2025 GMC Yukon XL vs. 2024 Lincoln Navigator L Review

Picture of the 2025 GMC Yukon XL

2025 GMC
Yukon XL

MSRP*: $70,200 to $104,800
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Picture of the 2024 Lincoln Navigator L

2024 Lincoln
Navigator L

MSRP*: $86,260 to $114,095
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MPG - City 14 - 15 MPG 16 MPG
MPG - Hwy 18 - 19 MPG Info not available
Seating Capacity 7 - 8 seats 8 seats
Cargo Space 144.5 ft3 120.2 ft3
Engine
  • 305-hp, 3.0-liter, Straight 6 Cylinder Engine (Diesel Fuel)
  • 420-hp, 6.2-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 440-hp, 3.5-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain Four Wheel Drive, Rear Wheel Drive Four Wheel Drive
Horsepower 355 - 420 hp 440 hp
Towing Capacity 7,800 - 8,200 lbs 6,600 - 8,100 lbs
Exterior Length 225.2 in 221.9 in
Exterior Width 81.0 in 79.9 in
Leg Room Front 44.5 in
Rear 42.0 in
Front 43.9 in
Rear 42.6 in
Head Room Front 40.4 - 42.3 in
Rear 37.5 - 38.9 in
Front 39.5 in
Rear 37.9 in

*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.

Comparison Review

Comfort
The GMC Yukon XL offers rear passengers about the same room to stretch out as the Lincoln Navigator L, with comparable head- and legroom. The GMC Yukon XL will be popular with taller drivers and passengers in the front seat, due to its greater front head- and legroom than the Lincoln Navigator L.

Convenience
With the Lincoln Navigator L, you will definitely be making fewer stops at the gas station than with the GMC Yukon XL, due to its tank size and fuel economy.

Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). Clearly, the GMC Yukon XL is a better financial choice over the Lincoln Navigator L, when considering MSRP.

Dimensions
The GMC Yukon XL is a little wider than the Lincoln Navigator L, so getting in and out of the car in a crowded parking lot may be a little more of a squeeze. When looking at overall length, the GMC Yukon XL takes up about the same amount of space in your garage as the Lincoln Navigator L.

Handling
The GMC Yukon XL has the same turning radius as the Lincoln Navigator L, so they both maneuver the same in and out of tight spots.

Performance
With the GMC Yukon XL, you'll be able to pull heavier loads than the Lincoln Navigator L. The GMC Yukon XL has a little less horsepower than the Lincoln Navigator L.

Powertrain
With its lower torque engine, the GMC Yukon XL doesn't do as good a job transmitting power to its wheels as the Lincoln Navigator L.

Utility
In terms of seating, you'll be able to fit about the same number of people in both the GMC Yukon XL and the Lincoln Navigator L. The GMC Yukon XL has a roomier cargo area for putting your bags or other items than the Lincoln Navigator L.