
The Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class is attention-getting in its own right, even next to vehicles like the Range Rover and Cadillac Escalade.
Though it’s only a five-seater, the Range Rover is the ne plus ultra among SUVs, with spartan interiors stuffed with lavish equipment and off-road ability that’s unequaled.
The Cadillac Escalade was recently redesigned; it has a thoroughly modern cabin with a sometimes frustrating infotainment interface (CUE) and a truck-like ride.
The Lincoln Navigator gets a new look this year, and a brand-new aluminum set of sheet metal panels.
The Infiniti QX80 is also more affordable than the competition, and it comes with legitimate luxury and off-road ability, but it has polarizing sheet metal and yacht-like handling.
The Lexus LX 570 was refreshed a couple of years ago, and it has a version of the latest Lexus spindle grille, updated lighting, and some interior upgrades; it’s essentially an extra-plush Toyota Land Cruiser.
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The 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLS takes an old-school tack to modern-SUV design, and it works. |
The 2018 Cadillac Escalade is aging, but it can still hold its own among other luxury SUVs. |
A nip and tuck for this year isn't enough to ignore the wrinkles in the aging 2018 Infiniti QX80. |
The 2018 Land Rover Range Rover is the pinnacle of SUVs. |
The Lexus LX 570 marries an old-school SUV portfolio with all the leather, all the wood, and almost all the space. |
The 2018 Lincoln Navigator takes such massive doses of swagger, you’ll swear it’s 1998 all over again. |
MSRP From | |||||
$69,550 | $74,695 | $64,750 | $87,350 | $85,630 | $72,555 |
Gas Mileage | |||||
13 MPG City / 22 MPG Hwy | 14 MPG City / 23 MPG Hwy | 13 MPG City / 20 MPG Hwy | 13 MPG City / 28 MPG Hwy | 13 MPG City / 18 MPG Hwy | 16 MPG City / 23 MPG Hwy |
Engine | |||||
Twin Turbo Premium Unleaded V-6 | Gas V8 | Premium Unleaded V-8 | Intercooled Supercharger Premium Unleaded V-6 | Premium Unleaded V-8 | Twin Turbo Premium Unleaded V-6 |
EPA Class | |||||
N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Style Name | |||||
GLS 450 4MATIC SUV | 2WD 4-Door | RWD | V6 Supercharged SWB | LX 570 Two Row 4WD | 4x2 Premiere |
Drivetrain | |||||
All Wheel | Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive | Four Wheel Drive | Four Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
Passenger Capacity | |||||
7 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 7 |
Passenger Doors | |||||
N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Body Style | |||||
4MATIC | Sport Utility Vehicle | Sport Utility | Sport Utility | Sport Utility | Sport Utility |
Transmission | |||||
Automatic w/OD | Automatic | Automatic w/OD | Automatic w/OD | Automatic w/OD | Automatic w/OD |
Detailed Spec Comparison | |||||
2018 Mercedes-Benz GLS Class vs. 2018 Cadillac Escalade | 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLS Class vs. 2018 INFINITI QX80 | 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLS Class vs. 2018 Land Rover Range Rover | 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLS Class vs. 2018 Lexus LX | 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLS Class vs. 2018 Lincoln Navigator |