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Lincoln Navigator vs Mercedes-Benz GLS (2026)

Price gap, MSRP + destination

$3,290

Car 1

Car 2

NavigatorGLSMSRP + destination$94,890$91,600Horsepower440 hp375 hpTorque510 lb-ft369 lb-ftMPG combined17 mpg21 mpgCargo, seats up22.9 cu ft18.4 cu ftRear legroom42.0 in43.4 inFront legroom43.5 in40.3 inTowing8,700 lb7,700 lbSeats770-60 mph5.6 s5.8 s
Scored measures. Each is scaled to the larger value. Bold: the winner.
Navigator Premiere 4WD vs GLS GLS 450 4MATIC AWD
MeasureNavigatorGLSWinner
MSRP + destination$94,890$91,600GLS
Horsepower440 hp375 hpNavigator
Torque510 lb-ft369 lb-ftNavigator
MPG combined17 mpg21 mpgGLS
Cargo, max22.9 cu ft to 107.0 cu ft84.7 cu ftN/A
Cargo, seats up22.9 cu ft18.4 cu ftNavigator
Rear legroom42.0 in43.4 inGLS
Front legroom43.5 in40.3 inNavigator
Length210.0 in205.0 inNot scored
Width80.0 in79.9 inNot scored
Curb weight5,929 lb5,523 lbNot scored
Towing8,700 lb7,700 lbNavigator
Seats77About the same
Ground clearance8.9 inN/AN/A
0-60 mph5.6 s estimate5.8 s testedNavigator
Basic warranty4 yr / 50,000 mi4 yr / 50,000 miAbout the same

Not scored: length, width, curb weight. N/A rows are not counted.

Nearest trims by price

Each trim and the rival trim nearest in MSRP
TrimNearest in priceGap
Navigator Premiere 4WD
$91,995
GLS GLS 450 4MATIC AWD
$90,250
$1,745
GLS GLS 450 4MATIC AWD
$90,250
Navigator Premiere 4WD
$91,995
$1,745

Cost to run

GLS costs $5,872 less over 6 years.

12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.

Price plus fuel or charging over 6 years
CostNavigatorGLS
MSRP + destination$94,890$91,600
Fuel or charging, 1 year$2,259$1,829
Fuel or charging, 6 years$13,553$10,971
Total, 6 years$108,443$102,571

Which is better for me?

Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.

Equal weights: Navigator wins.

GLS wins if MPG weight is 6 or more.

Who is ahead in each group
GroupAheadBy
PriceGLS3%
MPGGLS19%
PowerNavigator15%
SpaceN/A
TowingNavigator11%

Other years

What this cannot tell you

Your price and mpg will differ.

Reliability and safety are not included.

How values are checked