Car comparison

Maserati Levante 3.0 V6 GDIvsMercedes-Benz GL (X166) GL 400

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

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Maserati Levante

3.0 V6 GDI

350 hp2979 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSUV2016-present
VS

Mercedes-Benz GL (X166)

GL 400

333 hp2996 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSUV2014-2015

Comparison overview

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Maserati Levante 3.0 V6 GDI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.0 s
  • Fastest top speed
    251 km/h
    156 mph
  • Most powerful
    350 hp
    261 kW
  • Highest torque
    500 Nm
    369 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    2,109 kg
    4,650 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    166 hp/t
    124 kW/t
    6.0 kg/hp
  • Lowest highway consumption
    8.3 L/100 km
    28.3 mpg US
    34.0 mpg UK
  • Best overall score
    73/100
  • Best performance score
    66/100

Mercedes-Benz GL (X166) GL 400

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.6 L/100 km
    24.5 mpg US
    29.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    11.9 L/100 km
    19.8 mpg US
    23.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    225 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,042 km
    647 mi
  • Largest trunk
    680 L
  • Best economy score
    81/100
  • Best practicality score
    93/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMaseratiLevante3.0 V6 GDIMercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 400
Power
350hp261kW
333hp248kW
Torque
500Nm369lb-ft
480Nm354lb-ft
Curb weight
2,109kg4,650lb
2,360kg5,203lb
Gross weight-
3,250kg7,165lb
Top speed
251 km/h
156 mph
240 km/h
149 mph
To 99% top speed
77.1s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
112.3s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.0s
6.7s
0-200 km/h
22.6s
Calculated
32.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.7s
Calculated
6.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10.7L/100 km22mpg US26.4mpg UK
9.6L/100 km24.5mpg US29.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
14.8L/100 km15.9mpg US19.1mpg UK
11.9L/100 km19.8mpg US23.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.3L/100 km28.3mpg US34.0mpg UK
8.3L/100 km28.3mpg US34.0mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.1s
Calculated
14.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
166hp/t124kW/t75hp/1000 lb
Calculated
141hp/t105kW/t64hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
237Nm/t159lb-ft/ton
Calculated
203Nm/t136lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
748km465mi
Calculated
1,042km647mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,979cc182cu in
2,996cc183cu in
Length
5,003mm197in
5,120mm202in
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
7
Fuel tank
80L
100L
CO2 emissions
249g/km
225g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Maserati Levante 3.0 V6 GDIMercedes-Benz GL (X166) GL 400PowerTorque
  • Maserati Levante 3.0 V6 GDI: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz GL (X166) GL 400: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
MaseratiLevante3.0 V6 GDI5,750 rpm4,500-5,000 rpm6,000 rpm
Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 4005,250-6,000 rpm1,600-4,000 rpm6,300 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMaseratiLevante3.0 V6 GDIMercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 400
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.7 s
6.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.0 s
6.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
22.6 s
32.5 s
Top speed
251 km/h
156 mph
240 km/h
149 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
6.1 s
6.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.2 s
9.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.9 s
12.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.1 s
14.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
164 km/h
102 mph
150 km/h
93 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiLevante3.0 V6 GDI
350 hp
261 kW
Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 400
333 hp
248 kW

Maserati Levante 3.0 V6 GDI has 17 hp more than Mercedes-Benz GL (X166) GL 400.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz GL (X166) GL 400 and Maserati Levante 3.0 V6 GDI: 17 hp (13 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiLevante3.0 V6 GDI
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 400
480 Nm
354 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiLevante3.0 V6 GDI
2,109 kg
4,650 lb
Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 400
2,360 kg
5,203 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 GDI
251 km/h
156 mph
Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 400
240 km/h
149 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiLevante3.0 V6 GDI6.0 s
Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 4006.7 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Maserati Levante 3.0 V6 GDI and Mercedes-Benz GL (X166) GL 400: 0.7 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 GDI
10.7 L/100 km
22.0 mpg US
26.4 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 400
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz GL (X166) GL 400 and Maserati Levante 3.0 V6 GDI: 1.1 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
MaseratiLevante3.0 V6 GDI
166 hp/t
124 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 400
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
MaseratiLevante3.0 V6 GDI
748 km
465 mi
Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 400
1,042 km
647 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
MaseratiLevante3.0 V6 GDI
350 hp
261 kW
6.0 s
251 km/h
156 mph
Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 400
333 hp
248 kW
6.7 s
240 km/h
149 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 GDI
Power
350 hp
261 kW
0-100 km/h6.0 s
Top speed
251 km/h
156 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-BenzGL (X166)GL 400
Power
333 hp
248 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
7 seats
Trunk
680 L
24.0 cu ft
Length
5,120 mm
201.6 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 GDI
Power
350 hp
261 kW
0-100 km/h6.0 s
Top speed
251 km/h
156 mph
10.7 L/100 km
22.0 mpg US
26.4 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 400
Power
333 hp
248 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK

Maserati Levante 3.0 V6 GDI 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 GDI
10.7 L/100 km
22.0 mpg US
26.4 mpg UK
6.0 s
Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 400
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK
6.7 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
MaseratiLevante3.0 V6 GDI
166 hp/t
124 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
10.7 L/100 km
22.0 mpg US
26.4 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 400
141 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMaseratiLevante3.0 V6 GDIMercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 400
Power
350 hp
261 kW
333 hp
248 kW
Torque
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
480 Nm
354 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.0 s
6.7 s
Top speed
251 km/h
156 mph
240 km/h
149 mph
Lightness
2,109 kg
4,650 lb
2,360 kg
5,203 lb
Fuel consumption
10.7 L/100 km
22.0 mpg US
26.4 mpg UK
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 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
7 seats
Trunk
680 L
24.0 cu ft
Length
5,120 mm
201.6 in
Height
1,850 mm
72.8 in
Range score
748 km
465 mi
1,042 km
647 mi
CO2 score
249 g/km
225 g/km
Trunk score
580 L
20.5 cu ft
680 L
24.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
166 hp/t
124 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
141 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMaserati Levante 3.0 V6 GDIMercedes-Benz GL (X166) GL 400
Consumption10.7 L/100 km22 mpg US26.4 mpg UK9.6 L/100 km24.5 mpg US29.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km18.72 LC100 km16.80 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi30.13 LC100 mi27.04 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,605 L424 US gal353 UK gal1,440 L380 US gal317 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,809 LC/year2,520 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Maserati Levante 3.0 V6 GDI

  • Has 17 hp more
  • Has 20 Nm more
  • Is 251 kg lighter
  • Is 0.7 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 11 km/h (7 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 25 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

Mercedes-Benz GL (X166) GL 400

  • Uses 1.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 294 km (183 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 100 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 24 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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