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Ford Expedition Max Limited
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Mercedes-Benz GLS 450 4MATIC
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Ford Expedition Max Limited
Car A
Ford Expedition Max Limited
A large 8-seat SUV built for big families and cargo-heavy trips, pairing massive space with strong power. Its size and 12 L/100 km consumption make city life and efficiency secondary priorities.
8 seatsSuvGasoline5-star safety400 hp
Mercedes-Benz GLS 450 4MATIC
Car B
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 safety10.9 L/100kmAWD
Why compared cross brandperformance gapsame body typesame powertrainsimilar price

Usage fit

Family 94 / 76
City 19 / 22
Budget / value 33 / 37
Road trip 81 / 71
Performance 30 / 40
Cargo 83 / 32
Practical 60 / 50
Premium 47 / 66
Winter 40 / 80

Scores out of 100. Blue = Ford Expedition Max Limited · Orange = Mercedes-Benz GLS 450 4MATIC

Specs side-by-side

Spec Ford Expedition Max Limited Mercedes-Benz GLS 450 4MATIC
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Pros & cons

Ford Expedition Max Limited

  • Seats 8 and offers up to 3090 L of cargo space for family hauling and gear
  • 400 hp and 610 Nm provide confident acceleration, even when fully loaded
  • Well-suited to long road trips with ample room for people and luggage
  • Signals strong safety standing among its key strengths

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

Verdict

Pick Ford Expedition Max Limited if…
Efficiency & everyday ease
Ford Expedition Max Limited is the choice if fuel economy and city-friendly driving are your priority.
Pick Mercedes-Benz GLS 450 4MATIC if…
All-wheel drive
Mercedes-Benz GLS 450 4MATIC's AWD adds real-world confidence in wet, icy, or mixed-weather conditions.

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