Nobody balances off- and on-road ability better than the Range Rover, though don’t look for especially good cargo space or intuitive technology.
The latest Cadillac Escalade represents a huge leap forward in terms of tech and features, plus active safety tech that’s at the top of its game.
Lincoln’s Navigator hits the mark when it comes to style and value, so make sure one’s on your list.
The BMW X7 is an obvious rival to the GLS, though its polarizing looks may be a tough pill for some shoppers to swallow.
For less than six figures, the Lexus LX almost feels like a bargain these days—and you can sleep well knowing its Land Cruiser roots will outlive cockroaches.
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The 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class manages to feel worth every dollar the automaker charges for its sublime ride, luxurious interior, and prodigious power. |
Roomy, comfortable, and loaded with technology, the 2021 Cadillac Escalade is a rolling fortress of luxury. |
The 2021 Range Rover is a true flagship—not just for its maker, but for SUVs in general. |
The 2021 Lincoln Navigator makes hard work look effortless with its lavish cabin and its twin-turbo V-6. |
The 2020 Lexus LX 570 disguises its truck-based roots well with brash lines balanced by a calming interior, but be prepared for prodigious thirst. |
| MSRP From | ||||
| $76,000 | $76,195 | $92,000 | $76,705 | $86,480 |
| Gas Mileage | ||||
| 14 MPG City / 24 MPG Hwy | 14 MPG City / 20 MPG Hwy | 13 MPG City / 28 MPG Hwy | 16 MPG City / 22 MPG Hwy | 12 MPG City / 16 MPG Hwy |
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| Intercooled Turbo Gas/Electric I-6 | Gas V8 | Intercooled Turbo Gas/Electric I-6 | Twin Turbo Premium Unleaded V-6 | Premium Unleaded V-8 |
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| N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
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| GLS 450 4MATIC SUV | 2WD 4-Door Luxury | SWB | Standard 4x2 | LX 570 Two Row 4WD |
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| All Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive | Four Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive | Four Wheel Drive |
| Passenger Capacity | ||||
| 7 | 7 | 5 | 7 | 5 |
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| N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
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| 4MATIC | Sport Utility Vehicle | Sport Utility | Sport Utility | Sport Utility |
| Transmission | ||||
| Automatic w/OD | Automatic | Automatic w/OD | Automatic w/OD | Automatic w/OD |
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| 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLS Class vs. 2021 Cadillac Escalade | 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLS Class vs. 2021 Land Rover Range Rover | 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLS Class vs. 2021 Lincoln Navigator | 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLS Class vs. 2020 Lexus LX | |
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