2018 Mercedes-Benz GLS vs. 2018 Lexus GX

If you’re choosing between the 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLS and the 2018 Lexus GX in the three-row luxury SUV segment, then you’ll be interested to know that the GLS:

• Provides 4.4 more cubic feet of storage when all seats are occupied and 29.1 more cubic feet when the back seats are folded down
• Achieves superior fuel economy on the highway and in the city
• Produces 61 more hp and 40 more lb-ft of torque with a smaller standard engine
• Tows 700 more pounds
• Has an introductory trim that offers luxuries like genuine wood trim, optional leather seats, driver power lumbar support with and optional massaging function, and more

Features

In addition to the aforementioned luxury items that come with the 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLS, you’ll also find the following amenities offered on the Mercedes-Benz introductory model that you won’t find on the base 2018 Lexus GX trim:

• Standard heated front seats
• Available DISTRONIC PLUS^® Intelligent Cruise Control
• Optional power sunshade for the roof
• Front dual power headrests
• Remote trunk release
• Rain-sensing windshield wipers
• Twin projector beam halogen headlights

Performance

From the start, the 2018 GLS outperforms the 2018 GX. Whereas the Lexus has only a 4.6L V8 engine that musters just 301 hp and 329 lb-ft of torque, the Mercedes-Benz GLS kicks off its lineup with a turbocharged 3.0L V6 engine that generates 362 hp and 369 lb-ft of torque. This is followed by a turbocharged 4.7L V8 that churns out 449 hp and 516 lb-ft of torque. And at the top of the trim line is an AMG^® handcrafted engine in the form of a turbocharged 5.5L V8 that muscles out 577 hp and 561 lb-ft of torque. In addition, the new Mercedes-Benz GLS offers unique and innovative performance equipment like:

• 4MATIC^® All-Wheel Drive
• ECO-START^®/Stop system
• Standard AIRMATIC^® suspension
• Shift paddles
• Available Adaptive Damping System
• Optional Active Curve System
• Available off-road driving program
• Optional trailer hitch

The Mercedes-Benz GLS powerful performance continues to wow drivers when compared to the Audi Q7!

Find the 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLS at Mercedes-Benz of Rockville Centre

You’ll find a vast inventory of 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLS models when you shop at Mercedes-Benz of Rockville Centre. Get in touch with our team to plan your visit!