One thing that the Mercedes-Benz GLS 580 is known for is its strong powertrain as Mercedes used the diecast alloy block & heads to manufacture it, although Mercedes offers this 7 seater SUV with only a single powertrain option this 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8 EQ Boost gas engine is enough to launch this SUV at full capacity without breaking a sweat. The V8 engine churns out a total of 483 hp of power and 516 lb-ft of peak torque at a low 2000 rpm.
Mercedes has mated its punchy V8 engine with the smoothest and snappy 9G-TRONIC 9-speed automatic transmission that sends power to all four wheels of the GLS 580 with the aid of the 4MATIC fully variable all-wheel-drive system. With the best combo of the V8 engine and responsive transmission, the GLS 580 launches itself from standstill to 60mph within just 5.2 seconds, whereas it can easily sprint a quarter-mile distance in 14.2 seconds. The right set of equipment can help this vehicle to tow max up to 7700 pounds which is quite impressive with respect to its rivals.
Models
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Mercedes-Benz GLS 580
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BMW X7 xDrive50i
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Lincoln Navigator Black Label
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Cadillac Escalade Platinum
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MSRP
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$98,850
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$92,600
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$97,135
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$104,290
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Engine
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4.0-L, Twin-turbo V8 EQ Boost gas
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4.4-L,
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3.5-L, Twin-turbo V6 gas
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6.2-L,
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Drivetrain
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AWD
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AWD
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4WD
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4WD
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Transmission
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9-Speed automatic
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8-Speed automatic
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10-Speed automatic
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10-Speed automatic
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Power
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483 hp @ 5500 rpm
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456 hp @ 5250 rpm
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450 hp @ 5500 rpm
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420 hp @ 5600 rpm
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Torque
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516 lb-ft @ 2000 rpm
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479 lb-ft @ 1500 rpm
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510 lb-ft @ 3000 rpm
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460 lb-ft @ 4100 rpm
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0 to 60 mph (sec)
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5.2
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5.8
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5.9
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5.9
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Quarter-Mile (sec)
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14.2
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14.4
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14.5
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14.4
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Top Speed (mph)
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155
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155
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157
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NA
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Towing Capacity (lbs)
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7,700
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5,950
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8,300
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7,500
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The Mercedes-Benz GLS 580 here is the most powerful luxury SUV with almost 27, 33, and 63 hp more power than the BMW X7 xDrive50i, Lincoln Navigator Black Label, and Cadillac Escalade Platinum respectively. Mercedes & BMW come with an AWD system with variable power transfer to wheels, whereas Lincoln and Cadillac get a 4WD drivetrain but the 10-speed automatic transmission of Lincoln & Cadillac does provide certainly better fuel efficiency and a stable high speed. When it comes to the acceleration and drive experience Mercedes holds the top position amongst its competitors while BMW, Cadillac & Lincoln offer even performance figures
How Does the 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLS 580 handle?
Let’s first talk about the drive experience and ride quality of the Mercedes-Benz GLS 580, the powerful engine combined with the smoothest and most responsive automatic gearbox launches the vehicle as smooth as you need or as fast as you want. The cabin remains silent clearing out all the road and wind noises which tells us the high-quality material has been used to seal the cabin from the outside world.
More importantly, is the adaptive suspension system which can raise or lower the vehicle’s height for additional ground clearance and grant it for rough patches. The cabin is covered everywhere with high-quality leather trims and Mercedes has added some fine touches like aluminum trims on doors and steering wheel with the ambient lighting surrounding the whole cabin. The massage feature for the front passenger and driver really puts their body in relaxed mode while keeping the tiredness out of the window even on long rides.
2021 Mercedes-Benz GLS 580 Braking Performance
The braking system of the Mercedes-Benz GLS 580 sits on the pinnacle as the front 14.8 inches and rear 13.6 inches rotors can stop this vehicle within 113 feet distance while cruising with a speed of 60 mph. The stopping distance of this SUV is pretty amazing while also keeping its unladen weight of 5754 pounds. Other than that, Mercedes has also integrated GLS 580 with some awesome technologies that play a huge role in its braking performance, the features include active brake assist, PARKTRONIC with active parking assist, adaptive braking technology, anti-lock braking system, and downhill speed regulation.
Models
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Mercedes-Benz GLS 580
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BMW X7 xDrive50i
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Lincoln Navigator Black Label
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Cadillac Escalade Platinum
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Front Brake Rotors (in)
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14.8
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NA
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13.9
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NA
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Rear Brake Rotors (in)
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13.6
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NA
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13.6
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NA
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60 to 0 mph (ft)
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113
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105
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125
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133
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Curb Weight (lbs)
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5,754
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5,661
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5,922
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NA
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The braking performance on Cadillac Escalade Platinum is but on a fuzzy side, so out of the other three BMW X7 xDrive50i has the lightest body with standard features and technology after BMW comes the Mercedes-Benz GLS 580 with 5754 pounds of base weight followed by the Lincoln Navigator Black Label. The weight of a vehicle plays a huge role in its braking performance, the heavier the vehicle is more time it requires to stop without the right rotors set and just like that BMW takes first place in braking performance with the shortest braking distance whereas Mercedes falls slightly behind, the Cadillac here shows the worst braking distance of 133 ft.