Compare Luxury 3-Row SUVs by Verified Third-Row Specs
Third-row legroom, headroom, cargo, and towing for the Mercedes-Benz GLS, BMW X7, Audi Q7, Cadillac Escalade, Lincoln Navigator, and more — every number traced to a published source. Ask anything.
Third-Row Specs Compared: All 8 Luxury 3-Row SUVs
| Model | Third-row legroom | Third-row headroom | Cargo behind row 3 | Max tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Navigator | 36.5 in | 37.4 in | 21.6 cu ft | 8,700 lb |
| Cadillac Escalade | 34.9 in | 38.2 in | 25.5 cu ft | 8,000 lb |
| Mercedes-Benz GLS | 34.6 in | 38.9 in | 17.4 cu ft | 7,700 lb |
| Lexus TX | 33.5 in | 37.2 in | 20.2 cu ft | 5,000 lb |
| BMW X7 | 33.3 in | 36.6 in | 12.8 cu ft | 7,500 lb |
| Rivian R1S | 32.8 in | 38.6 in | 17.6 cu ft | 7,700 lb |
| Volvo XC90 | 31.9 in | 36.3 in | 10.5 cu ft | 5,000 lb |
| Audi Q7 | 29.2 in | 35.9 in | 14.2 cu ft | 7,700 lb |
The Lincoln Navigator has the most third-row legroom of any luxury 3-row SUV at 36.5 inches. The Mercedes-Benz GLS has the most third-row headroom in the segment at 38.9 inches. The Cadillac Escalade has the most cargo space behind the third row at 25.5 cubic feet. The Lincoln Navigator has the highest maximum tow rating of the group at 8,700 pounds. The Lincoln Navigator is the only luxury 3-row SUV in the group that seats up to 8.
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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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Head-to-Head Comparisons
Mercedes-Benz GLS vs BMW X7 vs Audi Q7
Mercedes GLS vs BMW X7 vs Audi Q7: third-row legroom, cargo, towing, and price across the three German unibody 3-rows.
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Lexus TX vs Volvo XC90
Lexus TX vs Volvo XC90: hybrid vs plug-in hybrid 3-row SUVs compared on third-row space and cargo.
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Escalade vs Navigator
Cadillac Escalade vs Lincoln Navigator: third-row legroom, cargo behind row 3, and towing for the two full-size luxury 3-rows.
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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.
Mercedes-Benz GLS third-row specs →
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.
BMW X7 third-row specs →
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.
Audi Q7 third-row specs →
Lexus TX
A hybrid luxury three-row with cargo and interior packaging that lead the unibody peers, paired with a six-seat configuration.
Lexus TX third-row specs →
Volvo XC90
A plug-in-hybrid luxury three-row offering electric-only daily commuting range with a gas-engine backup for longer trips.
Volvo XC90 third-row specs →
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.
Cadillac Escalade third-row specs →
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.
Lincoln Navigator third-row specs →
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