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Mercedes-Benz GLS (X166) GLS 400vsJeep Grand Cherokee IV (WK2) · Facelift 2017 5.7 V8

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

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Mercedes-Benz GLS (X166)

GLS 400

333 hp2996 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSUV2015-2019
VS

Jeep Grand Cherokee IV (WK2) · Facelift 2017

5.7 V8

352 hp5654 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSUV2017-2018

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz GLS (X166) GLS 400

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.6 s
  • Fastest top speed
    240 km/h
    149 mph
  • Lightest
    2,360 kg
    5,203 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.4 L/100 km
    25.0 mpg US
    30.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    11.7 L/100 km
    20.1 mpg US
    24.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    8.0 L/100 km
    29.4 mpg US
    35.3 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,064 km
    661 mi
  • Best overall score
    71/100
  • Best performance score
    60/100
  • Best economy score
    82/100
  • Best practicality score
    93/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzGLS (X166)GLS 400JeepGrand Cherokee IV (WK2)Facelift 20175.7 V8
Power
333hp248kW
352hp262kW
Torque
480Nm354lb-ft
520Nm384lb-ft
Curb weight
2,360kg5,203lb
2,424kg5,344lb
Gross weight
3,250kg7,165lb
2,949kg6,501lb
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
93.3s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
106.7s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.6s
7.3s
0-200 km/h
29.1s
Calculated
34.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.2s
Calculated
6.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.4L/100 km25mpg US30.1mpg UK
13L/100 km18.1mpg US21.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
11.7L/100 km20.1mpg US24.1mpg UK
19.6L/100 km12mpg US14.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8L/100 km29.4mpg US35.3mpg UK
9.2L/100 km25.6mpg US30.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.7s
Calculated
15.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
141hp/t105kW/t64hp/1000 lb
Calculated
145hp/t108kW/t66hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
203Nm/t136lb-ft/ton
Calculated
215Nm/t144lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,064km661mi
Calculated
719km447mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,996cc183cu in
5,654cc345cu in
Length
5,130mm202in
4,828mm190in
Width
1,934mm76in
1,943mm76in
Height
1,850mm73in
1,802mm71in
Wheelbase
3,075mm121in
2,915mm115in
Front track
1,655mm65in
1,628mm64in
Rear track
1,675mm66in
1,634mm64in
Ground clearance-
270mm11in
Trunk volume
680L
800L
Max trunk volume
2,300L
1,689L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
100L
94L
CO2 emissions
218g/km
-

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz GLS (X166) GLS 400Jeep Grand Cherokee IV (WK2) Facelift 2017 5.7 V8PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz GLS (X166) GLS 400: Power / Torque
  • Jeep Grand Cherokee IV (WK2) Facelift 2017 5.7 V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzGLS (X166)GLS 4005,250-6,000 rpm1,600-4,000 rpm6,250 rpm
JeepGrand Cherokee IV (WK2)Facelift 20175.7 V85,200 rpm4,200 rpm5,800 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzGLS (X166)GLS 400JeepGrand Cherokee IV (WK2)Facelift 20175.7 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.2 s
6.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.6 s
7.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
29.1 s
34.9 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.3 s
6.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.5 s
9.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.3 s
12.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.7 s
15.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
154 km/h
96 mph
148 km/h
92 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLS (X166)GLS 400
333 hp
248 kW
JeepGrand Cherokee IV (WK2)Facelift 20175.7 V8
352 hp
262 kW

Jeep Grand Cherokee IV (WK2) Facelift 2017 5.7 V8 has 19 hp more than Mercedes-Benz GLS (X166) GLS 400.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLS (X166) GLS 400 and Jeep Grand Cherokee IV (WK2) Facelift 2017 5.7 V8: 19 hp (14 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLS (X166)GLS 400
480 Nm
354 lb-ft
JeepGrand Cherokee IV (WK2)Facelift 20175.7 V8
520 Nm
384 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLS (X166)GLS 400
2,360 kg
5,203 lb
JeepGrand Cherokee IV (WK2)Facelift 20175.7 V8
2,424 kg
5,344 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 400
240 km/h
149 mph
JeepGrand Cherokee IV (WK2)Facelift 20175.7 V8
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 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 4006.6 s
JeepGrand Cherokee IV (WK2)Facelift 20175.7 V87.3 s

Although Jeep Grand Cherokee IV (WK2) Facelift 2017 5.7 V8 has more power, Mercedes-Benz GLS (X166) GLS 400 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLS (X166) GLS 400 and Jeep Grand Cherokee IV (WK2) Facelift 2017 5.7 V8: 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 400
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
JeepGrand Cherokee IV (WK2)Facelift 20175.7 V8
13.0 L/100 km
18.1 mpg US
21.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLS (X166) GLS 400 and Jeep Grand Cherokee IV (WK2) Facelift 2017 5.7 V8: 3.6 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 400
141 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
JeepGrand Cherokee IV (WK2)Facelift 20175.7 V8
145 hp/t
108 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLS (X166)GLS 400
1,064 km
661 mi
JeepGrand Cherokee IV (WK2)Facelift 20175.7 V8
719 km
447 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzGLS (X166)GLS 400
333 hp
248 kW
6.6 s
240 km/h
149 mph
JeepGrand Cherokee IV (WK2)Facelift 20175.7 V8
352 hp
262 kW
7.3 s
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 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 400
Power
333 hp
248 kW
0-100 km/h6.6 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 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
JeepGrand Cherokee IV (WK2)Facelift 20175.7 V8
Power
352 hp
262 kW
0-100 km/h7.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
800 L
28.3 cu ft
Length
4,828 mm
190.1 in
Height
1,802 mm
70.9 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 400
Power
333 hp
248 kW
0-100 km/h6.6 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
JeepGrand Cherokee IV (WK2)Facelift 20175.7 V8
Power
352 hp
262 kW
0-100 km/h7.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
13.0 L/100 km
18.1 mpg US
21.7 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz GLS (X166) GLS 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-BenzGLS (X166)GLS 400
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
6.6 s
JeepGrand Cherokee IV (WK2)Facelift 20175.7 V8
13.0 L/100 km
18.1 mpg US
21.7 mpg UK
7.3 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-BenzGLS (X166)GLS 400
141 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
JeepGrand Cherokee IV (WK2)Facelift 20175.7 V8
145 hp/t
108 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
13.0 L/100 km
18.1 mpg US
21.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzGLS (X166)GLS 400JeepGrand Cherokee IV (WK2)Facelift 20175.7 V8
Power
333 hp
248 kW
352 hp
262 kW
Torque
480 Nm
354 lb-ft
520 Nm
384 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.6 s
7.3 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Lightness
2,360 kg
5,203 lb
2,424 kg
5,344 lb
Fuel consumption
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
13.0 L/100 km
18.1 mpg US
21.7 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
800 L
28.3 cu ft
Length
4,828 mm
190.1 in
Height
1,802 mm
70.9 in
Range score
1,064 km
661 mi
719 km
447 mi
CO2 score
218 g/km
-
Trunk score
680 L
24.0 cu ft
800 L
28.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
141 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
145 hp/t
108 kW/t
6.9 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 400Jeep Grand Cherokee IV (WK2) Facelift 2017 5.7 V8
Consumption9.4 L/100 km25 mpg US30.1 mpg UK13 L/100 km18.1 mpg US21.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.45 LC100 km22.75 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi26.47 LC100 mi36.61 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,410 L372 US gal310 UK gal1,950 L515 US gal429 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,468 LC/year3,413 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz GLS (X166) GLS 400

  • Is 64 kg lighter
  • Is 0.7 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 3.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 345 km (214 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

Jeep Grand Cherokee IV (WK2) Facelift 2017 5.7 V8

  • Has 19 hp more
  • Has 40 Nm more
  • Has 4 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 120 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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