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Lincoln Nautilus vs Mercedes-Benz GLE350

Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.

Vehicles

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2026 Lincoln Nautilus

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2027 Mercedes-Benz GLE350

Overview

SpecLincoln NautilusPremiereMercedes-Benz GLE350GLE 350 4MATIC
Selected trimPremiereGLE 350 4MATIC
Body styleSUVSUV
Drivetrainall wheel driveall wheel drive
Fuel typepremium unleaded (recommended)premium unleaded (required)
Transmission8-speed shiftable automatic9-speed shiftable automatic
Engine typegasmild hybrid
Model year20262027

Pricing & market

SpecLincoln NautilusPremiereMercedes-Benz GLE350GLE 350 4MATIC
MSRP$53,995 (best)$68,400
For sale now00

Fuel economy & range

SpecLincoln NautilusPremiereMercedes-Benz GLE350GLE 350 4MATIC
Combined MPG24 MPG (best)—
City MPG21 MPG (best)—
Highway MPG29 MPG (best)—
Fuel tank20 gal22.5 gal (best)

Performance

SpecLincoln NautilusPremiereMercedes-Benz GLE350GLE 350 4MATIC
Horsepower250 hp255 hp (best)
Torque280 lb-ft295 lb-ft (best)
Engine size2 L2 L
CylindersI4I4

Size & capability

SpecLincoln NautilusPremiereMercedes-Benz GLE350GLE 350 4MATIC
Seating5 seats5 seats
Doors44
Cargo volume71.3 cu ft74.9 cu ft (best)
Towing capacity1,750 lbs7,700 lbs (best)
Curb weight4,349 lbs (best)4,916 lbs
Wheelbase114.2 in117.9 in (best)
Length193.2 in193.8 in (best)
Width76.9 in79.7 in (best)
Height68.2 in70.7 in (best)

Safety & recalls

SpecLincoln NautilusPremiereMercedes-Benz GLE350GLE 350 4MATIC
NHTSA overall5 / 5 ★ (best)—
Frontal crash (driver)5 / 5 ★ (best)—
Frontal crash (passenger)4 / 5 ★ (best)—
Side crash (driver)5 / 5 ★ (best)—
Side crash (passenger)5 / 5 ★ (best)—
Side pole5 / 5 ★ (best)—
Rollover4 / 5 ★ (best)—
Open recalls (YMM scope)None reportedNone reported

Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that spec when a clear winner exists. Specs reflect the selected trim for each vehicle. Drag a vehicle header to reorder columns. MSRP and specifications are manufacturer data; listing prices and inventory come from live dealer listings. Safety ratings are from NHTSA.

Trim overview

All available trims with MSRP. The trim selected above is highlighted; comparison specs use that selection.

TrimLincoln NautilusMercedes-Benz GLE350
1

Premiere

$53,995 MSRP(Currently comparing)

GLE 350 4MATIC

$68,400 MSRP(Currently comparing)

2

Reserve

$63,595 MSRP

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3

Black Label

$77,660 MSRP

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Lincoln Nautilus vs Mercedes-Benz GLE350 FAQ

Which is better: 2026 Lincoln Nautilus or 2027 Mercedes-Benz GLE350?
It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2026 Lincoln Nautilus vs 2027 Mercedes-Benz GLE350 on MSRP, fuel economy, horsepower, seating, towing, NHTSA safety ratings, and live market prices so you can weigh the tradeoffs.
Which costs less: 2026 Lincoln Nautilus or 2027 Mercedes-Benz GLE350?
Based on starting MSRP, the 2026 Lincoln Nautilus starts lower at $53,995.
Which has better startingMsrp: 2026 Lincoln Nautilus or 2027 Mercedes-Benz GLE350?
The 2026 Lincoln Nautilus leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (53,995).
Which has better combinedMpg: 2026 Lincoln Nautilus or 2027 Mercedes-Benz GLE350?
The 2026 Lincoln Nautilus leads on combinedMpg in this comparison (24).
Which has better horsepower: 2026 Lincoln Nautilus or 2027 Mercedes-Benz GLE350?
The 2027 Mercedes-Benz GLE350 leads on horsepower in this comparison (255).
Which has better maxTowingLbs: 2026 Lincoln Nautilus or 2027 Mercedes-Benz GLE350?
The 2027 Mercedes-Benz GLE350 leads on maxTowingLbs in this comparison (7,700).
How do the NHTSA safety ratings compare for 2026 Lincoln Nautilus vs 2027 Mercedes-Benz GLE350?
NHTSA overall crash-test ratings in this comparison: Lincoln Nautilus (5/5 NHTSA overall).