If you want one of the lushest driving experiences possible, you should take a look at some Mercedes-Benz SUV models. From practical to extravagant, Mercedes has established itself as a leader in the luxury SUV market with a wide range of roomy, powerful vehicles.
What SUV models does Mercedes-Benz make?
- G-Class: $130,900 – $156,450
- GLB-Class: $36,600 – $38,600
- GLS-Class: $76,334 – $101,635
- GLA-Class: $44,374 – $48,951
- GLC-Class: $49,221 – $54,612
You can’t go wrong with any option, but a Mercedes is about as expensive as a Mercedes. So you don’t want to throw a dart at a list and hope for the best here. You’ll want to know exactly what you’re getting in each one. Read on and find out.
G-Class: $130,900 – $156,450
You probably don’t want to go off-roading in a Mercedes-Benz SUV, but with the G-Class, you could. That big Jeep-like body with 9.5 inches of ground clearance tells you what the G-Class is about right up front: raw power.
The interior is fully loaded: heated power seats, Nappa leather trim, fob control for the convertible roof. This is the ultimate off-road style luxury cruiser.
And of course, it’s one of the safest vehicles on the road, with a backup camera, active lane-keep assist and departure warning, PARKTRONIC parking assist, Mercedes Me Connect Emergency SOS, the works.
Basic Specs:
- City/highway mpg: 13/17
- Engine: 416 horsepower 4.0-liter V8 biturbo/577 horsepower 4.0-liter AMG V8 biturbo
- Transmission: Nine-speed automatic with overdrive
- Seating capacity: 5
Safety Ratings:
- European New Car Assessment Programme: Five stars
- Insurance Institute for Highway Safety: Good
GLB-Class: $36,600 – $38,600
As the least expensive model on this list, you might think of the GLB as an entry-level Mercedes-Benz SUV. But for seating capacity, it’s only matched by the top-tier GLS. This is the Mercedes that proves having a family doesn’t mean you have to drive a boring car.
The GLB is more affordable than other Mercedes SUVs, but it still offers the full Mercedes experience: push-button start, an MBUX multimedia system with 7-inch touch screen, HD radio, every safety feature you could hope to find, and power liftgate.
Basic Specs:
- City/highway mpg: 23/31
- Engine: 221 horsepower 2.0-liter I
- Transmission: Eight-speed auto-shift manual with overdrive
- Seating capacity: 5-7
Safety Ratings:
- Euro NCAP: Five stars
- IIHS: Top Safety Pick+
GLS-Class: $76,334 – $101,635
The V6 GLS 450 is a great SUV. The V8 GLS 580 is even better. At 483 horsepower, the V8 could just about climb a vertical wall like Spider-Man if it had to.
At 205.2 inches long by 77 inches wide by 71.8 inches tall, with up to seven seats, you’ve got more than enough room for the whole crew.
The multicontour front seats come with massage and rapid heating, and that’s standard, not an add-on. Textured leather upholstery and pretty much every other possible Mercedes feature are included in either trim.
Basic Specs:
- City/highway mpg: 19/23 for V6, 16/21 for V8
- Engine: 362 horsepower 3.0-liter biturbo V6/483 horsepower 4.0-liter biturbo V8
- Transmission: Nine-speed automatic with overdrive
- Seating capacity: 6-7
Safety Ratings:
- Euro NCAP: Five stars
- IIHS: Good
GLA-Class: $44,374 – $48,951
Size isn’t everything. We all love a big, wide SUV, but sometimes you want an SUV interior with more of a compact feel. That’s what you get with the GLA-Class Mercedes-Benz.
One of the coolest features of this SUV, no pun intended, is the refrigerated box in the glove box — the perfect place to keep your lunch on a long road trip.
Other features include mbrace Connect selective service internet access, emergency SOS, and fob-controlled power windows and cargo access.
Basic Specs:
- City/highway mpg: 24/34
- Engine: 208 horsepower 2.0-liter I-4 turbo with direct injection
- Transmission: Seven-speed auto-shift manual with overdrive
- Seating capacity: 5
Safety Ratings:
- Euro NCAP: Five stars
- IIHS: Good
GLC-Class: $49,221 – $54,612
This model is small, sporty and efficient, especially if you go with a 2.0-liter inline hybrid engine. If you want a Mercedes SUV that drives more like a car, then you’ll find a lot to like in the GLC-Class.
Heated front seats come standard, as does a Nappa leather steering wheel, and you can add some more leather with the $3,800 design leather package, a two-tone trim option with platinum white and black Nappa leather.
Basic Specs:
- City/highway mpg: 22/29
- Engine: 255 horsepower 2.0-liter inline-4 turbo/2.0-liter inline hybrid
- Transmission: Nine-speed automatic with overdrive
- Seating capacity: 5
Safety Ratings:
- National Highway Traffic Safety Administration: Five stars
- IIHS: Good
