Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz GL (X166) AMG GL 63vsLand Rover Range Rover Sport II 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)

AMG GL 63

558 hp5461 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSUV2012-2015
VS

Land Rover Range Rover Sport II

5.0 V8

510 hp5000 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticSuperchargedSUV2013-2017

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz GL (X166) AMG GL 63

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    558 hp
    416 kW
  • Highest torque
    760 Nm
    561 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    223 hp/t
    166 kW/t
    4.5 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 overall score
    83/100
  • Best performance score
    78/100
  • Best economy score
    74/100
  • Best practicality score
    93/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzGL (X166)AMG GL 63Land RoverRange Rover Sport II5.0 V8
Power
558hp416kW
510hp380kW
Torque
760Nm561lb-ft
625Nm461lb-ft
Curb weight
2,505kg5,523lb
2,310kg5,093lb
Gross weight
3,250kg7,165lb
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Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
78.8s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
64.7s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.9s
5.3s
0-200 km/h
19.2s
Calculated
22.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.6s
Calculated
5.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
12.3L/100 km19.1mpg US23.0mpg UK
12.5L/100 km18.8mpg US22.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
15.8L/100 km14.9mpg US17.9mpg UK
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Fuel consumption highway
10.3L/100 km22.8mpg US27.4mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
13.1s
Calculated
13.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
223hp/t166kW/t101hp/1000 lb
Calculated
221hp/t165kW/t100hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
303Nm/t203lb-ft/ton
Calculated
271Nm/t181lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
813km505mi
Calculated
840km522mi
Calculated
Displacement
5,461cc333cu in
5,000cc305cu in
Length
5,141mm202in
4,850mm191in
Width
1,982mm78in
1,983mm78in
Height
1,850mm73in
1,780mm70in
Wheelbase
3,075mm121in
2,923mm115in
Front track
1,677mm66in
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Rear track
1,696mm67in
-
Trunk volume
680L
-
Max trunk volume
2,300L
-
Doors
5
5
Seats
7
5
Fuel tank
100L
105L
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 GL (X166) AMG GL 63Land Rover Range Rover Sport II 5.0 V8PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz GL (X166) AMG GL 63: Power / Torque
  • Land Rover Range Rover Sport II 5.0 V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)AMG GL 635,250-5,750 rpm2,000-5,000 rpm6,000 rpm
Land RoverRange Rover Sport II5.0 V8-2,500-5,500 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzGL (X166)AMG GL 63Land RoverRange Rover Sport II5.0 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.6 s
5.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.9 s
5.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
19.2 s
22.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
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
5.6 s
5.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.5 s
8.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.0 s
11.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.1 s
13.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
172 km/h
107 mph
166 km/h
103 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)AMG GL 63
558 hp
416 kW
Land RoverRange Rover Sport II5.0 V8
510 hp
380 kW

Mercedes-Benz GL (X166) AMG GL 63 has 48 hp more than Land Rover Range Rover Sport II 5.0 V8.

The biggest power difference is between Land Rover Range Rover Sport II 5.0 V8 and Mercedes-Benz GL (X166) AMG GL 63: 48 hp (36 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)AMG GL 63
760 Nm
561 lb-ft
Land RoverRange Rover Sport II5.0 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)AMG GL 63
2,505 kg
5,523 lb
Land RoverRange Rover Sport II5.0 V8
2,310 kg
5,093 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)AMG GL 63
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Land RoverRange Rover Sport II5.0 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)AMG GL 634.9 s
Land RoverRange Rover Sport II5.0 V85.3 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz GL (X166) AMG GL 63 and Land Rover Range Rover Sport II 5.0 V8: 0.4 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-BenzGL (X166)AMG GL 63
12.3 L/100 km
19.1 mpg US
23.0 mpg UK
Land RoverRange Rover Sport II5.0 V8
12.5 L/100 km
18.8 mpg US
22.6 mpg UK

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)AMG GL 63
223 hp/t
166 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
Land RoverRange Rover Sport II5.0 V8
221 hp/t
165 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)AMG GL 63
813 km
505 mi
Land RoverRange Rover Sport II5.0 V8
840 km
522 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)AMG GL 63
558 hp
416 kW
4.9 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Land RoverRange Rover Sport II5.0 V8
510 hp
380 kW
5.3 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)AMG GL 63
Power
558 hp
416 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
7 seats
Trunk
680 L
24.0 cu ft
Length
5,141 mm
202.4 in
Height
1,850 mm
72.8 in
Land RoverRange Rover Sport II5.0 V8
Power
510 hp
380 kW
0-100 km/h5.3 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-BenzGL (X166)AMG GL 63
Power
558 hp
416 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 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 Sport II5.0 V8
Power
510 hp
380 kW
0-100 km/h5.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
12.5 L/100 km
18.8 mpg US
22.6 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz GL (X166) AMG GL 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-BenzGL (X166)AMG GL 63
12.3 L/100 km
19.1 mpg US
23.0 mpg UK
4.9 s
Land RoverRange Rover Sport II5.0 V8
12.5 L/100 km
18.8 mpg US
22.6 mpg UK
5.3 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)AMG GL 63
223 hp/t
166 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
12.3 L/100 km
19.1 mpg US
23.0 mpg UK
Land RoverRange Rover Sport II5.0 V8
221 hp/t
165 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
12.5 L/100 km
18.8 mpg US
22.6 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzGL (X166)AMG GL 63Land RoverRange Rover Sport II5.0 V8
Power
558 hp
416 kW
510 hp
380 kW
Torque
760 Nm
561 lb-ft
625 Nm
461 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.9 s
5.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Lightness
2,505 kg
5,523 lb
2,310 kg
5,093 lb
Fuel consumption
12.3 L/100 km
19.1 mpg US
23.0 mpg UK
12.5 L/100 km
18.8 mpg US
22.6 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
7 seats
Trunk
680 L
24.0 cu ft
Length
5,141 mm
202.4 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
813 km
505 mi
840 km
522 mi
CO2 score
288 g/km
298 g/km
Trunk score
680 L
24.0 cu ft
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Power-to-weight score
223 hp/t
166 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
221 hp/t
165 kW/t
4.5 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) AMG GL 63Land Rover Range Rover Sport II 5.0 V8
Consumption12.3 L/100 km19.1 mpg US23 mpg UK12.5 L/100 km18.8 mpg US22.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km21.53 LC100 km21.88 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi34.64 LC100 mi35.20 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,845 L487 US gal406 UK gal1,875 L495 US gal412 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,229 LC/year3,281 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz GL (X166) AMG GL 63

  • Has 48 hp more
  • Has 135 Nm more
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 25 km/h (16 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 2 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Emits 10 g/km less CO2

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heaviest

Land Rover Range Rover Sport II 5.0 V8

  • Is 195 kg lighter
  • Has 27 km (17 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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