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Mercedes-Benz GLS (X167) GLS 580 V8vsLand Rover Defender 90 (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 580 V8

489 hp3982 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSUV2020-2021
VS

Land Rover Defender 90 (L663)

5.0 V8 P525

525 hp5000 ccGasolineAWDAutomatic2021-present

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz GLS (X167) GLS 580 V8

  • 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
  • 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 90 (L663)5.0 V8 P525
Power
489hp365kW
525hp391kW
Torque
700Nm516lb-ft
625Nm461lb-ft
Curb weight
2,470kg5,445lb
2,471kg5,448lb
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
77.4s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
102.0s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.3s
5.2s
0-200 km/h
19.8s
Calculated
24.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.0s
Calculated
4.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11L/100 km21.4mpg US25.7mpg UK
12.8L/100 km18.4mpg US22.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
15L/100 km15.7mpg US18.8mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK
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Quarter mile
13.5s
Calculated
13.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
198hp/t148kW/t90hp/1000 lb
Calculated
212hp/t158kW/t96hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
283Nm/t190lb-ft/ton
Calculated
253Nm/t169lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
818km508mi
Calculated
703km437mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,982cc243cu in
5,000cc305cu in
Length
5,207mm205in
4,583mm180in
Width
2,030mm80in
1,996mm79in
Height
1,838mm72in
1,969mm78in
Wheelbase
3,135mm123in
2,587mm102in
Front track
1,669mm66in
1,706mm67in
Rear track
1,692mm67in
1,702mm67in
Ground clearance
215mm8in
291mm11in
Trunk volume
355L
397L
Max trunk volume
2,400L
1,563L
Doors
5
3
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 90 (L663) 5.0 V8 P525PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz GLS (X167) GLS 580 V8: Power / Torque
  • Land Rover Defender 90 (L663) 5.0 V8 P525: 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 90 (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 580 V8Land RoverDefender 90 (L663)5.0 V8 P525
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.0 s
4.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.3 s
5.2 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
2.0 s
330 ft
101 m
5.8 s
5.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.8 s
8.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.3 s
11.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.5 s
13.6 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 90 (L663)5.0 V8 P525
525 hp
391 kW

Land Rover Defender 90 (L663) 5.0 V8 P525 has 36 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 90 (L663) 5.0 V8 P525: 36 hp (27 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 90 (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 580 V8
2,470 kg
5,445 lb
Land RoverDefender 90 (L663)5.0 V8 P525
2,471 kg
5,448 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 90 (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 580 V85.3 s
Land RoverDefender 90 (L663)5.0 V8 P5255.2 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Land Rover Defender 90 (L663) 5.0 V8 P525 and Mercedes-Benz GLS (X167) GLS 580 V8: 0.1 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 90 (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 580 V8 and Land Rover Defender 90 (L663) 5.0 V8 P525: 1.8 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 90 (L663)5.0 V8 P525
212 hp/t
158 kW/t
4.7 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 90 (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 580 V8
489 hp
365 kW
5.3 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Land RoverDefender 90 (L663)5.0 V8 P525
525 hp
391 kW
5.2 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 90 (L663)5.0 V8 P525
Power
525 hp
391 kW
0-100 km/h5.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
397 L
14.0 cu ft
Length
4,583 mm
180.4 in
Height
1,969 mm
77.5 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 90 (L663)5.0 V8 P525
Power
525 hp
391 kW
0-100 km/h5.2 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 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 90 (L663)5.0 V8 P525
12.8 L/100 km
18.4 mpg US
22.1 mpg UK
5.2 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 90 (L663)5.0 V8 P525
212 hp/t
158 kW/t
4.7 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 580 V8Land RoverDefender 90 (L663)5.0 V8 P525
Power
489 hp
365 kW
525 hp
391 kW
Torque
700 Nm
516 lb-ft
625 Nm
461 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.3 s
5.2 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
2,471 kg
5,448 lb
Fuel consumption
11.0 L/100 km
21.4 mpg US
25.7 mpg UK
12.8 L/100 km
18.4 mpg US
22.1 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
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
397 L
14.0 cu ft
Length
4,583 mm
180.4 in
Height
1,969 mm
77.5 in
Range score
818 km
508 mi
703 km
437 mi
Trunk score
355 L
12.5 cu ft
397 L
14.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
198 hp/t
148 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
212 hp/t
158 kW/t
4.7 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 90 (L663) 5.0 V8 P525
Consumption11 L/100 km21.4 mpg US25.7 mpg UK12.8 L/100 km18.4 mpg US22.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km19.25 LC100 km22.40 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi30.98 LC100 mi36.05 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,650 L436 US gal363 UK gal1,920 L507 US gal422 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,888 LC/year3,360 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz GLS (X167) GLS 580 V8

  • Has 75 Nm more
  • Is 1 kg lighter
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.8 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 115 km (71 mi) more estimated range

Pros

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

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

Land Rover Defender 90 (L663) 5.0 V8 P525

  • Has 36 hp more
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 14 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 42 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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