Lincoln vs. Mercedes-Benz
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of cars from Lincoln and Mercedes-Benz contrasts the two brands across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which one is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of vehicle models, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and projected lifetime recalls based on recall history. This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which brand represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both Lincoln and Mercedes-Benz cars.
When comparing the Lincoln brand to the Mercedes-Benz brand, Lincoln has the advantage in the areas of new car pricing, used car pricing, horsepower, overall quality, reliability and vehicle rankings. Mercedes-Benz has the advantage in the areas of depreciation, towing capacity, retained value and variety of models offered.
Lincoln versus Mercedes-Benz: Pricing and Value: Analyzing Lincoln versus Mercedes-Benz pricing we see a lower new vehicle starting price for Lincoln in 3 out of 3 vehicle comparisons. Lincoln also has a lower used vehicle starting price in 2 out of 3 comparisons. Mercedes-Benz models depreciate at a lower (better) rate in 3 out of 3 comparisons.
Lincoln versus Mercedes-Benz: Horsepower, Fuel Efficiency and Towing Capacity: Lincoln vehicles offer higher maximum horsepower numbers in their base trim in 3 out of 3 model comparisons. Mercedes-Benz offers a greater towing capacity in 2 out of 3 comparisons.
Lincoln versus Mercedes-Benz: Quality, Reliability, Safety, and Value Retention Ratings: A comparison of Lincoln versus Mercedes-Benz overall quality ratings shows Lincoln with higher quality ratings in 3 out of 3 model comparisons. In terms of reliability ratings, Lincoln has the advantage in 3 out of 3 comparisons. Mercedes-Benz shows higher ratings for retained value in 3 out of 3 comparisons.
Best Car Rankings: Lincoln has better car rankings in 6 categories: Lincoln Navigator in Best Luxury 7-Seater SUVs, Lincoln Aviator in Best Luxury Crossover SUVs, Lincoln Continental in Best Luxury Large Cars, Lincoln Navigator in Best Luxury Large SUVs, Lincoln MKZ in Best Luxury Midsize Cars, and Lincoln Navigator in Best Luxury SUVs with 3 Rows.
Most Reliable Car Rankings: Lincoln has better car rankings in 4 categories: Lincoln MKT in Most Reliable Luxury Crossover SUVs, Lincoln Navigator in Most Reliable Luxury Large SUVs, Lincoln MKZ in Most Reliable Luxury Midsize Cars, and Lincoln Navigator in Most Reliable Luxury SUVs with 3 Rows. Mercedes-Benz has the better car ranking in 1 category: S-Class in Most Reliable Luxury Large Cars.
Available Body Styles: Lincoln offers only 8 SUVs. In comparison, Mercedes-Benz offers 10 SUVs, 1 wagon, 11 sedans, 4 coupes, 4 convertibles, and 1 minivan.
Drivetrain Options: Lincoln offers 5 gasoline vehicles, 1 hybrid, and 2 plug-in hybrids. Mercedes-Benz offers 15 gasoline vehicles, 4 plug-in hybrids, and 3 electric vehicles.
Lincoln offers 4 all-wheel-drive models, 1 front-wheel-drive model, and 1 rear-wheel-drive model. Mercedes-Benz offers 17 all-wheel-drive models, 3 front-wheel-drive models, and 9 rear-wheel-drive models.
New Car Pricing
SUVs
Lincoln Aviator
$57,942 - $84,425
Lincoln Navigator
$86,401 - $120,996
Other Comparisons
Lincoln Aviator (Plug-in Hybrid)
$71,544 - $93,047
New Car Pricing
SUVs
Mercedes-Benz GLS
$89,741 - $187,332
Mercedes-Benz GLS
$89,741 - $187,332
Other Comparisons
Mercedes-Benz GLS
$89,741 - $187,332
Used Car Pricing
SUVs
Lincoln Aviator
$59,097 - $84,585
Lincoln Navigator
$92,359 - $119,357
Other Comparisons
Lincoln Aviator (Plug-in Hybrid)
$57,613 - $89,148
Used Car Pricing
SUVs
Mercedes-Benz GLS
$83,588 - $179,881
Mercedes-Benz GLS
$83,588 - $179,881
Other Comparisons
Mercedes-Benz GLS
$83,588 - $179,881
5-Year Depreciation (Lower is better)
SUVs
Lincoln Aviator
56.5%
Lincoln Navigator
56.1%
Other Comparisons
Lincoln Aviator (Plug-in Hybrid)
60.6%
5-Year Depreciation (Lower is better)
SUVs
Mercedes-Benz GLS
55.8%
Mercedes-Benz GLS
55.8%
Other Comparisons
Mercedes-Benz GLS
55.8%
Horsepower / Torque
SUVs
Lincoln Aviator
400 hp / 415 foot-lbs
Lincoln Navigator
440 hp / 510 foot-lbs
Other Comparisons
Lincoln Aviator (Plug-in Hybrid)
494 hp / 630 foot-lbs
Horsepower / Torque
SUVs
Mercedes-Benz GLS
375 hp / 369 foot-lbs
Mercedes-Benz GLS
375 hp / 369 foot-lbs
Other Comparisons
Mercedes-Benz GLS
375 hp / 369 foot-lbs
MPG (city/highway/combined)
SUVs
Lincoln Aviator
Not Yet Available
Lincoln Navigator
Not Yet Available
Other Comparisons
Lincoln Aviator (Plug-in Hybrid)
22 / 25 / 23
MPG (city/highway/combined)
SUVs
Mercedes-Benz GLS
Not Yet Available
Mercedes-Benz GLS
Not Yet Available
Other Comparisons
Mercedes-Benz GLS
Not Yet Available
Max Towing Capacity
SUVs
Lincoln Aviator
5600 lbs
Lincoln Navigator
8300 lbs
Other Comparisons
Lincoln Aviator (Plug-in Hybrid)
5600 lbs
Max Towing Capacity
SUVs
Mercedes-Benz GLS
7700 lbs
Mercedes-Benz GLS
7700 lbs
Other Comparisons
Mercedes-Benz GLS
7700 lbs
iSeeCars Overall Quality Ratings
SUVs
Lincoln Aviator
8.6 / 10
Lincoln Navigator
8.8 / 10
Other Comparisons
Lincoln Aviator (Plug-in Hybrid)
7.7 / 10
iSeeCars Overall Quality Ratings
SUVs
Mercedes-Benz GLS
6.3 / 10
Mercedes-Benz GLS
6.3 / 10
Other Comparisons
Mercedes-Benz GLS
6.3 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Ratings
SUVs
Lincoln Aviator
8.7 / 10
Lincoln Navigator
9.3 / 10
Other Comparisons
Lincoln Aviator (Plug-in Hybrid)
8.7 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Ratings
SUVs
Mercedes-Benz GLS
5.6 / 10
Mercedes-Benz GLS
5.6 / 10
Other Comparisons
Mercedes-Benz GLS
5.6 / 10
iSeeCars Safety Ratings
SUVs
Lincoln Aviator
10 / 10
Lincoln Navigator
10 / 10
Other Comparisons
Lincoln Aviator (Plug-in Hybrid)
Not available
iSeeCars Safety Ratings
SUVs
Mercedes-Benz GLS
Not available
Mercedes-Benz GLS
Not available
Other Comparisons
Mercedes-Benz GLS
Not available
iSeeCars Resale Value Ratings
SUVs
Lincoln Aviator
7.0 / 10
Lincoln Navigator
7.0 / 10
Other Comparisons
Lincoln Aviator (Plug-in Hybrid)
6.7 / 10
iSeeCars Resale Value Ratings
SUVs
Mercedes-Benz GLS
7.0 / 10
Mercedes-Benz GLS
7.0 / 10
Other Comparisons
Mercedes-Benz GLS
7.0 / 10
iSeeCars Best Car Rankings
SUVs
Lincoln Aviator
#3 of 68 in
Best Luxury Crossover SUVs
Lincoln Navigator
#2 of 22 in
Best Luxury Large SUVs
Other Comparisons
Lincoln Aviator
#2 of 5 in
Best Hybrid Luxury Large SUVs
iSeeCars Best Car Rankings
SUVs
Mercedes-Benz GLS
#39 of 68 in
Best Luxury Crossover SUVs
Mercedes-Benz GLS
#14 of 22 in
Best Luxury Large SUVs
Other Comparisons
Mercedes-Benz GLS
#14 of 22 in
Best Luxury Large SUVs
iSeeCars Most Reliable Car Rankings
SUVs
Lincoln Aviator
#5 of 68 in
Most Reliable Luxury Crossover SUVs
Lincoln Navigator
#3 of 22 in
Most Reliable Luxury Large SUVs
Other Comparisons
Lincoln Aviator
#1 of 18 in
Most Reliable Luxury Plug-in Hybrid SUVs (PHEV)
iSeeCars Most Reliable Car Rankings
SUVs
Mercedes-Benz GLS
#38 of 68 in
Most Reliable Luxury Crossover SUVs
Mercedes-Benz GLS
#14 of 22 in
Most Reliable Luxury Large SUVs
Other Comparisons
Mercedes-Benz GLS
#14 of 22 in
Most Reliable Luxury Large SUVs