Mercedes-Benz GLS vs Lexus Lm500H

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Mercedes-Benz GLS
Mercedes-Benz GLS

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2021 price

Lexus Lm500H
Lexus Lm500H

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2025 price

Summary

2021 Mercedes-Benz GLS
2025 Lexus Lm500H
Safety Rating

Engine Type
Turbo 6, 3.0L

Inline 4, 2.4L
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded/Electric

Premium Unleaded Petrol
Fuel Efficiency
9.2L/100km (combined)

6.6L/100km (combined)
Seating
7

4
Dislikes
  • Hard lower door plastics
  • Could make even more noise
  • High fuel consumption

  • Privacy screen separting back seats
  • Not much space up front
  • Expensive
2021 Mercedes-Benz GLS Summary

It’s fair to say Mercedes-AMG GLS63 buyers really want it all; good looks, cutting-edge technology, seven-seat practicality, leading safety and V8 performance to name a few key desirables. And, lucky for them, the new model is finally here.

Yep, the latest GLS63 is yet another exercise in excess, leaving very little to be desired by its buyers. Indeed, it ticks almost every box when it comes to a utility vehicle that well and truly puts the sports in Sports Utility Vehicle.

But, of course, this raises questions over whether or not the GLS63 is trying to do too much. And given this model does a whole lot more than its predecessor, these questions need to be answered again. Read on.

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2025 Lexus Lm500H Summary

In 15 years as a car reviewer there have been plenty of super luxurious cars and there has been plenty of people moving. But not many super luxurious people movers. Until now. Until the Lexus LM 500h.

This people mover costs a quarter of a million dollars. And if that caught your attention you probably also want to know what that buys you. My family and I found out when we lived with the LM 500h Ultra Luxury for a week.

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2021 Mercedes-Benz GLS 2025 Lexus Lm500H

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