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Mercedes-Benz GLS (X166) AMG GLS 63vsLand Rover Range Rover IV · Facelift 2017 5.0 V8

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

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Mercedes-Benz GLS (X166)

AMG GLS 63

585 hp5461 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSUV2015-2019
VS

Land Rover Range Rover IV · Facelift 2017

5.0 V8

565 hp5000 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticSuperchargedSUV2018-2021

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz GLS (X166) AMG GLS 63

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.6 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    585 hp
    436 kW
  • Highest torque
    760 Nm
    561 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    2,505 kg
    5,523 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    234 hp/t
    174 kW/t
    4.3 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    12.3 L/100 km
    19.1 mpg US
    23.0 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    288 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    813 km
    505 mi
  • Best overall score
    85/100
  • Best performance score
    81/100
  • Best economy score
    74/100
  • Best practicality score
    93/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzGLS (X166)AMG GLS 63Land RoverRange Rover IVFacelift 20175.0 V8
Power
585hp436kW
565hp421kW
Torque
760Nm561lb-ft
700Nm516lb-ft
Curb weight
2,505kg5,523lb
2,598kg5,728lb
Gross weight
3,290kg7,253lb
3,200kg7,055lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
60.5s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
73.7s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.6s
5.5s
0-200 km/h
16.3s
Calculated
19.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.4s
Calculated
5.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
12.3L/100 km19.1mpg US23.0mpg UK
13.1L/100 km18mpg US21.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
15.8L/100 km14.9mpg US17.9mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
10.3L/100 km22.8mpg US27.4mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
12.7s
Calculated
13.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
234hp/t174kW/t106hp/1000 lb
Calculated
217hp/t162kW/t99hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
303Nm/t203lb-ft/ton
Calculated
269Nm/t180lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
813km505mi
Calculated
796km495mi
Calculated
Displacement
5,461cc333cu in
5,000cc305cu in
Length
5,130mm202in
5,200mm205in
Width
1,934mm76in
-
Height
1,850mm73in
1,868mm74in
Wheelbase
3,075mm121in
3,120mm123in
Front track
1,655mm65in
1,693mm67in
Rear track
1,675mm66in
1,685mm66in
Ground clearance-
297mm12in
Trunk volume
680L
-
Max trunk volume
2,300L
-
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
100L
104L
CO2 emissions
288g/km
298g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz GLS (X166) AMG GLS 63Land Rover Range Rover IV Facelift 2017 5.0 V8PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz GLS (X166) AMG GLS 63: Power / Torque
  • Land Rover Range Rover IV Facelift 2017 5.0 V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzGLS (X166)AMG GLS 635,500 rpm1,750-5,250 rpm5,750 rpm
Land RoverRange Rover IVFacelift 20175.0 V86,000-6,500 rpm3,500-5,000 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzGLS (X166)AMG GLS 63Land RoverRange Rover IVFacelift 20175.0 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.4 s
5.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.6 s
5.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
16.3 s
19.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
5.5 s
5.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.3 s
8.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.7 s
11.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.7 s
13.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
180 km/h
112 mph
170 km/h
106 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLS (X166)AMG GLS 63
585 hp
436 kW
Land RoverRange Rover IVFacelift 20175.0 V8
565 hp
421 kW

Mercedes-Benz GLS (X166) AMG GLS 63 has 20 hp more than Land Rover Range Rover IV Facelift 2017 5.0 V8.

The biggest power difference is between Land Rover Range Rover IV Facelift 2017 5.0 V8 and Mercedes-Benz GLS (X166) AMG GLS 63: 20 hp (15 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLS (X166)AMG GLS 63
760 Nm
561 lb-ft
Land RoverRange Rover IVFacelift 20175.0 V8
700 Nm
516 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLS (X166)AMG GLS 63
2,505 kg
5,523 lb
Land RoverRange Rover IVFacelift 20175.0 V8
2,598 kg
5,728 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)AMG GLS 63
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Land RoverRange Rover IVFacelift 20175.0 V8
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLS (X166)AMG GLS 634.6 s
Land RoverRange Rover IVFacelift 20175.0 V85.5 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLS (X166) AMG GLS 63 and Land Rover Range Rover IV Facelift 2017 5.0 V8: 0.9 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)AMG GLS 63
12.3 L/100 km
19.1 mpg US
23.0 mpg UK
Land RoverRange Rover IVFacelift 20175.0 V8
13.1 L/100 km
18.0 mpg US
21.6 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLS (X166) AMG GLS 63 and Land Rover Range Rover IV Facelift 2017 5.0 V8: 0.8 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 (X166)AMG GLS 63
234 hp/t
174 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp
Land RoverRange Rover IVFacelift 20175.0 V8
217 hp/t
162 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-BenzGLS (X166)AMG GLS 63
813 km
505 mi
Land RoverRange Rover IVFacelift 20175.0 V8
796 km
495 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzGLS (X166)AMG GLS 63
585 hp
436 kW
4.6 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Land RoverRange Rover IVFacelift 20175.0 V8
565 hp
421 kW
5.5 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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)AMG GLS 63
Power
585 hp
436 kW
0-100 km/h4.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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 IVFacelift 20175.0 V8
Power
565 hp
421 kW
0-100 km/h5.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
5,200 mm
204.7 in
Height
1,868 mm
73.5 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 (X166)AMG GLS 63
Power
585 hp
436 kW
0-100 km/h4.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
12.3 L/100 km
19.1 mpg US
23.0 mpg UK
Land RoverRange Rover IVFacelift 20175.0 V8
Power
565 hp
421 kW
0-100 km/h5.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
13.1 L/100 km
18.0 mpg US
21.6 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz GLS (X166) AMG GLS 63 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)AMG GLS 63
12.3 L/100 km
19.1 mpg US
23.0 mpg UK
4.6 s
Land RoverRange Rover IVFacelift 20175.0 V8
13.1 L/100 km
18.0 mpg US
21.6 mpg UK
5.5 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)AMG GLS 63
234 hp/t
174 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp
12.3 L/100 km
19.1 mpg US
23.0 mpg UK
Land RoverRange Rover IVFacelift 20175.0 V8
217 hp/t
162 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp
13.1 L/100 km
18.0 mpg US
21.6 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzGLS (X166)AMG GLS 63Land RoverRange Rover IVFacelift 20175.0 V8
Power
585 hp
436 kW
565 hp
421 kW
Torque
760 Nm
561 lb-ft
700 Nm
516 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.6 s
5.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
2,505 kg
5,523 lb
2,598 kg
5,728 lb
Fuel consumption
12.3 L/100 km
19.1 mpg US
23.0 mpg UK
13.1 L/100 km
18.0 mpg US
21.6 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-
Length
5,200 mm
204.7 in
Height
1,868 mm
73.5 in
Range score
813 km
505 mi
796 km
495 mi
CO2 score
288 g/km
298 g/km
Trunk score
680 L
24.0 cu ft
-
Power-to-weight score
234 hp/t
174 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp
217 hp/t
162 kW/t
4.6 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 (X166) AMG GLS 63Land Rover Range Rover IV Facelift 2017 5.0 V8
Consumption12.3 L/100 km19.1 mpg US23 mpg UK13.1 L/100 km18 mpg US21.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km21.53 LC100 km22.93 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi34.64 LC100 mi36.89 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,845 L487 US gal406 UK gal1,965 L519 US gal432 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,229 LC/year3,439 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz GLS (X166) AMG GLS 63

  • Has 20 hp more
  • Has 60 Nm more
  • Is 93 kg lighter
  • Is 0.9 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 0.8 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 16 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 17 km (10 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 10 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

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