The Aviator is a savvy rival for pricey mid-size Euro-brand SUVs, but those utility vehicles have strong allegiance for many reasons.
Jaguar’s F-Pace has two rows of seats, a pretty organic shape, and supercharged V-6 power; its I-Pace has 234 stated miles of battery-electric driving range and a striking look, but we’ve measured more like 200 miles of range in everyday driving.
The Audi Q7 sports three rows of seats, sober styling, and touchscreens in seemingly every direction.
The new Benz GLE-Class has a trick suspension, new 6-cylinder engines, and a stylish cockpit—and a stiff upward adjustment on its price tag.
The latest BMW X5 has a very handsome interior and exterior that are backed by an air suspension that’s equally fluent on and off road.
Finally, we’d also look at the Kia Telluride, a luxury SUV in almost every dimension save for its badge.
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The 2021 Lincoln Aviator drops sensational style and space, but the Grand Touring plug-in’s a bit of a misfire. |
The 2021 Audi Q7 three-row SUV features more standard safety and convenience features, an excellent infotainment system, and a soft, luxurious ride. |
The 2021 X5 is BMW’s best vehicle, one that does nearly everything with grace and ease. |
The 2021 Kia Telluride earns our Best Car To Buy nod with its excellent features, warranty, space, and style. |
The 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class is a no-compromise SUV with excellent performance, a spacious interior, and tons of style. |
The 2020 Jaguar F-Pace sticks to its performance and style formula, and remains one of the best luxury SUVs. |
| MSRP From | |||||
| $51,100 | $54,950 | $59,400 | $32,190 | $54,750 | $45,200 |
| Gas Mileage | |||||
| 17 MPG City / 26 MPG Hwy | 15 MPG City / 23 MPG Hwy | 13 MPG City / 26 MPG Hwy | 19 MPG City / 26 MPG Hwy | 15 MPG City / 26 MPG Hwy | 16 MPG City / 27 MPG Hwy |
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| Twin Turbo Premium Unleaded V-6 | Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4 | Intercooled Turbo Gas/Electric I-6 | Regular Unleaded V-6 | Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4 | Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4 |
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| Standard SUV 2WD | Standard SUV 4WD | Standard SUV 2WD | Small SUV 2WD | Small SUV 2WD | Small Sport Utility Vehicles 4WD |
| Style Name | |||||
| Standard RWD | Premium 45 TFSI quattro | sDrive40i Sports Activity Vehicle | LX FWD | GLE 350 SUV | 25t AWD |
| Drivetrain | |||||
| Rear Wheel Drive | All Wheel | Rear Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive | All Wheel |
| Passenger Capacity | |||||
| 7 | 7 | 5 | 8 | 5 | 5 |
| Passenger Doors | |||||
| N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Body Style | |||||
| RWD | quattro Sport Utility | Sports Activity Vehicle | Sport Utility | Sport Utility | Sport Utility |
| Transmission | |||||
| Automatic w/OD | Automatic w/OD | Automatic w/OD | Automatic w/OD | Automatic w/OD | Automatic w/OD |
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| 2021 Lincoln Aviator vs. 2021 Audi Q7 | 2021 Lincoln Aviator vs. 2021 BMW X5 | 2021 Lincoln Aviator vs. 2021 Kia Telluride | 2021 Lincoln Aviator vs. 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLE Class | 2021 Lincoln Aviator vs. 2020 Jaguar F-Pace | |
