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Mercedes-Benz GLS (X166) GLS 500vsMercedes-Benz EQE SUV (X294) EQE 500 105 kWh

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

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Mercedes-Benz GLS (X166)

GLS 500

456 hp4663 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSUV2015-2019
VS

Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV (X294)

EQE 500 105 kWh

449 hpElectricAWDAutomaticSUV2025-present

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz GLS (X166) GLS 500

  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    456 hp
    340 kW
  • Lightest
    2,370 kg
    5,225 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    192 hp/t
    143 kW/t
    5.2 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    680 L
  • Best overall score
    81/100
  • Best performance score
    76/100
  • Best economy score
    77/100
  • Best practicality score
    93/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzGLS (X166)GLS 500Mercedes-BenzEQE SUV (X294)EQE 500 105 kWh
Power
456hp340kW
449hp335kW
Torque
700Nm516lb-ft
858Nm633lb-ft
Curb weight
2,370kg5,225lb
2,787kg6,144lb
Gross weight
3,250kg7,165lb
3,175kg7,000lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
75.5s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
47.0s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.3s
4.7s
0-200 km/h
19.6s
Calculated
22.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.0s
Calculated
4.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11.3L/100 km20.8mpg US25.0mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption city
14.9L/100 km15.8mpg US19.0mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
9.2L/100 km25.6mpg US30.7mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
13.5s
Calculated
13.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
192hp/t143kW/t87hp/1000 lb
Calculated
161hp/t120kW/t73hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
295Nm/t198lb-ft/ton
Calculated
308Nm/t206lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
885km550mi
Calculated
-
Displacement
4,663cc285cu in
-
Length
5,130mm202in
4,863mm191in
Width
1,934mm76in
1,940mm76in
Height
1,850mm73in
1,685mm66in
Wheelbase
3,075mm121in
3,030mm119in
Front track
1,655mm65in
1,650mm65in
Rear track
1,675mm66in
1,663mm65in
Ground clearance-
181mm7in
Trunk volume
680L
520L
Max trunk volume
2,300L
1,675L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
100L
-
CO2 emissions
264g/km
-

Performance charts

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Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzGLS (X166)GLS 500Mercedes-BenzEQE SUV (X294)EQE 500 105 kWh
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.0 s
4.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.3 s
4.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
19.6 s
22.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
5.8 s
5.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.8 s
8.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.3 s
10.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.5 s
13.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
171 km/h
106 mph
170 km/h
106 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLS (X166)GLS 500
456 hp
340 kW
Mercedes-BenzEQE SUV (X294)EQE 500 105 kWh
449 hp
335 kW

Mercedes-Benz GLS (X166) GLS 500 has 7 hp more than Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV (X294) EQE 500 105 kWh.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV (X294) EQE 500 105 kWh and Mercedes-Benz GLS (X166) GLS 500: 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 500
700 Nm
516 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzEQE SUV (X294)EQE 500 105 kWh
858 Nm
633 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLS (X166)GLS 500
2,370 kg
5,225 lb
Mercedes-BenzEQE SUV (X294)EQE 500 105 kWh
2,787 kg
6,144 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 500
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzEQE SUV (X294)EQE 500 105 kWh
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Although Mercedes-Benz GLS (X166) GLS 500 has more power, Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV (X294) EQE 500 105 kWh is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV (X294) EQE 500 105 kWh and Mercedes-Benz GLS (X166) GLS 500: 0.6 s.

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 500
192 hp/t
143 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzEQE SUV (X294)EQE 500 105 kWh
161 hp/t
120 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzGLS (X166)GLS 500
456 hp
340 kW
5.3 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzEQE SUV (X294)EQE 500 105 kWh
449 hp
335 kW
4.7 s
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 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 500
Power
456 hp
340 kW
0-100 km/h5.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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
Mercedes-BenzEQE SUV (X294)EQE 500 105 kWh
Power
449 hp
335 kW
0-100 km/h4.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
520 L
18.4 cu ft
Length
4,863 mm
191.5 in
Height
1,685 mm
66.3 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzGLS (X166)GLS 500Mercedes-BenzEQE SUV (X294)EQE 500 105 kWh
Power
456 hp
340 kW
449 hp
335 kW
Torque
700 Nm
516 lb-ft
858 Nm
633 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.3 s
4.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Lightness
2,370 kg
5,225 lb
2,787 kg
6,144 lb
Fuel consumption
11.3 L/100 km
20.8 mpg US
25.0 mpg UK
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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
520 L
18.4 cu ft
Length
4,863 mm
191.5 in
Height
1,685 mm
66.3 in
Range score
885 km
550 mi
-
CO2 score
264 g/km
-
Trunk score
680 L
24.0 cu ft
520 L
18.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
192 hp/t
143 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
161 hp/t
120 kW/t
6.2 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 500
Consumption11.3 L/100 km20.8 mpg US25 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km19.78 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi31.82 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,695 L448 US gal373 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,966 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz GLS (X166) GLS 500

  • Has 7 hp more
  • Is 417 kg lighter
  • Has 40 km/h (25 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 31 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 160 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h

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