Mercedes-Benz GLS (X166)
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Mercedes-Benz GLS (X166) GLS 400vsLand Rover Range Rover IV · Facelift 2017 4.4 V8
Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.
New comparisonLand Rover Range Rover IV · Facelift 2017
4.4 V8
Comparison overview
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Best choices
Land Rover Range Rover IV Facelift 2017 4.4 V8
- Most powerful339 hp253 kW
- Highest torque740 Nm546 lb-ft
- Lowest combined fuel consumption8.4 L/100 km28.0 mpg US33.6 mpg UK
- Lowest city consumption10.8 L/100 km21.8 mpg US26.2 mpg UK
- Lowest highway consumption7.6 L/100 km30.9 mpg US37.2 mpg UK
- Lowest CO2 emissions182 g/km
- Largest trunk900 L
- Best overall score73/100
- Best performance score63/100
- Best economy score84/100
Mercedes-Benz GLS (X166) GLS 400
- Quickest 0-100 km/h6.6 s
- Fastest top speed240 km/h149 mph
- Lightest2,360 kg5,203 lb
- Best power-to-weight141 hp/t105 kW/t7.1 kg/hp
- Best estimated range1,064 km661 mi
- Best practicality score93/100
Specification comparison
| Model | Mercedes-BenzGLS (X166)GLS 400 | Land RoverRange Rover IVFacelift 20174.4 V8 |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 333hp248kW | 339hp253kW |
| Torque | 480Nm354lb-ft | 740Nm546lb-ft |
| Curb weight | 2,360kg5,203lb | 2,504kg5,520lb |
| Gross weight | 3,250kg7,165lb | - |
| Top speed | 240 km/h 149 mph | Unrestricted 230 km/h143 mph Restricted 220 km/h137 mph Calculated |
| To 99% top speed | 93.1s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph Calculated | 101.3s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 6.6s | 6.9s |
| 0-200 km/h | 29.1s Calculated | 35.5s Calculated |
| 0-60 mph | 6.2s Calculated | 6.5s Calculated |
| Fuel consumption | 9.4L/100 km25mpg US30.1mpg UK | 8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption city | 11.7L/100 km20.1mpg US24.1mpg UK | 10.8L/100 km21.8mpg US26.2mpg 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 | 135hp/t101kW/t61hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 203Nm/t136lb-ft/ton Calculated | 296Nm/t198lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| Estimated range | 1,064km661mi Calculated | 1,024km636mi Calculated |
| Displacement | 2,996cc183cu in | 4,367cc266cu in |
| Length | 5,130mm202in | 5,000mm197in |
| Width | 1,934mm76in | 2,073mm82in |
| Height | 1,850mm73in | 1,869mm74in |
| Wheelbase | 3,075mm121in | 2,922mm115in |
| Front track | 1,655mm65in | 1,693mm67in |
| Rear track | 1,675mm66in | 1,685mm66in |
| Ground clearance | - | 220mm9in |
| Trunk volume | 680L | 900L |
| Max trunk volume | 2,300L | 1,943L |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel tank | 100L | 86L |
| CO2 emissions | 218g/km | 182g/km |
Performance charts
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Acceleration curve
Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.
| Metric | Mercedes-BenzGLS (X166)GLS 400 | Land RoverRange Rover IVFacelift 20174.4 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 | 35.5 s |
| Top speed | 240 km/h 149 mph | Unrestricted 230 km/h143 mph Restricted 220 km/h137 mph Likely limited |
| 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 | 12.5 s |
1/4 mile 402 m | 14.7 s | 15.0 s |
Trap speed 1/4 mile 402 m | 154 km/h 96 mph | 149 km/h 93 mph |
Power comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzGLS (X166)GLS 400 | 333 hp 248 kW |
| Land RoverRange Rover IVFacelift 20174.4 V8 | 339 hp 253 kW |
Land Rover Range Rover IV Facelift 2017 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 Facelift 2017 4.4 V8: 6 hp (4 kW).
Torque comparison
Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzGLS (X166)GLS 400 | 480 Nm 354 lb-ft |
| Land RoverRange Rover IVFacelift 20174.4 V8 | 740 Nm 546 lb-ft |
Curb weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzGLS (X166)GLS 400 | 2,360 kg 5,203 lb |
| Land RoverRange Rover IVFacelift 20174.4 V8 | 2,504 kg 5,520 lb |
Top speed without limiter comparison
Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzGLS (X166)GLS 400 | 240 km/h 149 mph |
| Land RoverRange Rover IVFacelift 20174.4 V8 | Unrestricted 230 km/h143 mph Restricted 220 km/h137 mph |
0-100 km/h comparison
Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzGLS (X166)GLS 400 | 6.6 s |
| Land RoverRange Rover IVFacelift 20174.4 V8 | 6.9 s |
Although Land Rover Range Rover IV Facelift 2017 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 Facelift 2017 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzGLS (X166)GLS 400 | 9.4 L/100 km 25.0 mpg US 30.1 mpg UK |
| Land RoverRange Rover IVFacelift 20174.4 V8 | 8.4 L/100 km 28.0 mpg US 33.6 mpg UK |
The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Land Rover Range Rover IV Facelift 2017 4.4 V8 and Mercedes-Benz GLS (X166) GLS 400: 1.0 L/100 km.
Power-to-weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzGLS (X166)GLS 400 | 141 hp/t 105 kW/t 7.1 kg/hp |
| Land RoverRange Rover IVFacelift 20174.4 V8 | 135 hp/t 101 kW/t 7.4 kg/hp |
Estimated range comparison
Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzGLS (X166)GLS 400 | 1,064 km 661 mi |
| Land RoverRange Rover IVFacelift 20174.4 V8 | 1,024 km 636 mi |
Performance spider chart
Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.
| Vehicle | Power | Acceleration | Top speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzGLS (X166)GLS 400 | 333 hp 248 kW | 6.6 s | 240 km/h 149 mph |
| Land RoverRange Rover IVFacelift 20174.4 V8 | 339 hp 253 kW | 6.9 s | Unrestricted 230 km/h143 mph Restricted 220 km/h137 mph |
Most attractive quadrant
Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.
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| Land RoverRange Rover IVFacelift 20174.4 V8 |
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Performance vs fuel economy
Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.
| Vehicle | Performance score | Fuel economy score | ||||||
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| Mercedes-BenzGLS (X166)GLS 400 |
| 9.4 L/100 km 25.0 mpg US 30.1 mpg UK | ||||||
| Land RoverRange Rover IVFacelift 20174.4 V8 |
| 8.4 L/100 km 28.0 mpg US 33.6 mpg UK | ||||||
Land Rover Range Rover IV Facelift 2017 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.
| Vehicle | Fuel consumption, L/100 km | 0-100 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 IVFacelift 20174.4 V8 | 8.4 L/100 km 28.0 mpg US 33.6 mpg UK | 6.9 s |
Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption
The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.
| Vehicle | Power-to-weight, hp/t | Fuel 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 IVFacelift 20174.4 V8 | 135 hp/t 101 kW/t 7.4 kg/hp | 8.4 L/100 km 28.0 mpg US 33.6 mpg UK |
Detailed score breakdown
| Vehicle | Mercedes-BenzGLS (X166)GLS 400 | Land RoverRange Rover IVFacelift 20174.4 V8 | ||||||||||||||||
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| Power | 333 hp 248 kW | 339 hp 253 kW | ||||||||||||||||
| Torque | 480 Nm 354 lb-ft | 740 Nm 546 lb-ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 6.6 s | 6.9 s | ||||||||||||||||
| Top speed | 240 km/h 149 mph | Unrestricted 230 km/h143 mph Restricted 220 km/h137 mph | ||||||||||||||||
| Lightness | 2,360 kg 5,203 lb | 2,504 kg 5,520 lb | ||||||||||||||||
| Fuel consumption | 9.4 L/100 km 25.0 mpg US 30.1 mpg UK | 8.4 L/100 km 28.0 mpg US 33.6 mpg UK | ||||||||||||||||
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| Range score | 1,064 km 661 mi | 1,024 km 636 mi | ||||||||||||||||
| CO2 score | 218 g/km | 182 g/km | ||||||||||||||||
| Trunk score | 680 L 24.0 cu ft | 900 L 31.8 cu ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Power-to-weight score | 141 hp/t 105 kW/t 7.1 kg/hp | 135 hp/t 101 kW/t 7.4 kg/hp | ||||||||||||||||
| Overall | Fixed score | Fixed score |
Fuel cost and annual usage
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| Vehicle | Mercedes-Benz GLS (X166) GLS 400 | Land Rover Range Rover IV Facelift 2017 4.4 V8 |
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| Consumption | 9.4 L/100 km25 mpg US30.1 mpg UK | 8.4 L/100 km28 mpg US33.6 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 16.45 LC100 km | 14.70 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 26.47 LC100 mi | 23.66 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 1,410 L372 US gal310 UK gal | 1,260 L333 US gal277 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 2,468 LC/year | 2,205 LC/year |
Head-to-head comparisons
Mercedes-Benz GLS (X166) GLS 400
- Is 144 kg lighter
- Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
- Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
- Has 6 hp/t better power-to-weight
- Has 40 km (25 mi) more estimated range
Pros
- Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
- Highest top speed
- Lightest
- Best power-to-weight ratio
- Best estimated range
Cons
- Lowest power
- Highest combined fuel consumption
- Smallest trunk
- Highest CO2 emissions
Land Rover Range Rover IV Facelift 2017 4.4 V8
- Has 6 hp more
- Has 260 Nm more
- Uses 1.0 L/100 km less fuel
- Has 220 L more trunk volume
- Emits 36 g/km less CO2
Pros
- Most powerful
- Highest torque
- Lowest combined fuel consumption
- Largest trunk
Cons
- Slowest 0-100 km/h
- Heaviest
- Lowest top speed
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