Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz GL (X166) GL 350 BlueTECvsInfiniti QX70 3.0D V6

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

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Mercedes-Benz GL (X166)

GL 350 BlueTEC

258 hp2987 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2012-2015
VS

Infiniti QX70

3.0D V6

238 hp2993 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2013-present

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz GL (X166) GL 350 BlueTEC

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    220 km/h
    137 mph
  • Most powerful
    258 hp
    192 kW
  • Highest torque
    620 Nm
    457 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.8 L/100 km
    30.2 mpg US
    36.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    8.7 L/100 km
    27.0 mpg US
    32.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.3 L/100 km
    32.2 mpg US
    38.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    205 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,282 km
    797 mi
  • Largest trunk
    680 L
  • Best overall score
    65/100
  • Best performance score
    52/100
  • Best economy score
    86/100
  • Best practicality score
    93/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 350 BlueTECInfinitiQX703.0D V6
Power
258hp192kW
238hp177kW
Torque
620Nm457lb-ft
550Nm406lb-ft
Curb weight
2,380kg5,247lb
2,175kg4,795lb
Gross weight
3,250kg7,165lb
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Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
212 km/h
132 mph
To 99% top speed
123.9s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
100.7s99% target: 210 km/h / 130 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.9s
8.3s
0-200 km/h
51.1s
Calculated
55.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.4s
Calculated
7.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
8.6L/100 km27.4mpg US32.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.7L/100 km27mpg US32.5mpg UK
10.8L/100 km21.8mpg US26.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.7s
Calculated
16.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
108hp/t81kW/t49hp/1000 lb
Calculated
109hp/t82kW/t50hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
261Nm/t174lb-ft/ton
Calculated
253Nm/t169lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,282km797mi
Calculated
1,047km650mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,987cc182cu in
2,993cc183cu in
Length
5,120mm202in
4,865mm192in
Width
1,934mm76in
-
Height
1,850mm73in
1,680mm66in
Wheelbase
3,075mm121in
2,885mm114in
Front track
1,655mm65in
1,635mm64in
Rear track
1,675mm66in
1,640mm65in
Trunk volume
680L
410L
Max trunk volume
2,300L
-
Doors
5
5
Seats
7
5
Fuel tank
100L
90L
CO2 emissions
205g/km
225g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz GL (X166) GL 350 BlueTECInfiniti QX70 3.0D V6PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz GL (X166) GL 350 BlueTEC: Power / Torque
  • Infiniti QX70 3.0D V6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 350 BlueTEC3,600 rpm1,600-2,400 rpm4,200 rpm
InfinitiQX703.0D V63,750 rpm1,750 rpm4,000 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 350 BlueTECInfinitiQX703.0D V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.4 s
7.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.9 s
8.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
51.1 s
55.5 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
212 km/h
132 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.5 s
6.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.0 s
10.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.1 s
13.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.7 s
16.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
140 km/h
87 mph
140 km/h
87 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 350 BlueTEC
258 hp
192 kW
InfinitiQX703.0D V6
238 hp
177 kW

Mercedes-Benz GL (X166) GL 350 BlueTEC has 20 hp more than Infiniti QX70 3.0D V6.

The biggest power difference is between Infiniti QX70 3.0D V6 and Mercedes-Benz GL (X166) GL 350 BlueTEC: 20 hp (15 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 350 BlueTEC
620 Nm
457 lb-ft
InfinitiQX703.0D V6
550 Nm
406 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 350 BlueTEC
2,380 kg
5,247 lb
InfinitiQX703.0D V6
2,175 kg
4,795 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-BenzGL (X166)GL 350 BlueTEC
220 km/h
137 mph
InfinitiQX703.0D V6
212 km/h
132 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 350 BlueTEC7.9 s
InfinitiQX703.0D V68.3 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz GL (X166) GL 350 BlueTEC and Infiniti QX70 3.0D V6: 0.4 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-BenzGL (X166)GL 350 BlueTEC
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK
InfinitiQX703.0D V6
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz GL (X166) GL 350 BlueTEC and Infiniti QX70 3.0D V6: 0.8 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-BenzGL (X166)GL 350 BlueTEC
108 hp/t
81 kW/t
9.2 kg/hp
InfinitiQX703.0D V6
109 hp/t
82 kW/t
9.1 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 350 BlueTEC
1,282 km
797 mi
InfinitiQX703.0D V6
1,047 km
650 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 350 BlueTEC
258 hp
192 kW
7.9 s
220 km/h
137 mph
InfinitiQX703.0D V6
238 hp
177 kW
8.3 s
212 km/h
132 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-BenzGL (X166)GL 350 BlueTEC
Power
258 hp
192 kW
0-100 km/h7.9 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
7 seats
Trunk
680 L
24.0 cu ft
Length
5,120 mm
201.6 in
Height
1,850 mm
72.8 in
InfinitiQX703.0D V6
Power
238 hp
177 kW
0-100 km/h8.3 s
Top speed
212 km/h
132 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
410 L
14.5 cu ft
Length
4,865 mm
191.5 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-BenzGL (X166)GL 350 BlueTEC
Power
258 hp
192 kW
0-100 km/h7.9 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK
InfinitiQX703.0D V6
Power
238 hp
177 kW
0-100 km/h8.3 s
Top speed
212 km/h
132 mph
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz GL (X166) GL 350 BlueTEC 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-BenzGL (X166)GL 350 BlueTEC
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK
7.9 s
InfinitiQX703.0D V6
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK
8.3 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-BenzGL (X166)GL 350 BlueTEC
108 hp/t
81 kW/t
9.2 kg/hp
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK
InfinitiQX703.0D V6
109 hp/t
82 kW/t
9.1 kg/hp
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 350 BlueTECInfinitiQX703.0D V6
Power
258 hp
192 kW
238 hp
177 kW
Torque
620 Nm
457 lb-ft
550 Nm
406 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.9 s
8.3 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
212 km/h
132 mph
Lightness
2,380 kg
5,247 lb
2,175 kg
4,795 lb
Fuel consumption
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
7 seats
Trunk
680 L
24.0 cu ft
Length
5,120 mm
201.6 in
Height
1,850 mm
72.8 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
410 L
14.5 cu ft
Length
4,865 mm
191.5 in
Height
1,680 mm
66.1 in
Range score
1,282 km
797 mi
1,047 km
650 mi
CO2 score
205 g/km
225 g/km
Trunk score
680 L
24.0 cu ft
410 L
14.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
108 hp/t
81 kW/t
9.2 kg/hp
109 hp/t
82 kW/t
9.1 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
VehicleMercedes-Benz GL (X166) GL 350 BlueTECInfiniti QX70 3.0D V6
Consumption7.8 L/100 km30.2 mpg US36.2 mpg UK8.6 L/100 km27.4 mpg US32.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km13.65 LC100 km15.05 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi21.97 LC100 mi24.22 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,170 L309 US gal257 UK gal1,290 L341 US gal284 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,048 LC/year2,258 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz GL (X166) GL 350 BlueTEC

  • Has 20 hp more
  • Has 70 Nm more
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 8 km/h (5 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.8 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 236 km (146 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 270 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 20 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Heaviest

Infiniti QX70 3.0D V6

  • Is 205 kg lighter
  • Has 1 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

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

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