Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz GLS (X166) GLS 500vsJeep Grand Cherokee IV (WK2) SRT8 6.4 V8

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

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Mercedes-Benz GLS (X166)

GLS 500

456 hp4663 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSUV2015-2019
VS

Jeep Grand Cherokee IV (WK2)

SRT8 6.4 V8

472 hp6417 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSUV2011-2013

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz GLS (X166) GLS 500

  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Highest torque
    700 Nm
    516 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    11.3 L/100 km
    20.8 mpg US
    25.0 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    14.9 L/100 km
    15.8 mpg US
    19.0 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    9.2 L/100 km
    25.6 mpg US
    30.7 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    885 km
    550 mi
  • Best overall score
    81/100
  • Best performance score
    76/100
  • Best economy score
    77/100
  • Best practicality score
    93/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzGLS (X166)GLS 500JeepGrand Cherokee IV (WK2)SRT8 6.4 V8
Power
456hp340kW
472hp352kW
Torque
700Nm516lb-ft
624Nm460lb-ft
Curb weight
2,370kg5,225lb
2,336kg5,150lb
Gross weight
3,250kg7,165lb
2,948kg6,499lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
257 km/h
160 mph
To 99% top speed
75.5s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
75.0s99% target: 254 km/h / 158 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.3s
5.0s
0-200 km/h
19.6s
Calculated
19.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.0s
Calculated
4.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11.3L/100 km20.8mpg US25.0mpg UK
16.8L/100 km14mpg US16.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
14.9L/100 km15.8mpg US19.0mpg UK
19.6L/100 km12mpg US14.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
9.2L/100 km25.6mpg US30.7mpg UK
13.1L/100 km18mpg US21.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.5s
Calculated
13.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
192hp/t143kW/t87hp/1000 lb
Calculated
202hp/t151kW/t92hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
295Nm/t198lb-ft/ton
Calculated
267Nm/t179lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
885km550mi
Calculated
554km344mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,663cc285cu in
6,417cc392cu in
Length
5,130mm202in
4,859mm191in
Width
1,934mm76in
1,958mm77in
Height
1,850mm73in
1,756mm69in
Wheelbase
3,075mm121in
2,915mm115in
Front track
1,655mm65in
1,617mm64in
Rear track
1,675mm66in
1,633mm64in
Ground clearance-
211mm8in
Trunk volume
680L
-
Max trunk volume
2,300L
-
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
100L
93L
CO2 emissions
264g/km
-

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz GLS (X166) GLS 500Jeep Grand Cherokee IV (WK2) SRT8 6.4 V8PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz GLS (X166) GLS 500: Power / Torque
  • Jeep Grand Cherokee IV (WK2) SRT8 6.4 V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzGLS (X166)GLS 5005,250-5,500 rpm1,800-4,000 rpm5,750 rpm
JeepGrand Cherokee IV (WK2)SRT8 6.4 V86,000 rpm4,200 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzGLS (X166)GLS 500JeepGrand Cherokee IV (WK2)SRT8 6.4 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.0 s
4.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.3 s
5.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
19.6 s
19.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
257 km/h
160 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
5.8 s
5.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.8 s
8.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.3 s
11.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.5 s
13.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
171 km/h
106 mph
171 km/h
107 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLS (X166)GLS 500
456 hp
340 kW
JeepGrand Cherokee IV (WK2)SRT8 6.4 V8
472 hp
352 kW

Jeep Grand Cherokee IV (WK2) SRT8 6.4 V8 has 16 hp more than Mercedes-Benz GLS (X166) GLS 500.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLS (X166) GLS 500 and Jeep Grand Cherokee IV (WK2) SRT8 6.4 V8: 16 hp (12 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLS (X166)GLS 500
700 Nm
516 lb-ft
JeepGrand Cherokee IV (WK2)SRT8 6.4 V8
624 Nm
460 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLS (X166)GLS 500
2,370 kg
5,225 lb
JeepGrand Cherokee IV (WK2)SRT8 6.4 V8
2,336 kg
5,150 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 500
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
JeepGrand Cherokee IV (WK2)SRT8 6.4 V8
257 km/h
160 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 5005.3 s
JeepGrand Cherokee IV (WK2)SRT8 6.4 V85.0 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Jeep Grand Cherokee IV (WK2) SRT8 6.4 V8 and Mercedes-Benz GLS (X166) GLS 500: 0.3 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 500
11.3 L/100 km
20.8 mpg US
25.0 mpg UK
JeepGrand Cherokee IV (WK2)SRT8 6.4 V8
16.8 L/100 km
14.0 mpg US
16.8 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLS (X166) GLS 500 and Jeep Grand Cherokee IV (WK2) SRT8 6.4 V8: 5.5 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 500
192 hp/t
143 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
JeepGrand Cherokee IV (WK2)SRT8 6.4 V8
202 hp/t
151 kW/t
4.9 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLS (X166)GLS 500
885 km
550 mi
JeepGrand Cherokee IV (WK2)SRT8 6.4 V8
554 km
344 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzGLS (X166)GLS 500
456 hp
340 kW
5.3 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
JeepGrand Cherokee IV (WK2)SRT8 6.4 V8
472 hp
352 kW
5.0 s
257 km/h
160 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 500
Power
456 hp
340 kW
0-100 km/h5.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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)SRT8 6.4 V8
Power
472 hp
352 kW
0-100 km/h5.0 s
Top speed
257 km/h
160 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,859 mm
191.3 in
Height
1,756 mm
69.1 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 500
Power
456 hp
340 kW
0-100 km/h5.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
11.3 L/100 km
20.8 mpg US
25.0 mpg UK
JeepGrand Cherokee IV (WK2)SRT8 6.4 V8
Power
472 hp
352 kW
0-100 km/h5.0 s
Top speed
257 km/h
160 mph
16.8 L/100 km
14.0 mpg US
16.8 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz GLS (X166) GLS 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-BenzGLS (X166)GLS 500
11.3 L/100 km
20.8 mpg US
25.0 mpg UK
5.3 s
JeepGrand Cherokee IV (WK2)SRT8 6.4 V8
16.8 L/100 km
14.0 mpg US
16.8 mpg UK
5.0 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 500
192 hp/t
143 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
11.3 L/100 km
20.8 mpg US
25.0 mpg UK
JeepGrand Cherokee IV (WK2)SRT8 6.4 V8
202 hp/t
151 kW/t
4.9 kg/hp
16.8 L/100 km
14.0 mpg US
16.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzGLS (X166)GLS 500JeepGrand Cherokee IV (WK2)SRT8 6.4 V8
Power
456 hp
340 kW
472 hp
352 kW
Torque
700 Nm
516 lb-ft
624 Nm
460 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.3 s
5.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
257 km/h
160 mph
Lightness
2,370 kg
5,225 lb
2,336 kg
5,150 lb
Fuel consumption
11.3 L/100 km
20.8 mpg US
25.0 mpg UK
16.8 L/100 km
14.0 mpg US
16.8 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-
Length
4,859 mm
191.3 in
Height
1,756 mm
69.1 in
Range score
885 km
550 mi
554 km
344 mi
CO2 score
264 g/km
-
Trunk score
680 L
24.0 cu ft
-
Power-to-weight score
192 hp/t
143 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
202 hp/t
151 kW/t
4.9 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 500Jeep Grand Cherokee IV (WK2) SRT8 6.4 V8
Consumption11.3 L/100 km20.8 mpg US25 mpg UK16.8 L/100 km14 mpg US16.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km19.78 LC100 km29.40 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi31.82 LC100 mi47.31 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,695 L448 US gal373 UK gal2,520 L666 US gal554 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,966 LC/year4,410 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz GLS (X166) GLS 500

  • Has 76 Nm more
  • Has 3 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 5.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 331 km (206 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest

Jeep Grand Cherokee IV (WK2) SRT8 6.4 V8

  • Has 16 hp more
  • Is 34 kg lighter
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 10 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed

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