Car comparison

HSV Avalanche 5.7 V8vsMercedes-Benz GL (X164) GL 500

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

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HSV Avalanche

5.7 V8

367 hp5665 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSUV2003-2005
VS

Mercedes-Benz GL (X164)

GL 500

388 hp5461 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSUV2006-2008

Comparison overview

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Best choices

HSV Avalanche 5.7 V8

  • Fastest top speed
    229 km/h
    142 mph
  • Lightest
    2,026 kg
    4,467 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    181 hp/t
    135 kW/t
    5.5 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.2 L/100 km
    37.9 mpg US
    45.6 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,210 km
    752 mi
  • Best economy score
    90/100
  • Best practicality score
    90/100

Mercedes-Benz GL (X164) GL 500

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.9 s
  • Most powerful
    388 hp
    289 kW
  • Highest torque
    530 Nm
    391 lb-ft
  • Best overall score
    71/100
  • Best performance score
    62/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelHSVAvalanche5.7 V8Mercedes-BenzGL (X164)GL 500
Power
367hp274kW
388hp289kW
Torque
475Nm350lb-ft
530Nm391lb-ft
Curb weight
2,026kg4,467lb
2,170kg4,784lb
Gross weight-
2,850kg6,283lb
Top speed
229 km/h
142 mph
210 km/h
130 mph
To 99% top speed
82.1s99% target: 227 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
74.6s99% target: 208 km/h / 129 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.9s
5.9s
0-200 km/h
31.7s
Calculated
43.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.5s
Calculated
5.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
14.7L/100 km16mpg US19.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
19.3L/100 km12.2mpg US14.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
12L/100 km19.6mpg US23.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.9s
Calculated
14.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
181hp/t135kW/t82hp/1000 lb
Calculated
179hp/t133kW/t81hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
234Nm/t157lb-ft/ton
Calculated
244Nm/t163lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,210km752mi
Calculated
653km406mi
Calculated
Displacement
5,665cc346cu in
5,461cc333cu in
Length
5,106mm201in
5,088mm200in
Width
1,942mm76in
1,920mm76in
Height
1,654mm65in
1,840mm72in
Wheelbase
2,947mm116in
3,075mm121in
Front track
1,617mm64in
1,645mm65in
Rear track
1,623mm64in
1,648mm65in
Ground clearance
200mm8in
-
Trunk volume-
620L
Max trunk volume-
2,300L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
75L
96L
CO2 emissions-
351g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

HSV Avalanche 5.7 V8Mercedes-Benz GL (X164) GL 500PowerTorque
  • HSV Avalanche 5.7 V8: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz GL (X164) GL 500: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
HSVAvalanche5.7 V85,700 rpm4,000 rpm6,000 rpm
Mercedes-BenzGL (X164)GL 5006,000 rpm2,800-4,800 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricHSVAvalanche5.7 V8Mercedes-BenzGL (X164)GL 500
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.5 s
5.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.9 s
5.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
31.7 s
43.7 s
Top speed
229 km/h
142 mph
210 km/h
130 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
6.4 s
5.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.7 s
9.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.6 s
11.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.9 s
14.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
153 km/h
95 mph
152 km/h
94 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
HSVAvalanche5.7 V8
367 hp
274 kW
Mercedes-BenzGL (X164)GL 500
388 hp
289 kW

Mercedes-Benz GL (X164) GL 500 has 21 hp more than HSV Avalanche 5.7 V8.

The biggest power difference is between HSV Avalanche 5.7 V8 and Mercedes-Benz GL (X164) GL 500: 21 hp (16 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
HSVAvalanche5.7 V8
475 Nm
350 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzGL (X164)GL 500
530 Nm
391 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
HSVAvalanche5.7 V8
2,026 kg
4,467 lb
Mercedes-BenzGL (X164)GL 500
2,170 kg
4,784 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
HSVAvalanche5.7 V8
229 km/h
142 mph
Mercedes-BenzGL (X164)GL 500
210 km/h
130 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
HSVAvalanche5.7 V86.9 s
Mercedes-BenzGL (X164)GL 5005.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz GL (X164) GL 500 and HSV Avalanche 5.7 V8: 1.0 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
HSVAvalanche5.7 V8
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGL (X164)GL 500
14.7 L/100 km
16.0 mpg US
19.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between HSV Avalanche 5.7 V8 and Mercedes-Benz GL (X164) GL 500: 8.5 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
HSVAvalanche5.7 V8
181 hp/t
135 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzGL (X164)GL 500
179 hp/t
133 kW/t
5.6 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
HSVAvalanche5.7 V8
1,210 km
752 mi
Mercedes-BenzGL (X164)GL 500
653 km
406 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
HSVAvalanche5.7 V8
367 hp
274 kW
6.9 s
229 km/h
142 mph
Mercedes-BenzGL (X164)GL 500
388 hp
289 kW
5.9 s
210 km/h
130 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
HSVAvalanche5.7 V8
Power
367 hp
274 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
229 km/h
142 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
5,106 mm
201.0 in
Height
1,654 mm
65.1 in
Mercedes-BenzGL (X164)GL 500
Power
388 hp
289 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
210 km/h
130 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
620 L
21.9 cu ft
Length
5,088 mm
200.3 in
Height
1,840 mm
72.4 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
HSVAvalanche5.7 V8
Power
367 hp
274 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
229 km/h
142 mph
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGL (X164)GL 500
Power
388 hp
289 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
210 km/h
130 mph
14.7 L/100 km
16.0 mpg US
19.2 mpg UK

HSV Avalanche 5.7 V8 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
HSVAvalanche5.7 V8
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
6.9 s
Mercedes-BenzGL (X164)GL 500
14.7 L/100 km
16.0 mpg US
19.2 mpg UK
5.9 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
HSVAvalanche5.7 V8
181 hp/t
135 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGL (X164)GL 500
179 hp/t
133 kW/t
5.6 kg/hp
14.7 L/100 km
16.0 mpg US
19.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleHSVAvalanche5.7 V8Mercedes-BenzGL (X164)GL 500
Power
367 hp
274 kW
388 hp
289 kW
Torque
475 Nm
350 lb-ft
530 Nm
391 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.9 s
5.9 s
Top speed
229 km/h
142 mph
210 km/h
130 mph
Lightness
2,026 kg
4,467 lb
2,170 kg
4,784 lb
Fuel consumption
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
14.7 L/100 km
16.0 mpg US
19.2 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
5,106 mm
201.0 in
Height
1,654 mm
65.1 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
620 L
21.9 cu ft
Length
5,088 mm
200.3 in
Height
1,840 mm
72.4 in
Range score
1,210 km
752 mi
653 km
406 mi
CO2 score
-
351 g/km
Trunk score
-
620 L
21.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
181 hp/t
135 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
179 hp/t
133 kW/t
5.6 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.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleHSV Avalanche 5.7 V8Mercedes-Benz GL (X164) GL 500
Consumption6.2 L/100 km37.9 mpg US45.6 mpg UK14.7 L/100 km16 mpg US19.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.85 LC100 km25.72 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi17.46 LC100 mi41.40 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used930 L246 US gal205 UK gal2,205 L582 US gal485 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,628 LC/year3,859 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

HSV Avalanche 5.7 V8

  • Is 144 kg lighter
  • Has 19 km/h (12 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 8.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 2 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 557 km (346 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power

Mercedes-Benz GL (X164) GL 500

  • Has 21 hp more
  • Has 55 Nm more
  • Is 1.0 s quicker from 0-100 km/h

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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