Comparison - Mercedes-Benz GLS-class 450 4MATIC 2020 - vs - Nissan Armada Platinum 2021

General

Other Names:

Also called:

GL-Class

Also called:

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Average Price: 
$
75,200
Updated: 
31 Oct 2019
$
67,900
Updated: 
15 Dec 2020
Car Type: 
SUV
SUV
Drive Type: 
All Wheel Drive
All Wheel Drive
Year: 
2020
2021
Total Seating: 
7
8
Transmission: 
9-speed Shiftable Automatic
7-speed Shiftable Automatic
Bluetooth: 
yes
yes
Heated seats: 
yes
yes
Navigation: 
yes
yes
Doors: 
5
5
Fuel Tank Capacity: 
23.80gals
26.00gals
Exterior Colors: 
Color: 
Iridium Silver Metallic
#B6B5B8
Obsidian Black Metallic
#424242
Selenite Grey Metallic
#868A8D
Designo Cardinal Red Metallic
#AD2E2E
Emerald Green Metallic
#2E3535
Mojave Silver Metallic
#B0ABAA
Lunar Blue Metallic
#3B4059
Black
#1B1B1B
Designo Diamond White Metallic
#D7DAC7
Brilliant Blue Metallic
#12198F
Polar White
#F9F9F9
Color: 
Coulis Red Pearl
#601419
Aspen White TriCoat
#F2F6EB
Brilliant Silver Metallic
#C2C5CB
Gun Metallic
#858885
Super Black
#170E0F
Mocha Almond Pearl
#4B3D32
Hermosa Blue Pearl
#282E45

Expert Reviews

Expert reviews: 

Sitting atop the Mercedes-Benz SUV hierarchy is the spacious and indisputably luxurious GLS-Class. It's all new for 2020 and it has big shoes to fill—we've named the outgoing GLS-Class to our 10Best Trucks and SUVs list for three straight years—but our first impressions of this new big Benz are very good.

Pros
Tech-rich cabin, spacious in all three rows, refined powertrains.

Cons
Anonymous styling, fussy infotainment system, heavily optioned models carry high price tags

By: 
caranddriver.com

The 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class is a three-row crossover SUV that redefines luxurious family transport.

Pros
Sublime demeanor
Posh interior
Strong turbocharged engines
Impressive dynamics
AMG, Maybach editions sure to come

Cons
Hefty price
Hefty curb weight
Hefty fuel consumption
Occasional cheap touch

By: 
thecarconnection.com

New styling in line with other Mercedes SUVs.Powerful mild hybrid powertrains.Standard adjustable air suspension.All-new third GLS generation launched for 2020.

Pros
MBUX infotainment is outstanding
Tops in comfort and easily seats adults in all three rows
Flexible cargo capacity
Responsive powertrains feel like driving a smaller SUV

Cons
Not as off-road-worthy as some rugged competitors
Somewhat vague steering with large wheels and thin tires
MBUX has a steep learning curve

By: 
edmunds.com

The Armada gets a significant makeover for 2021, starting with a squarer front end featuring prominent headlights. The design revisions reach out back, too, with a new bumper and taillights that are connected by a continuous trim piece. There's also a newly available Midnight Edition with blacked-out trim. Inside, Nissan redesigned the center stack and added a larger 12.3-inch touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay.

PROS
Serenely quiet and comfy,
smooth,
potent powertrain,
pillowy ride.

CONS
Dreadful fuel economy,
some dated interior elements,
wanders at highway speeds.

By: 
caranddriver.com

The 2021 Nissan Armada is a big, comfortable brute that can tow the boat and haul the family all at once.

PROS
Spacious inside
Lusty V-8
Strong for towing
Good safety features
Value at the base level

CONS
Gas guzzler
Third row for kids only
Gets expensive
Plodding moves

By: 
thecarconnection.com

Fuel

Fuel Type: 
Premium Unleaded
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Economy City USA: 
19.00mpg
13.00mpg
Fuel Economy HWY: 
23.00mpg
18.00mpg
Engine type: 
Hybrid
Petrol/Gas

Engine and Performance

Valves: 
24
32
Cylinders: 
6
Inline
8
V
Engine Size/Displacement: 
3.00L
5.60L
Torque: 
369ft-lbs
at 1 600rpm
413ft-lbs
at 4 000rpm
Horsepower: 
362hp
at 5 500rpm
400hp
at 5 800rpm
Cam Type: 
Double overhead cam (DOHC)
Double overhead cam (DOHC)
Turning Circle: 
39.40Feet

Convenience

Cruise Control: 
yes
yes
Door Pockets: 
yes
yes
Cupholders: 
yes
yes
Overhead console: 
yes
yes
Seatback Storage: 
yes
yes
Power Steering: 
yes
yes
Parking sensors: 
yes
no
Steering Wheel Tilt: 
yes
yes
Telescopic steering wheel: 
yes
yes
Rear View Camera: 
yes
yes
Front view Camera: 
yes
no
Side view Camera: 
yes
no
On steering wheel: 
Transmission, Cruise And Audio Controls On Steering Wheel
Audio Controls On Steering Wheel
More in Convenience: 
Leather Steering Wheel
Keyless Ignition
Power Rear Seat Easy Entry
Universal Remote Transmitter (For Garage Door, Security System, Etc.)
Automatic Parking Assist
Vehicle-speed-sensitive power steering
Lane Departure Warning
Intelligent Lane Intervention
Blind Spot Warning
Intelligent Blind Spot Intervention
High Beam Assist
Hill start assist
Traffic Sign Recognition
Push Button Ignition
Remote Engine Start System
Rear Door Alert
Rain-sensing windshield wipers
Intermittent rear window wiper
Variable intermittent windshield wipers
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
Cargo-area storage under floor
Heated leather-wrapped steering wheel with contrast stitching
Leather-wrapped shift knob

Exterior Dimensions

Length: 
205.00in
208.90in
Width: 
77.00in
79.90in
Height: 
71.80in
75.80in
Ground Clearance: 
7.90in
9.20in
Front Track: 
65.70in
67.50in
Rear Track: 
66.60in
67.90in
Wheel Base: 
123.40in
121.10in

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room: 
39.40
39.80
Rear Head Room: 
40.20
40.00
Front Leg Room: 
40.30in
41.90in
Rear leg room: 
41.90in
41.00in
Front Hip Room: 
60.80in
59.20in
Front Shoulder Room: 
59.30in
63.80in
Rear Hip Room: 
60.00in
58.40in
Rear Shoulder room: 
58.50in
63.40in

Weights and capacites

Cargo Capacity: 
84.70cu.ft
Maximum Towing Capacity un-break: 
7700lbs
8500lbs
Cargo Capacity with Seats in Place: 
17.40cu.ft
17.00cu.ft
Angle of Approach: 
21.00degrees
Angle of Departure: 
22.40degrees
Curb Weight: 
5701.00lbs
6037.00lbs

Instruments

External Temperature Display: 
yes
no
Clock: 
yes
no
Trip computer: 
yes
yes
Techometer: 
yes
yes
Compass: 
yes
no

Power Features

Power windows: 
yes
yes
Remote Keyless doors: 
yes
yes
More Power Features: 
Hands-Free Entry
Reverse Tilt Passenger Only Provides Curb View When Vehicle In Reverse
4 One-Touch Power Windows
Heated Mirrors
Power heated and folding chrome outside mirrors with LED turn signal indicators
Power liftgate
Power windows with front one-touch auto-up/down
Power door locks with auto-locking feature

Seats

Rear Seat Collapsible: 
yes
yes
Front Seats Features: 
10 -Way Power Passenger Seat
Bucket Front Seats
Height Adjustable Passenger Seat
Multi-Level Heating Driver Seat
Leatherette
10 -Way Power Driver Seat
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Multi-Level Heating Passenger Seat
Driver Seat With Power Adjustable Lumbar Support
Passenger Seat With Power Adjustable Lumbar Support
Driver Seat Thigh Extension
Climate-controlled front seats (heated and cooled)
Quilted leather-appointed seats
10-way power driver's seat, including 2-way power lumbar support
10-way power passenger's seat, including 2-way power lumbar support
Memory System – driver’s seat, steering wheel, and outside mirrors
Rear Seats Features: 
Folding center armrest
Rear Ventilation Ducts
Power Folding Split-Bench Third Row Seats
Reclining Rear Seats
Split-Folding Rear Seatback
Folding center armrest
Heated outboard second-row seats
Power recline and fold third-row 60/40-split fold-down bench seat

Suspension

Front Suspension: 
Front Stabilizer Bar
Front Stabilizer Bar
Rear Suspension: 
Rear Stabilizer Bar
Rear Stabilizer Bar
Suspension Info: 
Four-Wheel Independent Suspension
Independent double-wishbone suspension

Comfort

Interior air Filtration: 
yes
yes
Climate Control: 
yes
yes
More Comfort Features: 
Turn Signal In Mirrors
Dual Illuminating Vanity Mirrors
Electrochromatic Inside Rearview Mirror
Auto-dimming outside mirrors
Dual Zone Automatic Temperature Control
Rear air conditioning with rear controls
Rear seat heater ducts under front seats
In-cabin microfilter
Sun visors with illuminated vanity mirrors and extension
Footwell lights
Rear step lamp
Dual front map lights

Entertainment

DVD player: 
no
yes
AM/FM Radio: 
yes
no
Satellite radio: 
yes
yes
Video monitor: 
no
no
More Entertainment: 
590 Watts Stereo Output
Burmester Premium Brand Speakers
Speed Sensitive Volume Control
Auxiliary Audio Input And USB With External Media Control
2 Subwoofer(S)
6 Months Of Provided Satellite Radio Service
USB Connection
13 Total Speakers
Surround Audio Surround Audio (Discrete)
Tri-Zone Entertainment System with dual 8" monitors, remote control, two wireless headphones
USB and HDMI input
Three 12-volt DC power outlets
120-volt AC power outlet
Display Commander
Nissan Door to Door Navigation
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Android Auto
Wi-Fi Hotspot
Voice Recognition
Hands-free Text Messaging Assistant
Bluetooth
Bose Premium Audio System
Bose AudioPilot Noise Compensation Technology
Radio with 3-month complimentary trial access
MP3/WMA CD playback capability
Speed-sensitive volume control
Five USB ports
Wireless cellphone charger
Radio Data System
Thirteen speakers, including center speaker and subwoofer

Exterior Features

Sunroof: 
yes
yes
Rear defogger: 
yes
no
More in Glass and Roof: 
Power sliding glass moonroof with one-touch open/close and tilt feature
Alloy Wheels: 
yes
yes
Wheel size: 
19 X 8.5 In.
22 x 8.0 In.
Wheels more: 
Inside Mounted Spare Tire
Temporary Spare Tire
All Season Tires
all-season tires
Wheel Dimensions: 
Width: 
275.00millimeters
Aspect Ratio: 
55
Diameter: 
R19
Width: 
275.00millimeters
Aspect Ratio: 
50
Diameter: 
R22

Safety Features

ABS: 
yes
yes
Front head airbags: 
yes
yes
Rear head airbags: 
yes
yes
Dual front side-mounted airbags: 
yes
yes
Emergency braking assist: 
yes
yes
Traction control: 
yes
yes
Child seat anchors: 
yes
yes
Front brakes: 
Ventilated Front Disc
13.8" x 1.2" front vented disc brakes
Stability control: 
yes
yes
Rear brakes: 
Rear Ventilated Disc Brakes
13.8" x 0.8" rear vented disc brakes
Rear door child safety locks: 
yes
yes
Daytime running lights: 
yes
yes
Engine immobilizer: 
yes
yes
Front fog lights: 
no
yes
Dusk sensing headlamps: 
yes
no
Auto delay off headlamps: 
yes
no
Front headrests: 
yes
yes
Rear headrests: 
yes
yes
Tire pressure monitoring: 
yes
yes
More Safety Features: 
Cornering Lights
Turn Signal Mirrors
Passenger Airbag Occupant Sensing Deactivation
Rear Height Adjustable Headrests
Remote Anti-Theft Alarm System
Blind Spot Warning Accident Avoidance System
Pre-Collision Safety System
Brake Drying
Rear Center 3-Point Belt
Post-Collision Safety System
LED Headlamp
Electronic Brake force Distribution (EBD)
Intelligent Forward Collision Warning
Automatic Emergency Braking with Pedestrian Detection
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) with Traction Control System
Active Brake Limited Slip (ABLS)
Automatic on/off headlights
LED low/high-beam headlights with integrated signature
Energy-absorbing steering column
High-strength side-door guard beams
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS), with Easy-Fill Tire Alert

Options

Packages: 
E-ACTIVE BODY CONTROL Package
Warmth And Comfort Package
Air Balance Package
Executive Rear Seat Package
Executive Rear Seat Package PLUS
Acoustic Comfort Package
ENERGIZING Package PLUS
Convenience Package
Driver Assistance Package PLUS
Captain's Chairs Package
Exterior Options: 
Trailer Hitch (Class IV)
Illuminated Running Boards
Silver Wheel Locks
20” 8-Spoke Wheels
Soft-Close Doors
Illuminated Star
20” Twin 5-Spoke Wheels
MAGIC VISION CONTROL
Panorama Sunroof
Roof Spoiler
21” Triple 5-Spoke Wheels
Black Side Cladding
Chrome Door Handle Inserts
21” 5-Spoke Wheels
Gun Metallic-painted lower center bumper fascias
Body-color overfenders
Chrome grille and door handles
Side mirrors with puddle lights
Chrome rear finisher
Black rear license plate finisher
Acoustic windshield and front side windows
Rear privacy glass
Dark gray roof rails
Body-color running boards
Class IV tow hitch receiver with 7-pin wiring harness [*]
Interior Options: 
Heated 2nd-Row Seats
Head-Up Display
MBUX Interior Assistant
Wood/Leather Steering Wheel
5-Zone Automatic Climate Control
Speed Limit Assist
Heated And Cooled 2nd-Row Cupholder
Black DINAMICA Headliner
Load Sill Protector
Burmester High-End 3D Surround Sound System
Topstitched MB-Tex Lower Dash And Upper Door Trim
Ventilated Front Seats
4-Zone Automatic Climate Control
6-Seat Cabin Configuration
Heated 3rd-Row Seats
Topstitched Nappa Leather Upper Dash And Door Trim
Heated Steering Wheel
Heated And Cooled Front Cupholders
MBUX Augmented Video For Navigation
Exclusive Trim Package
Multicontour Front Seats W/Massage Feature

Colors

Interior Colors: 
Color: 
Black, leather
#12151D
Expresso Brown/Magma Grey, leather
#40352E
Macchiato Beige/Magma Grey, leather
#ACA4A0
Expresso Brown, leatherette
#3C312B
Macchiato Beige/Magma Grey, leatherette
#ACA4A0
Black, leatherette
#12151D
Black/Tartufo, leather
#6D6463
Black /Magma Grey Exclusive Nappa, premium leather
#4D5159
Color: 
Quilted Almond Leather
#B8AB8A
Quilted Espresso Brown Leather
#352D20
Quilted Black Leather
#363B35