Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz GLS (X166) GLS 400vsLand Rover Range Rover Sport II 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 Sport II

4.4 V8

339 hp4367 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSUV2014-2015

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

Land Rover Range Rover Sport II 4.4 V8

  • Most powerful
    339 hp
    253 kW
  • Highest torque
    700 Nm
    516 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    141 hp/t
    105 kW/t
    7.1 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.6 L/100 km
    27.4 mpg US
    32.8 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,221 km
    759 mi
  • Best overall score
    72/100
  • Best performance score
    63/100
  • 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
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    218 g/km
  • Best practicality score
    93/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzGLS (X166)GLS 400Land RoverRange Rover Sport II4.4 V8
Power
333hp248kW
339hp253kW
Torque
480Nm354lb-ft
700Nm516lb-ft
Curb weight
2,360kg5,203lb
2,398kg5,287lb
Gross weight
3,250kg7,165lb
-
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
99.8s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.6s
6.9s
0-200 km/h
29.1s
Calculated
32.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.2s
Calculated
6.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.4L/100 km25mpg US30.1mpg UK
8.6L/100 km27.4mpg US32.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
11.7L/100 km20.1mpg US24.1mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
8L/100 km29.4mpg US35.3mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
14.7s
Calculated
15.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
141hp/t105kW/t64hp/1000 lb
Calculated
141hp/t105kW/t64hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
203Nm/t136lb-ft/ton
Calculated
292Nm/t195lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,064km661mi
Calculated
1,221km759mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,996cc183cu in
4,367cc266cu in
Length
5,130mm202in
4,850mm191in
Width
1,934mm76in
1,983mm78in
Height
1,850mm73in
1,780mm70in
Wheelbase
3,075mm121in
2,923mm115in
Front track
1,655mm65in
-
Rear track
1,675mm66in
-
Trunk volume
680L
-
Max trunk volume
2,300L
-
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 Sport II 4.4 V8PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz GLS (X166) GLS 400: Power / Torque
  • Land Rover Range Rover Sport II 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 Sport II4.4 V8-1,750-3,500 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 II4.4 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
32.8 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
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
6.3 s
6.3 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
15.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
154 km/h
96 mph
151 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 II4.4 V8
339 hp
253 kW

Land Rover Range Rover Sport II 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 Sport II 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 Sport II4.4 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)GLS 400
2,360 kg
5,203 lb
Land RoverRange Rover Sport II4.4 V8
2,398 kg
5,287 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 II4.4 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-BenzGLS (X166)GLS 4006.6 s
Land RoverRange Rover Sport II4.4 V86.9 s

Although Land Rover Range Rover Sport II 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 Sport II 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 Sport II4.4 V8
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Land Rover Range Rover Sport II 4.4 V8 and Mercedes-Benz GLS (X166) GLS 400: 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)GLS 400
141 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
Land RoverRange Rover Sport II4.4 V8
141 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 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 II4.4 V8
1,221 km
759 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 II4.4 V8
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 II4.4 V8
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-
Length
4,850 mm
190.9 in
Height
1,780 mm
70.1 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 II4.4 V8
Power
339 hp
253 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK

Land Rover Range Rover Sport II 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 Sport II4.4 V8
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 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 II4.4 V8
141 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzGLS (X166)GLS 400Land RoverRange Rover Sport II4.4 V8
Power
333 hp
248 kW
339 hp
253 kW
Torque
480 Nm
354 lb-ft
700 Nm
516 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
2,398 kg
5,287 lb
Fuel consumption
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 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
4,850 mm
190.9 in
Height
1,780 mm
70.1 in
Range score
1,064 km
661 mi
1,221 km
759 mi
CO2 score
218 g/km
229 g/km
Trunk score
680 L
24.0 cu ft
-
Power-to-weight score
141 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
141 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 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) GLS 400Land Rover Range Rover Sport II 4.4 V8
Consumption9.4 L/100 km25 mpg US30.1 mpg UK8.6 L/100 km27.4 mpg US32.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.45 LC100 km15.05 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi26.47 LC100 mi24.22 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,410 L372 US gal310 UK gal1,290 L341 US gal284 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,468 LC/year2,258 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz GLS (X166) GLS 400

  • Is 38 kg lighter
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Emits 11 g/km less CO2

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption

Land Rover Range Rover Sport II 4.4 V8

  • Has 6 hp more
  • Has 220 Nm more
  • Uses 0.8 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 0 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 157 km (98 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
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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