The 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLS is attracting a lot of attention from car buyers out there. Consider how it has been trimmed with the best quality materials and you will understand why it dominates the world of luxury large SUVs. The ride has excellent powertrains to support its sporty look.
Carrying more standard driver aids than its predecessor, the 2021 Volvo XC60 is also a delight for car purchasers. This is given points for providing comfort to its users.
Design & Style
The 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLS ranks high in the world of luxury cars, simply because it has all the things that you are looking for in one elegant ride. This has a total of seven seats when you use a second-row bench. Trade that for captain’s chairs, and the ride comfortably accommodates six passengers. The ride can expand its cargo area up to 84.7 cubic feet when the last two rows are folded. The ride has soft-touch surfaces, and is accentuated by real wood trims.
The 2021 Volvo XC60, on the other hand, comes with five seats, generous enough to put passengers comfortably in two rows. Fold the second row when not in use, and get about 63 cubic feet of space in that area. The ride uses topnotch quality materials and is considered handsome by those who have seen it. Nonetheless, it does not look as good as that of the GLS.
Technology & Safety
The 2021 GLS uses the straightforward MBUX infotainment system. This pairs well with a responsive 12.3-inch touch screen which displays crisp graphics all the time. Other features to look forward to are the Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, 13 speakers, HD radio, satellite radio, voice command, in-car communication system, and wireless device charging. It has a long list of safety features, among them are automatic emergency braking, surround-view parking camera, crosswind assist, forward collision warning, parallel and perpendicular park assist, and vehicle exit warning.
The 2021 XC60 gets its technology functionalities from its Sensus infotainment system. Gifted with a nine-inch touch screen, this supports Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, as well as performs tasks for its 10 speakers. It has the lane departure warning, lane keep assist, and automatic emergency braking, for safety.
Performance
The Mercedes-Benz GLS has powertrains starting from the base 450’s inline-six engine that can result in 362 horsepower. Other engine versions include the one that yields 483 horsepower for the GLS 580, 550 horsepower for the Maybach GLS 600, and 603 horsepower for the AMG® GLS 63.
The 2021 XC60 generates 250 horsepower for its base engine. It also has the T6 version that aspirates 316 horsepower. Another engine results in 400 horsepower.
The Bottom Line
The 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLS is one ride that you will be truly proud to own, considering all the features that it has been loaded with. The 2021 Volvo XC60 just lags behind it in terms of all aspects compared above.
Ready to Schedule a 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLS Test Drive Today?
At Mercedes-Benz of Smithtown, we offer a wide variety of Mercedes-Benz models for you to choose from, including the 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLS and we are more than happy to arrange for a test drive so that you can experience the stellar features of this vehicle. Call us today to make an appointment or simply pay us a visit at our showroom today!
