Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz GLS (X166) GLS 400vsLand Rover Range Rover IV 4.4 V8

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

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Mercedes-Benz GLS (X166)

GLS 400

333 hp2996 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSUV2015-2019
VS

Land Rover Range Rover IV

4.4 V8

339 hp4367 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSUV2012-2017

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz GLS (X166) GLS 400

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.6 s
  • Fastest top speed
    240 km/h
    149 mph
  • Lightest
    2,360 kg
    5,203 lb
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    218 g/km
  • Largest trunk
    680 L
  • Best overall score
    71/100
  • Best performance score
    60/100
  • Best practicality score
    93/100

Land Rover Range Rover IV 4.4 V8

  • Most powerful
    339 hp
    253 kW
  • Highest torque
    600 Nm
    443 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    144 hp/t
    107 kW/t
    7.0 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.7 L/100 km
    27.0 mpg US
    32.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    11.5 L/100 km
    20.5 mpg US
    24.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.6 L/100 km
    30.9 mpg US
    37.2 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,207 km
    750 mi
  • Best economy score
    83/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzGLS (X166)GLS 400Land RoverRange Rover IV4.4 V8
Power
333hp248kW
339hp253kW
Torque
480Nm354lb-ft
600Nm443lb-ft
Curb weight
2,360kg5,203lb
2,360kg5,203lb
Gross weight
3,250kg7,165lb
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Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
217 km/h
135 mph
To 99% top speed
93.3s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
86.5s99% target: 215 km/h / 133 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.6s
6.9s
0-200 km/h
29.1s
Calculated
41.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.2s
Calculated
6.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.4L/100 km25mpg US30.1mpg UK
8.7L/100 km27mpg US32.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
11.7L/100 km20.1mpg US24.1mpg UK
11.5L/100 km20.5mpg US24.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8L/100 km29.4mpg US35.3mpg UK
7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.7s
Calculated
15.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
141hp/t105kW/t64hp/1000 lb
Calculated
144hp/t107kW/t65hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
203Nm/t136lb-ft/ton
Calculated
254Nm/t170lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,064km661mi
Calculated
1,207km750mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,996cc183cu in
4,367cc266cu in
Length
5,130mm202in
4,999mm197in
Width
1,934mm76in
1,983mm78in
Height
1,850mm73in
1,835mm72in
Wheelbase
3,075mm121in
2,922mm115in
Front track
1,655mm65in
1,690mm67in
Rear track
1,675mm66in
1,683mm66in
Trunk volume
680L
550L
Max trunk volume
2,300L
2,030L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
100L
105L
CO2 emissions
218g/km
229g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz GLS (X166) GLS 400Land Rover Range Rover IV 4.4 V8PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz GLS (X166) GLS 400: Power / Torque
  • Land Rover Range Rover IV 4.4 V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzGLS (X166)GLS 4005,250-6,000 rpm1,600-4,000 rpm6,250 rpm
Land RoverRange Rover IV4.4 V84,000 rpm2,000 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzGLS (X166)GLS 400Land RoverRange Rover IV4.4 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.2 s
6.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.6 s
6.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
29.1 s
41.0 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
217 km/h
135 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
6.3 s
6.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.5 s
9.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.3 s
12.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.7 s
15.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
154 km/h
96 mph
148 km/h
92 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLS (X166)GLS 400
333 hp
248 kW
Land RoverRange Rover IV4.4 V8
339 hp
253 kW

Land Rover Range Rover IV 4.4 V8 has 6 hp more than Mercedes-Benz GLS (X166) GLS 400.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLS (X166) GLS 400 and Land Rover Range Rover IV 4.4 V8: 6 hp (4 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLS (X166)GLS 400
480 Nm
354 lb-ft
Land RoverRange Rover IV4.4 V8
600 Nm
443 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLS (X166)GLS 400
2,360 kg
5,203 lb
Land RoverRange Rover IV4.4 V8
2,360 kg
5,203 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 (X166)GLS 400
240 km/h
149 mph
Land RoverRange Rover IV4.4 V8
217 km/h
135 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Although Land Rover Range Rover IV 4.4 V8 has more power, Mercedes-Benz GLS (X166) GLS 400 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLS (X166) GLS 400 and Land Rover Range Rover IV 4.4 V8: 0.3 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 (X166)GLS 400
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
Land RoverRange Rover IV4.4 V8
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Land Rover Range Rover IV 4.4 V8 and Mercedes-Benz GLS (X166) GLS 400: 0.7 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 (X166)GLS 400
141 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
Land RoverRange Rover IV4.4 V8
144 hp/t
107 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLS (X166)GLS 400
1,064 km
661 mi
Land RoverRange Rover IV4.4 V8
1,207 km
750 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzGLS (X166)GLS 400
333 hp
248 kW
6.6 s
240 km/h
149 mph
Land RoverRange Rover IV4.4 V8
339 hp
253 kW
6.9 s
217 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-BenzGLS (X166)GLS 400
Power
333 hp
248 kW
0-100 km/h6.6 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
680 L
24.0 cu ft
Length
5,130 mm
202.0 in
Height
1,850 mm
72.8 in
Land RoverRange Rover IV4.4 V8
Power
339 hp
253 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
217 km/h
135 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
550 L
19.4 cu ft
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-BenzGLS (X166)GLS 400
Power
333 hp
248 kW
0-100 km/h6.6 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
Land RoverRange Rover IV4.4 V8
Power
339 hp
253 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
217 km/h
135 mph
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK

Land Rover Range Rover IV 4.4 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 (X166)GLS 400
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
6.6 s
Land RoverRange Rover IV4.4 V8
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 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-BenzGLS (X166)GLS 400
141 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
Land RoverRange Rover IV4.4 V8
144 hp/t
107 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzGLS (X166)GLS 400Land RoverRange Rover IV4.4 V8
Power
333 hp
248 kW
339 hp
253 kW
Torque
480 Nm
354 lb-ft
600 Nm
443 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.6 s
6.9 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
217 km/h
135 mph
Lightness
2,360 kg
5,203 lb
2,360 kg
5,203 lb
Fuel consumption
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
680 L
24.0 cu ft
Length
5,130 mm
202.0 in
Height
1,850 mm
72.8 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
550 L
19.4 cu ft
Length
4,999 mm
196.8 in
Height
1,835 mm
72.2 in
Range score
1,064 km
661 mi
1,207 km
750 mi
CO2 score
218 g/km
229 g/km
Trunk score
680 L
24.0 cu ft
550 L
19.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
141 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
144 hp/t
107 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz GLS (X166) GLS 400Land Rover Range Rover IV 4.4 V8
Consumption9.4 L/100 km25 mpg US30.1 mpg UK8.7 L/100 km27 mpg US32.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.45 LC100 km15.22 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi26.47 LC100 mi24.50 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,410 L372 US gal310 UK gal1,305 L345 US gal287 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,468 LC/year2,284 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz GLS (X166) GLS 400

  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 23 km/h (14 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 130 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 11 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption

Land Rover Range Rover IV 4.4 V8

  • Has 6 hp more
  • Has 120 Nm more
  • Uses 0.7 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 3 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 143 km (89 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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