2022 Mercedes-Benz GLS vs 2021 Lincoln Navigator
Overview | |
MSRP$76,705 | MSRP$77,850 |
Average price$66,276 | Average price$99,882 |
Listings11 | Listings23 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews7.7 out of 10 | Expert reviews7.3 out of 10 |
2021 Lincoln Navigator Reviews SummaryFull-size SUVs like the Lincoln Navigator represent the smallest slice of the luxury SUV market. They're the heaviest, hugest, and fanciest people movers sold by mainstream automakers—and you can count them all on two hands. The Navigator, a popular nameplate since 1998, was redesigned in dramatic fashion for 2018. In its fourth model year, this Navigator still delights us as we test newer competitors costing at or above its $97,000 starting price. Foreign nameplates offer no equal to the Navigator, and it's not for sheer size or a desire to lift up Lincoln that we say this is one of the best American vehicles, among both trucks and cars, ever made. | |
2022 Mercedes-Benz GLS Reviews SummaryThe SUV that’s now known as the GLS was launched for the 2007 model year as the GL-Class, when Mercedes decided it needed a bigger, more luxurious SUV to sit above the M-Class in its lineup. The GL-Class and M-Class were rebadged the Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class and GLE-Class, respectively, in 2014 when Mercedes introduced a new naming scheme across its lineup. The current version of the GLS was introduced for the 2020 model year, and represents the model’s third generation. It’s aimed at other full-size luxury SUVs, including the BMW X7, Cadillac Escalade, Infiniti QX80, Land Rover Range Rover, Lincoln Navigator, and Lexus LX. Four models are available in Canada: the base six-cylinder GLS 450 4Matic, the GLS 580 4Matic, the AMG GLS 63 4Matic+, and the Mercedes-Maybach GLS 600 4Matic. Availability is currently limited, and specifications for the 2022 model year are not available. However, they are expected to be very close to those listed for 2021, which were used as reference for the information provided here. We tested a U.S.-specification 2022 GLS 450 for this review. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine3.5L 450 hp V6 | Engine3.0L 362 hp I6 |
Drive Train4X2 | Drive TrainAWD |
Seating Capacity8 | Seating Capacity7 |
Horsepower450 hp @ 5500 rpm | Horsepower362 hp @ 5500 rpm |
MPG City16 | MPG City18 |
MPG Highway22 | MPG Highway24 |
Engine | |
Engine Name3.5L 450 hp V6 | Engine Name3.0L 362 hp I6 |
Torque510 lb-ft @ 3000 rpm | Torque369 lb-ft @ 1600 rpm |
Horsepower450 hp @ 5500 rpm | Horsepower362 hp @ 5500 rpm |
Drivetrain4X2 | DrivetrainAWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City16 | MPG City18 |
MPG Highway22 | MPG Highway24 |
Interior | |
Leather SeatsStandard | Leather Seats |
Seating Capacity8 | Seating Capacity7 |
Key Features | |
Navigation SystemStandard | Navigation SystemStandard |
Sunroof/Moonroof | Sunroof/MoonroofStandard |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall5 | Front Crash Overall |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space20.9 cu ft | Cargo Space17.4 cu ft |
Curb Weight5673 lbs | Curb Weight5467 lbs |
Height76.4 in | Height72.4 in |
Length210.0 in | Length205.0 in |
Width93.8 in | Width84.9 in |
Wheelbase122.5 in | Wheelbase123.4 in |
Maximum Payload1620 lbs | Maximum Payload1808 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity8600 lbs | Maximum Towing Capacity7700 lbs |
Standard Towing Capacity6200 lbs | Standard Towing Capacity |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $76,705 | $77,850 |
Average price | $66,276 | $99,882 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | 4.9 | 5.0 |
Expert reviews | 7.7 out of 10Read full review | 7.3 out of 10Read full review |
Pros & cons | ||
Summary | Full-size SUVs like the Lincoln Navigator represent the smallest slice of the luxury SUV market. They're the heaviest, hugest, and fanciest people movers sold by mainstream automakers—and you can count them all on two hands. The Navigator, a popular nameplate since 1998, was redesigned in dramatic fashion for 2018. In its fourth model year, this Navigator still delights us as we test newer competitors costing at or above its $97,000 starting price. Foreign nameplates offer no equal to the Navigator, and it's not for sheer size or a desire to lift up Lincoln that we say this is one of the best American vehicles, among both trucks and cars, ever made. | The SUV that’s now known as the GLS was launched for the 2007 model year as the GL-Class, when Mercedes decided it needed a bigger, more luxurious SUV to sit above the M-Class in its lineup. The GL-Class and M-Class were rebadged the Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class and GLE-Class, respectively, in 2014 when Mercedes introduced a new naming scheme across its lineup. The current version of the GLS was introduced for the 2020 model year, and represents the model’s third generation. It’s aimed at other full-size luxury SUVs, including the BMW X7, Cadillac Escalade, Infiniti QX80, Land Rover Range Rover, Lincoln Navigator, and Lexus LX. Four models are available in Canada: the base six-cylinder GLS 450 4Matic, the GLS 580 4Matic, the AMG GLS 63 4Matic+, and the Mercedes-Maybach GLS 600 4Matic. Availability is currently limited, and specifications for the 2022 model year are not available. However, they are expected to be very close to those listed for 2021, which were used as reference for the information provided here. We tested a U.S.-specification 2022 GLS 450 for this review. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 3.5L 450 hp V6 | 3.0L 362 hp I6 |
Drive Train | 4X2 | AWD |
Seating Capacity | 8 | 7 |
Horsepower | 450 hp @ 5500 rpm | 362 hp @ 5500 rpm |
MPG City | 16 | 18 |
MPG Highway | 22 | 24 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 3.5L 450 hp V6 | 3.0L 362 hp I6 |
Torque | 510 lb-ft @ 3000 rpm | 369 lb-ft @ 1600 rpm |
Horsepower | 450 hp @ 5500 rpm | 362 hp @ 5500 rpm |
Drivetrain | 4X2 | AWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 16 | 18 |
MPG Highway | 22 | 24 |
Interior | ||
Leather Seats | Standard | |
Seating Capacity | 8 | 7 |
Key Features | ||
Navigation System | Standard | Standard |
Sunroof/Moonroof | Standard | |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 5 | |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 20.9 cu ft | 17.4 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 5673 lbs | 5467 lbs |
Height | 76.4 in | 72.4 in |
Length | 210.0 in | 205.0 in |
Width | 93.8 in | 84.9 in |
Wheelbase | 122.5 in | 123.4 in |
Maximum Payload | 1620 lbs | 1808 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 8600 lbs | 7700 lbs |
Standard Towing Capacity | 6200 lbs | |
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