2020 Lexus GX 460 vs. 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLS
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the 2020 Lexus GX 460 and 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLS contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the 2020 Lexus GX 460 and the 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLS.
When we compare the 2020 Lexus GX 460's and the 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLS's specifications and ratings, the 2020 Lexus GX 460 has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for used cars, reliability, resale value and overall quality score. The 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLS has the advantage in the areas of fuel efficiency, interior volume and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the 2020 Lexus GX 460's and the 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLS's specifications and ratings, the 2020 Lexus GX 460 is a better car than the 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLS.
Pricing: A used 2020 Lexus GX 460 ranges from $36,597 to $47,995 while a used 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLS is priced between $41,957 to $69,911.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the 2020 Lexus GX 460 loses 43.3 percent of its value and the 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLS loses 55.8 percent of its value. This means the 2020 Lexus GX 460 retains 12.5 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLS.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Lexus GX 460 is 8.3 out of 10 while the Mercedes-Benz GLS's quality rating is 6.3 out of 10. This results in the Lexus GX 460 being ranked 8 out of 29 Best Luxury SUVs with 3 Rows and the Mercedes-Benz GLS being ranked 20 out of 29.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Lexus GX 460 is 9.0 out of 10. For the Mercedes-Benz GLS the reliability rating is 5.6 out of 10. This gives the Lexus GX 460 a substantial advantage in reliability compared to the Mercedes-Benz GLS.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the 2020 Lexus GX 460’s base engine makes 301 horsepower, and the 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLS base engine makes 362 horsepower. The GX 460 is rated to deliver an average of 16 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 437 miles. The GLS is rated to deliver an average of 21 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 547 miles. This gives the 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLS the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the 2020 Lexus GX 460. Both models use premium unleaded.
Passenger Space Comparison: The 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLS, a crossover/fullsize SUV, has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front shoulder room, rear head room, rear shoulder room, rear leg room, and cargo space. The 2020 Lexus GX 460, a midsize SUV, has the advantage in the area of front leg room.
Safety Ratings: The 2020 Lexus GX 460 has an average safety rating of 4 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$53,000
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
$62,310
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
$41,040 - $108,600
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$75,200
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
$76,202
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
$40,000 - $130,900
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$42,270
Price Range:
$36,597 - $47,995
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
$45,626
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
$28,046 - $77,686
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
104
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
53,621
# Good or Great Deals:
30
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$53,743
Price Range:
$41,957 - $69,911
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
$57,070
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
$28,567 - $151,744
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
210
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
51,165
# Good or Great Deals:
131
Lexus GX 460 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.3 / 10
Reliability:
9.0 / 10
Retained Value:
7.8 / 10
Safety:
8.0 / 10
Mercedes-Benz GLS Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
6.3 / 10
Reliability:
5.6 / 10
Retained Value:
7.0 / 10
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2020 Lexus GX 460
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
9.1
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
6.6
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
3.9 - 9.1
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
86.8%
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLS
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
7.8
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
6.4
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
4.5 - 14.9
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
22.2%
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
3.4
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
0.6 - 23.6
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.9
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
2.9
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
1 - 25.4
Lexus GX 460 Rankings
Ranking
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28 out of / 29Mercedes-Benz GLS Rankings
Ranking
2 out of / 68Ranking
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4 out of / 68Ranking
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13 out of / 29Ranking
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18 out of / 68Ranking
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57 out of / 68Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
2020 Lexus GX 460 Trim Levels
Base, Luxury
2020 Mercedes-Benz GLS Trim Levels
GLS 450, GLS 580
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
6 years / 70000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years / 50000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
4 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
301 hp @ 5500 rpm
Torque:
329 foot-lbs @ 3500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.059 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
362 hp @ 5500 rpm
Torque:
369 foot-lbs @ 1600 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.063 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
4.6 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
8
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
15 / 19 / 16
Range (city/hwy):
345 / 437 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
19 / 23 / 21
Range (city/hwy):
452 / 547 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Air Suspension:
Available
Captain's seat:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Internet Radio:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Quad Seats:
Available
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Air Suspension:
Standard
Captain's seat:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Internet Radio:
N/A
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Quad Seats:
Available
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Automatic Parking:
Standard
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Massage Seats:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Wifi:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
360-Degree Camera:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
38 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.7 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
55.4 inches
Rear Head Room:
40.2 inches
Rear Leg Room:
34.1 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
57.3 inches
Cargo Space:
11.6 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
64.7 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
141.3 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.4 inches
Front Leg Room:
40.3 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
59.3 inches
Rear Head Room:
40.3 inches
Rear Leg Room:
41.9 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
58.5 inches
Cargo Space:
17.4 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
84.7 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
161.0 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
5130 lbs
Width:
74.2 inches
Height:
74.2 inches
Length:
192.1 inches
Wheelbase:
109.8 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.1 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
5701 lbs
Width:
84.9 inches
Height:
72.4 inches
Length:
205 inches
Wheelbase:
123.4 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.5 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P265/60R18
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
19.0 x 8.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
275/55R19
Exterior Colors
Black
Black Onyx
Blue
Nightfall Mica
Brown
Fire Agate Pearl
Gray
Nebula Gray Pearl
Red
Claret Mica
Silver
Atomic Silver
White
Starfire Pearl
Green
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Black / Obsidian Black Metallic
Blue
Brilliant Blue Metallic / Lunar Blue Metallic
Brown
Not available
Gray
Selenite Grey Metallic
Red
designo Cardinal Red Metallic
Silver
Iridium Silver Metallic / Mojave Silver Metallic
White
designo Diamond White Metallic / Polar White
Green
Emerald Green Metallic
Interior Colors
Black
Black w/Gray Sapele Wood and Aluminum Trim / Black w/Linear Espresso Wood Trim
Brown
Sepia w/Gray Sapele Wood and Aluminum Trim / Sepia w/Linear Espresso Wood Trim
Gray
Ecru w/Gray Sapele Wood and Aluminum Trim / Ecru w/Linear Espresso Wood Trim
Red
Rioja Red w/Gray Sapele Wood and Aluminum Trim / Rioja Red w/Linear Espresso Wood Trim
Beige
Not available
Interior Colors
Black
Black / Black/Magma Grey / Black/Tartufo
Brown
Espresso Brown / Espresso Brown/Magma Grey
Gray
Not available
Red
Not available
Beige
Macchiato Beige/Magma Grey
