2020 Mercedes-Benz GLS 580

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Rating8.5

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Fullsize SUV
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$97,800
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Nathan Dyer 

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Updated on June 28, 2022

ProsConsWhat's New

An elegant and well-equipped cabin

Poor mileage

A brand new nameplate

A stylish and sporty exterior

High ownerships

A plethora of standard safety and tech features

Average cargo for the class

Well composed ride

Specs & Features

$97,800

price

483 hp @ 5500 rpm

horsepower

516 lb.-ft. @ 2000 rpm

torque

9-Speed Shiftable Automatic

transmission

4.0L 8cyl AWD 9A

engine

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basic warranty

Overview

The 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLS 580 is a proud member of the fullsize SUV segment, locking horns with cars like the Cadillac Escalade, the Lincoln Navigator, and the BMW X7. Spread across a sole trim, the 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLS 580 starts off at a base price of MSRP $98,800. Its 4.0L turbocharged V8 engine and 9-Speed Automatic transmission give the SUV 483 horsepower and 516 lb-ft of torque. With that, it manages a 0-60 of 5.2 seconds and boasts a towing capacity of 7,700 pounds. Moving to fuel economy, the Mercedes-Benz GLS 580 manages to get a combined EPA rating of 18 MPG, which is just average for the class, with most of its rivals reaching similar numbers. It also has a ground clearance of 7.9 inches.

Buying Advice

A fire-breathing engine with the most luxurious appointments makes the 2020 GLS 580 suitable for the top segment of the market. With ease, it tackles all aspects equally.

Trims

    Base
    $97,800 onwards
    • Engine: 4.0L 8cyl AWD 9A
    • Horsepower: 483 hp @ 5500 rpm hp
    • Torque: 516 lb.-ft. @ 2000 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 5.48 sec
    • Top Speed: TBD mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 18 mpg

Compare to similar cars

Price

$97,800

Engine

Gasoline

Rating

8.47

Horsepower

483 hp @ 5500 rpm

Torque

516 lb.-ft. @ 2000 rpm

Capacity

7

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$75,195- $95,295

Gasoline

7.16

420 hp @ 5600 rpm

460 lb.-ft. @ 4100 rpm

7

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$76,185- $97,135

Gasoline

8.02

450 hp @ 5500 rpm

510 lb.-ft. @ 3000 rpm

7

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$73,900- $99,600

Gasoline

8.21

335 hp @ 5500 rpm

330 lb.-ft. @ 1500 rpm

7

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2020 Mercedes-Benz GLS 580 vs competitor's 0-60

    Car Name
    0-60 MPH
    Quarter Mile
    Top Speed
    SourceCompare
    5.48 sec14 sec-
    5.1 sec13.7 sec115 mph
    5.5 sec14 sec120 mph
    2020 BMW X7

    Ranked #4

    6.7 sec15 sec116 mph

    2020 Mercedes-Benz GLS 580 vs competitor's MPG

      Car Name
      MPG City
      MPG Highway
      MPG Combined
      Fuel Tank Capacity
      Range (C/H)
      SourceCompare
      16 mpg21 mpg18 mpg23.8 gal.380.8/499.8 mi.
      2020 BMW X7

      Ranked #1

      20 mpg25 mpg22 mpg21.9 gal.438/547.5 mi.
      16 mpg22 mpg19 mpg23 gal.371.2/533.6 mi.
      14 mpg23 mpg17 mpg26 gal.364/598 mi.

      2020 Mercedes-Benz GLS 580 vs competitor's dimensions

        Car Name
        Length
        Width
        Height
        Ground Clearance
        Wheelbase
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        205.2 in.79.9 in.71.8 in.7.9 in.123.4 in.
        210 in.79.9 in.76.4 in.9.7 in.122.5 in.
        203.9 in.80.5 in.74.4 in.8 in.116 in.
        2020 BMW X7

        Ranked #4

        203.3 in.78.7 in.71.1 in.8.7 in.122.2 in.

        2020 Mercedes-Benz GLS 580 vs competitor's trunk space

          Car Name
          Trunk Capacity
          Passenger Volume
          Max Trunk Volume
          SourceCompare
          17.4 cu.ft.-84.7 cu.ft.
          19.3 cu.ft.-103.3 cu.ft.
          2020 BMW X7

          Ranked #2

          46.3 cu.ft.97.3 cu.ft.90.4 cu.ft.
          15.2 cu.ft.85.1 cu.ft.94.2 cu.ft.

          2020 Mercedes-Benz GLS 580 vs competitor's cargo space

            Car Name
            Cargo Volume
            Cargo Volume w/ Seat Area
            Max Cargo Volume
            Bed Length
            SourceCompare
            84.7 cu.ft.17.4 cu.ft.84.7 cu.ft.-
            29.9 cu.ft.15.2 cu.ft.94.2 cu.ft.-
            2020 BMW X7

            Ranked #3

            88.8 cu.ft.46.3 cu.ft.90.4 cu.ft.-
            103.3 cu.ft.19.3 cu.ft.103.3 cu.ft.79 ft.

            2020 Mercedes-Benz GLS 580 vs competitor's towing capacity

              Car Name
              Towing Capacity
              Payload Capacity
              Weight
              SourceCompare
              7716 lbs.1786 lbs.5699 lbs.
              8600 lbs.1620 lbs.5673 lbs.
              8300 lbs.1460 lbs.5311 lbs.
              2020 BMW X7

              Ranked #4

              7500 lbs.1202 lbs.5370 lbs.

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