Car comparison

Maserati Levante 3.0 V6vsMercedes-Benz GLS (X166) GLS 350d

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Maserati Levante

3.0 V6

275 hp2987 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2016-present
VS

Mercedes-Benz GLS (X166)

GLS 350d

258 hp2987 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2015-2019

Comparison overview

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Maserati Levante 3.0 V6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    230 km/h
    143 mph
  • Most powerful
    275 hp
    205 kW
  • Lightest
    2,205 kg
    4,861 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    125 hp/t
    93 kW/t
    8.0 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.2 L/100 km
    32.7 mpg US
    39.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    8.2 L/100 km
    28.7 mpg US
    34.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.6 L/100 km
    35.6 mpg US
    42.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    189 g/km
  • Best overall score
    68/100
  • Best performance score
    59/100
  • Best economy score
    87/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMaseratiLevante3.0 V6Mercedes-BenzGLS (X166)GLS 350d
Power
275hp205kW
258hp192kW
Torque
600Nm443lb-ft
620Nm457lb-ft
Curb weight
2,205kg4,861lb
2,380kg5,247lb
Gross weight-
3,250kg7,165lb
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
222 km/h
138 mph
To 99% top speed
85.2s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
104.7s99% target: 220 km/h / 137 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.9s
7.8s
0-200 km/h
31.9s
Calculated
43.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.5s
Calculated
7.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK
8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.9s
Calculated
15.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
125hp/t93kW/t57hp/1000 lb
Calculated
108hp/t81kW/t49hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
272Nm/t182lb-ft/ton
Calculated
261Nm/t174lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,111km690mi
Calculated
1,316km818mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,987cc182cu in
2,987cc182cu in
Length
5,003mm197in
5,130mm202in
Width
1,968mm77in
1,934mm76in
Height
1,679mm66in
1,850mm73in
Wheelbase
3,004mm118in
3,075mm121in
Front track
1,624mm64in
1,655mm65in
Rear track
1,676mm66in
1,675mm66in
Trunk volume
580L
680L
Max trunk volume-
2,300L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
80L
100L
CO2 emissions
189g/km
199g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Maserati Levante 3.0 V6Mercedes-Benz GLS (X166) GLS 350dPowerTorque
  • Maserati Levante 3.0 V6: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz GLS (X166) GLS 350d: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
MaseratiLevante3.0 V64,000 rpm2,000-2,600 rpm4,250 rpm
Mercedes-BenzGLS (X166)GLS 350d3,400 rpm1,600-2,400 rpm3,650 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMaseratiLevante3.0 V6Mercedes-BenzGLS (X166)GLS 350d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.5 s
7.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.9 s
7.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
31.9 s
43.6 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
222 km/h
138 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.4 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.7 s
10.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.6 s
13.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.9 s
15.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
152 km/h
95 mph
143 km/h
89 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiLevante3.0 V6
275 hp
205 kW
Mercedes-BenzGLS (X166)GLS 350d
258 hp
192 kW

Maserati Levante 3.0 V6 has 17 hp more than Mercedes-Benz GLS (X166) GLS 350d.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLS (X166) GLS 350d and Maserati Levante 3.0 V6: 17 hp (13 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiLevante3.0 V6
600 Nm
443 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzGLS (X166)GLS 350d
620 Nm
457 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiLevante3.0 V6
2,205 kg
4,861 lb
Mercedes-BenzGLS (X166)GLS 350d
2,380 kg
5,247 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiLevante3.0 V6
230 km/h
143 mph
Mercedes-BenzGLS (X166)GLS 350d
222 km/h
138 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiLevante3.0 V66.9 s
Mercedes-BenzGLS (X166)GLS 350d7.8 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Maserati Levante 3.0 V6 and Mercedes-Benz GLS (X166) GLS 350d: 0.9 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiLevante3.0 V6
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLS (X166)GLS 350d
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiLevante3.0 V6
125 hp/t
93 kW/t
8.0 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzGLS (X166)GLS 350d
108 hp/t
81 kW/t
9.2 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiLevante3.0 V6
1,111 km
690 mi
Mercedes-BenzGLS (X166)GLS 350d
1,316 km
818 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
MaseratiLevante3.0 V6
275 hp
205 kW
6.9 s
230 km/h
143 mph
Mercedes-BenzGLS (X166)GLS 350d
258 hp
192 kW
7.8 s
222 km/h
138 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
MaseratiLevante3.0 V6
Power
275 hp
205 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
580 L
20.5 cu ft
Length
5,003 mm
197.0 in
Height
1,679 mm
66.1 in
Mercedes-BenzGLS (X166)GLS 350d
Power
258 hp
192 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
222 km/h
138 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

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
MaseratiLevante3.0 V6
Power
275 hp
205 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLS (X166)GLS 350d
Power
258 hp
192 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
222 km/h
138 mph
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK

Maserati Levante 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
MaseratiLevante3.0 V6
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
6.9 s
Mercedes-BenzGLS (X166)GLS 350d
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK
7.8 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
MaseratiLevante3.0 V6
125 hp/t
93 kW/t
8.0 kg/hp
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLS (X166)GLS 350d
108 hp/t
81 kW/t
9.2 kg/hp
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMaseratiLevante3.0 V6Mercedes-BenzGLS (X166)GLS 350d
Power
275 hp
205 kW
258 hp
192 kW
Torque
600 Nm
443 lb-ft
620 Nm
457 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.9 s
7.8 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
222 km/h
138 mph
Lightness
2,205 kg
4,861 lb
2,380 kg
5,247 lb
Fuel consumption
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
580 L
20.5 cu ft
Length
5,003 mm
197.0 in
Height
1,679 mm
66.1 in
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
Range score
1,111 km
690 mi
1,316 km
818 mi
CO2 score
189 g/km
199 g/km
Trunk score
580 L
20.5 cu ft
680 L
24.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
125 hp/t
93 kW/t
8.0 kg/hp
108 hp/t
81 kW/t
9.2 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.

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
VehicleMaserati Levante 3.0 V6Mercedes-Benz GLS (X166) GLS 350d
Consumption7.2 L/100 km32.7 mpg US39.2 mpg UK7.6 L/100 km30.9 mpg US37.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.60 LC100 km13.30 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi20.28 LC100 mi21.40 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,080 L285 US gal238 UK gal1,140 L301 US gal251 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,890 LC/year1,995 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Maserati Levante 3.0 V6

  • Has 17 hp more
  • Is 175 kg lighter
  • Is 0.9 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 8 km/h (5 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 16 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
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Smallest trunk

Mercedes-Benz GLS (X166) GLS 350d

  • Has 20 Nm more
  • Has 205 km (127 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 100 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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