2016 INFINITI QX80 vs 2016 Mercedes-Benz GL Class

2016 INFINITI QX80

2016 Mercedes-Benz GL Class

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2WD 4-Door

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
2WD 4-Door	14	20	$58,823	$63,250
4WD 4-Door	13	19	$61,706	$66,350
4WD 4-Door Limited	13	19	$82,631	$88,850

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4MATIC 4-Door GL 350 BlueTEC

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
4MATIC 4-Door GL 350 BlueTEC	19	26	$60,032	$64,550
4MATIC 4-Door GL 450	17	21	$61,566	$66,200
4MATIC 4-Door GL 550	13	18	$84,909	$91,300
4MATIC 4-Door AMG GL 63	13	17	$112,623	$121,100

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$58,823

$60,032

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$63,250

$64,550

Monthly Payment Estimate

$1054 / month

$1076 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

8.2

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8.6

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2016 Infiniti QX80 is an old-school SUV with lots of luxury but it should only appeal to those who truly need to tow.

The 2016 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class wraps up to seven people in luxury, and offers a pleasant ride with either diesel fuel economy or willing gasoline power.

TCC Likes

An upscale cabin
Tough off-roading ability
A genuine SUV

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

TCC Dislikes

Finger-light steering
Very thirsty
Oversize front end a turnoff to some

More all-weather than off-road
V-8 versions' fuel economy
Difficult COMAND system

Fuel Economy

City

14 mpg

19 mpg

Highway

20 mpg

26 mpg

Interior Dimensions

Front Leg Room (in)

39.6

40.3

Third Head Room (in)

36.8

38.9

Front Hip Room (in)

59.2

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

Exterior Dimensions

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

79.9

84.3

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

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

95.1

93.8

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

16.6

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

49.6

49.4

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

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

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

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

26.4

Steering

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

41.6

40.7

Tires

Spare Tire Size

Full-Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P275/60HR20

P275/55HR19

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P275/60HR20

P275/55HR19

Trailering

Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs)

8500

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

Weight Information

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating Cap (lbs)

7300

7165

Wheels

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

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

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (2nd)

710

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

130

180

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

710

Engine

Engine Oil Cooler

None

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

400 @ 5800

240 @ 3600

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

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Transmission

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

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

Summary

Body Style

Sport Utility

4MATIC

Vehicle Name

INFINITI QX80

Mercedes-Benz GL

Body Code

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear

Double Wishbone

Multi-Link

Axle Type - Rear

Independent

Axle Ratio (:1) - Rear

2.94

3.27

Suspension Type - Front

Double Wishbone

Axle Type - Front

Independent

Axle Ratio (:1) - Front

2.94

3.27

Emissions

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

11.1

9.4

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