2019 Lincoln Navigator vs. 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLS
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the 2019 Lincoln Navigator and 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLS contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the 2019 Lincoln Navigator and the 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLS.
In comparing the 2019 Lincoln Navigator's and the 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLS's specifications and ratings, the 2019 Lincoln Navigator has the advantage in the areas of fuel efficiency, interior volume and base engine power. The 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLS has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for used cars, and resale value. Based on this comparison of the 2019 Lincoln Navigator's and the 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLS's specifications and ratings, the 2019 Lincoln Navigator is a better car than the 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLS.
Pricing: A used 2019 Lincoln Navigator ranges from $27,671 to $49,156 while a used 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLS is priced between $20,492 to $47,908.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the 2019 Lincoln Navigator loses 59.1 percent of its value and the 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLS loses 56.1 percent of its value. This means the 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLS retains 3.1 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the 2019 Lincoln Navigator.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the 2019 Lincoln Navigator’s base engine makes 450 horsepower, and the 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLS base engine makes 362 horsepower. The Navigator is rated to deliver an average of 19 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 543 miles. The GLS is rated to deliver an average of 18 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 581 miles.This gives the 2019 Lincoln Navigator the advantage in fuel efficiency and the 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLS the advantage in maximum range. The Navigator uses regular unleaded, and the GLS uses premium unleaded.
Passenger Space Comparison: The 2019 Lincoln Navigator, a fullsize SUV, has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front shoulder room, front leg room, rear shoulder room, rear leg room, and cargo space. The 2019 Lincoln Navigator and 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLS are comparable in regards to rear head room.
Safety Ratings: The 2019 Lincoln Navigator has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
73205
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
71442
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
40000 - 124500
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
70150
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
71442
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
40000 - 124500
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
37202
Price Range:
27671 - 49156
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
38636
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
19421 - 113592
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
132
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
82252
# Good or Great Deals:
76
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
31333
Price Range:
20492 - 47908
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
38636
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
19421 - 113592
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
202
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
78783
# Good or Great Deals:
106
Lincoln Navigator Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.6 / 10
Reliability:
7.7 / 10
Retained Value:
7.2 / 10
Safety:
8.0 / 10
Mercedes-Benz GLS Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
7.4 / 10
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2019 Lincoln Navigator
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
5.4
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
5.8
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
2.3 - 16.6
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.178
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLS
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
5.8
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
2.3 - 16.6
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
7.949388802313954
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
2.4
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
0.9 - 21.8
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.8065174799117876
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
2.4
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
0.9 - 21.8
Lincoln Navigator Rankings
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26 out of / 29Mercedes-Benz GLS Rankings
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57 out of / 64Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
2019 Lincoln Navigator Trim Levels
Base, Black Label, Reserve, Select
2019 Mercedes-Benz GLS Trim Levels
AMG GLS 63, GLS 450, GLS 550
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
6 years / 70000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
6 years / 70000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years / 50000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
3 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
3 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
450 hp @ 5500 rpm
Torque:
510 foot-lbs @ 3000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.079 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
6200 lbs
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
362 hp @ 5500 rpm
Torque:
369 foot-lbs @ 2000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.068 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3.5 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
4X2 / 4X4
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
16 / 23 / 19
Range (city/hwy):
378 / 543 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
16 / 22 / 18
Range (city/hwy):
422 / 581 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Captain's seat:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Quad Seats:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Trailer Hitch:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Automatic Parking:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Massage Seats:
Available
Roof Rack:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Available
Apple CarPlay:
Available
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Captain's seat:
N/A
Heated Seats
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Available
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Quad Seats:
N/A
Satellite radio:
Standard
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Automatic Parking:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Massage Seats:
Available
Roof Rack:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Air Suspension:
Standard
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Available
Forward Collision Warning:
Available
Lane Departure Warning:
Available
Lane Keeping Assist:
Available
Pedestrian Detection:
Available
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Available
Lane Keeping Assist:
Available
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
41.8 inches
Front Leg Room:
43.9 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
65.2 inches
Rear Head Room:
40 inches
Rear Leg Room:
42.6 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
65.1 inches
Cargo Space:
20.9 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
103.4 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
193.3 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
41.2 inches
Front Leg Room:
40.3 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
58.5 inches
Rear Head Room:
40 inches
Rear Leg Room:
38.5 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
58.3 inches
Cargo Space:
16 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
93.8 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
159.6 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
5673 lbs
Width:
93.8 inches
Height:
76.4 inches
Length:
210 inches
Wheelbase:
122.5 inches
Ground Clearance:
9.7 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
5335 lbs
Width:
84.3 inches
Height:
72.8 inches
Length:
202 inches
Wheelbase:
121.1 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.5 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
20.0 x 8.5 inches
Wheel Type:
polished aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P275/55R20
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
19.0 x 8.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
275/55R19
Exterior Colors
Black
Infinite Black
Blue
Blue Diamond
Brown
Iced Mocha Premium Colorant
Gray
Silver Jade
Red
Burgundy Velvet Tinted Clearcoat / Ruby Red Tinted Clearcoat
Silver
Ingot Silver
White
Ceramic Pearl Tri-Coat / White Platinum Tri-Coat
Exterior Colors
Black
Black / Obsidian Black Metallic
Blue
Brilliant Blue Metallic / Lunar Blue Metallic
Brown
Not available
Gray
Selenite Grey Metallic
Red
designo Cardinal Red Metallic
Silver
Iridium Silver Metallic
White
designo Diamond White Metallic / Polar White
Interior Colors
Black
Ebony
Brown
Cappuccino
Beige
Not available
Gray
Not available
White
Not available
Interior Colors
Black
Black
Brown
Espresso Brown / Espresso Brown/Black
Beige
Ginger Beige/Black / Ginger Beige/Espresso Brown
Gray
Crystal Grey/Black
White
Porcelain/Black / Porcelain/Espresso Brown
