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Cupra Formentor · Facelift 2024 VZ5 2.5 TSIvsMercedes-Benz GLS (X167) · Facelift 2023 GLS 450

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Cupra Formentor · Facelift 2024

VZ5 2.5 TSI

390 hp2480 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedSUV2025-present
VS

Mercedes-Benz GLS (X167) · Facelift 2023

GLS 450

381 hp2999 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2023-2026

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

Cupra Formentor Facelift 2024 VZ5 2.5 TSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.2 s
  • Fastest top speed
    280 km/h
    174 mph
  • Most powerful
    390 hp
    291 kW
  • Lightest
    1,626 kg
    3,585 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    240 hp/t
    179 kW/t
    4.2 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    10.2 L/100 km
    23.1 mpg US
    27.7 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    410 L
  • Best overall score
    78/100
  • Best performance score
    77/100
  • Best economy score
    79/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelCupraFormentorFacelift 2024VZ5 2.5 TSIMercedes-BenzGLS (X167)Facelift 2023GLS 450
Power
390hp291kW
381hp284kW
Torque
480Nm354lb-ft
500Nm369lb-ft
Curb weight
1,626kg3,585lb
2,450kg5,401lb
Gross weight
2,140kg4,718lb
3,220kg7,099lb
Top speed
280 km/h
174 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
48.1s99% target: 277 km/h / 172 mph
Calculated
99.4s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.2s
6.1s
0-200 km/h
12.4s
Calculated
24.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.0s
Calculated
5.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10.2L/100 km23.1mpg US27.7mpg UK
11.7L/100 km20.1mpg US24.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.1s
Calculated
14.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
240hp/t179kW/t109hp/1000 lb
Calculated
156hp/t116kW/t71hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
295Nm/t198lb-ft/ton
Calculated
204Nm/t137lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
539km335mi
Calculated
769km478mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,480cc151cu in
2,999cc183cu in
Length
4,484mm177in
5,209mm205in
Width
1,852mm73in
1,956mm77in
Height
1,505mm59in
1,928mm76in
Wheelbase
2,681mm106in
3,135mm123in
Front track
1,587mm62in
1,669mm66in
Rear track
1,561mm61in
1,692mm67in
Ground clearance-
290mm11in
Trunk volume
410L
355L
Max trunk volume-
2,400L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
7
Fuel tank
55L
90L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Cupra Formentor Facelift 2024 VZ5 2.5 TSIMercedes-Benz GLS (X167) Facelift 2023 GLS 450PowerTorque
  • Cupra Formentor Facelift 2024 VZ5 2.5 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz GLS (X167) Facelift 2023 GLS 450: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
CupraFormentorFacelift 2024VZ5 2.5 TSI5,700-7,000 rpm2,250-5,700 rpm7,250 rpm
Mercedes-BenzGLS (X167)Facelift 2023GLS 4505,800-6,100 rpm1,800-5,000 rpm6,350 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricCupraFormentorFacelift 2024VZ5 2.5 TSIMercedes-BenzGLS (X167)Facelift 2023GLS 450
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.0 s
5.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.2 s
6.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
12.4 s
24.0 s
Top speed
280 km/h
174 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
5.4 s
6.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.0 s
9.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.2 s
12.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.1 s
14.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
197 km/h
123 mph
161 km/h
100 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
CupraFormentorFacelift 2024VZ5 2.5 TSI
390 hp
291 kW
Mercedes-BenzGLS (X167)Facelift 2023GLS 450
381 hp
284 kW

Cupra Formentor Facelift 2024 VZ5 2.5 TSI has 9 hp more than Mercedes-Benz GLS (X167) Facelift 2023 GLS 450.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLS (X167) Facelift 2023 GLS 450 and Cupra Formentor Facelift 2024 VZ5 2.5 TSI: 9 hp (7 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
CupraFormentorFacelift 2024VZ5 2.5 TSI
480 Nm
354 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzGLS (X167)Facelift 2023GLS 450
500 Nm
369 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
CupraFormentorFacelift 2024VZ5 2.5 TSI
1,626 kg
3,585 lb
Mercedes-BenzGLS (X167)Facelift 2023GLS 450
2,450 kg
5,401 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
CupraFormentorFacelift 2024VZ5 2.5 TSI
280 km/h
174 mph
Mercedes-BenzGLS (X167)Facelift 2023GLS 450
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
CupraFormentorFacelift 2024VZ5 2.5 TSI4.2 s
Mercedes-BenzGLS (X167)Facelift 2023GLS 4506.1 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Cupra Formentor Facelift 2024 VZ5 2.5 TSI and Mercedes-Benz GLS (X167) Facelift 2023 GLS 450: 1.9 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
CupraFormentorFacelift 2024VZ5 2.5 TSI
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLS (X167)Facelift 2023GLS 450
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Cupra Formentor Facelift 2024 VZ5 2.5 TSI and Mercedes-Benz GLS (X167) Facelift 2023 GLS 450: 1.5 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
CupraFormentorFacelift 2024VZ5 2.5 TSI
240 hp/t
179 kW/t
4.2 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzGLS (X167)Facelift 2023GLS 450
156 hp/t
116 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
CupraFormentorFacelift 2024VZ5 2.5 TSI
539 km
335 mi
Mercedes-BenzGLS (X167)Facelift 2023GLS 450
769 km
478 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
CupraFormentorFacelift 2024VZ5 2.5 TSI
390 hp
291 kW
4.2 s
280 km/h
174 mph
Mercedes-BenzGLS (X167)Facelift 2023GLS 450
381 hp
284 kW
6.1 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
CupraFormentorFacelift 2024VZ5 2.5 TSI
Power
390 hp
291 kW
0-100 km/h4.2 s
Top speed
280 km/h
174 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
410 L
14.5 cu ft
Length
4,484 mm
176.5 in
Height
1,505 mm
59.3 in
Mercedes-BenzGLS (X167)Facelift 2023GLS 450
Power
381 hp
284 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
7 seats
Trunk
355 L
12.5 cu ft
Length
5,209 mm
205.1 in
Height
1,928 mm
75.9 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
CupraFormentorFacelift 2024VZ5 2.5 TSI
Power
390 hp
291 kW
0-100 km/h4.2 s
Top speed
280 km/h
174 mph
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLS (X167)Facelift 2023GLS 450
Power
381 hp
284 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 mpg UK

Cupra Formentor Facelift 2024 VZ5 2.5 TSI is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
CupraFormentorFacelift 2024VZ5 2.5 TSI
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK
4.2 s
Mercedes-BenzGLS (X167)Facelift 2023GLS 450
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 mpg UK
6.1 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
CupraFormentorFacelift 2024VZ5 2.5 TSI
240 hp/t
179 kW/t
4.2 kg/hp
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLS (X167)Facelift 2023GLS 450
156 hp/t
116 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleCupraFormentorFacelift 2024VZ5 2.5 TSIMercedes-BenzGLS (X167)Facelift 2023GLS 450
Power
390 hp
291 kW
381 hp
284 kW
Torque
480 Nm
354 lb-ft
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.2 s
6.1 s
Top speed
280 km/h
174 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,626 kg
3,585 lb
2,450 kg
5,401 lb
Fuel consumption
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
410 L
14.5 cu ft
Length
4,484 mm
176.5 in
Height
1,505 mm
59.3 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
7 seats
Trunk
355 L
12.5 cu ft
Length
5,209 mm
205.1 in
Height
1,928 mm
75.9 in
Range score
539 km
335 mi
769 km
478 mi
Trunk score
410 L
14.5 cu ft
355 L
12.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
240 hp/t
179 kW/t
4.2 kg/hp
156 hp/t
116 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleCupra Formentor Facelift 2024 VZ5 2.5 TSIMercedes-Benz GLS (X167) Facelift 2023 GLS 450
Consumption10.2 L/100 km23.1 mpg US27.7 mpg UK11.7 L/100 km20.1 mpg US24.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km17.85 LC100 km20.47 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi28.73 LC100 mi32.95 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,530 L404 US gal337 UK gal1,755 L464 US gal386 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,678 LC/year3,071 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Cupra Formentor Facelift 2024 VZ5 2.5 TSI

  • Has 9 hp more
  • Is 824 kg lighter
  • Is 1.9 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 20 km/h (12 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 84 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 55 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Mercedes-Benz GLS (X167) Facelift 2023 GLS 450

  • Has 20 Nm more
  • Has 230 km (143 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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