Car comparison

Maserati Levante S 3.0 V6 GDIvsMercedes-Benz GL (X166) GL 500

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

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Maserati Levante

S 3.0 V6 GDI

430 hp2979 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSUV2016-present
VS

Mercedes-Benz GL (X166)

GL 500

435 hp4663 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSUV2012-2015

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Maserati Levante S 3.0 V6 GDI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.2 s
  • Fastest top speed
    264 km/h
    164 mph
  • Lightest
    2,109 kg
    4,650 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    204 hp/t
    152 kW/t
    4.9 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    10.9 L/100 km
    21.6 mpg US
    25.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    8.5 L/100 km
    27.7 mpg US
    33.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    253 g/km
  • Best performance score
    74/100
  • Best economy score
    78/100

Mercedes-Benz GL (X166) GL 500

  • Most powerful
    435 hp
    324 kW
  • Highest torque
    700 Nm
    516 lb-ft
  • Lowest city consumption
    14.8 L/100 km
    15.9 mpg US
    19.1 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    870 km
    540 mi
  • Largest trunk
    680 L
  • Best overall score
    79/100
  • Best practicality score
    93/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMaseratiLevanteS 3.0 V6 GDIMercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 500
Power
430hp321kW
435hp324kW
Torque
580Nm428lb-ft
700Nm516lb-ft
Curb weight
2,109kg4,650lb
2,370kg5,225lb
Gross weight-
3,250kg7,165lb
Top speed
264 km/h
164 mph
250 km/h
155 mph
To 99% top speed
66.4s99% target: 261 km/h / 162 mph
Calculated
86.9s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.2s
5.4s
0-200 km/h
17.7s
Calculated
23.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.0s
Calculated
5.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10.9L/100 km21.6mpg US25.9mpg UK
11.5L/100 km20.5mpg US24.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
15L/100 km15.7mpg US18.8mpg UK
14.8L/100 km15.9mpg US19.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
9.6L/100 km24.5mpg US29.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.3s
Calculated
13.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
204hp/t152kW/t92hp/1000 lb
Calculated
184hp/t137kW/t83hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
275Nm/t184lb-ft/ton
Calculated
295Nm/t198lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
734km456mi
Calculated
870km540mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,979cc182cu in
4,663cc285cu 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
253g/km
269g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Maserati Levante S 3.0 V6 GDIMercedes-Benz GL (X166) GL 500PowerTorque
  • Maserati Levante S 3.0 V6 GDI: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz GL (X166) GL 500: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
MaseratiLevanteS 3.0 V6 GDI5,750 rpm4,500-5,000 rpm6,000 rpm
Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 5005,250 rpm1,800-3,500 rpm6,300 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMaseratiLevanteS 3.0 V6 GDIMercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 500
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.0 s
5.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.2 s
5.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
17.7 s
23.0 s
Top speed
264 km/h
164 mph
250 km/h
155 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
5.8 s
5.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.7 s
8.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.2 s
11.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.3 s
13.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
176 km/h
109 mph
164 km/h
102 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiLevanteS 3.0 V6 GDI
430 hp
321 kW
Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 500
435 hp
324 kW

Mercedes-Benz GL (X166) GL 500 has 5 hp more than Maserati Levante S 3.0 V6 GDI.

The biggest power difference is between Maserati Levante S 3.0 V6 GDI and Mercedes-Benz GL (X166) GL 500: 5 hp (4 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiLevanteS 3.0 V6 GDI
580 Nm
428 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 500
700 Nm
516 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiLevanteS 3.0 V6 GDI
2,109 kg
4,650 lb
Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 500
2,370 kg
5,225 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiLevanteS 3.0 V6 GDI
264 km/h
164 mph
Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 500
250 km/h
155 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiLevanteS 3.0 V6 GDI5.2 s
Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 5005.4 s

Although Mercedes-Benz GL (X166) GL 500 has more power, Maserati Levante S 3.0 V6 GDI is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Maserati Levante S 3.0 V6 GDI and Mercedes-Benz GL (X166) GL 500: 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
MaseratiLevanteS 3.0 V6 GDI
10.9 L/100 km
21.6 mpg US
25.9 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 500
11.5 L/100 km
20.5 mpg US
24.6 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Maserati Levante S 3.0 V6 GDI and Mercedes-Benz GL (X166) GL 500: 0.6 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
MaseratiLevanteS 3.0 V6 GDI
204 hp/t
152 kW/t
4.9 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 500
184 hp/t
137 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiLevanteS 3.0 V6 GDI
734 km
456 mi
Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 500
870 km
540 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
MaseratiLevanteS 3.0 V6 GDI
430 hp
321 kW
5.2 s
264 km/h
164 mph
Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 500
435 hp
324 kW
5.4 s
250 km/h
155 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
MaseratiLevanteS 3.0 V6 GDI
Power
430 hp
321 kW
0-100 km/h5.2 s
Top speed
264 km/h
164 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 500
Power
435 hp
324 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 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
MaseratiLevanteS 3.0 V6 GDI
Power
430 hp
321 kW
0-100 km/h5.2 s
Top speed
264 km/h
164 mph
10.9 L/100 km
21.6 mpg US
25.9 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 500
Power
435 hp
324 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
11.5 L/100 km
20.5 mpg US
24.6 mpg UK

Maserati Levante S 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
MaseratiLevanteS 3.0 V6 GDI
10.9 L/100 km
21.6 mpg US
25.9 mpg UK
5.2 s
Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 500
11.5 L/100 km
20.5 mpg US
24.6 mpg UK
5.4 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
MaseratiLevanteS 3.0 V6 GDI
204 hp/t
152 kW/t
4.9 kg/hp
10.9 L/100 km
21.6 mpg US
25.9 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 500
184 hp/t
137 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
11.5 L/100 km
20.5 mpg US
24.6 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMaseratiLevanteS 3.0 V6 GDIMercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 500
Power
430 hp
321 kW
435 hp
324 kW
Torque
580 Nm
428 lb-ft
700 Nm
516 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.2 s
5.4 s
Top speed
264 km/h
164 mph
250 km/h
155 mph
Lightness
2,109 kg
4,650 lb
2,370 kg
5,225 lb
Fuel consumption
10.9 L/100 km
21.6 mpg US
25.9 mpg UK
11.5 L/100 km
20.5 mpg US
24.6 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
734 km
456 mi
870 km
540 mi
CO2 score
253 g/km
269 g/km
Trunk score
580 L
20.5 cu ft
680 L
24.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
204 hp/t
152 kW/t
4.9 kg/hp
184 hp/t
137 kW/t
5.4 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 S 3.0 V6 GDIMercedes-Benz GL (X166) GL 500
Consumption10.9 L/100 km21.6 mpg US25.9 mpg UK11.5 L/100 km20.5 mpg US24.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km19.08 LC100 km20.13 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi30.70 LC100 mi32.39 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,635 L432 US gal360 UK gal1,725 L456 US gal379 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,861 LC/year3,019 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Maserati Levante S 3.0 V6 GDI

  • Is 261 kg lighter
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 14 km/h (9 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 20 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Emits 16 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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

Mercedes-Benz GL (X166) GL 500

  • Has 5 hp more
  • Has 120 Nm more
  • Has 136 km (84 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 100 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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