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Mercedes-Benz GLS (X166) GLS 400vsMercedes-Benz GL (X164) · Facelift 2009 GL 450

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
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Mercedes-Benz GL (X164) · Facelift 2009

GL 450

340 hp4663 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSUV2009-2012

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
  • Highest torque
    480 Nm
    354 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.4 L/100 km
    25.0 mpg US
    30.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    11.7 L/100 km
    20.1 mpg US
    24.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    8.0 L/100 km
    29.4 mpg US
    35.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    218 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,064 km
    661 mi
  • 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-BenzGL (X164)Facelift 2009GL 450
Power
333hp248kW
340hp254kW
Torque
480Nm354lb-ft
460Nm339lb-ft
Curb weight
2,360kg5,203lb
2,355kg5,192lb
Gross weight
3,250kg7,165lb
3,150kg6,945lb
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
To 99% top speed
93.3s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
105.4s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.6s
7.2s
0-200 km/h
29.1s
Calculated
34.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.2s
Calculated
6.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.4L/100 km25mpg US30.1mpg UK
13.4L/100 km17.6mpg US21.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
11.7L/100 km20.1mpg US24.1mpg UK
18.4L/100 km12.8mpg US15.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8L/100 km29.4mpg US35.3mpg UK
10.5L/100 km22.4mpg US26.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.7s
Calculated
15.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
141hp/t105kW/t64hp/1000 lb
Calculated
144hp/t108kW/t65hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
203Nm/t136lb-ft/ton
Calculated
195Nm/t131lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,064km661mi
Calculated
746km464mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,996cc183cu in
4,663cc285cu in
Length
5,130mm202in
5,099mm201in
Width
1,934mm76in
1,920mm76in
Height
1,850mm73in
1,840mm72in
Wheelbase
3,075mm121in
3,075mm121in
Front track
1,655mm65in
1,645mm65in
Rear track
1,675mm66in
1,648mm65in
Ground clearance-
198mm8in
Trunk volume
680L
620L
Max trunk volume
2,300L
2,300L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
7
Fuel tank
100L
100L
CO2 emissions
218g/km
312g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz GLS (X166) GLS 400Mercedes-Benz GL (X164) Facelift 2009 GL 450PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz GLS (X166) GLS 400: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz GL (X164) Facelift 2009 GL 450: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzGLS (X166)GLS 4005,250-6,000 rpm1,600-4,000 rpm6,250 rpm
Mercedes-BenzGL (X164)Facelift 2009GL 4506,000 rpm2,700-5,000 rpm6,500 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzGLS (X166)GLS 400Mercedes-BenzGL (X164)Facelift 2009GL 450
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.2 s
6.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.6 s
7.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
29.1 s
34.4 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.3 s
6.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.5 s
9.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.3 s
12.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.7 s
15.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
154 km/h
96 mph
148 km/h
92 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-BenzGL (X164)Facelift 2009GL 450
340 hp
254 kW

Mercedes-Benz GL (X164) Facelift 2009 GL 450 has 7 hp more than Mercedes-Benz GLS (X166) GLS 400.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLS (X166) GLS 400 and Mercedes-Benz GL (X164) Facelift 2009 GL 450: 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 400
480 Nm
354 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzGL (X164)Facelift 2009GL 450
460 Nm
339 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-BenzGL (X164)Facelift 2009GL 450
2,355 kg
5,192 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-BenzGL (X164)Facelift 2009GL 450
235 km/h
146 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLS (X166)GLS 4006.6 s
Mercedes-BenzGL (X164)Facelift 2009GL 4507.2 s

Although Mercedes-Benz GL (X164) Facelift 2009 GL 450 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 GL (X164) Facelift 2009 GL 450: 0.6 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-BenzGLS (X166)GLS 400
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGL (X164)Facelift 2009GL 450
13.4 L/100 km
17.6 mpg US
21.1 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLS (X166) GLS 400 and Mercedes-Benz GL (X164) Facelift 2009 GL 450: 4.0 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-BenzGLS (X166)GLS 400
141 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzGL (X164)Facelift 2009GL 450
144 hp/t
108 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLS (X166)GLS 400
1,064 km
661 mi
Mercedes-BenzGL (X164)Facelift 2009GL 450
746 km
464 mi

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-BenzGL (X164)Facelift 2009GL 450
340 hp
254 kW
7.2 s
235 km/h
146 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-BenzGL (X164)Facelift 2009GL 450
Power
340 hp
254 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
7 seats
Trunk
620 L
21.9 cu ft
Length
5,099 mm
200.7 in
Height
1,840 mm
72.4 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-BenzGLS (X166)GLS 400
Power
333 hp
248 kW
0-100 km/h6.6 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGL (X164)Facelift 2009GL 450
Power
340 hp
254 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
13.4 L/100 km
17.6 mpg US
21.1 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz GLS (X166) GLS 400 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-BenzGLS (X166)GLS 400
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
6.6 s
Mercedes-BenzGL (X164)Facelift 2009GL 450
13.4 L/100 km
17.6 mpg US
21.1 mpg UK
7.2 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-BenzGLS (X166)GLS 400
141 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGL (X164)Facelift 2009GL 450
144 hp/t
108 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
13.4 L/100 km
17.6 mpg US
21.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzGLS (X166)GLS 400Mercedes-BenzGL (X164)Facelift 2009GL 450
Power
333 hp
248 kW
340 hp
254 kW
Torque
480 Nm
354 lb-ft
460 Nm
339 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.6 s
7.2 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
Lightness
2,360 kg
5,203 lb
2,355 kg
5,192 lb
Fuel consumption
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
13.4 L/100 km
17.6 mpg US
21.1 mpg UK
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
7 seats
Trunk
620 L
21.9 cu ft
Length
5,099 mm
200.7 in
Height
1,840 mm
72.4 in
Range score
1,064 km
661 mi
746 km
464 mi
CO2 score
218 g/km
312 g/km
Trunk score
680 L
24.0 cu ft
620 L
21.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
141 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
144 hp/t
108 kW/t
6.9 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.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz GLS (X166) GLS 400Mercedes-Benz GL (X164) Facelift 2009 GL 450
Consumption9.4 L/100 km25 mpg US30.1 mpg UK13.4 L/100 km17.6 mpg US21.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.45 LC100 km23.45 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi26.47 LC100 mi37.74 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,410 L372 US gal310 UK gal2,010 L531 US gal442 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,468 LC/year3,518 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz GLS (X166) GLS 400

  • Has 20 Nm more
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 4.0 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 318 km (197 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 60 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 94 g/km less CO2

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest

Mercedes-Benz GL (X164) Facelift 2009 GL 450

  • Has 7 hp more
  • Is 5 kg lighter
  • Has 3 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

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

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