The 2022 Tesla Model Y is a moderately sized luxury SUV that is prized for its roomy cabin, punchy acceleration and impressive driver assistance gear. But is this enough to beat the 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLS Class, a stunning SUV that offers a serene riding experience, lovely interior and fantastic engine?
The Mercedes-Benz GLS is a 3 row sport utility vehicle that sits on twenty inch wheels. Though it has an inline 6 engine the engineers combined it with a forty eight volt hybrid mechanism to conserve fuel while also providing extra power. All wheeled drive has been standardized and its handling is exceptional. Buyers have the option of Emerald Green paint with plush leather seats and authentic wooden trim.
The Tesla Model Y can seat a maximum of 7 passengers, and has a range which exceeds three hundred miles. Within the cabin you’ll be presented with a centrally mounted fifteen inch touch display and multiple variants now incorporate a dual motor system. Cargo space is plentiful and the company is planning to install LFP (lithium ion phosphate) batteries in future editions.
The Tesla Model Y has done an outstanding job on its crash tests, garnering favor with the IIHS and NHTSA. Its safety features include blind area monitoring, cruise control that is adaptive, lane control and automated emergency brakes, but it’s claimed “Full Self Driving” is false advertising, and those who believe it and remove their hands from steering for too long will end up in an accident. Luxuries within its cabin include 4 USB ports, powered seats that can be adjusted twelve ways and heated/cooled with a glass roof.
The Mercedes-Benz GLS is equipped with all the features found in the Tesla, including automated emergency brakes, cruise control that is adaptive, multiple airbags and evasive steering. Luxuries within its cabin include massage seats that can be heated or cooled, 4 zone climate controls, heads up display, and soft shut doors.
Those that purchase the Mercedes-Benz GLS will get an inline 6 engine that can generate 362 horsepower with the ability to accelerate from zero to sixty in 5.2 seconds. It uses an automatic nine speed transmission that will transfer power to every wheel. Those that purchase the Long Range Tesla Model Y will get an electric engine that can accelerate from zero to sixty in 4.8 seconds.
Though the Tesla Model Y and Mercedes-Benz GLS are nearly tied when it comes to zero to sixty acceleration time, the Tesla has a frumpy exterior, its build quality has received heavy criticism, it does not offer Android Auto or Apple CarPlay, and its full self-driving claim is laughable, which makes the Mercedes-Benz GLS the winner.
If you are interested in buying the 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLS Class, let Mercedes-Benz of Huntington deliver the best deal in town for you. We serve customers throughout the state and its surrounding regions. Drop by our showroom located in Huntington or call us to pre-book for a 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLS Class test drive appointment today!
