2025 Buick Envista vs. 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLS 450 Review

Picture of the 2025 Buick Envista

2025 Buick
Envista

MSRP*: $23,800 to $28,600
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2025 Mercedes-Benz
GLS 450

MSRP*: $89,200
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MPG - City 28 MPG 19 MPG
MPG - Hwy 32 MPG Info not available
Seating Capacity 5 seats 6 seats
Cargo Space 42.0 ft3 84.7 ft3
Engine
  • 137-hp, 1.2-liter, 3 Cylinder Engine (Flex Fuel Capability)
  • 375-hp, 3.0-liter, Straight 6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline/Mild Electric Hybrid)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain Front Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive
Horsepower 137 hp 375 hp
Towing Capacity Info not available 7,700 lbs
Exterior Length 182.6 in 205.0 in
Exterior Width 71.5 in 79.9 in
Leg Room Front 41.9 in
Rear 38.7 in
Front 40.3 in
Rear 41.9 in
Head Room Front 39.4 in
Rear 37.3 in
Front 39.4 in
Rear 40.2 in

*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.

Comparison Review

Comfort
Passengers in the backseat will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Mercedes-Benz GLS 450 than in the Buick Envista, due to its greater head- and legroom. The Buick Envista offers just a little more front head- and legroom than the Mercedes-Benz GLS 450, making it a little more comfortable for the driver and front passenger.

Convenience
With the Mercedes-Benz GLS 450, you will definitely be making fewer stops at the gas station than with the Buick Envista, due to its tank size and fuel economy.

Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). Clearly, the Buick Envista is a better financial choice over the Mercedes-Benz GLS 450, when considering MSRP.

Dimensions
Since the Buick Envista is much slimmer than the Mercedes-Benz GLS 450, it'll be much easier to find a wide enough space in a crowded parking lot. If you go with the Buick Envista, you'll have a much easier time finding a large enough space to park than you will with the Mercedes-Benz GLS 450.

Handling
The Buick Envista has a smaller turning radius than the Mercedes-Benz GLS 450, allowing you to more easily maneuver in and out of tight spots.

Performance
When it comes to horsepower, the Buick Envista has a lot less horsepower than the Mercedes-Benz GLS 450.

Powertrain
Due to its much higher torque, the Buick Envista does a much better job of transmitting its engine's horsepower to its wheels than the Mercedes-Benz GLS 450.

Utility
The Buick Envista has less seating than the Mercedes-Benz GLS 450, making the Mercedes-Benz GLS 450 the better choice, if you need to chauffeur many passengers. The Buick Envista has significantly less cargo capacity than the Mercedes-Benz GLS 450.