2024 Lincoln Nautilus vs. 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLS 450 Review

Picture of the 2024 Lincoln Nautilus

2024 Lincoln
Nautilus

MSRP*: $50,415 to $74,350
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Picture of the 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLS 450

2024 Mercedes-Benz
GLS 450

MSRP*: $87,000
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MPG - City 21 MPG 19 MPG
MPG - Hwy 29 MPG Info not available
Seating Capacity 5 seats 6 seats
Cargo Space 68.8 - 71.3 ft3 84.7 ft3
Engine
  • 250-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gas/Electric Hybrid)
  • 375-hp, 3.0-liter, Straight 6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline/Mild Electric Hybrid)
Transmission Continuously Variable Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive
Horsepower 250 hp 375 hp
Towing Capacity 1,750 lbs 7,700 lbs
Exterior Length 193.2 in 205.0 in
Exterior Width 79.8 in 79.9 in
Leg Room Front 43.5 in
Rear 43.1 in
Front 40.3 in
Rear 41.9 in
Head Room Front 39.1 - 39.6 in
Rear 38.4 - 39.8 in
Front 39.4 in
Rear 40.2 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 rear passengers about the same room to stretch out as the Mercedes-Benz GLS 450, with comparable head- and legroom. The Lincoln Nautilus will be popular with taller drivers and passengers in the front seat, due to its greater front head- and legroom than the Mercedes-Benz GLS 450.

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 GLS 450, 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). Clearly, the Lincoln Nautilus is a better financial choice over the Mercedes-Benz GLS 450, when considering MSRP.

Dimensions
The Lincoln Nautilus is about the same width as the Mercedes-Benz GLS 450. If you go with the Lincoln Nautilus, you'll have a much easier time finding a large enough space to park than you will with the Mercedes-Benz GLS 450.

Handling
The Lincoln Nautilus has a smaller turning radius than the Mercedes-Benz GLS 450, allowing you to more easily maneuver in and out of tight spots.

Performance
In terms of towing capacity, the Mercedes-Benz GLS 450 is clearly the choice over the Lincoln Nautilus for pulling heavy loads. When it comes to horsepower, the Lincoln Nautilus has a lot less horsepower than the Mercedes-Benz GLS 450.

Powertrain
The Lincoln Nautilus has much lower torque than the Mercedes-Benz GLS 450, which generally means that it won't feel as fast or powerful.

Utility
The Lincoln Nautilus has less seating than the Mercedes-Benz GLS 450, making the Mercedes-Benz GLS 450 the better choice, if you need to chauffeur many passengers. The Lincoln Nautilus has significantly less cargo capacity than the Mercedes-Benz GLS 450.