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Kia EV6 GT Long Range 77.4 kWhvsMercedes-Benz GLS (X167) AMG GLS 63 V8
Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.
New comparisonMercedes-Benz GLS (X167)
AMG GLS 63 V8
Comparison overview
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Kia EV6 GT Long Range 77.4 kWh
- Quickest 0-100 km/h3.5 s
- Fastest top speed270 km/h168 mph Unrestricted260 km/h162 mph Restricted
- Lightest2,185 kg4,817 lb
- Best power-to-weight268 hp/t200 kW/t3.7 kg/hp
- Largest trunk480 L
- Best overall score85/100
- Best performance score86/100
- Best practicality score83/100
Mercedes-Benz GLS (X167) AMG GLS 63 V8
- Most powerful612 hp456 kW
- Highest torque850 Nm627 lb-ft
- Best economy score75/100
Specification comparison
| Model | KiaEV6GT Long Range 77.4 kWh | Mercedes-BenzGLS (X167)AMG GLS 63 V8 |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 585hp436kW | 612hp456kW |
| Torque | 740Nm546lb-ft | 850Nm627lb-ft |
| Curb weight | 2,185kg4,817lb | 2,555kg5,633lb |
| Gross weight | 2,610kg5,754lb | 3,395kg7,485lb |
| Top speed | Unrestricted 270 km/h168 mph Restricted 260 km/h162 mph Calculated | Unrestricted 260 km/h162 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph Calculated |
| To 99% top speed | 38.7s99% target: 267 km/h / 166 mph Calculated | 51.9s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 3.5s | 4.2s |
| 0-200 km/h | 10.7s Calculated | 14.4s Calculated |
| 0-60 mph | 3.3s Calculated | 4.0s Calculated |
| Fuel consumption | - | 12L/100 km19.6mpg US23.5mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption city | - | 15.4L/100 km15.3mpg US18.3mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption highway | - | 10L/100 km23.5mpg US28.2mpg UK |
| Quarter mile | 11.3s Calculated | 12.3s Calculated |
| Power-to-weight | 268hp/t200kW/t121hp/1000 lb Calculated | 240hp/t179kW/t109hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 339Nm/t227lb-ft/ton Calculated | 333Nm/t223lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| Estimated range | - | 750km466mi Calculated |
| Displacement | - | 3,982cc243cu in |
| Length | 4,695mm185in | - |
| Width | 1,890mm74in | - |
| Height | 1,545mm61in | - |
| Wheelbase | 2,900mm114in | 3,135mm123in |
| Ground clearance | 155mm6in | - |
| Trunk volume | 480L | 355L |
| Max trunk volume | 1,260L | 2,400L |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 7 |
| Fuel tank | - | 90L |
Performance charts
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Acceleration curve
Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.
| Metric | KiaEV6GT Long Range 77.4 kWh | Mercedes-BenzGLS (X167)AMG GLS 63 V8 |
|---|---|---|
| Acceleration checkpoints | ||
0-60 mph 0-97 km/h | 3.3 s | 4.0 s |
0-100 km/h 0-62 mph | 3.5 s | 4.2 s |
0-200 km/h 0-124 mph | 10.7 s | 14.4 s |
| Top speed | Unrestricted 270 km/h168 mph Restricted 260 km/h162 mph Likely limited | Unrestricted 260 km/h162 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph Likely limited |
| Drag race simulation | ||
60 ft 18 m | 2.0 s | 2.0 s |
330 ft 101 m | 5.0 s | 5.3 s |
1/8 mile 201 m | 7.4 s | 8.0 s |
1000 ft 305 m | 9.5 s | 10.3 s |
1/4 mile 402 m | 11.3 s | 12.3 s |
Trap speed 1/4 mile 402 m | 205 km/h 127 mph | 187 km/h 116 mph |
Power comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| KiaEV6GT Long Range 77.4 kWh | 585 hp 436 kW |
| Mercedes-BenzGLS (X167)AMG GLS 63 V8 | 612 hp 456 kW |
Mercedes-Benz GLS (X167) AMG GLS 63 V8 has 27 hp more than Kia EV6 GT Long Range 77.4 kWh.
The biggest power difference is between Kia EV6 GT Long Range 77.4 kWh and Mercedes-Benz GLS (X167) AMG GLS 63 V8: 27 hp (20 kW).
Torque comparison
Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| KiaEV6GT Long Range 77.4 kWh | 740 Nm 546 lb-ft |
| Mercedes-BenzGLS (X167)AMG GLS 63 V8 | 850 Nm 627 lb-ft |
Curb weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| KiaEV6GT Long Range 77.4 kWh | 2,185 kg 4,817 lb |
| Mercedes-BenzGLS (X167)AMG GLS 63 V8 | 2,555 kg 5,633 lb |
Top speed without limiter comparison
Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| KiaEV6GT Long Range 77.4 kWh | Unrestricted 270 km/h168 mph Restricted 260 km/h162 mph |
| Mercedes-BenzGLS (X167)AMG GLS 63 V8 | Unrestricted 260 km/h162 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph |
0-100 km/h comparison
Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| KiaEV6GT Long Range 77.4 kWh | 3.5 s |
| Mercedes-BenzGLS (X167)AMG GLS 63 V8 | 4.2 s |
Although Mercedes-Benz GLS (X167) AMG GLS 63 V8 has more power, Kia EV6 GT Long Range 77.4 kWh is quicker from 0-100 km/h.
The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Kia EV6 GT Long Range 77.4 kWh and Mercedes-Benz GLS (X167) AMG GLS 63 V8: 0.7 s.
Power-to-weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| KiaEV6GT Long Range 77.4 kWh | 268 hp/t 200 kW/t 3.7 kg/hp |
| Mercedes-BenzGLS (X167)AMG GLS 63 V8 | 240 hp/t 179 kW/t 4.2 kg/hp |
Performance spider chart
Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.
| Vehicle | Power | Acceleration | Top speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| KiaEV6GT Long Range 77.4 kWh | 585 hp 436 kW | 3.5 s | Unrestricted 270 km/h168 mph Restricted 260 km/h162 mph |
| Mercedes-BenzGLS (X167)AMG GLS 63 V8 | 612 hp 456 kW | 4.2 s | Unrestricted 260 km/h162 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph |
Most attractive quadrant
Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.
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Detailed score breakdown
| Vehicle | KiaEV6GT Long Range 77.4 kWh | Mercedes-BenzGLS (X167)AMG GLS 63 V8 | ||||||||||||||||
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| Power | 585 hp 436 kW | 612 hp 456 kW | ||||||||||||||||
| Torque | 740 Nm 546 lb-ft | 850 Nm 627 lb-ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 3.5 s | 4.2 s | ||||||||||||||||
| Top speed | Unrestricted 270 km/h168 mph Restricted 260 km/h162 mph | Unrestricted 260 km/h162 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph | ||||||||||||||||
| Lightness | 2,185 kg 4,817 lb | 2,555 kg 5,633 lb | ||||||||||||||||
| Fuel consumption | - | 12.0 L/100 km 19.6 mpg US 23.5 mpg UK | ||||||||||||||||
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| Range score | - | 750 km 466 mi | ||||||||||||||||
| Trunk score | 480 L 17.0 cu ft | 355 L 12.5 cu ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Power-to-weight score | 268 hp/t 200 kW/t 3.7 kg/hp | 240 hp/t 179 kW/t 4.2 kg/hp | ||||||||||||||||
| Overall | Fixed score | Fixed score |
Fuel cost and annual usage
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LC = Local Currency
| Vehicle | Mercedes-Benz GLS (X167) AMG GLS 63 V8 |
|---|---|
| Consumption | 12 L/100 km19.6 mpg US23.5 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 21.00 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 33.80 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 1,800 L476 US gal396 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 3,150 LC/year |
Head-to-head comparisons
Kia EV6 GT Long Range 77.4 kWh
- Is 370 kg lighter
- Is 0.7 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
- Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
- Has 28 hp/t better power-to-weight
- Has 125 L more trunk volume
Pros
- Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
- Highest top speed
- Lightest
- Best power-to-weight ratio
- Largest trunk
Cons
- Lowest power
Mercedes-Benz GLS (X167) AMG GLS 63 V8
- Has 27 hp more
- Has 110 Nm more
Pros
- Most powerful
- Highest torque
Cons
- Slowest 0-100 km/h
- Heaviest
- Lowest top speed
- Smallest trunk
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