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
QX80 2WD 4-Door	14	20	$58,823	$63,250
QX80 4WD 4-Door	13	19	$61,706	$66,350
QX80 4WD 4-Door Limited	13	19	$82,631	$88,850

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4MATIC 4-Door AMG GL 63

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

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$58,823

$112,623

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$63,250

$121,100

Monthly Payment Estimate

$1054 / month

$2018 / 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

13 mpg

Highway

20 mpg

17 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

Height, Overall (in)

75.8

72.8

Track Width, Rear (in)

67.9

66.8

Wheelbase (in)

121.1

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

79.9

84.3

Track Width, Front (in)

67.5

Min Ground Clearance (in)

9.2

8.5

Length, Overall (in)

208.3

201.6

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 2 (in)

52.4

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in)

84.1

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 (in)

19.7

Brakes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

13.8

15.4

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

P295/40ZR21

Rear Tire Order Code

R01

Front Tire Size

P275/60HR20

P295/40ZR21

Spare Tire Size

Full-Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

R01

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

500

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

850

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

5000

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

21 X 10

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Aluminum

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

20 X 8

21 X 10

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

Twin Turbo Premium Unleaded V-8

Fuel System

Gasoline Direct Injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

413 @ 4000

560 @ 2000

Engine Order Code

Displacement

5.6 L/339

5.5 L/333

Engine Oil Cooler

None

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

400 @ 5800

550 @ 5250

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

Transmission

Trans Order Code

427

Transfer Case Model

None

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.78

0.73

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

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

Reverse Ratio (:1)

4.04

3.42

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

3.17

2.86

Summary

Vehicle Name

INFINITI QX80

Mercedes-Benz GL

Body Code

Body Style

Sport Utility

4MATIC

Suspension

Axle Type - Rear

Independent

Axle Ratio (:1) - Rear

2.94

3.47

Suspension Type - Front

Double Wishbone

Axle Type - Front

Independent

Axle Ratio (:1) - Front

2.94

3.47

Suspension Type - Rear

Double Wishbone

Multi-Link

Emissions

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

11.1

12.6

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