Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz GL (X166) GL 500vsMercedes-Benz G-class (W463) · Facelift 2008 G 500 V8 BA3 Final Edition

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

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Mercedes-Benz GL (X166)

GL 500

435 hp4663 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSUV2012-2015
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Mercedes-Benz G-class (W463) · Facelift 2008

G 500 V8 BA3 Final Edition

388 hp5461 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspirated2011-2012

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz GL (X166) GL 500

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    250 km/h
    155 mph
  • Most powerful
    435 hp
    324 kW
  • Highest torque
    700 Nm
    516 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    184 hp/t
    137 kW/t
    5.4 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    11.5 L/100 km
    20.5 mpg US
    24.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    14.8 L/100 km
    15.9 mpg US
    19.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    9.6 L/100 km
    24.5 mpg US
    29.4 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    870 km
    540 mi
  • Largest trunk
    680 L
  • Best overall score
    79/100
  • Best performance score
    73/100
  • Best economy score
    76/100
  • Best practicality score
    93/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 500Mercedes-BenzG-class (W463)Facelift 2008G 500 V8 BA3 Final Edition
Power
435hp324kW
388hp289kW
Torque
700Nm516lb-ft
530Nm391lb-ft
Curb weight
2,370kg5,225lb
2,285kg5,038lb
Gross weight
3,250kg7,165lb
2,850kg6,283lb
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
86.9s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
98.6s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.4s
5.9s
0-200 km/h
23.0s
Calculated
39.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.1s
Calculated
5.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11.5L/100 km20.5mpg US24.6mpg UK
14.9L/100 km15.8mpg US19.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
14.8L/100 km15.9mpg US19.1mpg UK
20L/100 km11.8mpg US14.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
9.6L/100 km24.5mpg US29.4mpg UK
11.9L/100 km19.8mpg US23.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.7s
Calculated
14.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
184hp/t137kW/t83hp/1000 lb
Calculated
170hp/t127kW/t77hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
295Nm/t198lb-ft/ton
Calculated
232Nm/t155lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
870km540mi
Calculated
644km400mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,663cc285cu in
5,461cc333cu in
Length
5,120mm202in
4,212mm166in
Width
1,934mm76in
1,760mm69in
Height
1,850mm73in
1,931mm76in
Wheelbase
3,075mm121in
2,400mm94in
Front track
1,655mm65in
1,475mm58in
Rear track
1,675mm66in
1,475mm58in
Ground clearance-
205mm8in
Trunk volume
680L
250L
Max trunk volume
2,300L
1,580L
Doors
5
3
Seats
7
5
Fuel tank
100L
96L
CO2 emissions
269g/km
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Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz GL (X166) GL 500Mercedes-Benz G-class (W463) Facelift 2008 G 500 V8 BA3 Final EditionPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz GL (X166) GL 500: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz G-class (W463) Facelift 2008 G 500 V8 BA3 Final Edition: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 5005,250 rpm1,800-3,500 rpm6,300 rpm
Mercedes-BenzG-class (W463)Facelift 2008G 500 V8 BA3 Final Edition6,000 rpm2,800-4,800 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 500Mercedes-BenzG-class (W463)Facelift 2008G 500 V8 BA3 Final Edition
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.1 s
5.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.4 s
5.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
23.0 s
39.8 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
2.0 s
330 ft
101 m
5.8 s
5.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.8 s
9.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.4 s
11.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.7 s
14.3 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
Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 500
435 hp
324 kW
Mercedes-BenzG-class (W463)Facelift 2008G 500 V8 BA3 Final Edition
388 hp
289 kW

Mercedes-Benz GL (X166) GL 500 has 47 hp more than Mercedes-Benz G-class (W463) Facelift 2008 G 500 V8 BA3 Final Edition.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz G-class (W463) Facelift 2008 G 500 V8 BA3 Final Edition and Mercedes-Benz GL (X166) GL 500: 47 hp (35 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 500
700 Nm
516 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzG-class (W463)Facelift 2008G 500 V8 BA3 Final Edition
530 Nm
391 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 500
2,370 kg
5,225 lb
Mercedes-BenzG-class (W463)Facelift 2008G 500 V8 BA3 Final Edition
2,285 kg
5,038 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-BenzGL (X166)GL 500
250 km/h
155 mph
Mercedes-BenzG-class (W463)Facelift 2008G 500 V8 BA3 Final Edition
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-BenzGL (X166)GL 5005.4 s
Mercedes-BenzG-class (W463)Facelift 2008G 500 V8 BA3 Final Edition5.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz GL (X166) GL 500 and Mercedes-Benz G-class (W463) Facelift 2008 G 500 V8 BA3 Final Edition: 0.5 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 500
11.5 L/100 km
20.5 mpg US
24.6 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzG-class (W463)Facelift 2008G 500 V8 BA3 Final Edition
14.9 L/100 km
15.8 mpg US
19.0 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz GL (X166) GL 500 and Mercedes-Benz G-class (W463) Facelift 2008 G 500 V8 BA3 Final Edition: 3.4 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
Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 500
184 hp/t
137 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzG-class (W463)Facelift 2008G 500 V8 BA3 Final Edition
170 hp/t
127 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 500
870 km
540 mi
Mercedes-BenzG-class (W463)Facelift 2008G 500 V8 BA3 Final Edition
644 km
400 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 500
435 hp
324 kW
5.4 s
250 km/h
155 mph
Mercedes-BenzG-class (W463)Facelift 2008G 500 V8 BA3 Final Edition
388 hp
289 kW
5.9 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-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
Mercedes-BenzG-class (W463)Facelift 2008G 500 V8 BA3 Final Edition
Power
388 hp
289 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
250 L
8.8 cu ft
Length
4,212 mm
165.8 in
Height
1,931 mm
76.0 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
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
Mercedes-BenzG-class (W463)Facelift 2008G 500 V8 BA3 Final Edition
Power
388 hp
289 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
14.9 L/100 km
15.8 mpg US
19.0 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz GL (X166) GL 500 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
Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 500
11.5 L/100 km
20.5 mpg US
24.6 mpg UK
5.4 s
Mercedes-BenzG-class (W463)Facelift 2008G 500 V8 BA3 Final Edition
14.9 L/100 km
15.8 mpg US
19.0 mpg UK
5.9 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
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
Mercedes-BenzG-class (W463)Facelift 2008G 500 V8 BA3 Final Edition
170 hp/t
127 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
14.9 L/100 km
15.8 mpg US
19.0 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 500Mercedes-BenzG-class (W463)Facelift 2008G 500 V8 BA3 Final Edition
Power
435 hp
324 kW
388 hp
289 kW
Torque
700 Nm
516 lb-ft
530 Nm
391 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.4 s
5.9 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Lightness
2,370 kg
5,225 lb
2,285 kg
5,038 lb
Fuel consumption
11.5 L/100 km
20.5 mpg US
24.6 mpg UK
14.9 L/100 km
15.8 mpg US
19.0 mpg UK
Practicality
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
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
250 L
8.8 cu ft
Length
4,212 mm
165.8 in
Height
1,931 mm
76.0 in
Range score
870 km
540 mi
644 km
400 mi
CO2 score
269 g/km
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Trunk score
680 L
24.0 cu ft
250 L
8.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
184 hp/t
137 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
170 hp/t
127 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz GL (X166) GL 500Mercedes-Benz G-class (W463) Facelift 2008 G 500 V8 BA3 Final Edition
Consumption11.5 L/100 km20.5 mpg US24.6 mpg UK14.9 L/100 km15.8 mpg US19 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km20.13 LC100 km26.08 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi32.39 LC100 mi41.96 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,725 L456 US gal379 UK gal2,235 L590 US gal492 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,019 LC/year3,911 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz GL (X166) GL 500

  • Has 47 hp more
  • Has 170 Nm more
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 30 km/h (19 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 3.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 14 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 225 km (140 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 430 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Heaviest

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