2024 Mercedes-Benz GLS 450 vs. 2024 Toyota Sequoia Review

Picture of the 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLS 450

2024 Mercedes-Benz
GLS 450

MSRP*: $87,000
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2024 Toyota
Sequoia

MSRP*: $61,275 to $81,265
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MPG - City 19 MPG 19 - 21 MPG
MPG - Hwy 24 MPG 22 - 24 MPG
Seating Capacity 6 seats 7 - 8 seats
Cargo Space 84.7 ft3 86.9 ft3
Engine
  • 375-hp, 3.0-liter, Straight 6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline/Mild Electric Hybrid)
  • 437-hp, 3.4-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gas/Electric Hybrid)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive Four Wheel Drive, Rear Wheel Drive
Horsepower 375 hp 437 hp
Towing Capacity 7,700 lbs 8,980 - 9,520 lbs
Exterior Length 205.0 in 208.1 in
Exterior Width 79.9 in 79.6 in
Leg Room Front 40.3 in
Rear 41.9 in
Front 41.2 in
Rear 39.2 in
Head Room Front 39.4 in
Rear 40.2 in
Front 39.2 in
Rear 37.5 - 38.4 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
Rear passengers will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Mercedes-Benz GLS 450 than in the Toyota Sequoia. As far as headroom and legroom go, there's not much difference between front seat comfort in the Mercedes-Benz GLS 450 and the Toyota Sequoia.

Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the Mercedes-Benz GLS 450 as you will with the Toyota Sequoia, 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). The Mercedes-Benz GLS 450 is somewhat more expensive than the Toyota Sequoia.

Dimensions
The Mercedes-Benz GLS 450 is about the same width as the Toyota Sequoia. When looking at overall length, the Mercedes-Benz GLS 450 takes up about the same amount of space in your garage as the Toyota Sequoia.

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

Performance
In terms of towing capacity, the Toyota Sequoia is clearly the choice over the Mercedes-Benz GLS 450 for pulling heavy loads. The Mercedes-Benz GLS 450 has a little less horsepower than the Toyota Sequoia.

Powertrain
The Mercedes-Benz GLS 450 has much lower torque than the Toyota Sequoia, which generally means that it won't feel as fast or powerful.

Utility
The Mercedes-Benz GLS 450 has less seating than the Toyota Sequoia, making the Toyota Sequoia the better choice, if you need to chauffeur many passengers. You'll be able to fit about the same amount of groceries in the Mercedes-Benz GLS 450 as you will in the Toyota Sequoia.