2021 Mercedes-Benz GLS vs. 2021 GMC Yukon

The 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLS is a top shelf SUV with excellent handling, a fabulous interior and substantial performance. How does it compare to the 2021 GMC Yukon, a huge SUV with Denali trim, turbo diesel option and state of the art gadgetry?

Design & Style

The GMC Yukon is a large and intimidating vehicle. A prominent honeycomb grille can be seen in front, with chrome that completely surrounds it. The LED lights are C-shaped and the matte/black surfaces look great, especially with the accents, skid plating and red colored tow hooks. Within the cabin, passengers will be treated to 10.2 inch displays with a gear selector that can be pushed or pulled. There is plenty of space and the dashboard is upright with authentic wooden trim. The Mercedes-Benz GLS has twenty inch wheels with a perfectly proportioned outer frame. Inside the cabin passengers will be presented with 12.3 inch displays and black leather seats and polished wooden surfaces.

Technology & Safety

Every Mercedes-Benz GLS is outfitted with emergency automated brakes as a standard feature, and it also has pedestrian detection, lane control, cruise control and multiple airbags. Luxuries within its cabin include powered seats that can be cooled or heated, premium Burmester audio, smartphone wireless charging and climate control. The GMC Yukon received a four star rating from the NHTSA, and it also has automated emergency brakes which are standard. Passengers will also be protected by a camera with surround view, towing assistance and multiple airbags. Comforts within its cabin include Apple CarPlay or Android Auto, ventilated seats, a Bose sound system with nine speakers and climate control.

Performance

The GMC Yukon is without a doubt one of the most powerful SUVs on earth. It comes with a V8, 5.3 liter engine that can generate 355 horsepower with 383 pounds of torque. It can accelerate from zero to sixty in about 7 seconds, which isn’t bad for a vehicle of its bulk. The Mercedes-Benz GLS counters with a turbo 6 engine that can generate 362 horsepower, that operates in conjunction with a starter generator that is forty eight volts. The air suspension is well optimized and does a great job of smothering the grounds underneath.

The Bottom Line

Both SUVs are impressive and similar in many respects, but there can only be one king. Some feel the Yukon has too many options and uses too much chrome in its exterior, and since the Mercedes-Benz GLS surpasses the GMC Yukon when it comes to performance, it is the uncontested winner.

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