Lincoln Aviator vs. Mercedes-Benz GLS
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Lincoln Aviator and 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 Lincoln Aviator and the Mercedes-Benz GLS.
When we compare the Lincoln Aviator's and the Mercedes-Benz GLS's specifications and ratings, the Lincoln Aviator has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing, typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, reliability, interior volume, overall quality score and base engine power. The Mercedes-Benz GLS has the advantage in the area of resale value. Based on this comparison of the Lincoln Aviator's and the Mercedes-Benz GLS's specifications and ratings, the Lincoln Aviator is a better car than the Mercedes-Benz GLS.
Pricing: A used 2024 Lincoln Aviator ranges from $59,097 to $84,585 while a used 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLS is priced between $83,588 to $179,881. For a new model, the Lincoln Aviator's price is between $57,942 and $84,425, with the Mercedes-Benz GLS priced between $89,741 and $187,332.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Lincoln Aviator loses 56.5 percent of its value and the Mercedes-Benz GLS loses 55.8 percent of its value. This means the Mercedes-Benz GLS retains 0.7 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Lincoln Aviator.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Lincoln Aviator is 8.6 out of 10 while the Mercedes-Benz GLS's quality rating is 6.3 out of 10. This results in the Lincoln Aviator being ranked 3 out of 68 Best Luxury Crossover SUVs and the Mercedes-Benz GLS being ranked 39 out of 68. Out of 22 Best Luxury Large SUVs, the Lincoln Aviator is ranked 4 and the Mercedes-Benz GLS is ranked 14. The Lincoln Aviator is also ranked 5 out of 29 Best Luxury SUVs with 3 Rows while the Mercedes-Benz GLS is ranked 20 out of 29.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Lincoln Aviator is 8.7 out of 10. For the Mercedes-Benz GLS the reliability rating is 5.6 out of 10. This gives the Lincoln Aviator a substantial advantage in reliability compared to the Mercedes-Benz GLS.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Lincoln Aviator’s base engine makes 400 horsepower, and the Mercedes-Benz GLS base engine makes 375 horsepower.
Passenger Space Comparison: While both models are crossover/fullsize SUVs, the Lincoln Aviator has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front shoulder room, front leg room, rear shoulder room, and cargo space. The Mercedes-Benz GLS has the advantage in the areas of rear head room and rear leg room.
Safety Ratings: The Lincoln Aviator has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
$57,942 - $84,425
Starting MSRP:
$51,370
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
$88,803
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
$43,900 - $155,295
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
$89,741 - $187,332
Starting MSRP:
$87,000
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
$88,803
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
$43,900 - $155,295
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$70,763
Price Range:
$59,097 - $84,585
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
$108,428
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
$48,353 - $235,429
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
144
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
9,284
# Good or Great Deals:
35
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$106,084
Price Range:
$83,588 - $179,881
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
$108,428
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
$48,353 - $235,429
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
239
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
9,978
# Good or Great Deals:
48
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
Depreciation %:
Resale Value $:
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
57%
Category Depreciation Range:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
42.8% - 61.5%
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
$49,089
Depreciation %:
56.4%
Resale Value $:
$37,911
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
57%
Category Depreciation Range:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
42.8% - 61.5%
Lincoln Aviator Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.6 / 10
Reliability:
8.7 / 10
Retained Value:
7.0 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
Mercedes-Benz GLS Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
6.3 / 10
Reliability:
5.6 / 10
Retained Value:
7.0 / 10
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Lincoln Aviator
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
10.7
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
10.4
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
8.5 - 18.9
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
40.5%
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Mercedes-Benz GLS
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
11.8
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
10.4
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
8.5 - 18.9
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
22.2%
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
2.1
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
3.1
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
1.5 - 32.7
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
3.1
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
3.1
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
1.5 - 32.7
Lincoln Aviator Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 2Ranking
2 out of / 68Ranking
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2 out of / 11Ranking
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3 out of / 68Ranking
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4 out of / 29Ranking
4 out of / 22Ranking
4 out of / 19Ranking
5 out of / 68Ranking
5 out of / 68Ranking
5 out of / 29Ranking
7 out of / 68Ranking
9 out of / 26Ranking
9 out of / 22Ranking
10 out of / 29Ranking
10 out of / 22Ranking
10 out of / 22Ranking
10 out of / 22Ranking
10 out of / 22Ranking
11 out of / 68Ranking
11 out of / 29Ranking
12 out of / 68Ranking
12 out of / 22Ranking
13 out of / 29Ranking
13 out of / 29Ranking
14 out of / 68Ranking
15 out of / 68Ranking
15 out of / 29Ranking
15 out of / 22Ranking
15 out of / 22Ranking
16 out of / 29Ranking
17 out of / 29Ranking
17 out of / 22Ranking
19 out of / 68Ranking
19 out of / 29Ranking
21 out of / 29Ranking
38 out of / 59Ranking
59 out of / 68Mercedes-Benz GLS Rankings
Ranking
2 out of / 68Ranking
2 out of / 68Ranking
2 out of / 29Ranking
2 out of / 22Ranking
2 out of / 4Ranking
4 out of / 68Ranking
4 out of / 29Ranking
4 out of / 22Ranking
5 out of / 68Ranking
5 out of / 68Ranking
5 out of / 22Ranking
6 out of / 29Ranking
7 out of / 22Ranking
8 out of / 22Ranking
8 out of / 10Ranking
8 out of / 10Ranking
11 out of / 29Ranking
12 out of / 22Ranking
12 out of / 22Ranking
12 out of / 19Ranking
13 out of / 29Ranking
14 out of / 22Ranking
14 out of / 22Ranking
15 out of / 29Ranking
15 out of / 29Ranking
16 out of / 22Ranking
18 out of / 68Ranking
20 out of / 29Ranking
20 out of / 29Ranking
21 out of / 26Ranking
23 out of / 29Ranking
38 out of / 68Ranking
39 out of / 68Ranking
39 out of / 68Ranking
53 out of / 59Ranking
57 out of / 68Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Lincoln Aviator Trim Levels
Black Label, Livery, Premiere, Reserve
Mercedes-Benz GLS Trim Levels
AMG GLS 63, GLS 450, GLS 580, Mercedes-Maybach GLS 600 4MATIC
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
6 years / 70000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
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:
4 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:
4 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:
400 hp @ 5500 rpm
Torque:
415 foot-lbs @ 2750 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.084 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
375 hp @ 5800 rpm
Torque:
369 foot-lbs @ 1800 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.069 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
Not yet available
Range (city/hwy):
Not yet available
Recommended Fuel Type:
Not yet available
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
Not yet available
Range (city/hwy):
Not yet available
Recommended Fuel Type:
Not yet available
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
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
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Air Suspension:
Available
Automatic Parking:
Available
Captain's seat:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Massage Seats:
Available
Quad Seats:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
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
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Air Suspension:
Standard
Automatic Parking:
Standard
Captain's seat:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Standard
Massage Seats:
Available
Quad Seats:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
40.3 inches
Front Leg Room:
43 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
61.5 inches
Rear Head Room:
39.7 inches
Rear Leg Room:
40.1 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
61.3 inches
Cargo Space:
17.8 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
77.7 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
163.0 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.4 inches
Front Leg Room:
40.3 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
59.3 inches
Rear Head Room:
40.2 inches
Rear Leg Room:
41.9 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
58.5 inches
Cargo Space:
17.4 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
84.7 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
161.0 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4745 lbs
Width:
89.9 inches
Height:
69.6 inches
Length:
199.3 inches
Wheelbase:
119.1 inches
Ground Clearance:
7.8 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
5467 lbs
Width:
84.9 inches
Height:
72.4 inches
Length:
205 inches
Wheelbase:
123.4 inches
Ground Clearance:
7.9 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
19.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy with painted accents
Tire Size:
255/60R19
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
21.0 x 10.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
275/45R21
Exterior Colors
Black
Infinite Black
Gray
Asher Gray
Red
Diamond Red
Silver
Silver Radiance
White
Ceramic Pearl / Pristine White
Blue
Not available
Green
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Black / Obsidian Black Metallic
Gray
MANUFAKTUR Alpine Grey / Selenite Grey Metallic
Red
MANUFAKTUR Cardinal Red Metallic
Silver
Cirrus Silver Metallic
White
MANUFAKTUR Diamond White Metallic / MANUFAKTUR Moonlight White Metallic / Polar White
Blue
Twilight Blue Metallic
Green
Emerald Green Metallic
Interior Colors
Black
Ebony
Beige
Not available
Brown
Not available
Interior Colors
Black
Black
Beige
Catalana Beige/Black / Macchiato Beige/Black
Brown
Bahia Brown/Black
