2025 INFINITI QX55 vs. 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLS 450 Review

Picture of the 2025 INFINITI QX55

2025 INFINITI
QX55

MSRP*: $50,150 to $58,650
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2025 Mercedes-Benz
GLS 450

MSRP*: $89,200
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MPG - City 22 MPG 19 MPG
MPG - Hwy 28 MPG Info not available
Seating Capacity 5 seats 6 seats
Cargo Space 54.1 ft3 84.7 ft3
Engine
  • 268-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 375-hp, 3.0-liter, Straight 6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline/Mild Electric Hybrid)
Transmission Continuously Variable Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive
Horsepower 268 hp 375 hp
Towing Capacity Info not available 7,700 lbs
Exterior Length 186.3 in 205.0 in
Exterior Width 74.9 in 79.9 in
Leg Room Front 39.6 in
Rear 38.7 in
Front 40.3 in
Rear 41.9 in
Head Room Front 39.9 in
Rear 36.9 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.

Comparison Review

Comfort
Passengers in the backseat will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Mercedes-Benz GLS 450 than in the INFINITI QX55, 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 INFINITI QX55 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 INFINITI QX55, 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 INFINITI QX55 is a better financial choice over the Mercedes-Benz GLS 450, when considering MSRP.

Dimensions
Since the INFINITI QX55 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 INFINITI QX55, 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 INFINITI QX55 has a smaller turning radius than the Mercedes-Benz GLS 450, allowing you to more easily maneuver in and out of tight spots.

Performance
When it comes to horsepower, the INFINITI QX55 has a lot less horsepower than the Mercedes-Benz GLS 450.

Powertrain
The INFINITI QX55 has much lower torque than the Mercedes-Benz GLS 450, which generally means that it won't feel as fast or powerful.

Utility
The INFINITI QX55 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 INFINITI QX55 has significantly less cargo capacity than the Mercedes-Benz GLS 450.