2022 INFINITI QX80 vs 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLS Class

2022 INFINITI QX80

#17 in Luxury Large SUVs

2021 Mercedes-Benz GLS Class

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LUXE AWD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
QX80 LUXE AWD	13	19	$70,119	$74,200
QX80 LUXE RWD	14	20	$67,189	$71,100
QX80 PREMIUM SELECT AWD	13	19	$74,183	$78,500
QX80 PREMIUM SELECT RWD	14	20	$71,253	$75,400
QX80 SENSORY AWD	13	19	$80,656	$85,350
QX80 SENSORY RWD	14	20	$77,727	$82,250

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AMG GLS 63 4MATIC SUV

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
GLS AMG GLS 63 4MATIC SUV	14	18	$124,174	$132,100
GLS GLS 450 4MATIC SUV	20	24	$71,440	$76,000
GLS GLS 580 4MATIC SUV	16	21	$92,919	$98,850
GLS Maybach GLS 600 4MATIC SUV	15	19	$150,870	$160,500

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$70,119

$124,174

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$74,200

$132,100

Monthly Payment Estimate

$1237 / month

$2202 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

6.2

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7.4

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2022 Infiniti QX80 plays the luxury SUV game well with big power and a big price tag, but handling’s less capable.

The 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class manages to feel worth every dollar the automaker charges for its sublime ride, luxurious interior, and prodigious power.

TCC Likes

Forceful V-8
Subdued, spacious interior
Decent standard tech

Beautiful ride/handling balance
Gorgeous interior
Loads of luxury

TCC Dislikes

Rivals are more modern
Not exactly maneuverable
Prodigious thirst

So expensive
So heavy
So thirsty

Fuel Economy

City

13 mpg

14 mpg

Highway

19 mpg

18 mpg

Interior Dimensions

Third Leg Room (in)

28.8

34.6

Second Head Room (in)

40.2

Third Hip Room (in)

48.8

Second Shoulder Room (in)

63.5

58.5

Front Leg Room (in)

39.6

40.3

Third Head Room (in)

36.8

38.9

Front Hip Room (in)

59.2

Passenger Capacity

Third Shoulder Room (in)

60.5

50.3

Second Leg Room (in)

41.9

Front Head Room (in)

39.9

39.4

Second Hip Room (in)

58.4

Front Shoulder Room (in)

63.8

59.3

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Front (in)

67.5

67.1

Min Ground Clearance (in)

9.2

Length, Overall (in)

210.2

206.4

Height, Overall (in)

75.8

70.2

Track Width, Rear (in)

67.9

Wheelbase (in)

121.1

123.4

Liftover Height (in)

34.9

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

79.9

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

49.6

42.7

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 (in)

20.2

22.4

Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)

36.7

34.7

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

95.1

84.7

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in)

49.1

54.2

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

16.6

17.4

Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in)

50.2

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in)

86.2

79.7

Brakes

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

13.8

14.5

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

15.7

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System (Second Line)

4-Wheel

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

23.8

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

41.6

39.4

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Rear Tire Order Code

R01

Front Tire Size

P275/60HR20

P275/50YR21

Spare Tire Size

Full-Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

R01

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P275/60HR20

P315/45YR21

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

5000

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

8500

Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs)

8500

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

500

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

850

Weight Information

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating Cap (lbs)

7412

7485

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

5948

6019

Gross Axle Wt Rating - Rear (lbs)

4343

Gross Combined Wt Rating (lbs)

14790

Curb Weight - Rear (lbs)

2855

Gross Axle Wt Rating - Front (lbs)

3616

Curb Weight - Front (lbs)

3093

Wheels

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Full-Size

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

20 X 8

21 X 11.5

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Aluminum

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

20 X 8

21 X 9

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (2nd)

710

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

150

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

710

Engine

Engine Order Code

Displacement

5.6 L/339

4.0 L/243

Engine Oil Cooler

None

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

400 @ 5800

603 @ 5750

Engine Type

Premium Unleaded V-8

Twin Turbo Gas/Electric V-8

Fuel System

Gasoline Direct Injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

413 @ 4000

627 @ 2500

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

Transmission

Trans PTO Access

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

2.03

2.25

Trans Type

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.78

0.86

Transfer Case Power Take Off

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

1.21

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

4.04

4.80

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

3.17

3.24

Trans Order Code

Transfer Case Model

Electronic

None

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.41

1.64

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.86

1.00

Drivetrain

Four Wheel Drive

All Wheel Drive

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.89

5.35

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.72

Summary

Vehicle Name

INFINITI QX80

Mercedes-Benz GLS

Body Code

Body Style

Sport Utility

4MATIC+

Suspension

Axle Type - Front

Independent

Axle Ratio (:1) - Front

2.94

Suspension Type - Rear

Double Wishbone

Multi-Link

Axle Type - Rear

Independent

Axle Ratio (:1) - Rear

2.94

Suspension Type - Front

Double Wishbone

Emissions

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

11.8

11.1

Crash Test Ratings

Overall Rating

Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger

Overall Side Crash Rating

Side Barrier Rating

Side Barrier Rating Driver

Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat

Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Rear Seat

Rollover Rating

2022 INFINITI QX80

2022 QX80 is on sale now
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Finance: From 3.9% APR

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2021 Mercedes-Benz GLS Class

2022 GLS-Class is in stock
Lease: From $1,019/month
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