2023 FIAT
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2025 Mercedes-Benz
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| MPG - City | 24 MPG | 19 MPG |
| MPG - Hwy | 30 MPG | Info not available |
| Seating Capacity | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Cargo Space | 39.8 ft3 | 84.7 ft3 |
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| Transmission | Automatic | Automatic |
| Drivetrain | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Horsepower | 177 hp | 375 hp |
| Towing Capacity | 2,000 lbs | 7,700 lbs |
| Exterior Length | 167.2 in | 205.0 in |
| Exterior Width | 70.7 in | 79.9 in |
| Leg Room |
Front 41.4 in
Rear 34.8 in |
Front 40.3 in
Rear 41.9 in |
| Head Room |
Front 39.1 in
Rear 37.8 in |
Front 39.4 in
Rear 40.2 in |
*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.
Comfort
Passengers in the backseat will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Mercedes-Benz GLS 450 than in the FIAT 500X, due to its greater head- and legroom.
As far as headroom and legroom go, there's not much difference between front seat comfort in the FIAT 500X and the Mercedes-Benz GLS 450.
Convenience
With the Mercedes-Benz GLS 450, you will definitely be making fewer stops at the gas station than with the FIAT 500X, due to its tank size and fuel economy.
Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). Clearly, the FIAT 500X is a better financial choice over the Mercedes-Benz GLS 450, when considering MSRP.
Dimensions
Since the FIAT 500X is much slimmer than the Mercedes-Benz GLS 450, it'll be much easier to find a wide enough space in a crowded parking lot.
If you go with the FIAT 500X, you'll have a much easier time finding a large enough space to park than you will with the Mercedes-Benz GLS 450.
Handling
The FIAT 500X has a smaller turning radius than the Mercedes-Benz GLS 450, allowing you to more easily maneuver in and out of tight spots.
Performance
In terms of towing capacity, the Mercedes-Benz GLS 450 is clearly the choice over the FIAT 500X for pulling heavy loads.
When it comes to horsepower, the FIAT 500X has a lot less horsepower than the Mercedes-Benz GLS 450.
Powertrain
The FIAT 500X has much lower torque than the Mercedes-Benz GLS 450, which generally means that it won't feel as fast or powerful.
Utility
The FIAT 500X has less seating than the Mercedes-Benz GLS 450, making the Mercedes-Benz GLS 450 the better choice, if you need to chauffeur many passengers.
The FIAT 500X has significantly less cargo capacity than the Mercedes-Benz GLS 450.