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Mercedes-Benz GLS (X167) GLS 600 V8vsLand Rover Defender 110 (L663) 5.0 V8 P525

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

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Mercedes-Benz GLS (X167)

GLS 600 V8

558 hp3982 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSUV2020-2023
VS

Land Rover Defender 110 (L663)

5.0 V8 P525

525 hp5000 ccGasolineAWDAutomatic2021-present

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz GLS (X167) GLS 600 V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    558 hp
    416 kW
  • Highest torque
    730 Nm
    538 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    12.0 L/100 km
    19.6 mpg US
    23.5 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    750 km
    466 mi
  • Best overall score
    80/100
  • Best performance score
    79/100
  • Best economy score
    75/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzGLS (X167)GLS 600 V8Land RoverDefender 110 (L663)5.0 V8 P525
Power
558hp416kW
525hp391kW
Torque
730Nm538lb-ft
625Nm461lb-ft
Curb weight
2,785kg6,140lb
2,603kg5,739lb
Gross weight
3,250kg7,165lb
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Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
73.1s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
110.2s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.9s
5.4s
0-200 km/h
18.5s
Calculated
26.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.6s
Calculated
5.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
12L/100 km19.6mpg US23.5mpg UK
12.8L/100 km18.4mpg US22.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.1s
Calculated
13.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
200hp/t149kW/t91hp/1000 lb
Calculated
202hp/t150kW/t91hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
262Nm/t175lb-ft/ton
Calculated
240Nm/t161lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
750km466mi
Calculated
703km437mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,982cc243cu in
5,000cc305cu in
Length
5,205mm205in
5,018mm198in
Width
2,030mm80in
1,996mm79in
Height
1,838mm72in
1,972mm78in
Wheelbase
3,135mm123in
3,022mm119in
Front track
1,699mm67in
1,706mm67in
Rear track
1,723mm68in
1,702mm67in
Ground clearance-
291mm11in
Trunk volume
520L
972L
Max trunk volume-
2,277L
Doors
5
5
Seats
4
5
Fuel tank
90L
90L
CO2 emissions
273g/km
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Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz GLS (X167) GLS 600 V8Land Rover Defender 110 (L663) 5.0 V8 P525PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz GLS (X167) GLS 600 V8: Power / Torque
  • Land Rover Defender 110 (L663) 5.0 V8 P525: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzGLS (X167)GLS 600 V86,000-6,500 rpm2,500-5,000 rpm6,750 rpm
Land RoverDefender 110 (L663)5.0 V8 P5256,000-6,500 rpm2,500-5,500 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzGLS (X167)GLS 600 V8Land RoverDefender 110 (L663)5.0 V8 P525
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.6 s
5.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.9 s
5.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
18.5 s
26.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
2.0 s
330 ft
101 m
5.6 s
5.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.5 s
8.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.0 s
11.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.1 s
13.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
174 km/h
108 mph
159 km/h
99 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLS (X167)GLS 600 V8
558 hp
416 kW
Land RoverDefender 110 (L663)5.0 V8 P525
525 hp
391 kW

Mercedes-Benz GLS (X167) GLS 600 V8 has 33 hp more than Land Rover Defender 110 (L663) 5.0 V8 P525.

The biggest power difference is between Land Rover Defender 110 (L663) 5.0 V8 P525 and Mercedes-Benz GLS (X167) GLS 600 V8: 33 hp (25 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLS (X167)GLS 600 V8
730 Nm
538 lb-ft
Land RoverDefender 110 (L663)5.0 V8 P525
625 Nm
461 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLS (X167)GLS 600 V8
2,785 kg
6,140 lb
Land RoverDefender 110 (L663)5.0 V8 P525
2,603 kg
5,739 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 (X167)GLS 600 V8
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Land RoverDefender 110 (L663)5.0 V8 P525
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-BenzGLS (X167)GLS 600 V84.9 s
Land RoverDefender 110 (L663)5.0 V8 P5255.4 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLS (X167) GLS 600 V8 and Land Rover Defender 110 (L663) 5.0 V8 P525: 0.5 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 (X167)GLS 600 V8
12.0 L/100 km
19.6 mpg US
23.5 mpg UK
Land RoverDefender 110 (L663)5.0 V8 P525
12.8 L/100 km
18.4 mpg US
22.1 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLS (X167) GLS 600 V8 and Land Rover Defender 110 (L663) 5.0 V8 P525: 0.8 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 (X167)GLS 600 V8
200 hp/t
149 kW/t
5.0 kg/hp
Land RoverDefender 110 (L663)5.0 V8 P525
202 hp/t
150 kW/t
5.0 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLS (X167)GLS 600 V8
750 km
466 mi
Land RoverDefender 110 (L663)5.0 V8 P525
703 km
437 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzGLS (X167)GLS 600 V8
558 hp
416 kW
4.9 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Land RoverDefender 110 (L663)5.0 V8 P525
525 hp
391 kW
5.4 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-BenzGLS (X167)GLS 600 V8
Power
558 hp
416 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
4 seats
Trunk
520 L
18.4 cu ft
Length
5,205 mm
204.9 in
Height
1,838 mm
72.4 in
Land RoverDefender 110 (L663)5.0 V8 P525
Power
525 hp
391 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
972 L
34.3 cu ft
Length
5,018 mm
197.6 in
Height
1,972 mm
77.6 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 (X167)GLS 600 V8
Power
558 hp
416 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
12.0 L/100 km
19.6 mpg US
23.5 mpg UK
Land RoverDefender 110 (L663)5.0 V8 P525
Power
525 hp
391 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
12.8 L/100 km
18.4 mpg US
22.1 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz GLS (X167) GLS 600 V8 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 (X167)GLS 600 V8
12.0 L/100 km
19.6 mpg US
23.5 mpg UK
4.9 s
Land RoverDefender 110 (L663)5.0 V8 P525
12.8 L/100 km
18.4 mpg US
22.1 mpg UK
5.4 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 (X167)GLS 600 V8
200 hp/t
149 kW/t
5.0 kg/hp
12.0 L/100 km
19.6 mpg US
23.5 mpg UK
Land RoverDefender 110 (L663)5.0 V8 P525
202 hp/t
150 kW/t
5.0 kg/hp
12.8 L/100 km
18.4 mpg US
22.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzGLS (X167)GLS 600 V8Land RoverDefender 110 (L663)5.0 V8 P525
Power
558 hp
416 kW
525 hp
391 kW
Torque
730 Nm
538 lb-ft
625 Nm
461 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.9 s
5.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Lightness
2,785 kg
6,140 lb
2,603 kg
5,739 lb
Fuel consumption
12.0 L/100 km
19.6 mpg US
23.5 mpg UK
12.8 L/100 km
18.4 mpg US
22.1 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
4 seats
Trunk
520 L
18.4 cu ft
Length
5,205 mm
204.9 in
Height
1,838 mm
72.4 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
972 L
34.3 cu ft
Length
5,018 mm
197.6 in
Height
1,972 mm
77.6 in
Range score
750 km
466 mi
703 km
437 mi
CO2 score
273 g/km
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Trunk score
520 L
18.4 cu ft
972 L
34.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
200 hp/t
149 kW/t
5.0 kg/hp
202 hp/t
150 kW/t
5.0 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 GLS (X167) GLS 600 V8Land Rover Defender 110 (L663) 5.0 V8 P525
Consumption12 L/100 km19.6 mpg US23.5 mpg UK12.8 L/100 km18.4 mpg US22.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km21.00 LC100 km22.40 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi33.80 LC100 mi36.05 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,800 L476 US gal396 UK gal1,920 L507 US gal422 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,150 LC/year3,360 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz GLS (X167) GLS 600 V8

  • Has 33 hp more
  • Has 105 Nm more
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.8 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 47 km (29 mi) more estimated range

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

Land Rover Defender 110 (L663) 5.0 V8 P525

  • Is 182 kg lighter
  • Has 1 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 452 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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