Compare the2026 GMC Hummer EV SUVVS 2026 Lincoln Aviator

To provide maximum traction and stability on all roads, Full-Time Four-Wheel Drive is standard on the Hummer EV SUV. But it costs extra on the Aviator.

The GMC Hummer EV SUV’s Surround Vision has integrated front and rear camera washers, ensuring clear, all-weather visibility without the need for manual cleaning. In contrast, the Lincoln Aviator lacks camera washers, requiring you to manually clean the cameras for optimal performance.

Both the Hummer EV SUV and the Aviator have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, front side-impact airbags, side-impact head airbags, front seatbelt pretensioners, height adjustable front shoulder belts, four-wheel antilock brakes, traction control, electronic stability systems to prevent skidding, crash mitigating brakes, daytime running lights, lane departure warning systems, blind spot warning systems, around view monitors, rear cross-path warning and driver alert monitors.

The GMC Hummer EV SUV weighs 3811 to 4155 pounds more than the Lincoln Aviator. The NHTSA advises that heavier vehicles are much safer in collisions than their significantly lighter counterparts.

The Hummer EV SUV’s corrosion warranty is 1 year longer than the Aviator’s (6 vs. 5 years).

There are almost 4 times as many GMC dealers as there are Lincoln dealers, which makes it much easier should you ever need service under the Hummer EV SUV’s warranty.

J.D. Power and Associates’ 2025 Initial Quality Study of new car owners surveyed provide the statistics that show that GMC vehicles are better in initial quality than Lincoln vehicles. With 7 fewer problems per 100 vehicles, JD Power ranks GMC higher than Lincoln.

J.D. Power and Associates’ 2025 survey of the owners of three-year-old vehicles provides the long-term dependability statistics that show that GMC vehicles are more reliable than Lincoln vehicles. J.D. Power ranks GMC above average in long-term dependability. With 21 more problems per 100 vehicles in the first three years of ownership, Lincoln is rated below average.

The Hummer EV SUV 2X’s standard electric motors produces 170 more horsepower (570 vs. 400) and 6985 lbs.-ft. more torque (7400 vs. 415) than the Aviator’s 3.0 turbo V6. The Hummer EV SUV 2X’s optional electric motors produces 225 more horsepower (625 vs. 400) and 6985 lbs.-ft. more torque (7400 vs. 415) than the Aviator’s 3.0 turbo V6. The Hummer EV SUV 3X’s optional electric motors produces 430 more horsepower (830 vs. 400) and 11085 lbs.-ft. more torque (11500 vs. 415) than the Aviator’s 3.0 turbo V6.

As tested in Motor Trend the Hummer EV SUV 2X is faster than the Lincoln Aviator:

The Hummer EV SUV can travel with zero emissions for 310 to 319 miles (dependent on model). The Aviator can’t move without running its internal combustion engine.

Regenerative brakes improve the Hummer EV SUV’s fuel efficiency by converting inertia back into energy instead of wasting it. The Aviator doesn’t offer a regenerative braking system.

In its Green Vehicle Guide, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rates the GMC Hummer EV SUV higher (10 out of 10) than the Lincoln Aviator (5). This means the Hummer EV SUV produces up to 19.8 pounds less smog-producing pollutants than the Aviator every 15,000 miles.

The Hummer EV SUV’s optional launch control uses engine electronics to hold engine RPM’s precisely in order to provide the most stable and rapid acceleration possible, using all of the available traction. The Aviator doesn’t offer launch control.

For better stopping power the Hummer EV SUV’s brake rotors are larger than those on the Aviator:

For better traction, the Hummer EV SUV has larger tires than the Aviator (305/55R22 vs. 255/55R20). The Hummer EV SUV’s tires are larger than the largest tires available on the Aviator (305/55R22 vs. 275/40R22).

The GMC Hummer EV SUV’s wheels have 8 lugs for longer wheel bearing life, less chance of rotor warping and greater strength. The Lincoln Aviator only has 5 wheel lugs per wheel.

The Hummer EV SUV has a standard full size spare tire so a flat doesn’t interrupt your trip. A full size spare isn’t available on the Aviator; it requires you to depend on a temporary spare, which has mileage and speed limitations, or roadside assistance and a tow-truck.

The front and rear suspension of the Hummer EV SUV uses air springs for a smoother, controlled ride than the Aviator, which uses coil springs. Air springs maintain proper ride height and ride more smoothly.

For a smoother ride and more stable handling, the Hummer EV SUV’s wheelbase is 7.6 inches longer than on the Aviator (126.7 inches vs. 119.1 inches).

For better handling and stability, the track (width between the wheels) on the Hummer EV SUV is 6.5 inches wider in the front and 6.5 inches wider in the rear than on the Aviator.

For better maneuverability, the Hummer EV SUV’s turning circle is 3.8 feet tighter than the Aviator’s (35.4 feet vs. 39.2 feet).

For greater off-road capability the Hummer EV SUV has a 7.3 inches greater minimum ground clearance than the Aviator (16 vs. 8.7 inches), allowing the Hummer EV SUV to travel over rougher terrain without being stopped or damaged.

The Hummer EV SUV has 1 inch more front headroom, 2.6 inches more front legroom, 2 inches more front hip room, 2.4 inches more front shoulder room, 1.9 inches more rear hip room and 2.7 inches more rear shoulder room than the Aviator.

The Hummer EV SUV has a much larger cargo volume with its rear seat up than the Aviator with its rear seat up (35.9 vs. 16.5 cubic feet). The Hummer EV SUV has a much larger cargo volume with its rear seat folded than the Aviator with its rear seat folded (81.8 vs. 75.9 cubic feet).

The Hummer EV SUV’s rear cargo window opens separately from the rest of the right swing out door to allow quicker loading of small packages. The Aviator’s rear cargo window doesn’t open.

The Hummer EV SUV’s standard towing capacity is much higher than the Aviator’s (10,000 vs. 5000 pounds).

The Hummer EV SUV’s standard Keyless Open and Start allow you to unlock the doors from any outside door handle, open the cargo door, and start the vehicle, all without removing the key from the pocket or purse. Intelligent Access standard on the Aviator doesn’t offer a sensor on the rear doors, so you’ll have to reach a front handle to unlock the rear door.

When the Hummer EV SUV is put in reverse, both rearview mirrors tilt from their original position. This gives the driver a better view of the curb during parallel parking maneuvers. Shifting out of reverse puts the mirrors into their original positions. The Aviator’s mirrors don’t automatically adjust for backing.

To quickly and conveniently keep personal devices charged without cables tangling and wearing out, the GMC Hummer EV SUV has a standard wireless phone charging system (Qi) in the center console. Wireless charging costs extra on the Aviator.