Lincoln Navigator vs Mercedes-Benz GLS (2026)
Price gap, MSRP + destination
$3,290
- Navigator: 65 hp more, 1,000 lb more towing.
- GLS: $3,290 cheaper, 4 mpg better.
- Navigator wins 6 of 11 measures.
| Measure | Navigator | GLS | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $94,890 | $91,600 | GLS |
| Horsepower | 440 hp | 375 hp | Navigator |
| Torque | 510 lb-ft | 369 lb-ft | Navigator |
| MPG combined | 17 mpg | 21 mpg | GLS |
| Cargo, max | 22.9 cu ft to 107.0 cu ft | 84.7 cu ft | N/A |
| Cargo, seats up | 22.9 cu ft | 18.4 cu ft | Navigator |
| Rear legroom | 42.0 in | 43.4 in | GLS |
| Front legroom | 43.5 in | 40.3 in | Navigator |
| Length | 210.0 in | 205.0 in | Not scored |
| Width | 80.0 in | 79.9 in | Not scored |
| Curb weight | 5,929 lb | 5,523 lb | Not scored |
| Towing | 8,700 lb | 7,700 lb | Navigator |
| Seats | 7 | 7 | About the same |
| Ground clearance | 8.9 in | N/A | N/A |
| 0-60 mph | 5.6 s estimate | 5.8 s tested | Navigator |
| Basic warranty | 4 yr / 50,000 mi | 4 yr / 50,000 mi | About the same |
Not scored: length, width, curb weight. N/A rows are not counted.
Nearest trims by price
| Trim | Nearest in price | Gap |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
| Cost | Navigator | GLS |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
| Group | Ahead | By |
|---|---|---|
| Price | GLS | 3% |
| MPG | GLS | 19% |
| Power | Navigator | 15% |
| Space | N/A | |
| Towing | Navigator | 11% |
Other years
What this cannot tell you
Your price and mpg will differ.
Reliability and safety are not included.
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