2021 Lincoln Aviator vs 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLE Class

2021 Lincoln Aviator

2021 Mercedes-Benz GLE Class

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Black Label AWD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Aviator Black Label AWD	17	24	$74,389	$79,345
Aviator Black Label Grand Touring AWD	N/A	N/A	$83,306	$88,985
Aviator Grand Touring AWD	N/A	N/A	$65,672	$69,545
Aviator Reserve AWD	17	24	$56,789	$60,095
Aviator Reserve RWD	18	26	$54,418	$57,585
Aviator Standard AWD	17	24	$51,637	$54,070
Aviator Standard RWD	18	26	$49,250	$51,570

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AMG GLE 53 4MATIC Coupe

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
GLE AMG GLE 53 4MATIC Coupe	18	23	$71,910	$76,500
GLE AMG GLE 53 4MATIC SUV	18	22	$68,009	$72,350
GLE AMG GLE 63 S 4MATIC Coupe	15	19	$109,040	$116,000
GLE AMG GLE 63 S 4MATIC SUV	15	19	$107,113	$113,950
GLE GLE 350 4MATIC SUV	19	26	$53,815	$57,250
GLE GLE 350 SUV	19	26	$51,465	$54,750
GLE GLE 450 4MATIC SUV	21	26	$58,750	$62,500
GLE GLE 580 4MATIC SUV	17	22	$74,166	$78,900

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$74,389

$71,910

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$79,345

$76,500

Monthly Payment Estimate

$1322 / month

$1275 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

7.3

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7.3

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2021 Lincoln Aviator drops sensational style and space, but the Grand Touring plug-in’s a bit of a misfire.

The 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class is a no-compromise SUV with excellent performance, a spacious interior, and tons of style.

TCC Likes

A 7/8ths Navigator
Big infotainment displays
Hybrid plug-in

Luxurious interior
Supremely comfortable ride
Loads of choices

TCC Dislikes

It’s $$$$
Third row is small
The V-6 moans

Mega money
Could be quieter
Third row’s not great

Fuel Economy

City

17 mpg

18 mpg

Highway

24 mpg

23 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Standard SUV 4WD

Interior Dimensions

Third Head Room (in)

36.9

Passenger Volume (ft³)

140.5

Front Hip Room (in)

58.5

60.8

Third Shoulder Room (in)

Second Leg Room (in)

40.1

Front Head Room (in)

40.2

Second Hip Room (in)

58.3

Passenger Capacity

Front Shoulder Room (in)

61.5

59.3

Third Leg Room (in)

29.2

Second Head Room (in)

38.4

37.8

Third Hip Room (in)

40.9

Second Shoulder Room (in)

61.3

58.5

Front Leg Room (in)

Exterior Dimensions

Liftover Height (in)

29.1

Length, Overall (in)

199.3

195.3

Height, Overall (in)

69.6

67.6

Track Width, Rear (in)

66.9

67.9

Wheelbase (in)

119.1

115.6

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

82.3

79.3

Track Width, Front (in)

66.9

66.2

Min Ground Clearance (in)

7.5

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in)

83.4

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

41.8

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 (in)

22.6

Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)

31.3

31.7

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

77.7

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in)

48.6

44.8

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

18.3

Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)

41.4

Brakes

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

13.6

15.8

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

13.8

13.6

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

20.2

22.5

Steering

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Front Tire Size

P275/40WR22

P275/45HR21

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

R02

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P275/40WR22

P315/40HR21

Rear Tire Order Code

R02

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

5000

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

6700

Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs)

6700

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

500

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

670

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

4892

Wheels

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

22 X 10

21 X 11

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

22 X 10

21 X 10

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

250

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

415 @ 2750

384 @ 1800

Engine Order Code

99C

Displacement

3.0 L/183

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

400 @ 5500

429 @ 6100

Engine Type

Twin Turbo Premium Unleaded V-6

Intercooled Turbo Gas/Electric I-6

Fuel System

Gasoline Direct Injection

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Transmission

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.58

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

2.15

2.25

Trans Type

Drivetrain

All Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.52

1.21

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

0.86

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

4.88

4.80

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

3.00

3.24

Trans Order Code

44T

421

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.77

1.64

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.27

1.00

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.85

0.72

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.71

5.35

Summary

Vehicle Name

Lincoln Aviator

Mercedes-Benz GLE

Body Style

Sport Utility

4MATIC Sport Utility

Suspension

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Double Wishbone

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Double Wishbone

Emissions

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

8.9

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

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