2025 Lincoln Navigator vs 2025 Mercedes-Benz G-Class

$99,995 · SUV

$148,250 · SUV

Comparison Overview

Choosing between ultimate luxury utility—the 2025 Lincoln Navigator—and iconic rugged style, the 2025 Mercedes-Benz G-Class, often comes down to budget versus bragging rights. The Navigator enters the fray at a substantial $99,995, significantly undercutting the G-Class's $148,250 MSRP, saving buyers over $48,000 instantly. While both boast high output, the Navigator offers more immediate pulling power with 510 lb-ft of torque compared to the G-Class's 413 lb-ft, even though the G-Class edges it out slightly in combined fuel economy at 18 MPG versus the Navigator's 17 MPG (using regular unleaded). Furthermore, the Navigator is physically longer at 210.0 inches, suggesting more interior room, though the G-Class surprisingly offers nearly 13 cubic feet more cargo space at 34.8 cu ft versus the Lincoln's 22.9 cu ft.

Size Comparison

Performance

Fuel Efficiency

Full Specifications

Our Verdicts

🚗 Best for Commuters

2025 Mercedes-Benz G-Class

The slightly better 18 MPG combined efficiency and smaller footprint make the G-Class marginally easier for daily city navigation.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Best for Families

2025 Lincoln Navigator

The Navigator's greater length (210.0 inches) likely translates to superior third-row comfort and usability for growing families.

🏎️ Best for Enthusiasts

2025 Mercedes-Benz G-Class

Despite having less torque (413 lb-ft vs 510 lb-ft), the legendary status and unique appeal of the G-Class appeal more to status-driven driving enthusiasts.

💰 Best Value

2025 Lincoln Navigator

The Lincoln Navigator offers nearly identical horsepower (440 hp vs 443 hp) for a staggering $48,255 lower starting price.

Choose the Lincoln Navigator if...

You need the absolute best price for a three-row luxury 4WD SUV, starting at only $99,995.
Your driving demands require maximum low-end pulling power, as evidenced by its 510 lb-ft of torque.
You prefer using regular unleaded fuel instead of the G-Class's required premium fuel.

Choose the Mercedes-Benz G-Class if...

Maximizing enclosed storage is key, given its superior 34.8 cu ft cargo capacity.
You prioritize the iconic, rugged styling that only the G-Class delivers, regardless of the $148,250 price tag.
You desire slightly better overall fuel economy, achieving 18 combined MPG versus the Navigator's 17 combined MPG.

Key Dimensions

Dimension	Lincoln Navigator	Mercedes-Benz G-Class
Length	210.0"	190.0"
Width	80.0"	76.0"
Height	78.0"	77.7"
Wheelbase	122.5"	113.8"

Features Comparison

Safety

Feature	Lincoln	Mercedes-Benz
Blind Spot Monitor	✓	✓
Lane Departure Warning	✓	✓
Lane Keeping Assist System	✓	✓
Rear Cross Traffic Alert	✓	✓
Driver Attention Alert	✓	✓
Pre-Collision Safety System	✓	✓
Post-Collision Safety System	✓	✓
Dual Front Side-Mounted Airbags	✓	✓
Front Head Airbags	✓	✓
Rear Head Airbags	✓	✓
Third Row Head Airbags	✓	—
Passenger Airbag Occupant Sensing Deactivation	✓	✓
Electronic Stability Control	✓	✓
Traction Control System	✓	✓
LATCH System	✓	✓
Rear Door Child Safety Locks	✓	✓
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS)	4-Wheel	4-Wheel
Front Ventilated Disc Brakes	✓	✓
Rear Ventilated Disc Brakes	✓	✓
Brake Preparation System	✓	✓
Brake Assist	✓	✓
Tire Pressure Monitoring System	✓	✓
Automatic Headlights	✓	✓
Headlight Delay-Off	✓	✓
LED Headlights	✓	✓
Adaptive Headlights	✓	✓
Self-Leveling Headlights	✓	—
Daytime Running Lights	✓	✓
Integrated Turn Signal Mirrors	✓	✓
Front Headrests	2	2
Front Power Adjustable Headrests	✓	✓
Rear Headrests	2	3
Rear Multi-Adjustable Headrests	✓	—
Anti-Theft Alarm System (Remote)	✓	✓
Engine Immobilizer	✓	✓
Dual Rear Side-Mounted Airbags	—	✓
Brake Drying	—	✓
Cornering Lights	—	✓
Rear Height Adjustable Headrests	—	✓
Rear Center 3-Point Seatbelt	—	✓

Engine

Feature	Lincoln	Mercedes-Benz
Base Engine Displacement	3.5 L	3.0 L
Number of Cylinders	V6	inline 6
Base Engine Type	gas	mild hybrid
Horsepower	440 hp @ 5850 rpm	443 hp @ 6100 rpm
Torque	510 lb-ft @ 3000 rpm	413 lb-ft @ 1950 rpm
Number of Valves	24	24
Camshaft Type	Double overhead cam (DOHC)	Double overhead cam (DOHC)
Variable Valve Timing	Variable	Variable
Fuel Injection Type	✓	✓

Drive Train

Feature	Lincoln	Mercedes-Benz
Transmission Type	10-speed shiftable automatic	9-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain Type	four wheel drive	four wheel drive
4WD System Type	On Demand	Full Time
Transfer Case Gearing	Electronic Single-Speed	Electronic Hi-Lo
Locking Hubs	Automatic	—
Hill Descent Control	✓	✓
Center Differential Type	—	Limited Slip
[object Object]	—	✓
[object Object]	—	✓
[object Object]	—	✓

Fuel

Feature	Lincoln	Mercedes-Benz
Fuel Type	regular unleaded	premium unleaded (required)
EPA Fuel Economy (City/Highway)	15/22 MPG	17/19 MPG
EPA Fuel Economy (Combined)	17 MPG	18 MPG
EPA Driving Range (City/Highway)	354.0/519.2 mi.	448.8/501.6 mi.
Fuel Tank Capacity	23.6 gal.	26.4 gal.

Comfort & Convenience

Feature	Lincoln	Mercedes-Benz
Push Button Start	✓	✓
Power Tilt and Telescopic Steering Wheel	✓	✓
Steering Wheel Controls	✓	—
Electric Power Steering	✓	✓
Front View Camera	✓	✓
Side View Camera	✓	✓
Rear View Camera	✓	✓
Front Parking Sensors	✓	✓
Rear Parking Sensors with Side Sensing	✓	—
Wireless Charging Pad	✓	✓
Adaptive Cruise Control	✓	✓
Adjustable Pedals	✓	—
Universal Remote Transmitter	✓	✓
Front Cupholders	✓	✓
Rear Cupholders	✓	✓
3rd Row Cupholders	✓	—
Front Door Pockets	✓	✓
Rear Door Pockets	✓	✓
Overhead Console with Storage	✓	—
Front Seatback Storage	✓	✓
Power Rear Seat Easy Entry	✓	—
Leather Steering Wheel	✓	✓
Heated Steering Wheel	✓	✓
Three Zone Climate Control	✓	✓
Rear Ventilation Ducts with Fan Control	✓	✓
Interior Air Filtration	✓	✓
Dual Vanity Mirrors	✓	✓
Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror	✓	✓
Turn Signal Indicators in Mirrors	✓	✓
Transmission Controls on Steering Wheel	—	✓
Cruise Control on Steering Wheel	—	✓
Audio Controls on Steering Wheel	—	✓
Rear Parking Sensors	—	✓
Automatic Parking Assist	—	✓

In Car Entertainment

Feature	Lincoln	Mercedes-Benz
Infotainment Display	48.0 in	12.3 in
AM/FM Stereo	✓	✓
Premium Brand Speakers	Revel	—
Speaker System	28	18
Subwoofer Count	1	—
Surround Audio	Discrete	Discrete
Android Auto (Wireless)	✓	✓
Apple CarPlay (Wireless)	✓	✓
USB Port	✓	✓
USB Port with External Media Control	✓	✓
Satellite Radio	✓	✓
Satellite Radio Trial Period	3 months	6 months
Speed Sensitive Volume Control	✓	—
Video Monitor	✓	—
Premium Brand Stereo System	—	Burmester
Premium Speaker Brand	—	Burmester
Stereo Power	—	760W

Power Feature

Feature	Lincoln	Mercedes-Benz
One-Touch Power Windows	4	4
Moonroof Type	1st Row Power Glass Extended	1st Row Power Glass
Keyless Entry	✓	✓
Heated Mirrors	✓	✓

Frontseats

Feature	Lincoln	Mercedes-Benz
Front Head Room	38.3 in.	41.9 in.
Front Leg Room	43.5 in.	38.7 in.
Front Shoulder Room	65.3 in.	57.8 in.
Front Hip Room	61.9 in.	—
Seat Material: Premium Leather	✓	—
Front Seat Type: Bucket	✓	✓
Driver Seat Height Adjustment	✓	✓
Driver Seat Lumbar Support	Power	—
Driver Seat Memory Settings	3	3
Passenger Seat Height Adjustment	✓	✓
Passenger Seat Lumbar Support	Power	—
Driver Seat Heating	Multi-level	Multi-level
Passenger Seat Heating	Multi-level	Multi-level
Driver Seat Ventilation	✓	—
Passenger Seat Ventilation	✓	—
Seat Material: Leather	—	✓
Driver Seat Power Adjustments	—	10-way
Driver Seat Thigh Extension	—	✓
Passenger Seat Power Adjustments	—	10-way
Passenger Seat Thigh Extension	—	✓
Passenger Seat Memory Settings	—	3

Rearseats

Feature	Lincoln	Mercedes-Benz
Rear Head Room	37.9 in.	40.5 in.
Rear Leg Room	42.0 in.	39.5 in.
Rear Shoulder Room	65.1 in.	57.4 in.
Rear Hip Room	61.7 in.	—
Folding Rear Seatback	✓	—
Reclining Rear Seats	✓	—
Heated Rear Seats	✓	—
Power Folding Third Row Seat	✓	—
Split-Folding Rear Seatback	—	✓
Folding Rear Seat Feature	—	✓
Pass-Thru Center Armrest	—	✓
Heated Rear Seats (Multi-Level)	—	✓

Tires and Wheels

Feature	Lincoln	Mercedes-Benz
Wheel Finish	Painted Alloy	—
Wheel Diameter	22 in	—
Tire Type	All Season	All Season
Tire Size	P275/50R22	275/55R19
Spare Tire Type	Full Size Non-Matching	Full Size Matching
Spare Tire Location	Underbody Mounted	Outside Rear Mounted
Wheel Material	—	Alloy
Wheel Size	—	19 x 8.5 in

Suspension

Feature	Lincoln	Mercedes-Benz
Four-Wheel Independent Suspension	✓	—
Front Stabilizer Bar	✓	—
Rear Stabilizer Bar	✓	—
Front Suspension Type	—	Independent
Stabilizer Bar	—	✓

Warranty

Feature	Lincoln	Mercedes-Benz
Basic Warranty	4 yr./ 50000 mi.	4 yr./ 50000 mi.
Drivetrain Warranty	6 yr./ 70000 mi.	4 yr./ 50000 mi.
Corrosion/Rust Warranty	5 yr./ unlimited mi.	4 yr./ 50000 mi.
Roadside Assistance	6 yr./ 70000 mi.	4 yr./ 50000 mi.
Hybrid Component Warranty	—	6 yr./ 62000 mi.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about comparing the 2025 Lincoln Navigator and 2025 Mercedes-Benz G-Class.

How much more does the G-Class cost than the Navigator?

The 2025 Mercedes-Benz G-Class commands a significantly higher starting MSRP of $148,250 compared to the 2025 Lincoln Navigator's $99,995. This results in a price difference exceeding $48,000 for base trims.

Which SUV offers better overall fuel economy?

The Mercedes-Benz G-Class is marginally more efficient, achieving 18 combined MPG (17 city/19 highway). The Lincoln Navigator trails slightly at 17 combined MPG (15 city/22 highway).

Does the extra cost of the G-Class buy more cargo space?

Yes, despite being physically smaller in length (190.0 inches vs. Navigator's 210.0 inches), the G-Class offers significantly more cargo room. It boasts 34.8 cu ft compared to the Navigator's 22.9 cu ft.

Which vehicle has stronger engine performance figures?

The Navigator generates more peak torque at 510 lb-ft, while the G-Class slightly leads in horsepower with 443 hp compared to the Navigator's 440 hp.

What is the key difference in required fuel type?

A practical day-to-day difference is fuel requirement; the Lincoln Navigator runs on regular unleaded, while the Mercedes-Benz G-Class strictly requires premium unleaded fuel.

Are these vehicles similar in size?

They are both large 4WD SUVs, but the Navigator is longer at 210.0 inches versus the G-Class's 190.0 inches, though the Navigator is also 4 inches wider overall.