Large used luxury SUVs: GLE, GV80, XC90 or QX60?

Four brands, the ones our Sherbrooke dealerships sell new: Mercedes-Benz, Genesis, Volvo and INFINITI. All of these models are available with all-wheel drive, and most offer a third row, standard or optional.

The table gives fuel-use benchmarks for the trims commonly found among recent used vehicles, according to the official ratings of Natural Resources Canada. After that, each model gets its verdict.

The generation launched in 2022 changed the transmission. According to The Car Guide, this QX60 is the luxurious cousin of the Nissan Pathfinder; it keeps the 3.5 L V6, but replaces the continuously variable transmission with a 9-speed automatic. NRCan rates it at 10.7 L/100 km for 2023 and 2024, then lists a 2.0 L 4-cylinder from 2025: check the engine on the listing of a 2025 or newer unit.

The layout changes by version: a bench in the middle and seven seats, or two captain’s chairs and six seats, often on top versions such as the Autograph. The number of seats is written on the listing; also look at the hitch if you pull a trailer.

The previous generation, sold until 2020, keeps the 3.5 L V6 with a continuously variable transmission (10.9 L/100 km for 2019 according to NRCan). It is the entry point to the QX60 family: buy it with the service history in hand.

The GV80 arrived in Canada for 2021, and the split has stayed simple: the 2.5T (300 hp turbo 4-cylinder) is a five-seater, the 3.5T (375 hp twin-turbo V6) has the third row. That was true at launch according to The Car Guide, and it still is for 2025 according to Genesis Canada.

The cabin is its selling point: materials, finish and quiet place it among the most polished in this comparison. Look at the interior photos on each listing, since the 2025 refresh also changes the feel. On the used market, at a similar price, a higher-mileage 3.5T can sit next to a lower-mileage 2.5T; if the third row matters, the question is settled: it’s the 3.5T.

The model year matters too: NRCan rates the 2025 GV80s a little thirstier than the 2022s, at 11.3 and 12.7 L/100 km versus 10.5 and 11.8. Our used Genesis guide explains the warranty and the checks specific to Genesis vehicles.

Recent used XC90s are mainly available with two powertrains. The B6 has a 2.0 L 4-cylinder rated at 9.8 L/100 km for 2024, the lowest fuel use of the non-plug-in versions in the table. The Recharge adds an electric motor and a battery you plug in; Volvo quotes 455 hp for it for 2024.

NRCan gives the 2024 Recharge 53 km of electric range and 8.9 L/100 km in charge-sustaining mode, with a charging time of 5 hours at 240 V. In winter, cold reduces the electric range: keep a margin between your daily trip and the official rating.

Our ranking of plug-in hybrid SUVs compares other plug-in options, at every price.

The GLE offers a very wide choice of powertrains: 2.0 L 4-cylinder (GLE 350), 3.0 L inline 6-cylinder (GLE 450 and Mercedes-AMG GLE 53), plug-in hybrid (GLE 450e, 80 km of electric range according to NRCan for 2025, the longest electric range in this comparison) and, at the very top, the V8 of the Mercedes-AMG GLE 63.

For the same model year, a low-mileage GLE 350 and a high-mileage GLE 450 can end up at similar prices. Put the two listings side by side: the option packages are listed there, and they can also explain a price difference.

As for seats, according to The Car Guide, the GLE of this generation seats five, or seven with the optional third row. If it’s essential, the QX60, the XC90 or the GLS are more natural choices.

The GLS is the big brother of the GLE, designed first for three rows. You find it as a GLS 450 (3.0 L inline 6-cylinder), a GLS 580 (4.0 L V8) and a Mercedes-AMG GLS 63, the latter rated at 15.2 L/100 km by NRCan for 2024. It’s the one to look at if the third row must seat adults, not just children. Its counterpart at INFINITI is called the QX80.

INFINITI’s biggest SUV, the QX80, had a 5.6 L V8 through 2024; the 2025 generation switches to a 3.5 L twin-turbo V6. Conversely, if a compact luxury SUV is enough for you, our ranking of used luxury SUVs compares the GLC, the XC60 and the GV70. And if the third row is what matters most, our ranking of 7-seat family SUVs widens the search.

Compare the purchase price with what’s coming: tires, brakes, maintenance. A lower-priced vehicle can cost more in its first year. Have it inspected before buying; our pre-purchase checklist guides you.

The QX60 and the XC90, designed for three rows, the GV80 3.5T, then the GLS if adults will sit in the back. The GLE can also have a third row: it is optional, so check the listing.

The XC90 Recharge or the GLE 450e, provided you can plug them in at home. The more your weekday trips fit within the electric range, the better the math.

The XC90 Recharge, the GV80 3.5T with its twin-turbo V6, or the Mercedes-AMG versions of the GLE and GLS, both of which come with higher fuel consumption.

Do you have a vehicle to trade in? You can get your current vehicle appraised online before your visit, and compare loan terms in our used-vehicle financing guide.