Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz GL (X166) GL 400vsLand Rover Range Rover IV 3.0 SD V6

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

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Mercedes-Benz GL (X166)

GL 400

333 hp2996 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSUV2014-2015
VS

Land Rover Range Rover IV

3.0 SD V6

292 hp2993 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2014-2017

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

Mercedes-Benz GL (X166) GL 400

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    240 km/h
    149 mph
  • Most powerful
    333 hp
    248 kW
  • Lightest
    2,360 kg
    5,203 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    141 hp/t
    105 kW/t
    7.1 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    69/100
  • Best performance score
    58/100
  • Best practicality score
    93/100

Land Rover Range Rover IV 3.0 SD V6

  • Highest torque
    600 Nm
    443 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.4 L/100 km
    36.8 mpg US
    44.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.7 L/100 km
    35.1 mpg US
    42.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.3 L/100 km
    37.3 mpg US
    44.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    169 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,250 km
    777 mi
  • Best economy score
    90/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 400Land RoverRange Rover IV3.0 SD V6
Power
333hp248kW
292hp218kW
Torque
480Nm354lb-ft
600Nm443lb-ft
Curb weight
2,360kg5,203lb
2,394kg5,278lb
Gross weight
3,250kg7,165lb
-
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
218 km/h
135 mph
To 99% top speed
112.3s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
94.1s99% target: 216 km/h / 134 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.7s
6.9s
0-200 km/h
32.5s
Calculated
42.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.3s
Calculated
6.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.6L/100 km24.5mpg US29.4mpg UK
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
11.9L/100 km19.8mpg US23.7mpg UK
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.3L/100 km28.3mpg US34.0mpg UK
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.8s
Calculated
15.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
141hp/t105kW/t64hp/1000 lb
Calculated
122hp/t91kW/t55hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
203Nm/t136lb-ft/ton
Calculated
251Nm/t168lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,042km647mi
Calculated
1,250km777mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,996cc183cu in
2,993cc183cu in
Length
5,120mm202in
4,999mm197in
Width
1,934mm76in
1,983mm78in
Height
1,850mm73in
1,835mm72in
Wheelbase
3,075mm121in
2,922mm115in
Front track
1,655mm65in
-
Rear track
1,675mm66in
-
Trunk volume
680L
-
Max trunk volume
2,300L
-
Doors
5
5
Seats
7
5
Fuel tank
100L
80L
CO2 emissions
225g/km
169g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz GL (X166) GL 400Land Rover Range Rover IV 3.0 SD V6PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz GL (X166) GL 400: Power / Torque
  • Land Rover Range Rover IV 3.0 SD V6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 4005,250-6,000 rpm1,600-4,000 rpm6,300 rpm
Land RoverRange Rover IV3.0 SD V64,000 rpm1,500-3,000 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 400Land RoverRange Rover IV3.0 SD V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.3 s
6.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.7 s
6.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
32.5 s
42.5 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
218 km/h
135 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
6.2 s
6.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.5 s
9.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.4 s
12.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.8 s
15.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
150 km/h
93 mph
147 km/h
91 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 400
333 hp
248 kW
Land RoverRange Rover IV3.0 SD V6
292 hp
218 kW

Mercedes-Benz GL (X166) GL 400 has 41 hp more than Land Rover Range Rover IV 3.0 SD V6.

The biggest power difference is between Land Rover Range Rover IV 3.0 SD V6 and Mercedes-Benz GL (X166) GL 400: 41 hp (31 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 400
480 Nm
354 lb-ft
Land RoverRange Rover IV3.0 SD V6
600 Nm
443 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 400
2,360 kg
5,203 lb
Land RoverRange Rover IV3.0 SD V6
2,394 kg
5,278 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-BenzGL (X166)GL 400
240 km/h
149 mph
Land RoverRange Rover IV3.0 SD V6
218 km/h
135 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 4006.7 s
Land RoverRange Rover IV3.0 SD V66.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz GL (X166) GL 400 and Land Rover Range Rover IV 3.0 SD V6: 0.2 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-BenzGL (X166)GL 400
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK
Land RoverRange Rover IV3.0 SD V6
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Land Rover Range Rover IV 3.0 SD V6 and Mercedes-Benz GL (X166) GL 400: 3.2 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-BenzGL (X166)GL 400
141 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
Land RoverRange Rover IV3.0 SD V6
122 hp/t
91 kW/t
8.2 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 400
1,042 km
647 mi
Land RoverRange Rover IV3.0 SD V6
1,250 km
777 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 400
333 hp
248 kW
6.7 s
240 km/h
149 mph
Land RoverRange Rover IV3.0 SD V6
292 hp
218 kW
6.9 s
218 km/h
135 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-BenzGL (X166)GL 400
Power
333 hp
248 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
7 seats
Trunk
680 L
24.0 cu ft
Length
5,120 mm
201.6 in
Height
1,850 mm
72.8 in
Land RoverRange Rover IV3.0 SD V6
Power
292 hp
218 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
218 km/h
135 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,999 mm
196.8 in
Height
1,835 mm
72.2 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-BenzGL (X166)GL 400
Power
333 hp
248 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK
Land RoverRange Rover IV3.0 SD V6
Power
292 hp
218 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
218 km/h
135 mph
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK

Land Rover Range Rover IV 3.0 SD V6 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-BenzGL (X166)GL 400
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK
6.7 s
Land RoverRange Rover IV3.0 SD V6
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
6.9 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-BenzGL (X166)GL 400
141 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK
Land RoverRange Rover IV3.0 SD V6
122 hp/t
91 kW/t
8.2 kg/hp
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 400Land RoverRange Rover IV3.0 SD V6
Power
333 hp
248 kW
292 hp
218 kW
Torque
480 Nm
354 lb-ft
600 Nm
443 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.7 s
6.9 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
218 km/h
135 mph
Lightness
2,360 kg
5,203 lb
2,394 kg
5,278 lb
Fuel consumption
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
7 seats
Trunk
680 L
24.0 cu ft
Length
5,120 mm
201.6 in
Height
1,850 mm
72.8 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,999 mm
196.8 in
Height
1,835 mm
72.2 in
Range score
1,042 km
647 mi
1,250 km
777 mi
CO2 score
225 g/km
169 g/km
Trunk score
680 L
24.0 cu ft
-
Power-to-weight score
141 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
122 hp/t
91 kW/t
8.2 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz GL (X166) GL 400Land Rover Range Rover IV 3.0 SD V6
Consumption9.6 L/100 km24.5 mpg US29.4 mpg UK6.4 L/100 km36.8 mpg US44.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.80 LC100 km11.20 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi27.04 LC100 mi18.02 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,440 L380 US gal317 UK gal960 L254 US gal211 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,520 LC/year1,680 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz GL (X166) GL 400

  • Has 41 hp more
  • Is 34 kg lighter
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 22 km/h (14 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 19 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Highest CO2 emissions

Land Rover Range Rover IV 3.0 SD V6

  • Has 120 Nm more
  • Uses 3.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 208 km (129 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 56 g/km less CO2

Pros

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

Cons

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

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