The smallest Mercedes-Benz SUV, the subcompact GLA, certainly has an outsized personality. Although it isn’t recommended for towing, it offers the best fuel economy you’ll find in our SUV lineup. Unlike the larger GLC, it’s available in a high-performance AMG® build that offers incredible thrills.

• 2019 GLA Starting Price: $33,950 MSRP
• Trim Levels: GLA 250, GLA 250 4MATIC®, AMG GLA 45
• Baseline Performance: The standard turbocharged 2.0L I4 engine offers 208 hp, and gets 33 mpg on the highway.
• Maximum Cargo Volume: 43.6 cubic feet
• Passenger Capacity: 5

This luxury compact SUV, the Mercedes-Benz GLC, offers more interior space and power than the subcompact GLA, but it’s no less light on its feet. It’s a good alternative for drivers who value fuel economy and agility, but who aren’t quite satisfied with the towing capacity and cargo space of the GLA.

• 2019 GLC Starting Price: $40,700 MSRP
• Trim Levels: GLC 300, GLC 300 4MATIC®
• Baseline Performance: The standard longitudinally-mounted turbocharged 2.0L I4 engine offers 241 hp, and gets 27 mpg on the highway. Unlike the GLA, the GLC can tow up to 3500 pounds in its baseline trim.
• Maximum Cargo Volume: 56.5 cubic feet
• Passenger Capacity: 5

In terms of towing capacity, power, and cargo storage, the Mercedes-Benz GLE offers significant advantages over the GLC. It isn’t quite as large as the three-row Mercedes-Benz GLS, but it’s capable and well-equipped enough to compete with some of the best models in the segment.

• 2019 GLE Starting Price: $55,700 MSRP
• Trim Levels: GLE 400 4MATIC® SUV, AMG GLE 43 SUV, AMG GLE 63 SUV, AMG GLE 63 S SUV
• Baseline Performance: The standard 3.0L V6 with biturbo offers 329 hp, and gets 23 mpg on the highway. All-wheel drive is standard. The GLE is available in three different high-performance AMG builds, and offers up to 577 hp. It’s capable of towing up to 7,200 pounds.
• Maximum Cargo Volume: 80.3 cubic feet
• Passenger Capacity: 5

This Mercedes-Benz SUV offers performance comparable to that of the GLE—in a larger package. With seating for up to seven and more cargo capacity than other options, the GLS the best Mercedes-Benz SUV for drivers who often travel with lots of passengers.

• 2019 GLS Starting Price: $69,550 MSRP
• Trim Levels: GLS 450 4MATIC® SUV, GLS 550 4MATIC® SUV, AMG GLS 63 SUV
• Baseline Performance: The standard 3.0L V6 with biturbo offers 329 hp, and gets 22 mpg on the highway. Full-time four-wheel drive is standard. This model’s two AMG builds are similar to those available for the GLE. It’s a little heavier, so it’s recommended towing capacity is slightly lower at 6,600 pounds.
• Maximum Cargo Volume: 93.8 cubic feet
• Passenger Capacity: 7

The Mercedes-Benz G-Class is proof that a luxurious interior, unmistakable style, and superior off-road performance can all go hand-in-hand. It’s the most powerful option in the Mercedes-Benz SUV lineup, and it’s instantly recognizable on the road.

• 2019 G-Class Starting Price: $123,600 MSRP
• Trim Levels: G 550 SUV, AMG G 63 SUV, AMG G 65 SUV
• Baseline Performance: The standard 4.0L V8 with biturbo offers 416 hp, and gets 14 mpg on the highway. All-Wheel Drive is standard. Its most powerful AMG build includes a turbocharged 6.0L V12 engine, and in terms of raw power (621 hp), it’s unrivaled by almost anything else in the Mercedes-Benz model lineup.
• Maximum Cargo Volume: 79.5 cubic feet
• Passenger Capacity: 5