2023 Mercedes-Benz GLS vs 2023 Volkswagen Taos

2023 Mercedes-Benz GLS $81,800MSRP Overview Overview Overview Shop Now	2023 Volkswagen Taos $24,155MSRP Overview Overview Overview Shop Now

2023 Mercedes-Benz GLS $81,800MSRP Overview Overview Overview Shop Now	2023 Volkswagen Taos $24,155MSRP Overview Overview Overview Shop Now

Overview
MSRP $81,800	MSRP $24,155
Listings 9	Listings 125
Ratings & Reviews
User Reviews	User Reviews
Expert reviews	Expert reviews 6.3 out of 10
	Pros Stylish design Spacious Plenty of cargo space Cons Irritating, underpowered drivetrain Infotainment system user experience Questionable value for the money
2023 Mercedes-Benz GLS Reviews Summary
2023 Volkswagen Taos Reviews Summary Offering available all-wheel drive, a higher driving position, a roomy interior for four people, and plenty of utility, entry-level SUVs pay dividends in exchange for their higher price tags. Volkswagen introduced its new, most affordable crossover in 2022, and the 2023 Taos adds more standard safety features and equipment. Otherwise, aside from a lack of engine power and drivetrain refinement, it remains an appealing choice in the small SUV segment.
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Popular Features & Specs
Engine 3.0L 362 hp I6	Engine 1.5L 158 hp I4
Drive Train AWD	Drive Train FWD
Seating Capacity 7	Seating Capacity 5
Horsepower 362 hp @ 5500 rpm	Horsepower
MPG City 18	MPG City 28
MPG Highway 23	MPG Highway 36
Engine
Engine Name 3.0L 362 hp I6	Engine Name 1.5L 158 hp I4
Torque 369 lb-ft @ 1600 rpm	Torque
Horsepower 362 hp @ 5500 rpm	Horsepower
Drivetrain AWD	Drivetrain FWD
Fuel Economy
MPG City 18	MPG City 28
MPG Highway 23	MPG Highway 36
Interior
Seating Capacity 7	Seating Capacity 5
Key Features
Navigation System Standard	Navigation System
Sunroof/Moonroof Standard	Sunroof/Moonroof
Safety
Front Crash Overall	Front Crash Overall 4
Side Crash Overall	Side Crash Overall 5
Dimensions & Capacity
Cargo Space 17.4 cu ft	Cargo Space 27.9 cu ft
Curb Weight 5467 lbs	Curb Weight 3175 lbs
Height 72.4 in	Height 64.4 in
Length 205.0 in	Length 175.8 in
Width 84.9 in	Width 72.5 in
Wheelbase 123.4 in	Wheelbase 105.9 in
Maximum Payload 1808 lbs	Maximum Payload 937 lbs
Number of doors 4	Number of doors 4
Maximum Towing Capacity 7700 lbs	Maximum Towing Capacity

2023 Mercedes-Benz GLS

$81,800MSRP

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2023 Volkswagen Taos

$24,155MSRP

Overview

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	2023 Mercedes-Benz GLS $81,800MSRP Overview Overview Overview Shop Now	2023 Volkswagen Taos $24,155MSRP Overview Overview Overview Shop Now

Overview
MSRP	$81,800	$24,155
Listings	9 Shop all listings	125 Shop all listings
Ratings & Reviews
User reviews	4.0	4.3
Expert reviews		6.3 out of 10 Read full review
Pros & cons		Pros Stylish design Spacious Plenty of cargo space Cons Irritating, underpowered drivetrain Infotainment system user experience Questionable value for the money
Summary		Offering available all-wheel drive, a higher driving position, a roomy interior for four people, and plenty of utility, entry-level SUVs pay dividends in exchange for their higher price tags. Volkswagen introduced its new, most affordable crossover in 2022, and the 2023 Taos adds more standard safety features and equipment. Otherwise, aside from a lack of engine power and drivetrain refinement, it remains an appealing choice in the small SUV segment.
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Popular Features & Specs
Engine	3.0L 362 hp I6	1.5L 158 hp I4
Drive Train	AWD	FWD
Seating Capacity	7	5
Horsepower	362 hp @ 5500 rpm
MPG City	18	28
MPG Highway	23	36
Engine
Engine Name	3.0L 362 hp I6	1.5L 158 hp I4
Torque	369 lb-ft @ 1600 rpm
Horsepower	362 hp @ 5500 rpm
Drivetrain	AWD	FWD
Fuel Economy
MPG City	18	28
MPG Highway	23	36
Interior
Seating Capacity	7	5
Key Features
Navigation System	Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof	Standard
Safety
Front Crash Overall		4
Side Crash Overall		5
Dimensions & Capacity
Cargo Space	17.4 cu ft	27.9 cu ft
Curb Weight	5467 lbs	3175 lbs
Height	72.4 in	64.4 in
Length	205.0 in	175.8 in
Width	84.9 in	72.5 in
Wheelbase	123.4 in	105.9 in
Maximum Payload	1808 lbs	937 lbs
Number of doors	4	4
Maximum Towing Capacity	7700 lbs

2023 Mercedes-Benz GLS for Sale

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Mercedes-Benz GLS AMG GLS 63 4MATIC

$137,900

24,193 kilometres

Burnaby, BC

Mercedes-Benz GLS 450 4MATIC

$106,750

16,824 kilometres

Concord, ON

Mercedes-Benz GLS 600 Mercedes-Maybach 4MATIC

$178,888

59,000 kilometres

Toronto, ON

Mercedes-Benz GLS 450 4MATIC

$113,998

11,888 kilometres

Kamloops, BC

Mercedes-Benz GLS 600 Mercedes-Maybach 4MATIC

$214,995

25,000 kilometres

Richmond, BC

Mercedes-Benz GLS 600 Mercedes-Maybach 4MATIC

$203,481

43,826 kilometres

Surrey, BC

Mercedes-Benz GLS 600 Mercedes-Maybach 4MATIC

$228,290

24,000 kilometres

Richmond, BC

Mercedes-Benz GLS 450 4MATIC

$98,970

52,168 kilometres

Brampton, ON

2023 Volkswagen Taos for Sale

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Volkswagen Taos Comfortline 4Motion

Volkswagen Taos Trendline 4Motion

Volkswagen Taos Highline 4Motion

$33,000

36,239 kilometres

Winnipeg, MB

Volkswagen Taos Comfortline 4Motion

$31,977

11,354 kilometres

Nanaimo, BC

Volkswagen Taos Trendline 4Motion

$23,995

69,992 kilometres

Boisbriand, QC

Volkswagen Taos Highline 4Motion

$31,995

22,841 kilometres

Mississauga, ON

Volkswagen Taos Comfortline 4Motion

$29,495

21,532 kilometres

Saint John, NB

Volkswagen Taos Trendline 4Motion

$24,332

79,579 kilometres

Mississauga, ON

2023 Mercedes-Benz GLS for Sale

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Mercedes-Benz GLS AMG GLS 63 4MATIC

$137,900

24,193 kilometres

Burnaby, BC

Mercedes-Benz GLS 450 4MATIC

$106,750

16,824 kilometres

Concord, ON

Mercedes-Benz GLS 600 Mercedes-Maybach 4MATIC

$178,888

59,000 kilometres

Toronto, ON

Mercedes-Benz GLS 450 4MATIC

$113,998

11,888 kilometres

Kamloops, BC

Mercedes-Benz GLS 600 Mercedes-Maybach 4MATIC

$214,995

25,000 kilometres

Richmond, BC

Mercedes-Benz GLS 600 Mercedes-Maybach 4MATIC

$203,481

43,826 kilometres

Surrey, BC

Mercedes-Benz GLS 600 Mercedes-Maybach 4MATIC

$228,290

24,000 kilometres

Richmond, BC

Mercedes-Benz GLS 450 4MATIC

$98,970

52,168 kilometres

Brampton, ON

2023 Volkswagen Taos for Sale

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125 results

Volkswagen Taos Comfortline 4Motion

Volkswagen Taos Trendline 4Motion

Volkswagen Taos Highline 4Motion

$33,000

36,239 kilometres

Winnipeg, MB

Volkswagen Taos Comfortline 4Motion

$31,977

11,354 kilometres

Nanaimo, BC

Volkswagen Taos Trendline 4Motion

$23,995

69,992 kilometres

Boisbriand, QC

Volkswagen Taos Highline 4Motion

$31,995

22,841 kilometres

Mississauga, ON

Volkswagen Taos Comfortline 4Motion

$29,495

21,532 kilometres

Saint John, NB

Volkswagen Taos Trendline 4Motion

$24,332

79,579 kilometres

Mississauga, ON

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2023 Mercedes-Benz GLS vs 2023 Volkswagen Taos

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