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Mercedes-Benz GLS (X166) GLS 350dvsHyundai Santa Fe III (DM) · Facelift 2015 3.3 MPi

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

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Mercedes-Benz GLS (X166)

GLS 350d

258 hp2987 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2015-2019
VS

Hyundai Santa Fe III (DM) · Facelift 2015

3.3 MPi

270 hp3342 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSUV2017-2018

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz GLS (X166) GLS 350d

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    222 km/h
    138 mph
  • Highest torque
    620 Nm
    457 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.6 L/100 km
    30.9 mpg US
    37.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    8.2 L/100 km
    28.7 mpg US
    34.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.2 L/100 km
    32.7 mpg US
    39.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    199 g/km
  • Best overall score
    66/100
  • Best performance score
    54/100
  • Best economy score
    86/100
  • Best practicality score
    93/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzGLS (X166)GLS 350dHyundaiSanta Fe III (DM)Facelift 20153.3 MPi
Power
258hp192kW
270hp201kW
Torque
620Nm457lb-ft
318Nm235lb-ft
Curb weight
2,380kg5,247lb
1,758kg3,876lb
Gross weight
3,250kg7,165lb
2,510kg5,534lb
Top speed
222 km/h
138 mph
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
104.7s99% target: 220 km/h / 137 mph
Calculated
89.2s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.8s
8.5s
0-200 km/h
43.6s
Calculated
41.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.3s
Calculated
8.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK
10.5L/100 km22.4mpg US26.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK
14.4L/100 km16.3mpg US19.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
8.3L/100 km28.3mpg US34.0mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.7s
Calculated
16.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
108hp/t81kW/t49hp/1000 lb
Calculated
154hp/t115kW/t70hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
261Nm/t174lb-ft/ton
Calculated
181Nm/t121lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,316km818mi
Calculated
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Displacement
2,987cc182cu in
3,342cc204cu in
Length
5,130mm202in
4,700mm185in
Width
1,934mm76in
1,880mm74in
Height
1,850mm73in
1,680mm66in
Wheelbase
3,075mm121in
2,700mm106in
Front track
1,655mm65in
1,633mm64in
Rear track
1,675mm66in
1,644mm65in
Trunk volume
680L
1,680L
Max trunk volume
2,300L
-
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
100L
-
CO2 emissions
199g/km
245g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz GLS (X166) GLS 350dHyundai Santa Fe III (DM) Facelift 2015 3.3 MPiPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz GLS (X166) GLS 350d: Power / Torque
  • Hyundai Santa Fe III (DM) Facelift 2015 3.3 MPi: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzGLS (X166)GLS 350d3,400 rpm1,600-2,400 rpm3,650 rpm
HyundaiSanta Fe III (DM)Facelift 20153.3 MPi6,400 rpm5,300 rpm6,650 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzGLS (X166)GLS 350dHyundaiSanta Fe III (DM)Facelift 20153.3 MPi
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.3 s
8.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.8 s
8.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
43.6 s
41.9 s
Top speed
222 km/h
138 mph
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.6 s
7.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.1 s
10.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.1 s
13.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.7 s
16.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
143 km/h
89 mph
143 km/h
89 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLS (X166)GLS 350d
258 hp
192 kW
HyundaiSanta Fe III (DM)Facelift 20153.3 MPi
270 hp
201 kW

Hyundai Santa Fe III (DM) Facelift 2015 3.3 MPi has 12 hp more than Mercedes-Benz GLS (X166) GLS 350d.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLS (X166) GLS 350d and Hyundai Santa Fe III (DM) Facelift 2015 3.3 MPi: 12 hp (9 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLS (X166)GLS 350d
620 Nm
457 lb-ft
HyundaiSanta Fe III (DM)Facelift 20153.3 MPi
318 Nm
235 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLS (X166)GLS 350d
2,380 kg
5,247 lb
HyundaiSanta Fe III (DM)Facelift 20153.3 MPi
1,758 kg
3,876 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLS (X166)GLS 350d
222 km/h
138 mph
HyundaiSanta Fe III (DM)Facelift 20153.3 MPi
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLS (X166)GLS 350d7.8 s
HyundaiSanta Fe III (DM)Facelift 20153.3 MPi8.5 s

Although Hyundai Santa Fe III (DM) Facelift 2015 3.3 MPi has more power, Mercedes-Benz GLS (X166) GLS 350d is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLS (X166) GLS 350d and Hyundai Santa Fe III (DM) Facelift 2015 3.3 MPi: 0.7 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLS (X166)GLS 350d
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK
HyundaiSanta Fe III (DM)Facelift 20153.3 MPi
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLS (X166) GLS 350d and Hyundai Santa Fe III (DM) Facelift 2015 3.3 MPi: 2.9 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
Mercedes-BenzGLS (X166)GLS 350d
108 hp/t
81 kW/t
9.2 kg/hp
HyundaiSanta Fe III (DM)Facelift 20153.3 MPi
154 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzGLS (X166)GLS 350d
258 hp
192 kW
7.8 s
222 km/h
138 mph
HyundaiSanta Fe III (DM)Facelift 20153.3 MPi
270 hp
201 kW
8.5 s
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 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
Mercedes-BenzGLS (X166)GLS 350d
Power
258 hp
192 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
222 km/h
138 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
680 L
24.0 cu ft
Length
5,130 mm
202.0 in
Height
1,850 mm
72.8 in
HyundaiSanta Fe III (DM)Facelift 20153.3 MPi
Power
270 hp
201 kW
0-100 km/h8.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
1,680 L
59.3 cu ft
Length
4,700 mm
185.0 in
Height
1,680 mm
66.1 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
Mercedes-BenzGLS (X166)GLS 350d
Power
258 hp
192 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
222 km/h
138 mph
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK
HyundaiSanta Fe III (DM)Facelift 20153.3 MPi
Power
270 hp
201 kW
0-100 km/h8.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz GLS (X166) GLS 350d 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
Mercedes-BenzGLS (X166)GLS 350d
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK
7.8 s
HyundaiSanta Fe III (DM)Facelift 20153.3 MPi
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK
8.5 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
Mercedes-BenzGLS (X166)GLS 350d
108 hp/t
81 kW/t
9.2 kg/hp
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK
HyundaiSanta Fe III (DM)Facelift 20153.3 MPi
154 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzGLS (X166)GLS 350dHyundaiSanta Fe III (DM)Facelift 20153.3 MPi
Power
258 hp
192 kW
270 hp
201 kW
Torque
620 Nm
457 lb-ft
318 Nm
235 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.8 s
8.5 s
Top speed
222 km/h
138 mph
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Lightness
2,380 kg
5,247 lb
1,758 kg
3,876 lb
Fuel consumption
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
680 L
24.0 cu ft
Length
5,130 mm
202.0 in
Height
1,850 mm
72.8 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
1,680 L
59.3 cu ft
Length
4,700 mm
185.0 in
Height
1,680 mm
66.1 in
Range score
1,316 km
818 mi
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CO2 score
199 g/km
245 g/km
Trunk score
680 L
24.0 cu ft
1,680 L
59.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
108 hp/t
81 kW/t
9.2 kg/hp
154 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 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
VehicleMercedes-Benz GLS (X166) GLS 350dHyundai Santa Fe III (DM) Facelift 2015 3.3 MPi
Consumption7.6 L/100 km30.9 mpg US37.2 mpg UK10.5 L/100 km22.4 mpg US26.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km13.30 LC100 km18.38 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi21.40 LC100 mi29.57 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,140 L301 US gal251 UK gal1,575 L416 US gal346 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,995 LC/year2,756 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz GLS (X166) GLS 350d

  • Has 302 Nm more
  • Is 0.7 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 2 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 2.9 L/100 km less fuel
  • Emits 46 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

Hyundai Santa Fe III (DM) Facelift 2015 3.3 MPi

  • Has 12 hp more
  • Is 622 kg lighter
  • Has 45 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 1,000 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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