2024 Lincoln Nautilus vs. 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 Review

Picture of the 2024 Lincoln Nautilus

2024 Lincoln
Nautilus

MSRP*: $50,415 to $74,250
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Picture of the 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLE 350

2024 Mercedes-Benz
GLE 350

MSRP*: $62,650
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MPG - City 21 MPG 20 MPG
MPG - Hwy 29 MPG Info not available
Seating Capacity 5 seats 7 seats
Cargo Space 68.8 - 71.3 ft3 74.9 ft3
Engine
  • 250-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gas/Electric Hybrid)
  • 255-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline/Mild Electric Hybrid)
Transmission Continuously Variable Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive
Horsepower 250 hp 255 hp
Towing Capacity 1,750 lbs 7,700 lbs
Exterior Length 193.2 in 193.9 in
Exterior Width 79.8 in 76.7 in
Leg Room Front 43.5 in
Rear 43.1 in
Front 40.3 in
Rear 40.9 in
Head Room Front 39.1 - 39.6 in
Rear 38.4 - 39.8 in
Front 42.3 in
Rear 40.4 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 Lincoln Nautilus offers a bit more room for passengers in the back seat than the Mercedes-Benz GLE 350. As far as headroom and legroom go, there's not much difference between front seat comfort in the Lincoln Nautilus and the Mercedes-Benz GLE 350.

Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the Lincoln Nautilus as you will with the Mercedes-Benz GLE 350, as they are both able to travel similar distances on a tank of gas.

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). When looking only at MSRP, the Lincoln Nautilus will have less of an impact on your bank account than the Mercedes-Benz GLE 350.

Dimensions
Since the Lincoln Nautilus is much wider than the Mercedes-Benz GLE 350, finding a wide enough spot in a parking lot may be a bit more challenging. When looking at overall length, the Lincoln Nautilus takes up about the same amount of space in your garage as the Mercedes-Benz GLE 350.

Performance
In terms of towing capacity, the Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 is clearly the choice over the Lincoln Nautilus for pulling heavy loads. In terms of horsepower, it's a virtual tie between the Lincoln Nautilus and the Mercedes-Benz GLE 350.

Powertrain
With its lower torque engine, the Lincoln Nautilus doesn't do as good a job transmitting power to its wheels as the Mercedes-Benz GLE 350.

Utility
The Lincoln Nautilus has less seating than the Mercedes-Benz GLE 350, making the Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 the better choice, if you need to chauffeur many passengers. The Lincoln Nautilus has less cargo space than the Mercedes-Benz GLE 350, which is okay if you don't need to move a lot in one trip.