What’s The Best Luxury SUV For $100K: The Lexus LX or The Mercedes GLS?

( www.alltfl.com/) Check out our new spot to find ALL our content, from news to videos and our podcasts! In this video, Nathan takes a look at two full-size, big-money luxury three-row SUVs: the brand-new Lexus LX 600 and the Mercedes-Benz GLS 450. The Mercedes has been a benchmark in the large, luxurious SUV market for a little while now, but is this redesigned LX even better to knock the GLS off its perch? Let's take a closer look!
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#lexus #mercedes #review

[@harrys5013]

You will need 3 GLS to last 1 Lexus LX😂

[@electrikoptik]

This man knows his stuff!

[@Dontdoitguy]

Mercedes for lease … Lexus to own

[@patrickamponsah679]

You don't know what you're talking about

[@TheRealCatof]

​@@patrickamponsah679Mercedes are trash

[@marcelrodriguez2067]

​@@patrickamponsah679yes he does

[@Amloelkakas]

Lease😂

[@RayanMADAO]

I like the LX way more even if you disregard the 'reliability' factor

[@user-oe7pr5ww2m]

Also durability, because LX has body on frame chassis and solid rear axle.

[@frederickhaines3080]

Had the GLS, sold it for a certified LX570…never looked back. Cost for Lexus service waaaaayyy less. V8 is super smooth. Waiting for an LX600 for the Mrs. Everything you said about the Merc for comfort and smoothness is true. But, service cost and reliability not close. The LX’s are keepers.

[@leonardo6971]

Entonces... Para resumirlo, el Mercedes GLS es más lujoso y cómodo, pero no tan confiable y robusto, y el Lexus LX es más confiable y robusto

[@MyViewToronto]

Lexus all the way.

[@busboy262]

I'd choose the Lexus. Even with that grill, I choose it.

[@oririona5462]

GLS: For Performance and short term ownership. Lexus : Not for performance and long term ownership Coming from a Mercedes Benz fanboy

[@JogBird]

the GLS will be worth $10k in 8 years

[@Dontdoitguy]

💯 😂

[@bradleyscarreviews]

Still would rather it.

[@RayanMADAO]

Mercedes depreciation is overexaggerated

[@LafemmebearMusic]

@@RayanMADAOok so you know ima start posting for sale links righttttttt? 😅be careful what hill you stand on.

[@xwarped83]

@@RayanMADAO 2017 is the oldest GLS you can buy. The cheapest GLS550 I could find is $31K. The cheapest 2017 LX570 I can find is $53K. It’s not over exaggerated

[@rajeshbhattacharjee2989]

I don't know why Lexus sends this ultra luxury trim to every reviewer and then looks bad in value. There are well equipped trims for less than $100,000 and similar off-road capabilities.

[@ju4121]

Like what?

[@youarerightboss]

The LX for quality, reliability, durability, highest resale value, longevity and piece of mind

[@JesseMcDMusic]

Ill take the Lexus all day long. Better vehicle in every way, and won't be worth 10 grand in 5 years like the Mercedes haha

[@AmmarMalik]

A 2017 GLS can be had for $10k?

[@JesseMcDMusic]

Obviously I was being sarcastic, however everyone knows Mercedes resale is terrible.@@AmmarMalik

[@30minforasn]

Was a lexus guy for awhile. Still like em but went german and its never been the same. Benz are made better. Better quality and drive better.

[@erp2000]

Ya right

[@poppy703]

Exactly 💯

[@reiniercarreno3384]

Toyota/Lexus as been number 1 in reliability year after year for several years. In a huge part because they don't innovative much, unlike Mercedes. Toyota decided to change their ways a couple of years ago and they have had turbo problems and other issues with their Tundras and NX models. With that said, I bought a 2015 RX for my wife and it has been the best vehicle she has owned. Still, as you mention, Lexus doesn't come close to the quality of materials and attention to detail put into the vehicles. I have owned a 2010 Mercedes E350 with 230,000 miles and counting and they cannot compare. With all do respect, Lexus is a Toyota with an ok tuxedo on. From the materials used inside to the material used in the engine compartment, Merc wins. No car, other than BMW (and probably Audi), has double hood locks. I have never seen a Lexus with a hood that can open 90 degrees. Everyone knows Toyota brakes are terrible, especially when hot. That doesn't happen with a Merc. Tranmissions? Toyota transmissions, even in their IS 500, have been said to be a slow trans. Yes, they can last, but so can a Merc. P.S. No Lexus is in the top 3 of most driven miles. Merc is.

[@johnyuchizu]

Just a little over 100k I picked a 2023 GMC YUKON DENALI ULTIMATE XL. Let me tell you it was a Disasters decision I made. The engine seized at 6000 miles with only 6 months of ownership. This happened on the highway. And I almost got rear ended when it happened. It is now in the shop for a brand new engine replacement. I am now looking to get something more reliable. Bye GMC

[@WW-wf8tu]

1K - 100K does not matter. What matters is, what is your long term ownership plans? Lease the Mercedes. Repeat if you like it at the end of the lease. Or buy it and trade in at the end of the warranty and repeat if you like it. Where as, the Lexus, I think it is fair to say, you can do that plan as well, but if you want it as a 1 and done purchase that will last you 20+ years with minimal maintenance and or repairs, it is the smarter choice. Mercedes can be just as reliable, but the service fees are more frequent and more expensive to keep it in good shape. And yes, I speak from experience. Along with my folks and relatives and have done my online research homework. IF I were spending that kind of $, I would have the kind of $ to flip the Mercedes on a lease plan or ownership during warranties. And it is what I would pick.

[@bradcolby3624]

Lexus for me all the way..I hate panoramic moon roofs. Too hot here in S Florida

[@ajf5745]

What no one mentions is that this isn't even a true mercedes. It's built in Alabama, which means that its quality is nowhere near as good. In contrast, the lexus is still made in Japan. The German built mercedes are a lot better, but of course they wanted to be cheap and even chose to build some of their high end models in america. If you were spending that much for a mercedes, the least you'd expect is it to be built in Germany. Even some of their amg models are built in America

[@darrenwilkins8702]

I don’t understand why so many people spend more money on vehicles with large Glass roofs and then keep the cover closed 99 percent of the time.😂

[@MilanPalushaj-uh3df]

Great job, Nathan

[@MegaRetr]

Nathan reviews are the best!))))

[@DLewis-pc2op]

We own two 4 Runners.......about to pull the trigger on a LX. I love "bullet proof" vehicles. I've owned a MB ML......$$$$$$$ lots of it for service.

[@markspence3750]

I personally think this is a sly way of Lexus trying to see what market is out there for very expensive cars. The days of "you can fix/repair Japanese cars for cheap versus fixing German cars" is gone. They now cost the same.

[@drakedrake8405]

I’d buy Lexus any day and any time! I drive one now

[@juni5352]

So the LX600 starts off at 93k and the GLS isn't too far off from that amount. The top end Ultra luxury LX has captains chairs that in itself, tacks on a hefty price to its base model variant. The overall vehicles are comparable but given the difference in trim, you really should keep the price out of scope of this comparison.

[@bradleyscarreviews]

Nathan, I’m curious, do you prefer the GLS or X7?

[@NathanDAdlen]

GLS

[@bradleyscarreviews]

@@NathanDAdlen and why is that so? (In the market)

[@NathanDAdlen]

I prefer the looks, interior and overall character of the MBZ. The BMW is a better handling crossover, but the MBZ is great as an all-around SUV, @@bradleyscarreviews

[@bradleyscarreviews]

@@NathanDAdlen thanks Nathan. Will take a look at the 2024 450.

[@venom5809]

The Ultra Luxury package is always a ridiculously overpriced package so you just have to disregard that, no one gets that. I will take the Lexus everyday over the Benz. they are bulletproof.

[@sunny-sq6ci]

if Mercedes and bmw focused just a bit more improving their build quality/ longevity, they definitly would be top choices, but given the current financial climate, anything less then toyota quality is not really an option

[@LafemmebearMusic]

Bmw is now 3rd in reliability just behind Toyota and Lexus according to many automotive industry analysts… I owned a 2021 x5 and it was pretty great … still sold it before 60k and kept the 10 year old Lexus lol 😅

[@user-sp3jc9ho6o]

Lx600 the best. And keeps it value

[@travisbruce5096]

Definitely the most unique engine to date. I love how it just starts and shut of quietly

[@sombut415]

Lexus will be better for reliability and dependability and resale value 5-8years from now

[@rromancunard]

Thanks for share 🙏🏼, I think that Lexus is better for its reliables engines and also in this case for the comfort size and safety size comparison with the Mercedes that are medium size and worts engines in comparison with Lexus.

[@electrikoptik]

Comparing the GLS to the LX is an insult to the LX. The only SUV that Mercedes builds that competes with the LX is the G-class.

[@unknownunknowns]

Solid rear axle.

[@bds990]

If you’re leasing then the GLS… but if you’re buying to keep a while the Lexus

[@floridadawg9857]

Lexus allday........ Mercedes will deprecate rapidly

[@user-lg1up1bn3d]

Why don’t you compare apples to apples the base LX is only 3 to 4000 more than Mercedes and basically everything is the same same except for some creature comfort inside

[@robb6784]

Your reviews both of this car is so conflicting!

[@reiniercarreno3384]

Toyota/Lexus as been number 1 in reliability year after year for several years. In a huge part because they don't innovative much, unlike Mercedes. Toyota decided to change their ways a couple of years ago and they have had turbo problems and other issues with their Tundras and NX models. With that said, I bought a 2015 RX for my wife and it has been the best vehicle she has owned. Still, as many people that have owned them both, Lexus doesn't come close to the quality of materials and attention to detail put into theMerc vehicles. I own a 2010 Mercedes E350 with 230,000 miles and counting. They can not compare. With all do respect, Lexus is a Toyota with an ok tuxedo on. From the materials used inside, to the materials used in the engine compartment, Merc wins. No car, other than BMW (and probably Audi), has double hood locks. I have never seen a Lexus with a hood that can open 90 degrees. Everyone knows Toyota brakes are terrible, especially when hot. That doesn't happen with a Merc. Tranmissions? Toyota transmissions, even in their IS 500, have been said to be a slow trans. Yes, they can last, but so can a Merc. P.S. No Lexus is in the top 3 of most driven miles. Merc is.

[@travisbruce5096]

I wish they made center console button gloss plastic buttons instead of that dry buttons

[@ghostmofo5829]

The Lincoln beats them both.

[@chipsterguy]

what is the shirt? sports team?

[@lesalbro8880]

No, rock band...Rush.

[@FatalAnimal]

Nathan reviews are the best!

[@grisa12345]

TFL - let’s put the LX600 on your off road course at the ranch or on the ironclads trail. After all, it’s an LC.

[@brianm5753]

i would say the lexus is for the man and the mercedes is for the wife and kids

[@travisbruce5096]

Only thing i hate thate fake vent but besides that awesome interior

[@huanronghu4432]

Nathan, if you want the best third row and more usable cargo area, the Lexus TX is more comparable to the GLS. Granted its around 20K less expensive than the LX and GLS, the LX third row really lacks headroom and also your knees are in your chest. The TX fixes those issues and has a better third row than both of them.

[@nathanielmoore87]

Call me weird, but imo, conversion vans are way under the radar and you get far more luxury for less. As Hoovie says, they are private jets for the road. With up to 4 rows of heated and massaging seats, high tops, 4x4 options, tables, a large tv, and enough grunt to pull your 40' yacht too, what's not to love?? Yeah, the outside won't impress your friends, but who cares?? I'm not out to impress people I don't like anyway. If full size conversions are too big for daily use, AWD minivans are an option. Yes, I sad the "m" word, but has anyone seen the Pacifica Pinnacle lately? The interior is nuts! Add the fact that you can turn the keys over to an upfitter for more luxury craziness and I'm sold.

[@gwgammell]

Not the best presentation from Nathan.

[@r7.d]

Lexus “even without thinking”

[@bobwells1517]

That brilliant drivetrain in the Merc will leave you stranded by the side of the road. Ask me how I know...and confirmed by other GLS owners. That alone makes this comparison a slam dunk for the Lexus. YMMV.

[@jeffamburgey7485]

In 7 or 8 years, when you are approached with "Hey, would you be interested in selling that?" You won't be the guy or gal in the Mercedes. Call it how you see it, but that's the truth. Other than a lease and dump it's hard to make a case for the Mercedes value. I did not hear any discussion of build quality, I think at 100k that is relevant, perhaps not to a reviewer, but to a buyer.

[@bigt4135]

Lexus all the way

[@BobNH3]

If you don’t go off road Lincoln Navigator is bigger, more powerful, cheaper and less expensive to maintain. If you actually need off road capability and don’t use the 3rd row the LX.

[@scottdm9707]

Hard to do a valid comparison when the review doesn't include driving the vehicles.

[@NathanDAdlen]

Yea, we took both to the ranch and drove them hard. It’s a separate video

[@user-sp3jc9ho6o]

Lexus they mistake lx600 has no options for a v8 engine. That’s sadly

[@functionalfitness1013]

Big wallet + Tiny brain = Mercedes Big wallet + Big brain = Lexus

[@jesusalicea7141]

Bit lexus is 10 times more reliable

[@danichicago9140]

That Benz will be on a pay here no credit needed lot in 3 years. If your looking for depreciation you found it.

[@MARIO-zz5sx]

Paid partnership

[@travisbruce5096]

Im getting a g wagon next 😢😂

[@majood245]

Lexus for lease. That’s it

[@LetMeCook86]

Better…

[@rtcturnemup7028]

Hmmm this is a hard choice … I think I’ll take an Escalade 😂

[@areg5528]

Think luxury offroad honey

[@rtcturnemup7028]

@@areg5528ahhhh ok ok, a gmc Yukon at4 👏🏾🙂

[@areg5528]

@@rtcturnemup7028 thats not luxury and offroad on papers but no one trust them and never seen offroad

[@deang7834]

Mercedes, easy choice.

[@mikeeaton9822]

I'd like to have 100k+ in a luxury vehicle and take it off road

[@LafemmebearMusic]

There’s people that do this even if it feels odd to you. Just cus it’s not your experience doesn’t make it not real 😅

[@Carfan678]

Lexus interior don't even look all that special tbh

[@mikeeaton9822]

I think I'd rather spend my money on the 650hp Caddy Escalade 😆

[@anengineer_]

Did GM finally deal with Escalade vibrations issues?

[@mikeeaton9822]

I don't know, but knowing GM probably not

[@nobullfake1169]

Obviously the Lexus, that Mercedes ain’t mach

[@AmmarMalik]

The LX is such a pointless car. Out of all its competitors, it clearly looks the worse, handles the worse, even its updated interior looks thoroughly outdated compared to the GLS or even the Range Rover, has the least amount of power compared to all these cars. There's only so much that rEliAbIliTy will get you.

[@erp2000]

And resale value compared to mercedes that after 10 years you can get for 12k while the lx will be in the 40k

[@AmmarMalik]

@@erp2000 you don’t buy a car thinking what the value will be in 10 years

[@JAKEEBEATS]

Lexus all the way, it’s more reliable so it will last longer, can be used in anyway and more luxurious at the same time. lexus kills it on the interior luxury all the way and leather colors are perfect . for the mercedes it’s basic and looks the same like every other one, the value will depreciate almost down to nothing in 5 years and it’s not reliable at all they focus on “innovation” more than reliability!!

[@jcollins1305]

The screens in the LX look like a Frankenstein, where a second screen was just dropped onto the lower screen! That being said, I have to take the Lexus, even though they are rather boring. The Merc is beautiful, but long term reliability is always an issue.

[@thegamer4646]

A Lexus won’t last forever either

[@atlive1]

So this is a MB sponsored video one may say given the horrible bias this guy has in favor of MB. There is nothing more distasteful than to hear the personal opinion against one side when it isn't called for. Or maybe there is something more distasteful, perhaps it is the entitlement taken here to bash one brand based on the personal views. Never watch this guy's videos for more than 1 min. not worth it.

[@BigSnead76]

I hate watching these guys when they have European cars on: they seem to lose all rationale. Remember the Land Rover(s). They were day 1 trash heaps, but these guys never admitted it.

[@TheRealCatof]

Avoid mercedes like the plague

[@Adam_jordan]

Lexus all the time period

[@josemuniz2878]

Lexus all the way.