision Safety System

Airbag Deployment Notification*

Stolen Vehicle Tracking/Assistance*

Self-leveling headlights

Passenger airbag occupant sensing deactivation

High pressure washers headlamps

Xenon high intensity discharge headlamp

Brake drying

Remote Anti-Theft Alarm System

Emergency Service

2 Front Headrests

3 Rear Headrests

4-Wheel ABS

Adaptive Headlights

Cornering Lights

Emergency Braking Preparation

Rear Center 3-Point Belt

Rear Height Adjustable Headrests

Turn Signal Mirrors

Options

Packages:

Accessory Chrome Package

Appearance Package

AMG Night Package

Executive Package

M Driver's Package

Exterior Options:

Wheel Locks

Trailer Hitch (Class IV)

22" AMG Multi-Spoke Black Alloy Wheels

21" AMG Twin Cross Spoke Black Alloy Wheels

22" AMG Multi-Spoke Bicolor Alloy Wheels

Roof Rails in Satin Aluminum

20" M Double-Spoke Light Alloy Wheels w/Performance Tires (Non-Runflat)

Satin Aluminum Line Exterior Trim

21" M Double-Spoke Black Wheels W/Performance Tires (Non-Runflat)

Interior Options:

Heated Steering Wheel

Heated & Cooled Front Cup Holders

Air Ionization With Air Filter

Accessory Rear Seat Entertainment System

Rear Seat Entertainment

Rear Seat Entertainment Pre-Wiring

Bang & Olufsen Sound System

Power EASY-ENTRY Feature For 2nd-Row Seats

2nd Row Side-Window Sunshades

Wood/Leather Steering Wheel

AMG Nappa/DINAMICA Performance Steering Wheel

2nd Row Seat Pass-Thru

Merino Leather Package

Bang & Olufsen Sound System

Apple CarPlay Compatibility

Rear-Seat Entertainment Professional

Active Blind Spot Detection

Colors

Interior Colors:

Color:

Black, leather

#131313

Black, leatherette

#131313

Crystal Grey/Black, leather

#A3A1A0

Espresso Brown, leatherette

#483F3D

Ginger Beige/Black, leather

#9E8B7C

Ginger Beige/Black, leatherette

#B6A598

Ginger Beige/Espresso Brown, leather

#BBA899

Ginger Beige/Espresso Brown, leatherette

#9E8B7C

Saddle Brown/Black, leather

#936555

designo Espresso Brown Exclusive Nappa, premium leather

#534A48

designo Porcelain/Black Exclusive Nappa, premium leather

#C4BDB9

Color:

Amaro Brown Extended Merino, premium leather

#84644B

Aragon Brown Full Merino, premium leather

#B4876F

Black Extended Merino, premium leather

#0B0B0B

Black Full Merino, premium leather

#131313

Criollo Brown Extended Merino, premium leather

#533936

Mugello Red Full Merino, premium leather

#AA5855

Nutmeg Extended Merino, premium leather

#968F86

Silverstone Extended Merino, premium leather

#9A9EA0

Silverstone Full Merino, premium leather

#ADB1B3

Smoke White Extended Merino, premium leather

#CEC9BF

Sonoma Beige Extended Merino, premium leather

#9D9586

Sonoma Beige Full Merino, premium leather

#9D9586

Taupe Extended Merino, premium leather

#8D847D

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Comparison - Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class 63 AMG 2018 - vs - BMW X5 M AWD 2018

General

Also called:

GL-Class

Also called:

--

Expert Reviews

Fuel

Engine and Performance

Convenience

Exterior Dimensions

Interior Dimensions

Weights and capacites

Instruments

Power Features

Seats

Suspension

Comfort

Entertainment

Exterior Features

Safety Features

Options

Colors

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