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Mercedes-Benz GLS (X166) GLS 400vsMercedes-Benz EQS SUV (X296) EQS 450+ 120 kWh

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

Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV (X296)

EQS 450+ 120 kWh

360 hpElectricRWDAutomaticSUV2022-2023

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
  • 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 400Mercedes-BenzEQS SUV (X296)EQS 450+ 120 kWh
Power
333hp248kW
360hp268kW
Torque
480Nm354lb-ft
568Nm419lb-ft
Curb weight
2,360kg5,203lb
2,620kg5,776lb
Gross weight
3,250kg7,165lb
3,265kg7,198lb
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
93.3s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
78.3s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.6s
6.7s
0-200 km/h
29.1s
Calculated
35.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.2s
Calculated
6.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.4L/100 km25mpg US30.1mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption city
11.7L/100 km20.1mpg US24.1mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
8L/100 km29.4mpg US35.3mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
14.7s
Calculated
14.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
141hp/t105kW/t64hp/1000 lb
Calculated
137hp/t102kW/t62hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
203Nm/t136lb-ft/ton
Calculated
217Nm/t145lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,064km661mi
Calculated
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Displacement
2,996cc183cu in
-
Length
5,130mm202in
5,125mm202in
Width
1,934mm76in
1,959mm77in
Height
1,850mm73in
1,718mm68in
Wheelbase
3,075mm121in
3,210mm126in
Front track
1,655mm65in
1,668mm66in
Rear track
1,675mm66in
1,681mm66in
Ground clearance-
178mm7in
Trunk volume
680L
565L
Max trunk volume
2,300L
2,100L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
100L
-
CO2 emissions
218g/km
-

Performance charts

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Acceleration curve

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Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzGLS (X166)GLS 400Mercedes-BenzEQS SUV (X296)EQS 450+ 120 kWh
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.2 s
6.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.6 s
6.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
29.1 s
35.5 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
6.3 s
6.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.5 s
9.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.3 s
12.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.7 s
14.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
154 km/h
96 mph
152 km/h
94 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
Mercedes-BenzEQS SUV (X296)EQS 450+ 120 kWh
360 hp
268 kW

Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV (X296) EQS 450+ 120 kWh has 27 hp more than Mercedes-Benz GLS (X166) GLS 400.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLS (X166) GLS 400 and Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV (X296) EQS 450+ 120 kWh: 27 hp (20 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
Mercedes-BenzEQS SUV (X296)EQS 450+ 120 kWh
568 Nm
419 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
Mercedes-BenzEQS SUV (X296)EQS 450+ 120 kWh
2,620 kg
5,776 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
Mercedes-BenzEQS SUV (X296)EQS 450+ 120 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 EQS SUV (X296) EQS 450+ 120 kWh 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 Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV (X296) EQS 450+ 120 kWh: 0.1 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 400
141 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzEQS SUV (X296)EQS 450+ 120 kWh
137 hp/t
102 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp

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
Mercedes-BenzEQS SUV (X296)EQS 450+ 120 kWh
360 hp
268 kW
6.7 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 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
Mercedes-BenzEQS SUV (X296)EQS 450+ 120 kWh
Power
360 hp
268 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
565 L
20.0 cu ft
Length
5,125 mm
201.8 in
Height
1,718 mm
67.6 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzGLS (X166)GLS 400Mercedes-BenzEQS SUV (X296)EQS 450+ 120 kWh
Power
333 hp
248 kW
360 hp
268 kW
Torque
480 Nm
354 lb-ft
568 Nm
419 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.6 s
6.7 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Lightness
2,360 kg
5,203 lb
2,620 kg
5,776 lb
Fuel consumption
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 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
565 L
20.0 cu ft
Length
5,125 mm
201.8 in
Height
1,718 mm
67.6 in
Range score
1,064 km
661 mi
-
CO2 score
218 g/km
-
Trunk score
680 L
24.0 cu ft
565 L
20.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
141 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
137 hp/t
102 kW/t
7.3 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 400
Consumption9.4 L/100 km25 mpg US30.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.45 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi26.47 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,410 L372 US gal310 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,468 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz GLS (X166) GLS 400

  • Is 260 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 20 km/h (12 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 4 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 115 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power

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