2025 INFINITI QX80 vs. 2024 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE 53 Review

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2025 INFINITI
QX80

MSRP*: $82,450 to $109,900
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2024 Mercedes-Benz
AMG GLE 53

MSRP*: $86,750 to $89,800
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MPG - City 16 MPG 18 MPG
MPG - Hwy 19 - 20 MPG 22 - 23 MPG
Seating Capacity 7 - 8 seats 5 - 7 seats
Cargo Space 101.0 ft3 74.9 ft3
Engine
  • 450-hp, 3.5-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 429-hp, 3.0-liter, Straight 6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline/Mild Electric Hybrid)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain Four Wheel Drive, Rear Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive
Horsepower 450 hp 429 hp
Towing Capacity 8,500 lbs 7,700 lbs
Exterior Length 211.2 in 194.4 - 195.3 in
Exterior Width 83.3 in 79.4 in
Leg Room Front 43.8 in
Rear 39.2 in
Front 40.3 in
Rear 40.9 in
Head Room Front 39.1 in
Rear 37.8 in
Front 40.2 - 40.5 in
Rear 36.9 - 37.8 in

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Comparison Review

Comfort
Passengers in the back seat may find themselves a little more cramped in the INFINITI QX80 than the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE 53. The INFINITI QX80 will be popular with taller drivers and passengers in the front seat, due to its greater front head- and legroom than the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE 53.

Convenience
The Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE 53 requires fewer stops at the gas station than the INFINITI QX80, making it more convenient to drive.

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). The INFINITI QX80 is somewhat more expensive than the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE 53.

Dimensions
Since the INFINITI QX80 is much wider than the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE 53, finding a wide enough spot in a parking lot may be a bit more challenging. If you go with the INFINITI QX80, you may be circling the block looking for a space large enough to park more often than with the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE 53.

Performance
With the INFINITI QX80, you'll be able to pull heavier loads than the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE 53. The INFINITI QX80 has a little more horsepower than the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE 53.

Powertrain
With somewhat higher torque, the INFINITI QX80 transmits power to its wheels a bit more effectively than the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE 53.

Utility
The INFINITI QX80 offers greater seating capacity than the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE 53, making it a better choice for those who find themselves chauffeuring others around. With the INFINITI QX80, you'll be able to haul more equipment or luggage than the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE 53.