Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz GL (X166) GL 400vsInfiniti QX70 3.7 V6

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

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Mercedes-Benz GL (X166)

GL 400

333 hp2996 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSUV2014-2015
VS

Infiniti QX70

3.7 V6

320 hp3696 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSUV2013-present

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz GL (X166) GL 400

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    240 km/h
    149 mph
  • Most powerful
    333 hp
    248 kW
  • Highest torque
    480 Nm
    354 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.6 L/100 km
    24.5 mpg US
    29.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    11.9 L/100 km
    19.8 mpg US
    23.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    8.3 L/100 km
    28.3 mpg US
    34.0 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    225 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,042 km
    647 mi
  • Largest trunk
    680 L
  • Best overall score
    69/100
  • Best performance score
    58/100
  • Best economy score
    81/100
  • Best practicality score
    93/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 400InfinitiQX703.7 V6
Power
333hp248kW
320hp239kW
Torque
480Nm354lb-ft
360Nm266lb-ft
Curb weight
2,360kg5,203lb
2,012kg4,436lb
Gross weight
3,250kg7,165lb
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Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
233 km/h
145 mph
To 99% top speed
112.3s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
83.8s99% target: 231 km/h / 143 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.7s
6.8s
0-200 km/h
32.5s
Calculated
30.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.3s
Calculated
6.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.6L/100 km24.5mpg US29.4mpg UK
12.6L/100 km18.7mpg US22.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
11.9L/100 km19.8mpg US23.7mpg UK
17.4L/100 km13.5mpg US16.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.3L/100 km28.3mpg US34.0mpg UK
9.8L/100 km24mpg US28.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.8s
Calculated
14.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
141hp/t105kW/t64hp/1000 lb
Calculated
159hp/t119kW/t72hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
203Nm/t136lb-ft/ton
Calculated
179Nm/t120lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,042km647mi
Calculated
714km444mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,996cc183cu in
3,696cc226cu 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
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Doors
5
5
Seats
7
5
Fuel tank
100L
90L
CO2 emissions
225g/km
293g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz GL (X166) GL 400Infiniti QX70 3.7 V6PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz GL (X166) GL 400: Power / Torque
  • Infiniti QX70 3.7 V6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 4005,250-6,000 rpm1,600-4,000 rpm6,300 rpm
InfinitiQX703.7 V67,000 rpm5,200 rpm7,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 400InfinitiQX703.7 V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.3 s
6.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.7 s
6.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
32.5 s
30.2 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
233 km/h
145 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.2 s
6.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.5 s
9.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.4 s
12.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.8 s
14.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
150 km/h
93 mph
154 km/h
96 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 400
333 hp
248 kW
InfinitiQX703.7 V6
320 hp
239 kW

Mercedes-Benz GL (X166) GL 400 has 13 hp more than Infiniti QX70 3.7 V6.

The biggest power difference is between Infiniti QX70 3.7 V6 and Mercedes-Benz GL (X166) GL 400: 13 hp (10 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 400
480 Nm
354 lb-ft
InfinitiQX703.7 V6
360 Nm
266 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 400
2,360 kg
5,203 lb
InfinitiQX703.7 V6
2,012 kg
4,436 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 400
240 km/h
149 mph
InfinitiQX703.7 V6
233 km/h
145 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 4006.7 s
InfinitiQX703.7 V66.8 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz GL (X166) GL 400 and Infiniti QX70 3.7 V6: 0.1 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 400
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK
InfinitiQX703.7 V6
12.6 L/100 km
18.7 mpg US
22.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz GL (X166) GL 400 and Infiniti QX70 3.7 V6: 3.0 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 400
141 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
InfinitiQX703.7 V6
159 hp/t
119 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 400
1,042 km
647 mi
InfinitiQX703.7 V6
714 km
444 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 400
333 hp
248 kW
6.7 s
240 km/h
149 mph
InfinitiQX703.7 V6
320 hp
239 kW
6.8 s
233 km/h
145 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 400
Power
333 hp
248 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 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
InfinitiQX703.7 V6
Power
320 hp
239 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
233 km/h
145 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 400
Power
333 hp
248 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK
InfinitiQX703.7 V6
Power
320 hp
239 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
233 km/h
145 mph
12.6 L/100 km
18.7 mpg US
22.4 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz GL (X166) GL 400 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 400
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK
6.7 s
InfinitiQX703.7 V6
12.6 L/100 km
18.7 mpg US
22.4 mpg UK
6.8 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 400
141 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK
InfinitiQX703.7 V6
159 hp/t
119 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
12.6 L/100 km
18.7 mpg US
22.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 400InfinitiQX703.7 V6
Power
333 hp
248 kW
320 hp
239 kW
Torque
480 Nm
354 lb-ft
360 Nm
266 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.7 s
6.8 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
233 km/h
145 mph
Lightness
2,360 kg
5,203 lb
2,012 kg
4,436 lb
Fuel consumption
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK
12.6 L/100 km
18.7 mpg US
22.4 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
1,042 km
647 mi
714 km
444 mi
CO2 score
225 g/km
293 g/km
Trunk score
680 L
24.0 cu ft
410 L
14.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
141 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
159 hp/t
119 kW/t
6.3 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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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz GL (X166) GL 400Infiniti QX70 3.7 V6
Consumption9.6 L/100 km24.5 mpg US29.4 mpg UK12.6 L/100 km18.7 mpg US22.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.80 LC100 km22.05 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi27.04 LC100 mi35.49 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,440 L380 US gal317 UK gal1,890 L499 US gal416 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,520 LC/year3,308 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz GL (X166) GL 400

  • Has 13 hp more
  • Has 120 Nm more
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 7 km/h (4 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 3.0 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 327 km (203 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 270 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 68 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 3.7 V6

  • Is 348 kg lighter
  • Has 18 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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