Lincoln Navigator vs Mercedes-Benz GLE550e
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2018 Mercedes-Benz GLE550e
Overview
| Spec | Lincoln NavigatorPremiere | Mercedes-Benz GLE550eGLE 550e 4MATIC |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | Premiere | GLE 550e 4MATIC |
| Body style | SUV | SUV |
| Drivetrain | rear wheel drive | all wheel drive |
| Fuel type | regular unleaded | premium unleaded (required) |
| Transmission | 10-speed shiftable automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
| Engine type | gas | plug-in hybrid |
| Model year | 2027 | 2018 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | Lincoln NavigatorPremiere | Mercedes-Benz GLE550eGLE 550e 4MATIC |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $89,995 | $66,700 (best) |
| Lowest listing price | $15,136 (best) | — |
| Median listing price | $90,860 (best) | — |
| Highest listing price | $136,433 (best) | — |
| For sale now | 54 (best) | 0 |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | Lincoln NavigatorPremiere | Mercedes-Benz GLE550eGLE 550e 4MATIC |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 17 MPG | 21 MPG (best) |
| City MPG | 15 MPG | 20 MPG (best) |
| Highway MPG | 22 MPG | 23 MPG (best) |
| Combined MPGe | — | 43 MPGe (best) |
| Electric range | — | 10 mi (best) |
| 240V charge time | — | 1.9 hr (best) |
| Fuel tank | 23.6 gal (best) | 21 gal |
Performance
| Spec | Lincoln NavigatorPremiere | Mercedes-Benz GLE550eGLE 550e 4MATIC |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 432 hp | 436 hp (best) |
| Torque | 510 lb-ft (best) | 479 lb-ft |
| Engine size | 3.5 L (best) | 3 L |
| Cylinders | V6 | V6 |
Size & capability
| Spec | Lincoln NavigatorPremiere | Mercedes-Benz GLE550eGLE 550e 4MATIC |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 7 seats (best) | 5 seats |
| Doors | 4 | 5 (best) |
| Cargo volume | 107 cu ft (best) | 80.3 cu ft |
| Towing capacity | 8,700 lbs (best) | 4,410 lbs |
| Curb weight | — | 5,456 lbs (best) |
| Ground clearance | 8.9 in (best) | — |
| Wheelbase | 122.5 in (best) | 114.8 in |
| Length | 210 in (best) | 189.7 in |
| Width | 80 in (best) | 78.9 in |
| Height | 78 in (best) | 70.7 in |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | Lincoln NavigatorPremiere | Mercedes-Benz GLE550eGLE 550e 4MATIC |
|---|---|---|
| Open recalls (YMM scope) | 1 | None reported (best) |
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.
| Trim | Lincoln Navigator | Mercedes-Benz GLE550e |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Premiere $89,995 MSRP(Currently comparing) | GLE 550e 4MATIC $66,700 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | Premiere $92,995 MSRP | — |
| 3 | L Premiere $92,995 MSRP | — |
| 4 | L Premiere $95,995 MSRP | — |
| 5 | Reserve $99,995 MSRP | — |
| 6 | Reserve $102,995 MSRP | — |
| 7 | L Reserve $102,995 MSRP | — |
| 8 | L Reserve $105,995 MSRP | — |
| 9 | Black Label $114,995 MSRP | — |
| 10 | Black Label $117,995 MSRP | — |
| 11 | L Black Label $117,995 MSRP | — |
| 12 | L Black Label $120,995 MSRP | — |
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Lincoln Navigator vs Mercedes-Benz GLE550e FAQ
- Which is better: 2027 Lincoln Navigator or 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLE550e?
- It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2027 Lincoln Navigator vs 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLE550e on MSRP, fuel economy, horsepower, seating, towing, NHTSA safety ratings, and live market prices so you can weigh the tradeoffs.
- Which costs less: 2027 Lincoln Navigator or 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLE550e?
- Based on starting MSRP, the 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLE550e starts lower at $66,700. Live Lincoln Navigator listings start at $15,136.
- Which has better startingMsrp: 2027 Lincoln Navigator or 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLE550e?
- The 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLE550e leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (66,700).
- Which has better combinedMpg: 2027 Lincoln Navigator or 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLE550e?
- The 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLE550e leads on combinedMpg in this comparison (21).
- Which has better electricRangeMi: 2027 Lincoln Navigator or 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLE550e?
- The 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLE550e leads on electricRangeMi in this comparison (10).
- Which has better horsepower: 2027 Lincoln Navigator or 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLE550e?
- The 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLE550e leads on horsepower in this comparison (436).
- Which has better seats: 2027 Lincoln Navigator or 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLE550e?
- The 2027 Lincoln Navigator leads on seats in this comparison (7).
- Which has better maxTowingLbs: 2027 Lincoln Navigator or 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLE550e?
- The 2027 Lincoln Navigator leads on maxTowingLbs in this comparison (8,700).