2026Canadian prices and NRCan ratings
Hyundai Santa Cruz vs Mercedes-Benz GLS 450 4MATIC SUV
Key differences
From published figures, not a road test- Only the Santa Cruz offers AWD or 4WD, useful in a Canadian winter.
- Transport Canada lists 0 safety recalls for the 2026 Santa Cruz and 2 for the GLS 450 4MATIC SUV.
Side by side
Add a third model →| Spec | | Mercedes-BenzMercedes-Benz GLS 450 4MATIC SUV |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP from | — | — |
| Vehonix efficiency score (out of 10) | 3.2/10 | 3.3/10 |
| Body | SUV | SUV |
| Fuel | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Combined (L or Le/100 km) | 11.4 | 11.3 |
| City | 13.1 | 12.7 |
| Highway | 9.3 | 9.6 |
| Electric range | — | — |
| Level 2 charge (240 V) | — | — |
| Total range (PHEV) | — | — |
| CO2 (g/km) | 267 | 266 |
| CO2 rating (out of 10) | — | — |
| Smog rating (out of 10) | — | — |
| Max power | — | — |
| Seats | — | — |
| Drivetrain | AWD | — |
| AWD / 4WD offered (winter) | Yes | No |
| Fuel required | — | — |
| Manual offered | No | No |
| Rated configurations | 1 | 1 |
| 2026 safety recalls (Transport Canada) | 0 | 2 |
The best figure on each row is highlighted. MSRP is the cheapest checked trim; fuel use is the most efficient trim.