The third row, measured.
Verified specs and comparisons for luxury 3-row SUVs.
Side-by-side comparisons, persona-aligned recommendations, and answers grounded in published sources. Ask anything.
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Estimated fit
Knee clearance is computed against a reference-manikin model: the SAE J1100 legroom value accommodates a 5′9″ adult comfortably, and each additional inch of stature needs roughly 0.45″ more legroom. Headroom uses the same shape with a 0.52″-per-inch sitting-height ratio. Actual fit depends on seat position, recline angle, and individual proportions. Sit in the vehicle before buying. See methodology →
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GLS vs X7 vs Q7
Mercedes GLS · BMW X7 · Audi Q7
Three German luxury crossovers, three different answers to the third-row question. We measured the legroom, weighed the cargo, and read the owner forums.
- Mercedes-Benz GLS34.6″
- BMW X733.3″
- Audi Q729.2″
Explore models
Mercedes-Benz GLS
A unibody luxury three-row built around second-row comfort, with a usable third row and a 7,700 lb tow rating.
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BMW X7
BMW's largest unibody SUV: driver-focused road manners in a three-row package, with a 7,500 lb tow rating and 90.4 cu ft of maximum cargo.
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Audi Q7
The lowest-priced entry in the segment, with a third row sized for kids on shorter trips and a 7,700 lb tow rating that matches the segment leaders.
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Lexus TX
A hybrid luxury three-row with cargo and interior packaging that lead the unibody peers, paired with a six-seat configuration.
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Volvo XC90
A plug-in-hybrid luxury three-row offering electric-only daily commuting range with a gas-engine backup for longer trips.
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Cadillac Escalade
A full-size, body-on-frame luxury SUV built on truck architecture, with segment-leading cargo capacity and an 8,000 lb tow rating.
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Lincoln Navigator
A full-size, body-on-frame luxury SUV with segment-leading third-row legroom (36.5 in), eight-passenger seating, and an 8,700 lb tow rating.
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