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Mercedes-Benz GLS (X166) GLS 400vsLexus LX III · Facelift 2015 570 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

Lexus LX III · Facelift 2015

570 V8

367 hp5663 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSUV2015-2021

Comparison overview

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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 combined fuel consumption
    9.4 L/100 km
    25.0 mpg US
    30.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    11.7 L/100 km
    20.1 mpg US
    24.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    8.0 L/100 km
    29.4 mpg US
    35.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    218 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,064 km
    661 mi
  • Largest trunk
    680 L
  • Best overall score
    71/100
  • Best performance score
    60/100
  • Best economy score
    82/100
  • Best practicality score
    93/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzGLS (X166)GLS 400LexusLX IIIFacelift 2015570 V8
Power
333hp248kW
367hp274kW
Torque
480Nm354lb-ft
530Nm391lb-ft
Curb weight
2,360kg5,203lb
2,740kg6,041lb
Gross weight
3,250kg7,165lb
3,350kg7,385lb
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
93.1s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
109.8s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.6s
7.7s
0-200 km/h
29.1s
Calculated
38.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.2s
Calculated
7.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.4L/100 km25mpg US30.1mpg UK
14.4L/100 km16.3mpg US19.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
11.7L/100 km20.1mpg US24.1mpg UK
20.2L/100 km11.6mpg US14.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8L/100 km29.4mpg US35.3mpg UK
10.9L/100 km21.6mpg US25.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.7s
Calculated
15.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
141hp/t105kW/t64hp/1000 lb
Calculated
134hp/t100kW/t61hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
203Nm/t136lb-ft/ton
Calculated
193Nm/t129lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,064km661mi
Calculated
958km595mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,996cc183cu in
5,663cc346cu in
Length
5,130mm202in
5,065mm199in
Width
1,934mm76in
1,980mm78in
Height
1,850mm73in
1,910mm75in
Wheelbase
3,075mm121in
2,850mm112in
Front track
1,655mm65in
1,640mm65in
Rear track
1,675mm66in
1,635mm64in
Ground clearance-
225mm9in
Trunk volume
680L
259L
Max trunk volume
2,300L
-
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
8
Fuel tank
100L
138L
CO2 emissions
218g/km
334g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz GLS (X166) GLS 400Lexus LX III Facelift 2015 570 V8PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz GLS (X166) GLS 400: Power / Torque
  • Lexus LX III Facelift 2015 570 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
LexusLX IIIFacelift 2015570 V85,600 rpm3,200 rpm5,850 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzGLS (X166)GLS 400LexusLX IIIFacelift 2015570 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.2 s
7.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.6 s
7.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
29.1 s
38.9 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.3 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.5 s
10.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.3 s
13.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.7 s
15.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
154 km/h
96 mph
145 km/h
90 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
LexusLX IIIFacelift 2015570 V8
367 hp
274 kW

Lexus LX III Facelift 2015 570 V8 has 34 hp more than Mercedes-Benz GLS (X166) GLS 400.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLS (X166) GLS 400 and Lexus LX III Facelift 2015 570 V8: 34 hp (25 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
LexusLX IIIFacelift 2015570 V8
530 Nm
391 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
LexusLX IIIFacelift 2015570 V8
2,740 kg
6,041 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
LexusLX IIIFacelift 2015570 V8
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 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
LexusLX IIIFacelift 2015570 V87.7 s

Although Lexus LX III Facelift 2015 570 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 Lexus LX III Facelift 2015 570 V8: 1.1 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
LexusLX IIIFacelift 2015570 V8
14.4 L/100 km
16.3 mpg US
19.6 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLS (X166) GLS 400 and Lexus LX III Facelift 2015 570 V8: 5.0 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
LexusLX IIIFacelift 2015570 V8
134 hp/t
100 kW/t
7.5 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
LexusLX IIIFacelift 2015570 V8
958 km
595 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
LexusLX IIIFacelift 2015570 V8
367 hp
274 kW
7.7 s
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 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
LexusLX IIIFacelift 2015570 V8
Power
367 hp
274 kW
0-100 km/h7.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
8 seats
Trunk
259 L
9.1 cu ft
Length
5,065 mm
199.4 in
Height
1,910 mm
75.2 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
LexusLX IIIFacelift 2015570 V8
Power
367 hp
274 kW
0-100 km/h7.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
14.4 L/100 km
16.3 mpg US
19.6 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz GLS (X166) GLS 400 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
LexusLX IIIFacelift 2015570 V8
14.4 L/100 km
16.3 mpg US
19.6 mpg UK
7.7 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
LexusLX IIIFacelift 2015570 V8
134 hp/t
100 kW/t
7.5 kg/hp
14.4 L/100 km
16.3 mpg US
19.6 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzGLS (X166)GLS 400LexusLX IIIFacelift 2015570 V8
Power
333 hp
248 kW
367 hp
274 kW
Torque
480 Nm
354 lb-ft
530 Nm
391 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.6 s
7.7 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Lightness
2,360 kg
5,203 lb
2,740 kg
6,041 lb
Fuel consumption
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
14.4 L/100 km
16.3 mpg US
19.6 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
8 seats
Trunk
259 L
9.1 cu ft
Length
5,065 mm
199.4 in
Height
1,910 mm
75.2 in
Range score
1,064 km
661 mi
958 km
595 mi
CO2 score
218 g/km
334 g/km
Trunk score
680 L
24.0 cu ft
259 L
9.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
141 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
134 hp/t
100 kW/t
7.5 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 400Lexus LX III Facelift 2015 570 V8
Consumption9.4 L/100 km25 mpg US30.1 mpg UK14.4 L/100 km16.3 mpg US19.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.45 LC100 km25.20 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi26.47 LC100 mi40.56 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,410 L372 US gal310 UK gal2,160 L571 US gal475 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,468 LC/year3,780 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz GLS (X166) GLS 400

  • Is 380 kg lighter
  • Is 1.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 5.0 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 7 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 105 km (66 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 421 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 116 g/km less CO2

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power

Lexus LX III Facelift 2015 570 V8

  • Has 34 hp more
  • Has 50 Nm more

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque

Cons

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

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