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Mercedes-Benz GLS (X167) GLS 580 V8vsMercedes-Benz EQS SUV (X296) EQS 580 125 kWh

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

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Mercedes-Benz GLS (X167)

GLS 580 V8

489 hp3982 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSUV2020-2021
VS

Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV (X296)

EQS 580 125 kWh

544 hpElectricAWDAutomaticSUV2023-present

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz GLS (X167) GLS 580 V8

  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    2,470 kg
    5,445 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    198 hp/t
    148 kW/t
    5.1 kg/hp
  • Best performance score
    77/100
  • Best economy score
    77/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzGLS (X167)GLS 580 V8Mercedes-BenzEQS SUV (X296)EQS 580 125 kWh
Power
489hp365kW
544hp406kW
Torque
700Nm516lb-ft
858Nm633lb-ft
Curb weight
2,470kg5,445lb
2,770kg6,107lb
Gross weight
3,250kg7,165lb
3,410kg7,518lb
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
77.4s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
49.2s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.3s
4.7s
0-200 km/h
19.8s
Calculated
23.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.0s
Calculated
4.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11L/100 km21.4mpg US25.7mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption city
15L/100 km15.7mpg US18.8mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
13.5s
Calculated
13.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
198hp/t148kW/t90hp/1000 lb
Calculated
196hp/t146kW/t89hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
283Nm/t190lb-ft/ton
Calculated
310Nm/t207lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
818km508mi
Calculated
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Displacement
3,982cc243cu in
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Length
5,207mm205in
5,125mm202in
Width
2,030mm80in
1,959mm77in
Height
1,838mm72in
1,718mm68in
Wheelbase
3,135mm123in
3,210mm126in
Front track
1,669mm66in
1,668mm66in
Rear track
1,692mm67in
1,681mm66in
Ground clearance
215mm8in
222mm9in
Trunk volume
355L
565L
Max trunk volume
2,400L
2,100L
Doors
5
5
Seats
7
5
Fuel tank
90L
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Performance charts

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Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzGLS (X167)GLS 580 V8Mercedes-BenzEQS SUV (X296)EQS 580 125 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
19.8 s
23.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
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
13.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
170 km/h
106 mph
169 km/h
105 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLS (X167)GLS 580 V8
489 hp
365 kW
Mercedes-BenzEQS SUV (X296)EQS 580 125 kWh
544 hp
406 kW

Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV (X296) EQS 580 125 kWh has 55 hp more than Mercedes-Benz GLS (X167) GLS 580 V8.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLS (X167) GLS 580 V8 and Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV (X296) EQS 580 125 kWh: 55 hp (41 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLS (X167)GLS 580 V8
700 Nm
516 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzEQS SUV (X296)EQS 580 125 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 (X167)GLS 580 V8
2,470 kg
5,445 lb
Mercedes-BenzEQS SUV (X296)EQS 580 125 kWh
2,770 kg
6,107 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 (X167)GLS 580 V8
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzEQS SUV (X296)EQS 580 125 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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLS (X167)GLS 580 V85.3 s
Mercedes-BenzEQS SUV (X296)EQS 580 125 kWh4.7 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV (X296) EQS 580 125 kWh and Mercedes-Benz GLS (X167) GLS 580 V8: 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 (X167)GLS 580 V8
198 hp/t
148 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzEQS SUV (X296)EQS 580 125 kWh
196 hp/t
146 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzGLS (X167)GLS 580 V8
489 hp
365 kW
5.3 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzEQS SUV (X296)EQS 580 125 kWh
544 hp
406 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 (X167)GLS 580 V8
Power
489 hp
365 kW
0-100 km/h5.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
7 seats
Trunk
355 L
12.5 cu ft
Length
5,207 mm
205.0 in
Height
1,838 mm
72.4 in
Mercedes-BenzEQS SUV (X296)EQS 580 125 kWh
Power
544 hp
406 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
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 (X167)GLS 580 V8Mercedes-BenzEQS SUV (X296)EQS 580 125 kWh
Power
489 hp
365 kW
544 hp
406 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
2,470 kg
5,445 lb
2,770 kg
6,107 lb
Fuel consumption
11.0 L/100 km
21.4 mpg US
25.7 mpg UK
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Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
7 seats
Trunk
355 L
12.5 cu ft
Length
5,207 mm
205.0 in
Height
1,838 mm
72.4 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
818 km
508 mi
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Trunk score
355 L
12.5 cu ft
565 L
20.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
198 hp/t
148 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
196 hp/t
146 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz GLS (X167) GLS 580 V8
Consumption11 L/100 km21.4 mpg US25.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km19.25 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi30.98 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,650 L436 US gal363 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,888 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz GLS (X167) GLS 580 V8

  • Is 300 kg lighter
  • Has 40 km/h (25 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 2 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV (X296) EQS 580 125 kWh

  • Has 55 hp more
  • Has 158 Nm more
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 210 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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