Mercedes GLS detailed review: Is this the luxury 7 seat Benz SUV you need in 2020?

The 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLS is a beast of an SUV! It takes luxury SUVs to a new level and offers realistic 7 seat accommodation, plus decent boot room to...boot. Is it worth the big price increase? Paul Maric tests the 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLS400d to find out!
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Intro: 00:00
Exterior: 00:43
Interior: 03:12
Infotainment: 04:47
Features: 07:16
Practicality: 09:26
On the Road: 14:58
Verdict: 19:02
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[@carlover4596]

For the durometer - test the lower centre console - where you'd rest your knee!

[@shakeebahmer]

As always, a very good review. Hope this channel gets more attention that it deserves.. and of course, Paul doing a great job! 👍

[@princep5923]

I just start watching your videos as a car lover .your reviews are very honest and make sense .This is absolutely a stunning suv, it looks more bigger and bulky than Audi q9 and BMW x7 plus interior looks so modern and luxurious.I would say Mercedes Gls is a king of the road with best 7 seat capacity.

[@Forsaken712]

One of the best GLS review videos out there - if not the best. Thank you.

[@kudakwashemuzoriwa2748]

Nice review Paul, can’t wait for your review of the Maybach version

[@hmm2928]

Paul is a great reviewer. Keep up the great work mate.

[@adammilne5856]

Love watching your reviews. Great detail on the videos. Majority of the cars you review I’m not super interested in but only watch them cause you review them and make them really interesting and, annoyingly, kind of want to own the cars. Best suggestion I’ve had from KZbin in a very long time! For the softness test I’d like to see the steering wheel and the headrest.

[@gregrae280]

Great reviews keep them coming

[@wasdwasdwwasd]

How about using the durometer on the upper and lower door panels?

[@nathanfult]

Cool video! I loved the camera angles, try maybe talking a little bit slower because it was hard to follow along. But over all I loved the video

[@simoncouch1523]

Another great review 👊🏽

[@mamidinarsiimmhhagoud1729]

Very NICE Reviews Information THANKS YOU SIR

[@callanrobinson5013]

Great video and review. Makes me want to buy one of these

[@mymate_javed]

Hey mate, a big thumbs up for always informed us with the latest features of the automobile industry. May I request, mate can you also check the hardness/softness on the right side driver armrest? Much appreciated! Have a good on.

[@MBaDog-hn6ot]

g'day Paul! which one has best 3rd space X7 or this? stay safe mate!

[@reagandiedericks7541]

Give this channel a few months, its gonna Shoot up in views and Subscribers 🛫 !! ( Great review Paul !! )

[@CarExpertAus]

Thanks mate!

[@mcarrabs]

I recommend testing the right armrest for softness, where you usually rest your arm on long drives.

[@charlescharalambous9140]

Hi Paul another great video, really enjoying your work. I'm just a bit perplexed about your comparison of this big Benz to a Toyota Torago, wouldn't it's natural competitor be the Toyota Landcruiser?

[@andrewpitt7742]

Paul always love your reviews! Couple of points on the GLS. After sitting in the BMW X7 then the GLS I felt the quality of the materials and the plastics on the doors and 3rd row were far superior in the X7. Also, the overall build felt much tighter in the X7 compared to the GLS which you quite rightly pointed moved around a bit when you pushed on the dash component. For cars that are in the same price bracket I think you should have called out the Mercedes a little more for this. I sat in one at the LA motor show and the continuous people traffic had left so many marks on the cheap door bin plastic. Thanks

[@-TJ-]

10:09 The screens are just casually freaking out in the background. The driver's display is switching between the map and default view, and the centre is flashing on and off.

[@fatinalfarabee8965]

Great review

[@enanny0616]

Can I customise it to have a center console shift instead of paddles shifters?

[@jettburmester1613]

Love the review. Could we please see a Ford Endura Titanium review!!!

[@gipper4790]

Apart from some leg room in the 3rd row, I can’t see the value over the GLE. Same driveline and interior. Is there something I’m missing?

[@nhaiminh]

Hi Paul, just wondering if this GLS 400d has remote start? I try to Google it, and they say it can do thru the MB apps?

[@justaminute5646]

From left field here - great look (I'm a film maker). What camera do you use? :)

[@kashyappatel698]

Nice one keep it up

[@alifarooqi6456]

Hi Paul, can you please share some off road capabilities of GLS 450

[@pragyaneshkumar7218]

Can you make comparisons of GLS VS X7 VS Q7 VS DISCOVERY

[@SamGiles]

I'd still choose the X7 over this, but I've gotta admit, the GLS is a handsome truck. Gorgeous interior design, but the inconsistent detailing would irritate me to no avail!! Great review, Paul.

[@leem5894]

X7 is definitely is built better and looks better imo. I'm looking at a X7 or SQ7 in the UK

[@SamGiles]

@@leem5894 Both are excellent choices - good luck with your decision!

[@russellparman2552]

@@leem5894 I’d chose the X7 if you are using the third row often

[@patrickamponsah679]

This is way better than overrated x7 in every aspect.

[@TheAthavanleon]

Please check the hardness of Steering Wheel, Door arm rest- These are the main area we would touch on a daily basis...

[@MathewBT81]

Steering wheel should definitely get the soft touch treatment as that is where our grubby paws lay 🤘😁

[@mixalis6168]

have you ever done a review Benz V BMW, what is better ?

[@1961ebutuoy]

Hey me too. Long legs and short body. Damaged wheel alignment on my little cars as I can't see the curb, most times.

[@berendpilon1632]

Wait, did the steering wheel move up as well when you exited the car at 9:25 ? Holy moly!

[@coreychullen]

Durometer on the steering wheel please. 👍🏻

[@santillbrezon2161]

I was just thinking that as well that it's similar to a van in the back with the seats flat, big room.

[@SDav21]

Do top of the door panels for 4:12. For that misaligned cubby and buttons, they honestly just need to move the production out of America and back to Germany. I think apple phones don't have high resolution screens so to expand apple car play to the whole screen would make it look weird.

[@-TJ-]

Your argument about full-screen Apple CarPlay is rubbish. They don't scale it up and cause resolution problems. The X7 has the same screen size with full screen CarPlay, it looks pretty good.

[@honguenloh4612]

Paul FYI, these types of pricey high end suvs are normally used by big corporate heads or chauffeured driven in the Middle East as well as China & Russia, hence the boss will probably be seating the at the back and need more space hence by having the switch to control the left front seat, the driver can make necessary adjustments for his boss..:)

[@akrystalocean]

Test the head rest and upper back please 😊

[@santillbrezon2161]

There is also the big lexus LX , but I think that vehicle is body on ladder frame .

[@lungaswazi9194]

It's time you did comparison reviews

[@pixelhen]

mwahaha finally Paul. this is the one am waiting for. lets see how big is the beast... look at those stitches.. they dont align. its a bloody $150k car... kinda remind me of your other VW car review. but no excuse on this one.

[@alengreen589]

i think the built Quality is very good for a American Car and this Big SUV is a perfect Family Car to and perfect to drive on American Highways.

[@tangoalmasry1311]

Good review mam

[@czechmate-youtube]

Could you please review the BMW X7 next? Thanks!

[@SDav21]

I love this car but not with this wheels. Those 23 inch dual 5 spoke ones are amazing on the GLS and the 400d probably the best engine. The inline 6 diesel has great power and torque, is smooth and can still have reasonable fuel economy.

[@Kenmanhl]

Luxury cars in Australia are so much more expensive relative to other countries. Why do we still have the Luxury Car Tax. I thought there's no longer any locally made cars so what car industry is the LCT protecting?

[@catstory1986]

Simple, because the government Don't have money. They need find a way to get money. Same with speed fine. Why they do that? Because they don't have the ability to manage doing business with other country. All they know is increase different kind of tax Or increase fine etc.

[@davidwatt3843]

If an emergency how do u get out of the third row if takes so long for the 2nd row to move forward. Youd be waiting along time to get out urgently.

[@georgemcbride7029]

Love watching reviews of cars I’m never going to be able to afford lol

[@yimingzhang5876]

I want that dinner plate😂

[@markfm5]

The headlights kind of reminds me of the X-class

[@rebeccacerney3839]

Great review.. yes it tickles my fancy.. I want one! I thought I wanted a Land Rover until I saw this. This has seven passenger capacity and the Land Rover does not.

[@maximusbzg]

Paul, what about the Lexus LX? That's a real big boy. Admittedly not as luxurious as the Merc or Bimmer. Is it sold in Australia?

[@haiderkamal2164]

Great review! a question, is that premium or premium plus? Not prem plus executive i think.

[@CarExpertAus]

Tough to say - we only get one specification in Australia, so it may be different in your country. It's quite a high standard specification though to match the price.

[@haiderkamal2164]

CarExpert got it thanks for the prompt reply!

[@edgarchieng2130]

Doubt it is Apple CarPlay resolution, BMW iDrive 7 along with other manufacturers have them on widescreen. Also wish you do more review on HUD, it is one of the most important features for me on any car :D Also, what's with Mercedes using texture for their leather seats on the side and back, they look a little cheap.

[@magnaig]

Do nissan patrol please

[@pratapp]

The gangsta sized rims comment made me laugh! 😂😂😂

[@pratapp]

As did the wife/massage comment 😂

[@fiercedevil6955]

The interior mismatches and stuff you pointed out reminded me of Tesla.

[@CarExpertAus]

😅 true !

[@taviation1]

great review!, and there's no way you can be too picky, your reviewing a car!

[@CarExpertAus]

Thanks!

[@rmanningau]

Test the softness of the door tops

[@alengreen589]

i think the same.

[@officesuperhero9611]

Great review. I just bought a 2020 GLE 450 SUV. Yes interiors are the same. And my OCD also flares up when I see my car’s chrome buttons in the middle console. THEY DONT PERFECTLY LINE UP. 😂. Mercedes must have a partnership with the international psychiatry association. lol

[@melissadoherty4370]

Haha!

[@jonathansoku1654]

How about reliability? Merc is no longer robust car as used to be, my ml350 engine mount broken with 90k on the clock, and perhaps out of warranty

[@dcchong8102]

The glovebox stiching doesn't line up with the panel????? Unbelievable

[@yashmihirjugessur2747]

The front of the suv look like the X-class!

[@CarExpertAus]

True!

[@danielkell5617]

You sure the boot space with both rows down is only 1470 litres? A Skoda Kodiaq has nearly 2000 litres with both rows down and the GLS is a much bigger car.

[@CarExpertAus]

Yep - the problem with cargo space is the different way manufacturers measure it. With the GLS - Benz only quotes up to the window sills whereas Skoda would quote to the boot ceiling. They should all be to the same standard in my opinion! 😁

[@d.k.1394]

Nice car

[@taviation1]

4:17 that creaking of every service makes me cringe everytime!, flexibility isn't an excuse for cheap/not solid craftsmenship

[@zed5166]

Does it bounce in off road mode like GLE 😂😂

[@ronnyalfrayji5973]

Mercedes is very nice

[@UndeprivedGaming]

He looks like Nadeshot in 20 years

[@melreyes7237]

I’d want my $150,000 suv to have aligned features.

[@sonofcain14]

Excellent review, truly great. I think the Mercedes Benz GLS is better than the X7

[@d.k.1394]

Think I will stick with my mazda 3...

[@CarExpertAus]

Ha ha, good idea!

[@satishvenkat005]

I wish that the Toyota Land Cruiser gets these features

[@andrewd7586]

Paul nice review again! But seriously, I wouldn't say too much about your lovely wife's back massages. This is a pretty expensive alternative & no slow cooked lamb/beef/chicken meals either!!!😆 And mate seriously baggy clothing is the new slimming tool!!!🤣👍🏻As for the HUD I had a Merc GLZC 2015 & I turned it off. I found it bloody distracting!

[@imsamuelmun]

The wife after the review: 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️💨

[@simonlacmanovic7600]

Imagine paying that much for a car and you get fake exhausts 🤦‍♂️

[@strawboi]

Nice work Paul. Would be nice to have the x7 comparison. I just can’t get over the GLS (whole Mercedes) new look, it just looks so hideous. The front light and rear light look so shallow.....

[@alengreen589]

326 HP is nothing for a Car where has a weight from over 2500 KG, this Car need minimum a V8 with over 450 HP.

[@FoxFox0077]

Durometer🤭. Try Your wallet atfter purchase😂. Still, I want one, blue I think🤔

[@hardstyledisco]

Expand the tests, but do a rankings for the measurements! Without context the measurements are useless

[@eaglen00b]

Re: Build quality and misaligned glovebox cover & buttons. You gotta realize this Benz is built in the USA. By Americans. In an American Factory. An American Car making factory. You can't expect traditional German precision and attention to detail.

[@stephem93]

But they must. It's a $150000 car!

[@manishmotwaniwyadgplzle2379]

Bro X7

[@JustVibXn]

Cuel lol

[@craigfleming8849]

These cars are a rip-off in Australia!! $170000 for a car that will be worth $25k in 7 or 8 years. $1k services, and not reliable!!! Shitbox shitbox shitbox!!!!

[@bigchief2331]

Utterly obnoxious vehicles, I can't stand modern Mercedes and the people who drive them. What was once a very classy and refined brand now builds wankmachines.

[@accelerator5524]

isnt the gls pretty refined when it comes to sound insulation?

[@stardustbilermam1736]

This is going too far. Now they involving a gadget to test the hardness? Hands can doo that.

[@RRSmurf]

Indeed. And why review at all, just go start a car review KZbin channel and test the whole vehicle yourself...

[@stardustbilermam1736]

@@RRSmurf I unfortunately can't do that considering I live in Africa

[@waynehawtin2299]

Why would you buy a 300 series Landcruiser? The GLS is pretty much the same money here in NZ