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Mercedes-Benz GLS (X167) GLS 580 V8vsLand Rover Defender 130 (L663) 5.0 V8 P500

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

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Mercedes-Benz GLS (X167)

GLS 580 V8

489 hp3982 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSUV2020-2021
VS

Land Rover Defender 130 (L663)

5.0 V8 P500

500 hp5000 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspirated2023-present

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz GLS (X167) GLS 580 V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.3 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Highest torque
    700 Nm
    516 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    2,470 kg
    5,445 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    198 hp/t
    148 kW/t
    5.1 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    11.0 L/100 km
    21.4 mpg US
    25.7 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    818 km
    508 mi
  • Best overall score
    78/100
  • Best performance score
    77/100
  • Best economy score
    77/100
  • Best practicality score
    81/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzGLS (X167)GLS 580 V8Land RoverDefender 130 (L663)5.0 V8 P500
Power
489hp365kW
500hp373kW
Torque
700Nm516lb-ft
610Nm450lb-ft
Curb weight
2,470kg5,445lb
2,670kg5,886lb
Gross weight
3,250kg7,165lb
3,380kg7,452lb
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
77.4s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
94.2s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.3s
5.7s
0-200 km/h
19.8s
Calculated
24.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.0s
Calculated
5.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11L/100 km21.4mpg US25.7mpg UK
14.8L/100 km15.9mpg US19.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
15L/100 km15.7mpg US18.8mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
13.5s
Calculated
13.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
198hp/t148kW/t90hp/1000 lb
Calculated
187hp/t140kW/t85hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
283Nm/t190lb-ft/ton
Calculated
228Nm/t153lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
818km508mi
Calculated
608km378mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,982cc243cu in
5,000cc305cu in
Length
5,207mm205in
5,358mm211in
Width
2,030mm80in
-
Height
1,838mm72in
1,970mm78in
Wheelbase
3,135mm123in
3,022mm119in
Front track
1,669mm66in
1,707mm67in
Rear track
1,692mm67in
1,702mm67in
Ground clearance
215mm8in
293mm12in
Trunk volume
355L
389L
Max trunk volume
2,400L
2,516L
Doors
5
5
Seats
7
5
Fuel tank
90L
90L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz GLS (X167) GLS 580 V8Land Rover Defender 130 (L663) 5.0 V8 P500PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz GLS (X167) GLS 580 V8: Power / Torque
  • Land Rover Defender 130 (L663) 5.0 V8 P500: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzGLS (X167)GLS 580 V8-2,000-4,000 rpm4,250 rpm
Land RoverDefender 130 (L663)5.0 V8 P5006,000-6,500 rpm2,500-5,000 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzGLS (X167)GLS 580 V8Land RoverDefender 130 (L663)5.0 V8 P500
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.0 s
5.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.3 s
5.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
19.8 s
24.6 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
2.2 s
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
5.8 s
5.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.8 s
9.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.3 s
11.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.5 s
13.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
170 km/h
106 mph
161 km/h
100 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLS (X167)GLS 580 V8
489 hp
365 kW
Land RoverDefender 130 (L663)5.0 V8 P500
500 hp
373 kW

Land Rover Defender 130 (L663) 5.0 V8 P500 has 11 hp more than Mercedes-Benz GLS (X167) GLS 580 V8.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLS (X167) GLS 580 V8 and Land Rover Defender 130 (L663) 5.0 V8 P500: 11 hp (8 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLS (X167)GLS 580 V8
700 Nm
516 lb-ft
Land RoverDefender 130 (L663)5.0 V8 P500
610 Nm
450 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLS (X167)GLS 580 V8
2,470 kg
5,445 lb
Land RoverDefender 130 (L663)5.0 V8 P500
2,670 kg
5,886 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 580 V8
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Land RoverDefender 130 (L663)5.0 V8 P500
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 580 V85.3 s
Land RoverDefender 130 (L663)5.0 V8 P5005.7 s

Although Land Rover Defender 130 (L663) 5.0 V8 P500 has more power, Mercedes-Benz GLS (X167) GLS 580 V8 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLS (X167) GLS 580 V8 and Land Rover Defender 130 (L663) 5.0 V8 P500: 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-BenzGLS (X167)GLS 580 V8
11.0 L/100 km
21.4 mpg US
25.7 mpg UK
Land RoverDefender 130 (L663)5.0 V8 P500
14.8 L/100 km
15.9 mpg US
19.1 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLS (X167) GLS 580 V8 and Land Rover Defender 130 (L663) 5.0 V8 P500: 3.8 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 580 V8
198 hp/t
148 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
Land RoverDefender 130 (L663)5.0 V8 P500
187 hp/t
140 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLS (X167)GLS 580 V8
818 km
508 mi
Land RoverDefender 130 (L663)5.0 V8 P500
608 km
378 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzGLS (X167)GLS 580 V8
489 hp
365 kW
5.3 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Land RoverDefender 130 (L663)5.0 V8 P500
500 hp
373 kW
5.7 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 580 V8
Power
489 hp
365 kW
0-100 km/h5.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
7 seats
Trunk
355 L
12.5 cu ft
Length
5,207 mm
205.0 in
Height
1,838 mm
72.4 in
Land RoverDefender 130 (L663)5.0 V8 P500
Power
500 hp
373 kW
0-100 km/h5.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
389 L
13.7 cu ft
Length
5,358 mm
210.9 in
Height
1,970 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 580 V8
Power
489 hp
365 kW
0-100 km/h5.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
11.0 L/100 km
21.4 mpg US
25.7 mpg UK
Land RoverDefender 130 (L663)5.0 V8 P500
Power
500 hp
373 kW
0-100 km/h5.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
14.8 L/100 km
15.9 mpg US
19.1 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz GLS (X167) GLS 580 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 580 V8
11.0 L/100 km
21.4 mpg US
25.7 mpg UK
5.3 s
Land RoverDefender 130 (L663)5.0 V8 P500
14.8 L/100 km
15.9 mpg US
19.1 mpg UK
5.7 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 580 V8
198 hp/t
148 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
11.0 L/100 km
21.4 mpg US
25.7 mpg UK
Land RoverDefender 130 (L663)5.0 V8 P500
187 hp/t
140 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
14.8 L/100 km
15.9 mpg US
19.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzGLS (X167)GLS 580 V8Land RoverDefender 130 (L663)5.0 V8 P500
Power
489 hp
365 kW
500 hp
373 kW
Torque
700 Nm
516 lb-ft
610 Nm
450 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.3 s
5.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Lightness
2,470 kg
5,445 lb
2,670 kg
5,886 lb
Fuel consumption
11.0 L/100 km
21.4 mpg US
25.7 mpg UK
14.8 L/100 km
15.9 mpg US
19.1 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
7 seats
Trunk
355 L
12.5 cu ft
Length
5,207 mm
205.0 in
Height
1,838 mm
72.4 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
389 L
13.7 cu ft
Length
5,358 mm
210.9 in
Height
1,970 mm
77.6 in
Range score
818 km
508 mi
608 km
378 mi
Trunk score
355 L
12.5 cu ft
389 L
13.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
198 hp/t
148 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
187 hp/t
140 kW/t
5.3 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 (X167) GLS 580 V8Land Rover Defender 130 (L663) 5.0 V8 P500
Consumption11 L/100 km21.4 mpg US25.7 mpg UK14.8 L/100 km15.9 mpg US19.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km19.25 LC100 km25.90 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi30.98 LC100 mi41.68 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,650 L436 US gal363 UK gal2,220 L586 US gal488 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,888 LC/year3,885 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz GLS (X167) GLS 580 V8

  • Has 90 Nm more
  • Is 200 kg lighter
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 3.8 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 11 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 210 km (131 mi) more estimated range

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

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