2024 GMC Yukon XL vs. 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLS 450 Review

Picture of the 2024 GMC Yukon XL

2024 GMC
Yukon XL

MSRP*: $61,200 to $101,755
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Picture of the 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLS 450

2024 Mercedes-Benz
GLS 450

MSRP*: $87,000
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MPG - City 14 - 15 MPG 19 MPG
MPG - Hwy 18 - 20 MPG Info not available
Seating Capacity 7 - 9 seats 6 seats
Cargo Space 144.7 ft3 84.7 ft3
Engine
  • 355-hp, 5.3-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 420-hp, 6.2-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 375-hp, 3.0-liter, Straight 6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline/Mild Electric Hybrid)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain Four Wheel Drive, Rear Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive
Horsepower 355 - 420 hp 375 hp
Towing Capacity 7,800 - 8,300 lbs 7,700 lbs
Exterior Length 225.2 in 205.0 in
Exterior Width 81.0 in 79.9 in
Leg Room Front 44.5 in
Rear 42.0 in
Front 40.3 in
Rear 41.9 in
Head Room Front 40.4 - 42.3 in
Rear 37.5 - 38.9 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 back seat may find themselves a little more cramped in the GMC Yukon XL than the Mercedes-Benz GLS 450. The GMC Yukon XL will be popular with taller drivers and passengers in the front seat, due to its greater front head- and legroom than the Mercedes-Benz GLS 450.

Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the GMC Yukon XL as you will with the Mercedes-Benz GLS 450, as they are both able to travel similar distances on a tank of gas.

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). When looking only at MSRP, the GMC Yukon XL will have less of an impact on your bank account than the Mercedes-Benz GLS 450.

Dimensions
The GMC Yukon XL is a little wider than the Mercedes-Benz GLS 450, so getting in and out of the car in a crowded parking lot may be a little more of a squeeze. If you go with the GMC Yukon XL, you may be circling the block looking for a space large enough to park more often than with the Mercedes-Benz GLS 450.

Handling
The GMC Yukon XL has a significantly larger turning radius than the Mercedes-Benz GLS 450, making it much more difficult to maneuver in and out of tight spots.

Performance
If you've got something you need to pull, the GMC Yukon XL will do just as well as the Mercedes-Benz GLS 450, since they have about the same towing capacity. The GMC Yukon XL has a little less horsepower than the Mercedes-Benz GLS 450.

Powertrain
With somewhat higher torque, the GMC Yukon XL transmits power to its wheels a bit more effectively than the Mercedes-Benz GLS 450.

Utility
The GMC Yukon XL offers greater seating capacity than the Mercedes-Benz GLS 450, making it a better choice for those who find themselves chauffeuring others around. With the GMC Yukon XL, you'll be able to haul more equipment or luggage than the Mercedes-Benz GLS 450.