{"id":2745,"date":"2025-09-02T13:33:05","date_gmt":"2025-09-02T03:33:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.motorscout.com.au\/wp-blog\/?p=2745"},"modified":"2025-08-25T12:26:38","modified_gmt":"2025-08-25T02:26:38","slug":"review-2025-mercedes-gls","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.motorscout.com.au\/wp-blog\/review-2025-mercedes-gls\/","title":{"rendered":"Review: 2025 MERCEDES GLS"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The <strong>2025 MERCEDES GLS<\/strong>\u00a0is still the \u201cS-Class of SUVs\u201d idea made practical for Australian life. It is a seven-seater that feels more like a first-class lounge than a family hauler, with a quiet diesel heart, long-haul comfort and tech that makes peak-hour traffic a little less painful. Size is generous, refinement is high, and if you need to carry a tribe and their gear, the <strong>2025 Mercedes GLS<\/strong> interior has the space and calm to do it without drama. Dimensions are vast too, at roughly 5.21 m long, about 1.82 m tall and near two metres wide, so plan your parking accordingly.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"1162\" data-end=\"1178\">Pros and Cons<\/h2>\n<h4 data-start=\"1179\" data-end=\"1187\">Pros<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"1190\" data-end=\"1249\">Cabin comfort that feels business-class, even in row two.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1252\" data-end=\"1326\">Diesel torque makes easy work of hills, trailers and school-run sprints.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1329\" data-end=\"1409\">Tech suite is deep, from augmented-reality navigation to a premium audio system.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4 data-start=\"1411\" data-end=\"1419\"><\/h4>\n<h4 data-start=\"1411\" data-end=\"1419\">Cons<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"1422\" data-end=\"1490\">Big footprint, tight underground carparks will test your patience.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1493\" data-end=\"1540\">Pricing sits high before you tick many boxes.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1543\" data-end=\"1591\">Some rivals feel sportier from behind the wheel.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"1593\" data-end=\"1618\">How Much Does It Cost?<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"1619\" data-end=\"1859\">Australian pricing for the <strong>2025 Mercedes GLS<\/strong> starts from $171,000 before on-road costs for the Edition 7, rising to $189,100 depending on specification. Warranty is five years with unlimited kilometres.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"1861\" data-end=\"1885\">Features and Benefits<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"28\" data-end=\"117\">Twin 12.3-inch screens with MBUX, augmented-reality navigation and quick voice control.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"120\" data-end=\"236\">Strong turbo diesel with mild-hybrid assist, 9-speed automatic and 4MATIC for easy overtakes and confident towing.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"239\" data-end=\"346\">Spacious seven-seat layout; generous second row, genuinely usable third row, flat load floor when folded.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"349\" data-end=\"428\">Premium audio, quality materials and calm cabin make long trips feel shorter.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"431\" data-end=\"506\">Driver assistance is comprehensive and operates smoothly in the background.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"3427\" data-end=\"3436\">Safety<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"3437\" data-end=\"3825\">The <strong>2025 Mercedes GLS<\/strong> safety features list is long: nine airbags, autonomous emergency braking with junction assist, pedestrian and cyclist detection, lane support, blind-spot monitoring, adaptive cruise with stop-go and traffic-sign response. It operates like a quiet net, stepping in when you have missed something rather than taking over the trip.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"3827\" data-end=\"3843\">Running Costs<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"3844\" data-end=\"4302\">Official combined fuel use for the diesel is 7.8 L\/100 km, which is thrifty for something this big. Expect 9 to 10 L\/100 km in mixed suburban use. Service intervals are every 12 months or 25,000 km, and Mercedes covers you with a five-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty. Tyres in this size are not cheap and neither are brakes, so budget wisely, but the mild-hybrid assistance helps keep day-to-day consumption sensible.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"4304\" data-end=\"4336\">Comparison To Its Competitors<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"4337\" data-end=\"4919\">Against the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.motorscout.com.au\/model\/bmw-x7\"><strong>BMW X7<\/strong><\/a>, the <strong>2025 Mercedes GLS<\/strong> trades a little handling sharpness for a quieter, cushier ride. Compared with the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.motorscout.com.au\/model\/land_rover-range_rover\"><strong>Range Rover<\/strong><\/a>, the <strong>GLS<\/strong> brings stronger value and less theatre, which may suit buyers who prefer subtlety. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.motorscout.com.au\/model\/lexus-lx500d\"><strong>Lexus LX<\/strong><\/a> majors on rugged ability and long-term ownership peace, though its cabin tech feels older. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.motorscout.com.au\/model\/audi-q7\"><strong>Audi\u2019s Q7<\/strong><\/a> is smaller inside and focuses on driver feel rather than palatial space. If you want the most comfortable, tech-rich seven-seat luxury SUV that will happily crush the Hume without fuss, the <strong>2025 Mercedes GLS<\/strong> remains right at the pointy end.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"4921\" data-end=\"4934\">Conclusion<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"4935\" data-end=\"5321\">This is a large, expensive SUV that earns its keep. The <strong>2025 MERCEDES GLS<\/strong> blends a serene cabin, thick diesel torque and smart tech into a package that makes the school run and long family drives feel easy. It is not the flashiest or the sportiest, yet it nails the brief most owners care about: comfort, quiet and capability. If your garage and budget fit, there is a lot to like here.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"5323\" data-end=\"5342\">Rating: 8.7\/10<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"5343\" data-end=\"5689\">The <strong>2025 Mercedes GLS<\/strong> review lands on a high note for comfort, space and tech, with the diesel\u2019s effortless performance the star. Pricing is ambitious and the sheer size can be a hassle in tight Aussie carparks, but as a full-size luxury seven-seater that feels calm and sorted, it is a standout.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The 2025 MERCEDES GLS\u00a0is still the \u201cS-Class of SUVs\u201d idea made practical for Australian life. It is a seven-seater that feels more like a first-class lounge than a family hauler, with a quiet diesel heart, long-haul comfort and tech that makes peak-hour traffic a little less painful. 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