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Mercedes-Benz GLS (X166) GLS 400vsLand Rover Range Rover Velar P 340 3.0 V6

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 Velar

P 340 3.0 V6

340 hp2995 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticSuperchargedSUV2018-2020

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz GLS (X166) GLS 400

  • Fastest top speed
    240 km/h
    149 mph
  • Highest torque
    480 Nm
    354 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.4 L/100 km
    25.0 mpg US
    30.1 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,064 km
    661 mi
  • Largest trunk
    680 L
  • Best overall score
    71/100
  • Best economy score
    82/100
  • Best practicality score
    93/100

Land Rover Range Rover Velar P 340 3.0 V6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.4 s
  • Most powerful
    340 hp
    254 kW
  • Lightest
    1,954 kg
    4,308 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    174 hp/t
    130 kW/t
    5.7 kg/hp
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    214 g/km
  • Best performance score
    61/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzGLS (X166)GLS 400Land RoverRange Rover VelarP 340 3.0 V6
Power
333hp248kW
340hp254kW
Torque
480Nm354lb-ft
450Nm332lb-ft
Curb weight
2,360kg5,203lb
1,954kg4,308lb
Gross weight
3,250kg7,165lb
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Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
233 km/h
145 mph
To 99% top speed
93.3s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
77.4s99% target: 231 km/h / 143 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.6s
6.4s
0-200 km/h
29.1s
Calculated
28.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.2s
Calculated
6.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.4L/100 km25mpg US30.1mpg UK
9.4L/100 km25mpg US30.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
11.7L/100 km20.1mpg US24.1mpg UK
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Fuel consumption highway
8L/100 km29.4mpg US35.3mpg UK
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Quarter mile
14.7s
Calculated
14.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
141hp/t105kW/t64hp/1000 lb
Calculated
174hp/t130kW/t79hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
203Nm/t136lb-ft/ton
Calculated
230Nm/t154lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,064km661mi
Calculated
872km542mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,996cc183cu in
2,995cc183cu in
Length
5,130mm202in
4,803mm189in
Width
1,934mm76in
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Height
1,850mm73in
1,665mm66in
Wheelbase
3,075mm121in
2,874mm113in
Front track
1,655mm65in
1,644mm65in
Rear track
1,675mm66in
1,663mm65in
Ground clearance-
251mm10in
Trunk volume
680L
673L
Max trunk volume
2,300L
1,731L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
100L
82L
CO2 emissions
218g/km
214g/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 Velar P 340 3.0 V6PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz GLS (X166) GLS 400: Power / Torque
  • Land Rover Range Rover Velar P 340 3.0 V6: 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 VelarP 340 3.0 V66,500 rpm4,500 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzGLS (X166)GLS 400Land RoverRange Rover VelarP 340 3.0 V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.2 s
6.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.6 s
6.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
29.1 s
28.1 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
233 km/h
145 mph
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
9.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.3 s
12.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.7 s
14.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
154 km/h
96 mph
157 km/h
98 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 VelarP 340 3.0 V6
340 hp
254 kW

Land Rover Range Rover Velar P 340 3.0 V6 has 7 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 Velar P 340 3.0 V6: 7 hp (5 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 VelarP 340 3.0 V6
450 Nm
332 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 VelarP 340 3.0 V6
1,954 kg
4,308 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 VelarP 340 3.0 V6
233 km/h
145 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Land Rover Range Rover Velar P 340 3.0 V6 and Mercedes-Benz GLS (X166) GLS 400: 0.2 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 VelarP 340 3.0 V6
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 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-BenzGLS (X166)GLS 400
141 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
Land RoverRange Rover VelarP 340 3.0 V6
174 hp/t
130 kW/t
5.7 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 VelarP 340 3.0 V6
872 km
542 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 VelarP 340 3.0 V6
340 hp
254 kW
6.4 s
233 km/h
145 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 VelarP 340 3.0 V6
Power
340 hp
254 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
233 km/h
145 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
673 L
23.8 cu ft
Length
4,803 mm
189.1 in
Height
1,665 mm
65.6 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 VelarP 340 3.0 V6
Power
340 hp
254 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
233 km/h
145 mph
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK

Land Rover Range Rover Velar P 340 3.0 V6 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 VelarP 340 3.0 V6
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
6.4 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-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 VelarP 340 3.0 V6
174 hp/t
130 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzGLS (X166)GLS 400Land RoverRange Rover VelarP 340 3.0 V6
Power
333 hp
248 kW
340 hp
254 kW
Torque
480 Nm
354 lb-ft
450 Nm
332 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.6 s
6.4 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
233 km/h
145 mph
Lightness
2,360 kg
5,203 lb
1,954 kg
4,308 lb
Fuel consumption
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 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
673 L
23.8 cu ft
Length
4,803 mm
189.1 in
Height
1,665 mm
65.6 in
Range score
1,064 km
661 mi
872 km
542 mi
CO2 score
218 g/km
214 g/km
Trunk score
680 L
24.0 cu ft
673 L
23.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
141 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
174 hp/t
130 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz GLS (X166) GLS 400Land Rover Range Rover Velar P 340 3.0 V6
Consumption9.4 L/100 km25 mpg US30.1 mpg UK9.4 L/100 km25 mpg US30.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.45 LC100 km16.45 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi26.47 LC100 mi26.47 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,410 L372 US gal310 UK gal1,410 L372 US gal310 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,468 LC/year2,468 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz GLS (X166) GLS 400

  • Has 30 Nm more
  • Has 7 km/h (4 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 191 km (119 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 7 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

Land Rover Range Rover Velar P 340 3.0 V6

  • Has 7 hp more
  • Is 406 kg lighter
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 33 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Emits 4 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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