Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz GL (X166) GL 500vsInfiniti QX70 5.0 V8

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

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Mercedes-Benz GL (X166)

GL 500

435 hp4663 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSUV2012-2015
VS

Infiniti QX70

5.0 V8

390 hp5026 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSUV2013-present

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz GL (X166) GL 500

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    250 km/h
    155 mph
  • Most powerful
    435 hp
    324 kW
  • Highest torque
    700 Nm
    516 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    11.5 L/100 km
    20.5 mpg US
    24.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    14.8 L/100 km
    15.9 mpg US
    19.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    9.6 L/100 km
    24.5 mpg US
    29.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    269 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    870 km
    540 mi
  • Largest trunk
    680 L
  • Best overall score
    79/100
  • Best performance score
    73/100
  • Best economy score
    76/100
  • Best practicality score
    93/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 500InfinitiQX705.0 V8
Power
435hp324kW
390hp291kW
Torque
700Nm516lb-ft
500Nm369lb-ft
Curb weight
2,370kg5,225lb
2,120kg4,674lb
Gross weight
3,250kg7,165lb
-
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
86.9s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
76.2s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.4s
5.8s
0-200 km/h
23.0s
Calculated
22.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.1s
Calculated
5.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11.5L/100 km20.5mpg US24.6mpg UK
13.5L/100 km17.4mpg US20.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
14.8L/100 km15.9mpg US19.1mpg UK
19.2L/100 km12.3mpg US14.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
9.6L/100 km24.5mpg US29.4mpg UK
10.2L/100 km23.1mpg US27.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.7s
Calculated
13.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
184hp/t137kW/t83hp/1000 lb
Calculated
184hp/t137kW/t83hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
295Nm/t198lb-ft/ton
Calculated
236Nm/t158lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
870km540mi
Calculated
667km414mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,663cc285cu in
5,026cc307cu in
Length
5,120mm202in
4,865mm192in
Width
1,934mm76in
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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
269g/km
316g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz GL (X166) GL 500Infiniti QX70 5.0 V8PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz GL (X166) GL 500: Power / Torque
  • Infiniti QX70 5.0 V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 5005,250 rpm1,800-3,500 rpm6,300 rpm
InfinitiQX705.0 V86,500 rpm4,400 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 500InfinitiQX705.0 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.1 s
5.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.4 s
5.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
23.0 s
22.3 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
5.8 s
6.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.8 s
9.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.4 s
11.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.7 s
13.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
164 km/h
102 mph
165 km/h
103 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 500
435 hp
324 kW
InfinitiQX705.0 V8
390 hp
291 kW

Mercedes-Benz GL (X166) GL 500 has 45 hp more than Infiniti QX70 5.0 V8.

The biggest power difference is between Infiniti QX70 5.0 V8 and Mercedes-Benz GL (X166) GL 500: 45 hp (34 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 500
700 Nm
516 lb-ft
InfinitiQX705.0 V8
500 Nm
369 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 500
2,370 kg
5,225 lb
InfinitiQX705.0 V8
2,120 kg
4,674 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 500
250 km/h
155 mph
InfinitiQX705.0 V8
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 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 5005.4 s
InfinitiQX705.0 V85.8 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz GL (X166) GL 500 and Infiniti QX70 5.0 V8: 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 500
11.5 L/100 km
20.5 mpg US
24.6 mpg UK
InfinitiQX705.0 V8
13.5 L/100 km
17.4 mpg US
20.9 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz GL (X166) GL 500 and Infiniti QX70 5.0 V8: 2.0 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 500
184 hp/t
137 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
InfinitiQX705.0 V8
184 hp/t
137 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 500
870 km
540 mi
InfinitiQX705.0 V8
667 km
414 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 500
435 hp
324 kW
5.4 s
250 km/h
155 mph
InfinitiQX705.0 V8
390 hp
291 kW
5.8 s
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 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 500
Power
435 hp
324 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 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
InfinitiQX705.0 V8
Power
390 hp
291 kW
0-100 km/h5.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 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 500
Power
435 hp
324 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
11.5 L/100 km
20.5 mpg US
24.6 mpg UK
InfinitiQX705.0 V8
Power
390 hp
291 kW
0-100 km/h5.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
13.5 L/100 km
17.4 mpg US
20.9 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz GL (X166) GL 500 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 500
11.5 L/100 km
20.5 mpg US
24.6 mpg UK
5.4 s
InfinitiQX705.0 V8
13.5 L/100 km
17.4 mpg US
20.9 mpg UK
5.8 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 500
184 hp/t
137 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
11.5 L/100 km
20.5 mpg US
24.6 mpg UK
InfinitiQX705.0 V8
184 hp/t
137 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
13.5 L/100 km
17.4 mpg US
20.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 500InfinitiQX705.0 V8
Power
435 hp
324 kW
390 hp
291 kW
Torque
700 Nm
516 lb-ft
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.4 s
5.8 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Lightness
2,370 kg
5,225 lb
2,120 kg
4,674 lb
Fuel consumption
11.5 L/100 km
20.5 mpg US
24.6 mpg UK
13.5 L/100 km
17.4 mpg US
20.9 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
870 km
540 mi
667 km
414 mi
CO2 score
269 g/km
316 g/km
Trunk score
680 L
24.0 cu ft
410 L
14.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
184 hp/t
137 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
184 hp/t
137 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz GL (X166) GL 500Infiniti QX70 5.0 V8
Consumption11.5 L/100 km20.5 mpg US24.6 mpg UK13.5 L/100 km17.4 mpg US20.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km20.13 LC100 km23.63 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi32.39 LC100 mi38.02 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,725 L456 US gal379 UK gal2,025 L535 US gal445 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,019 LC/year3,544 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz GL (X166) GL 500

  • Has 45 hp more
  • Has 200 Nm more
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 2.0 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 203 km (126 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 270 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 47 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 5.0 V8

  • Is 250 kg lighter
  • Has 0 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
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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