Infiniti QX80 vs. Mercedes-Benz GL-Class
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Infiniti QX80 and Mercedes-Benz GL-Class 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 Infiniti QX80 and the Mercedes-Benz GL-Class.
When comparing the Infiniti QX80's and the Mercedes-Benz GL-Class's specifications and ratings, the Infiniti QX80 has the advantage in the areas of interior volume and base engine power. The Mercedes-Benz GL-Class has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and fuel efficiency. Based on this comparison of the Infiniti QX80's and the Mercedes-Benz GL-Class's specifications and ratings, the two cars are fairly comparable.
Pricing: A used 2016 Infiniti QX80 ranges from $11,889 to $26,975 while a used 2016 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class is priced between $10,810 to $26,995.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Infiniti QX80’s base engine makes 400 horsepower, and the Mercedes-Benz GL-Class base engine makes 240 horsepower. The QX80 is rated to deliver an average of 16 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 520 miles. The GL-Class is rated to deliver an average of 22 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 686 miles. This gives the Mercedes-Benz GL-Class the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Infiniti QX80. The QX80 uses gasoline, and the GL-Class uses diesel.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Infiniti QX80 has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front shoulder room, rear shoulder room, rear leg room, and cargo space. The Mercedes-Benz GL-Class has the advantage in the areas of front head room and front leg room. The Infiniti QX80 and Mercedes-Benz GL-Class are comparable in regards to rear head room.
Safety Ratings: The Infiniti QX80 has an average safety rating of 4 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
63250
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
66940
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
39065 - 119900
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
64550
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
66940
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
39065 - 119900
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
17833
Price Range:
11889 - 26975
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
23982
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
10444 - 65036
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
95
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
126793
# Good or Great Deals:
48
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
17393
Price Range:
10810 - 26995
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
23982
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
10444 - 65036
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
90
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
110342
# Good or Great Deals:
34
Infiniti QX80 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.1 / 10
Reliability:
7.4 / 10
Retained Value:
6.8 / 10
Safety:
7.0 / 10
Mercedes-Benz GL-Class Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Infiniti QX80
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
2.8
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
0.8 - 13.6
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.111
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Mercedes-Benz GL-Class
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
0.8
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
2.8
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
0.8 - 13.6
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.054
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
0.942622696759985
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
3.4
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
0.9 - 15.8
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
15.784003905152066
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
3.4
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
0.9 - 15.8
Infiniti QX80 Rankings
Ranking
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15 out of / 31Ranking
15 out of / 28Ranking
17 out of / 18Ranking
18 out of / 31Ranking
23 out of / 31Ranking
29 out of / 31Mercedes-Benz GL-Class Rankings
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Diesel, Gasoline
Infiniti QX80 Trim Levels
Base, Limited
Mercedes-Benz GL-Class Trim Levels
AMG GL 63, GL 350 BlueTEC, GL 450 4MATIC, GL 550 4MATIC
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
6 years / 70000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years
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):
4 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
400 hp @ 5800 rpm
Torque:
413 foot-lbs @ 4000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.071 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
8500 lbs
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
240 hp @ 3600 rpm
Torque:
455 foot-lbs @ 1600 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.044 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
5.6 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
8
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
14 / 20 / 16
Range (city/hwy):
364 / 520 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
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):
19 / 26 / 22
Range (city/hwy):
502 / 686 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Diesel
Standard/Optional Features
Air Suspension:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Captain's seat:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Quad Seats:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Roof Rack:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Trailer Hitch:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Air Suspension:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Captain's seat:
N/A
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Available
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Roof Rack:
N/A
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
Available
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Forward Collision Warning:
Available
Lane Departure Warning:
Available
Lane Keeping Assist:
Available
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Forward Collision Warning:
Available
Lane Departure Warning:
Available
Lane Keeping Assist:
Available
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.9 inches
Front Leg Room:
39.6 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
63.8 inches
Rear Head Room:
40 inches
Rear Leg Room:
41 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
63.5 inches
Cargo Space:
16.6 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
95.1 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
167.9 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:
160 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
5644 lbs
Width:
79.9 inches
Height:
75.8 inches
Length:
208.9 inches
Wheelbase:
121.1 inches
Ground Clearance:
9.2 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
5467 lbs
Width:
84.3 inches
Height:
72.8 inches
Length:
201.6 inches
Wheelbase:
121.1 inches
Ground Clearance:
7.8 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
20.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P275/60R20
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
19.0 x 8.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P275/55R19
Exterior Colors
Black
Black Obsidian
Blue
Hermosa Blue
Brown
Dark Currant
Gray
Graphite Shadow / Smoky Quartz
Silver
Liquid Platinum
White
Majestic White
Exterior Colors
Black
Jet Black / Obsidian Black Metallic
Blue
Lunar Blue Metallic
Brown
Dakota Brown Metallic
Gray
Palladium Silver Metallic / Steel Grey Metallic
Silver
Diamond Silver Metallic / Iridium Silver Metallic
White
designo Diamond White Metallic / Polar White
Interior Colors
Beige
Saddle Tan / Wheat
Black
Graphite
Brown
Not available
Gray
Not available
White
Not available
Interior Colors
Beige
Almond Beige/Black
Black
Black
Brown
Almond Beige/Mocha / Auburn Brown / Auburn Brown/Black
Gray
Grey/Black / Grey/Dark Grey
White
Porcelain
