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Mercedes-Benz GLS 450 4MATIC
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Volkswagen Teramont 4Motion
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Mercedes-Benz GLS 450 4MATIC
Car A
Mercedes-Benz GLS 450 4MATIC
A three-row, seven-seat luxury model with strong V6 biturbo performance and AWD, the GLS 450 4MATIC suits large families and long road trips. High fuel use and modest cargo space with all seats up are the main compromises.
7 seatsSuvGasoline5-star safety367 hpAWD
Volkswagen Teramont 4Motion
Car B
Volkswagen Teramont 4Motion
The Volkswagen Teramont 4Motion pairs 7-seat practicality with AWD and a robust V6, making it well-suited to large families and road trips. Its size and 10.5 L/100 km consumption may deter city-focused or efficiency-first buyers.
7 seatsSuvGasoline5-star safety10.5 L/100kmAWD
Why compared same body typesame powertrainsame seatssame usage profilestrong usage match

Usage fit

Family 76 / 87
City 22 / 27
Budget / value 37 / 48
Road trip 71 / 75
Performance 40 / 39
Cargo 32 / 52
Practical 50 / 57
Premium 66 / 37
Winter 80 / 80

Scores out of 100. Blue = Mercedes-Benz GLS 450 4MATIC · Orange = Volkswagen Teramont 4Motion

Specs side-by-side

Spec Mercedes-Benz GLS 450 4MATIC Volkswagen Teramont 4Motion
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Pros & cons

Mercedes-Benz GLS 450 4MATIC

  • Seven seats and three rows suit large-family duty
  • Brisk acceleration (0–100 km/h in 5.9 s) and 367 hp for confident passing
  • AWD traction adds assurance in winter and poor weather
  • Road-trip friendly thanks to seating capacity and strong highway performance

Volkswagen Teramont 4Motion

  • Seven seats and a 700 L trunk suit large families and long trips
  • AWD 4Motion adds year-round confidence on wet or snowy roads
  • Strong V6 with 280 hp and 500 Nm delivers assured acceleration (0–100 km/h in 8.6 s)
  • $49,995 is good value in its segment for a 7-seat AWD V6

Verdict

Pick Mercedes-Benz GLS 450 4MATIC if…
Efficiency & everyday ease
Mercedes-Benz GLS 450 4MATIC is the choice if fuel economy and city-friendly driving are your priority.
Pick Volkswagen Teramont 4Motion if…
Performance & capability
Volkswagen Teramont 4Motion is the choice if you want more power, speed, or all-weather capability.

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