2020 Lincoln Navigator vs 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLS Class

2020 Lincoln Navigator

#1 in Large SUVs

2020 Mercedes-Benz GLS Class

#2 in Hybrid SUVs

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Black Label 4x4

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Navigator Black Label 4x4	16	21	$90,507	$96,770
Navigator Reserve 4x2	16	22	$76,664	$81,365
Navigator Reserve 4x4	16	21	$79,148	$84,035
Navigator Standard 4x2	16	22	$72,271	$75,825
Navigator Standard 4x4	16	21	$74,780	$78,495

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GLS 450 4MATIC SUV

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
GLS GLS 450 4MATIC SUV	19	23	$70,688	$75,200
GLS GLS 580 4MATIC SUV	N/A	N/A	$91,932	$97,800

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$90,507

$70,688

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$96,770

$75,200

Monthly Payment Estimate

$1613 / month

$1253 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

7.4

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7.4

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2020 Lincoln Navigator makes a massive statements with its style, its power and its exceptional interior.

The 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class is a three-row crossover SUV that redefines luxurious family transport.

TCC Likes

Unapologetically stylish
Spacious interior from all three rows
Powerful twin-turbo engine

Sublime demeanor
Posh interior
Strong turbocharged engines

TCC Dislikes

Big, heavy, thirsty
Some trim pieces still lag behind
Incredibly pricey, but finally feels worth it

Hefty price
Hefty curb weight
Hefty fuel consumption

Fuel Economy

City

16 mpg

19 mpg

Highway

21 mpg

23 mpg

Interior Dimensions

Second Hip Room (in)

61.5

Front Shoulder Room (in)

65.2

59.3

Third Leg Room (in)

40.9

Second Head Room (in)

40.2

Passenger Capacity

Third Hip Room (in)

51.4

Second Shoulder Room (in)

65.1

58.5

Front Leg Room (in)

43.9

Third Head Room (in)

37.3

38.9

Front Hip Room (in)

61.9

Third Shoulder Room (in)

64.2

50.3

Second Leg Room (in)

42.6

Front Head Room (in)

41.8

39.4

Exterior Dimensions

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

79.9

Track Width, Front (in)

65.7

Min Ground Clearance (in)

9.6

7.9

Length, Overall (in)

210

205

Height, Overall (in)

76.3

71.8

Track Width, Rear (in)

67.2

66.6

Wheelbase (in)

122.5

123.4

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

103.4

84.7

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

20.9

17.4

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

57.5

42.7

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in)

79.7

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 (in)

22.4

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in)

54.2

Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)

34.7

Brakes

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Brake ABS System (Second Line)

4-Wheel

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

13.6

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

14.8

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

23.8

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

40.8

39.4

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Front Tire Size

P285/45HR22

P275/55HR19

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P285/45HR22

P275/55HR19

Rear Tire Order Code

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

8300

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

8300

Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs)

8300

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

830

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

830

Weight Information

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating Cap (lbs)

7625

Gross Combined Wt Rating (lbs)

12700

Gross Axle Wt Rating - Rear (lbs)

4380

Gross Axle Wt Rating - Front (lbs)

3425

Wheels

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

22 X 8.5

19 X 8.5

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

22 X 8.5

19 X 8.5

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (2nd)

675

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

250

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

675

Engine

Displacement

3.5 L/213

3.0 L/183

Engine Oil Cooler

Regular Duty

None

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

450 @ 5500

362 @ 5500

Engine Type

Twin Turbo Premium Unleaded V-6

Intercooled Turbo Gas/Electric I-6

Fuel System

Port/Direct Injection

Gasoline Direct Injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

500 @ 3000

369 @ 1600

Engine Order Code

99T

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)

2.15

2.25

Trans Type

Transfer Case Power Take Off

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.52

1.21

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

4.87

4.80

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.85

0.72

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.98

3.24

Trans Order Code

44U

421

Drivetrain

Four Wheel Drive

All Wheel Drive

Transfer Case Model

Electronic

None

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.77

1.64

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.27

1.00

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

0.86

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.70

5.35

Summary

Body Code

Body Style

Sport Utility

4MATIC

Vehicle Name

Lincoln Navigator

Mercedes-Benz GLS

Suspension

Axle Type - Front

Independent

Axle Ratio (:1) - Front

3.73

3.27

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Axle Type - Rear

Independent

Axle Ratio (:1) - Rear

3.73

3.27

Suspension Type - Front

Short And Long Arm

Double Wishbone

Emissions

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

9.9

8.5

2020 Lincoln Navigator

2020 Navigator arriving; 2019s still on sale
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2020 Mercedes-Benz GLS Class

2020 GLS-Class is in showrooms
Get $3,000 off (2019)
Lease: From $749/month (2019)
Financing: from 1.99% (2019)

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