2014 INFINITI QX80 vs 2014 Mercedes-Benz GL Class

2014 INFINITI QX80

2014 Mercedes-Benz GL Class

2WD 4-Door

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4MATIC 4-Door GL 350 BlueTEC

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
GL-Class 4MATIC 4-Door GL 350 BlueTEC	19	26	$58,590	$63,000
GL-Class 4MATIC 4-Door GL 450	14	19	$60,032	$64,550
GL-Class 4MATIC 4-Door GL 550	13	18	$82,398	$88,600
GL-Class 4MATIC 4-Door GL 63 AMG	13	17	$109,889	$118,160

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$58,311

$58,590

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$62,700

$63,000

Monthly Payment Estimate

$1045 / month

$1050 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

8.2

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8.6

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TCC’s Bottom Line

If you're looking for a luxury SUV with legitimate off-roading potential, vehicles like the QX80 fit your niche interests.

The 2014 Mercedes-Benz GL may be an expensive way to haul the family around, but it has excellent driving manners and some very sophisticated safety technology, too.

TCC Likes

Tough off-roading capabilities
Upscale Interior
Genuine SUV design

Interior is spacious, flexible
Wide range of powertrains
Still looks rugged

TCC Dislikes

Light, dainty steering
Thirsty when efficient is in vogue
Oversize front end

More all-weather than off-road
Gasoline versions' fuel economy
Difficult COMAND system

Fuel Economy

City

14 mpg

19 mpg

Highway

20 mpg

26 mpg

Interior Dimensions

Third Shoulder Room (in)

60.5

50.5

Second Leg Room (in)

38.5

Front Head Room (in)

39.9

41.2

Second Hip Room (in)

58.4

Front Shoulder Room (in)

63.8

58.5

Third Leg Room (in)

28.8

Second Head Room (in)

Passenger Capacity

Third Hip Room (in)

48.8

Second Shoulder Room (in)

63.5

58.3

Front Leg Room (in)

39.6

40.3

Third Head Room (in)

36.8

38.9

Front Hip Room (in)

59.2

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Front (in)

67.5

64.8

Min Ground Clearance (in)

9.2

8.5

Wheelbase (in)

121.1

Height, Overall (in)

75.8

72.8

Track Width, Rear (in)

67.9

65.5

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

79.9

84.3

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

49.6

49.4

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

95.1

93.8

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

16.6

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in)

84.1

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 (in)

19.7

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in)

52.4

Brakes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

13.8

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System (Second Line)

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

13.8

13.6

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

26.4

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

41.6

40.7

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P275/60HR20

P275/55HR19

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P275/60HR20

P275/55HR19

Spare Tire Size

Full-Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

850

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

850

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

8500

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

8500

Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs)

8500

Weight Information

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating Cap (lbs)

7300

7165

Wheels

Rear Wheel Size (in)

20 X 8

19 X 8.5

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Aluminum

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

20 X 8

19 X 8.5

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Full-Size

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

130

180

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

710

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (2nd)

710

Engine

Engine Type

Premium Unleaded V-8

Intercooled Turbo Diesel V-6

Fuel System

Gasoline Direct Injection

Diesel Direct Injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

413 @ 4000

455 @ 1600

Engine Order Code

Displacement

5.6 L/339

3.0 L/182

Engine Oil Cooler

None

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

400 @ 5800

240 @ 3600

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

Transmission

Trans Order Code

Transfer Case Model

None

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.41

1.37

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.86

0.82

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.89

4.38

Trans PTO Access

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.78

0.73

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

2.03

1.92

Trans Type

Transfer Case Power Take Off

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

Trans Description Cont. Again

Drivetrain

Rear Wheel Drive

All Wheel Drive

Reverse Ratio (:1)

4.04

3.42

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

3.17

2.86

Summary

Vehicle Name

INFINITI QX80

Mercedes-Benz GL-Class

Body Code

Body Style

Sport Utility

4MATIC

Suspension

Axle Type - Rear

Independent

Axle Ratio (:1) - Rear

2.94

3.46

Suspension Type - Front

Double Wishbone

Axle Type - Front

Independent

Axle Ratio (:1) - Front

2.94

3.46

Suspension Type - Rear

Double Wishbone

Multi-Link

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

11.2

9.7 (Est)

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