2016 Honda Pilot vs 2016 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class
The Mercedes-Benz GL-Class wins clearly, 70.2 to 62.3, on safety, performance. The Honda Pilot is ahead on fuel & range.
2016 Honda Pilot
The 2016 Honda Pilot is sold in the U.S. as a gas large SUV with 4 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Pilot 2WD, is EPA-rated at 23 mpg c…
2016 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class
The 2016 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class is sold in the U.S. as a gas large SUV with 3 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the GL450 4matic, is EPA-rat…
2016 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class
Clear winThe Mercedes-Benz GL-Class wins clearly, 70.2 to 62.3, on safety, performance. The Honda Pilot is ahead on fuel & range.
| Category · weight | 2016 Mercedes-Benz GL-Classoverall 70.2 | 2016 Honda Pilotoverall 62.3 |
|---|---|---|
| Pricew 4 | no data | no data |
| Fuel & rangew 3 | 71.5 | 100 |
| Safetyw 4 | 54.3 | 26.5 |
| Space & cargow 2 | no data | no data |
| Performancew 2 | 100 | 77.3 |
| Tech & comfortw 3 | no data | no data |
| Warrantyw 2 | no data | no data |
| Overall | 70.2 | 62.3 |
Mercedes-Benz GL-Class: model-level data · Honda Pilot: model-level data. Pick a trim in the tool to compare any other trim.
Specifications side by side
Safety record
NHTSA recalls, complaints, NCAPMercedes-Benz GL-Class
Top recalls
- criticalSuspension18V272000 · 9,725 vehicles
- highSteering17V241000 · 58,323 vehicles
- highAir Bags17V177000 · 51 vehicles
- highSuspension17V081000 · 37 vehicles
- highAir Bags16V903000 · 47,799 vehicles
- highPower Train16V900000 · 48 vehicles
Honda Pilot
Top recalls
- criticalEngine And Engine Cooling23V751000 · 248,999 vehicles
- criticalFuel System, Gasoline17V219000 · 136 vehicles
- criticalFuel System, Gasoline16V417000 · 39 vehicles
- highStructure26V365000 · 880,514 vehicles
- highFuel System, Gasoline23V858000 · 2,490,460 vehicles
- highStructure21V932000 · 724,826 vehicles
Ownership
EPA, manufacturer warranty| Mercedes-Benz GL-Class | Honda Pilot | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | — | — |
| Price range across trims | — | — |
| Powertrains | GAS | GAS |
| EPA configuration compared | GL450 4matic | Pilot 2WD |
| Combined mpg / MPGe | 19 | 23 |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $4,100 | $2,700 |
| EV range | — | — |
| Basic warranty | — | — |
| Powertrain warranty | — | — |
| Roadside assistance | — | — |
Common questions
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich is better, the 2016 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class or the 2016 Honda Pilot?
The Mercedes-Benz GL-Class wins clearly, 70.2 to 62.3, on safety, performance. The Honda Pilot is ahead on fuel & range. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2016 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class scores 70.2 and the 2016 Honda Pilot 62.3. The weights are yours to change — move what you care about and the verdict recalculates on the page.
Which has the better safety record, the 2016 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class or the 2016 Honda Pilot?
2016 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class: no NHTSA rating yet, grade F, 7 recalls. 2016 Honda Pilot: 5 NHTSA stars, grade F, 8 recalls. Crash ratings come from NHTSA's own tests; the grade is WhichTrim's read of the recall record, and the two can disagree.