2021 Lincoln Navigator vs 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLS Class

2021 Lincoln Navigator

2020 Mercedes-Benz GLS Class

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Black Label 4x4

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Navigator Black Label 4x4	16	20	$92,736	$98,655
Navigator Reserve 4x2	16	22	$77,953	$82,490
Navigator Reserve 4x4	16	20	$80,481	$85,165
Navigator Standard 4x2	16	22	$73,253	$76,705
Navigator Standard 4x4	16	20	$75,803	$79,375
Navigator L Black Label 4x4	N/A	N/A	$95,720	$101,855
Navigator L Reserve 4x2	N/A	N/A	$81,001	$85,715
Navigator L Reserve 4x4	N/A	N/A	$83,524	$88,385

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GLS 450 4MATIC SUV

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
GLS GLS 450 4MATIC SUV	19	23	$71,393	$75,950
GLS GLS 580 4MATIC SUV	16	21	$92,872	$98,800

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$92,736

$71,393

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$98,655

$75,950

Monthly Payment Estimate

$1644 / month

$1266 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

7.5

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7.4

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2021 Lincoln Navigator makes hard work look effortless with its lavish cabin and its twin-turbo V-6.

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

TCC Likes

Punchy twin-turbo engine
Sharp infotainment
Black Label luxury

Sublime demeanor
Posh interior
Strong turbocharged engines

TCC Dislikes

Thirsty, big, heavy, so what
Maybe too flashy for some
Stone-cold expensive

Hefty price
Hefty curb weight
Hefty fuel consumption

Fuel Economy

City

16 mpg

19 mpg

Highway

20 mpg

23 mpg

Interior Dimensions

Third Leg Room (in)

40.9

34.6

Second Head Room (in)

40.2

Third Hip Room (in)

51.4

Second Shoulder Room (in)

65.1

58.5

Front Leg Room (in)

43.9

40.3

Third Head Room (in)

37.3

38.9

Front Hip Room (in)

61.9

Passenger Capacity

Third Shoulder Room (in)

64.2

50.3

Second Leg Room (in)

42.6

41.9

Front Head Room (in)

41.8

39.4

Second Hip Room (in)

61.5

Front Shoulder Room (in)

65.2

59.3

Exterior Dimensions

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

79.9

Track Width, Front (in)

67.9

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 3 (ft³)

20.9

17.4

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

57.5

42.7

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

103.4

84.7

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in)

54.2

Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)

34.7

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in)

79.7

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 (in)

22.4

Brakes

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

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)

13.9

14.8

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)

39.4

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P285/45HR22

P275/55HR19

Spare Tire Size

Full-Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P285/45HR22

P275/55HR19

Trailering

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

8300

Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs)

8300

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

500

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

830

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

5000

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

5922

5412

Gross Combined Wt Rating (lbs)

12700

Gross Axle Wt Rating - Rear (lbs)

4380

Gross Axle Wt Rating - Front (lbs)

3425

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating Cap (lbs)

7625

7275

Wheels

Front Wheel Size (in)

22 X 8.5

19 X 8.5

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Full-Size

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

Engine

Displacement

3.5 L/213

3.0 L/183

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

450 @ 5500

362 @ 5500

Engine Oil Cooler

None

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

510 @ 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

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

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

Drivetrain

Four Wheel Drive

All Wheel Drive

Trans PTO Access

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

2.15

2.25

Trans Type

Summary

Vehicle Name

Lincoln Navigator

Mercedes-Benz GLS

Body Code

Body Style

Sport Utility

4MATIC

Suspension

Axle Type - Front

Independent

Axle Ratio (:1) - Front

3.73

3.27

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Axle Type - Rear