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Mercedes-Benz GLS (X166) GLS 400vsLand Rover Range Rover Sport II · Facelift 2017 4.4 SDV8

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 Sport II · Facelift 2017

4.4 SDV8

339 hp4367 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSUV2017-2020

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Land Rover Range Rover Sport II Facelift 2017 4.4 SDV8

  • Most powerful
    339 hp
    253 kW
  • Highest torque
    740 Nm
    546 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.4 L/100 km
    28.0 mpg US
    33.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    10.8 L/100 km
    21.8 mpg US
    26.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.6 L/100 km
    30.9 mpg US
    37.2 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    780 L
  • Best overall score
    73/100
  • Best performance score
    64/100
  • Best economy score
    84/100

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
  • Best power-to-weight
    141 hp/t
    105 kW/t
    7.1 kg/hp
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    218 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,064 km
    661 mi
  • Best practicality score
    93/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzGLS (X166)GLS 400Land RoverRange Rover Sport IIFacelift 20174.4 SDV8
Power
333hp248kW
339hp253kW
Torque
480Nm354lb-ft
740Nm546lb-ft
Curb weight
2,360kg5,203lb
2,443kg5,386lb
Gross weight
3,250kg7,165lb
3,200kg7,055lb
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
93.3s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
93.5s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.6s
6.9s
0-200 km/h
29.1s
Calculated
31.5s
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
14.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
141hp/t105kW/t64hp/1000 lb
Calculated
139hp/t103kW/t63hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
203Nm/t136lb-ft/ton
Calculated
303Nm/t203lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,064km661mi
Calculated
1,024km636mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,996cc183cu in
4,367cc266cu in
Length
5,130mm202in
4,879mm192in
Width
1,934mm76in
-
Height
1,850mm73in
1,803mm71in
Wheelbase
3,075mm121in
2,923mm115in
Front track
1,655mm65in
1,693mm67in
Rear track
1,675mm66in
1,686mm66in
Ground clearance-
278mm11in
Trunk volume
680L
780L
Max trunk volume
2,300L
1,686L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
100L
86L
CO2 emissions
218g/km
219g/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 Sport II Facelift 2017 4.4 SDV8PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz GLS (X166) GLS 400: Power / Torque
  • Land Rover Range Rover Sport II Facelift 2017 4.4 SDV8: 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 Sport IIFacelift 20174.4 SDV83,500 rpm1,750-2,250 rpm3,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzGLS (X166)GLS 400Land RoverRange Rover Sport IIFacelift 20174.4 SDV8
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
31.5 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.3 s
6.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.5 s
9.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.3 s
12.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.7 s
14.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
154 km/h
96 mph
152 km/h
94 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 Sport IIFacelift 20174.4 SDV8
339 hp
253 kW

Land Rover Range Rover Sport II Facelift 2017 4.4 SDV8 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 Sport II Facelift 2017 4.4 SDV8: 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 Sport IIFacelift 20174.4 SDV8
740 Nm
546 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 Sport IIFacelift 20174.4 SDV8
2,443 kg
5,386 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 Sport IIFacelift 20174.4 SDV8
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-BenzGLS (X166)GLS 4006.6 s
Land RoverRange Rover Sport IIFacelift 20174.4 SDV86.9 s

Although Land Rover Range Rover Sport II Facelift 2017 4.4 SDV8 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 Sport II Facelift 2017 4.4 SDV8: 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 Sport IIFacelift 20174.4 SDV8
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Land Rover Range Rover Sport II Facelift 2017 4.4 SDV8 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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLS (X166)GLS 400
141 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
Land RoverRange Rover Sport IIFacelift 20174.4 SDV8
139 hp/t
103 kW/t
7.2 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 Sport IIFacelift 20174.4 SDV8
1,024 km
636 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 Sport IIFacelift 20174.4 SDV8
339 hp
253 kW
6.9 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-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 Sport IIFacelift 20174.4 SDV8
Power
339 hp
253 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
780 L
27.5 cu ft
Length
4,879 mm
192.1 in
Height
1,803 mm
71.0 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 Sport IIFacelift 20174.4 SDV8
Power
339 hp
253 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK

Land Rover Range Rover Sport II Facelift 2017 4.4 SDV8 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 Sport IIFacelift 20174.4 SDV8
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.

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 Sport IIFacelift 20174.4 SDV8
139 hp/t
103 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzGLS (X166)GLS 400Land RoverRange Rover Sport IIFacelift 20174.4 SDV8
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
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Lightness
2,360 kg
5,203 lb
2,443 kg
5,386 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
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
780 L
27.5 cu ft
Length
4,879 mm
192.1 in
Height
1,803 mm
71.0 in
Range score
1,064 km
661 mi
1,024 km
636 mi
CO2 score
218 g/km
219 g/km
Trunk score
680 L
24.0 cu ft
780 L
27.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
141 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
139 hp/t
103 kW/t
7.2 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.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz GLS (X166) GLS 400Land Rover Range Rover Sport II Facelift 2017 4.4 SDV8
Consumption9.4 L/100 km25 mpg US30.1 mpg UK8.4 L/100 km28 mpg US33.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.45 LC100 km14.70 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi26.47 LC100 mi23.66 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,410 L372 US gal310 UK gal1,260 L333 US gal277 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,468 LC/year2,205 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz GLS (X166) GLS 400

  • Is 83 kg lighter
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 2 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 40 km (25 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 1 g/km less CO2

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

Land Rover Range Rover Sport II Facelift 2017 4.4 SDV8

  • Has 6 hp more
  • Has 260 Nm more
  • Uses 1.0 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 100 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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