Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz GL (X166) GL 500vsLand Rover Range Rover IV 5.0 V8

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

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Mercedes-Benz GL (X166)

GL 500

435 hp4663 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSUV2012-2015
VS

Land Rover Range Rover IV

5.0 V8

510 hp5000 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticSuperchargedSUV2012-2017

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz GL (X166) GL 500

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    250 km/h
    155 mph
  • Highest torque
    700 Nm
    516 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    11.5 L/100 km
    20.5 mpg US
    24.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    14.8 L/100 km
    15.9 mpg US
    19.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    9.6 L/100 km
    24.5 mpg US
    29.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    269 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    870 km
    540 mi
  • Largest trunk
    680 L
  • Best overall score
    79/100
  • Best economy score
    76/100
  • Best practicality score
    93/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 500Land RoverRange Rover IV5.0 V8
Power
435hp324kW
510hp380kW
Torque
700Nm516lb-ft
625Nm461lb-ft
Curb weight
2,370kg5,225lb
2,330kg5,137lb
Gross weight
3,250kg7,165lb
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Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
86.9s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
66.5s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.4s
5.4s
0-200 km/h
23.0s
Calculated
23.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.1s
Calculated
5.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11.5L/100 km20.5mpg US24.6mpg UK
13.8L/100 km17mpg US20.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
14.8L/100 km15.9mpg US19.1mpg UK
20.6L/100 km11.4mpg US13.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
9.6L/100 km24.5mpg US29.4mpg UK
9.9L/100 km23.8mpg US28.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.7s
Calculated
13.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
184hp/t137kW/t83hp/1000 lb
Calculated
219hp/t163kW/t99hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
295Nm/t198lb-ft/ton
Calculated
268Nm/t179lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
870km540mi
Calculated
761km473mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,663cc285cu in
5,000cc305cu 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
1,690mm67in
Rear track
1,675mm66in
1,683mm66in
Trunk volume
680L
550L
Max trunk volume
2,300L
2,030L
Doors
5
5
Seats
7
5
Fuel tank
100L
105L
CO2 emissions
269g/km
322g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz GL (X166) GL 500Land Rover Range Rover IV 5.0 V8PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz GL (X166) GL 500: Power / Torque
  • Land Rover Range Rover IV 5.0 V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 5005,250 rpm1,800-3,500 rpm6,300 rpm
Land RoverRange Rover IV5.0 V86,000-6,500 rpm2,500-5,500 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 500Land RoverRange Rover IV5.0 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.1 s
5.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.4 s
5.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
23.0 s
23.3 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
5.8 s
5.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.8 s
8.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.4 s
11.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.7 s
13.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
164 km/h
102 mph
165 km/h
103 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 500
435 hp
324 kW
Land RoverRange Rover IV5.0 V8
510 hp
380 kW

Land Rover Range Rover IV 5.0 V8 has 75 hp more than Mercedes-Benz GL (X166) GL 500.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz GL (X166) GL 500 and Land Rover Range Rover IV 5.0 V8: 75 hp (56 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 500
700 Nm
516 lb-ft
Land RoverRange Rover IV5.0 V8
625 Nm
461 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 500
2,370 kg
5,225 lb
Land RoverRange Rover IV5.0 V8
2,330 kg
5,137 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 500
250 km/h
155 mph
Land RoverRange Rover IV5.0 V8
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 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 5005.4 s
Land RoverRange Rover IV5.0 V85.4 s

Although Land Rover Range Rover IV 5.0 V8 has more power, Mercedes-Benz GL (X166) GL 500 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

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 500
11.5 L/100 km
20.5 mpg US
24.6 mpg UK
Land RoverRange Rover IV5.0 V8
13.8 L/100 km
17.0 mpg US
20.5 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz GL (X166) GL 500 and Land Rover Range Rover IV 5.0 V8: 2.3 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 500
184 hp/t
137 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
Land RoverRange Rover IV5.0 V8
219 hp/t
163 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 500
870 km
540 mi
Land RoverRange Rover IV5.0 V8
761 km
473 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 500
435 hp
324 kW
5.4 s
250 km/h
155 mph
Land RoverRange Rover IV5.0 V8
510 hp
380 kW
5.4 s
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 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 500
Power
435 hp
324 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 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 IV5.0 V8
Power
510 hp
380 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 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-BenzGL (X166)GL 500
Power
435 hp
324 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
11.5 L/100 km
20.5 mpg US
24.6 mpg UK
Land RoverRange Rover IV5.0 V8
Power
510 hp
380 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
13.8 L/100 km
17.0 mpg US
20.5 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz GL (X166) GL 500 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 500
11.5 L/100 km
20.5 mpg US
24.6 mpg UK
5.4 s
Land RoverRange Rover IV5.0 V8
13.8 L/100 km
17.0 mpg US
20.5 mpg UK
5.4 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 500
184 hp/t
137 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
11.5 L/100 km
20.5 mpg US
24.6 mpg UK
Land RoverRange Rover IV5.0 V8
219 hp/t
163 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp
13.8 L/100 km
17.0 mpg US
20.5 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 500Land RoverRange Rover IV5.0 V8
Power
435 hp
324 kW
510 hp
380 kW
Torque
700 Nm
516 lb-ft
625 Nm
461 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.4 s
5.4 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Lightness
2,370 kg
5,225 lb
2,330 kg
5,137 lb
Fuel consumption
11.5 L/100 km
20.5 mpg US
24.6 mpg UK
13.8 L/100 km
17.0 mpg US
20.5 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
550 L
19.4 cu ft
Length
4,999 mm
196.8 in
Height
1,835 mm
72.2 in
Range score
870 km
540 mi
761 km
473 mi
CO2 score
269 g/km
322 g/km
Trunk score
680 L
24.0 cu ft
550 L
19.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
184 hp/t
137 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
219 hp/t
163 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz GL (X166) GL 500Land Rover Range Rover IV 5.0 V8
Consumption11.5 L/100 km20.5 mpg US24.6 mpg UK13.8 L/100 km17 mpg US20.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km20.13 LC100 km24.15 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi32.39 LC100 mi38.87 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,725 L456 US gal379 UK gal2,070 L547 US gal455 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,019 LC/year3,623 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz GL (X166) GL 500

  • Has 75 Nm more
  • Has 15 km/h (9 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 2.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 109 km (68 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 130 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 53 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest

Land Rover Range Rover IV 5.0 V8

  • Has 75 hp more
  • Is 40 kg lighter
  • Has 35 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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