Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz GL (X166) GL 400vsMercedes-Benz GL (X164) GL 500

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

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Mercedes-Benz GL (X166)

GL 400

333 hp2996 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSUV2014-2015
VS

Mercedes-Benz GL (X164)

GL 500

388 hp5461 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSUV2006-2008

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz GL (X166) GL 400

  • Fastest top speed
    240 km/h
    149 mph
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.6 L/100 km
    24.5 mpg US
    29.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    11.9 L/100 km
    19.8 mpg US
    23.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    8.3 L/100 km
    28.3 mpg US
    34.0 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    225 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,042 km
    647 mi
  • Largest trunk
    680 L
  • Best economy score
    81/100
  • Best practicality score
    93/100

Mercedes-Benz GL (X164) GL 500

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.9 s
  • Most powerful
    388 hp
    289 kW
  • Highest torque
    530 Nm
    391 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    2,170 kg
    4,784 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    179 hp/t
    133 kW/t
    5.6 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    71/100
  • Best performance score
    62/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 400Mercedes-BenzGL (X164)GL 500
Power
333hp248kW
388hp289kW
Torque
480Nm354lb-ft
530Nm391lb-ft
Curb weight
2,360kg5,203lb
2,170kg4,784lb
Gross weight
3,250kg7,165lb
2,850kg6,283lb
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
210 km/h
130 mph
To 99% top speed
112.3s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
74.6s99% target: 208 km/h / 129 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.7s
5.9s
0-200 km/h
32.5s
Calculated
43.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.3s
Calculated
5.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.6L/100 km24.5mpg US29.4mpg UK
14.7L/100 km16mpg US19.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
11.9L/100 km19.8mpg US23.7mpg UK
19.3L/100 km12.2mpg US14.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.3L/100 km28.3mpg US34.0mpg UK
12L/100 km19.6mpg US23.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.8s
Calculated
14.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
141hp/t105kW/t64hp/1000 lb
Calculated
179hp/t133kW/t81hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
203Nm/t136lb-ft/ton
Calculated
244Nm/t163lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,042km647mi
Calculated
653km406mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,996cc183cu in
5,461cc333cu in
Length
5,120mm202in
5,088mm200in
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
Trunk volume
680L
620L
Max trunk volume
2,300L
2,300L
Doors
5
5
Seats
7
5
Fuel tank
100L
96L
CO2 emissions
225g/km
351g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz GL (X166) GL 400Mercedes-Benz GL (X164) GL 500PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz GL (X166) GL 400: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz GL (X164) GL 500: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 4005,250-6,000 rpm1,600-4,000 rpm6,300 rpm
Mercedes-BenzGL (X164)GL 5006,000 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 400Mercedes-BenzGL (X164)GL 500
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.3 s
5.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.7 s
5.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
32.5 s
43.7 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
210 km/h
130 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
6.2 s
5.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.5 s
9.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.4 s
11.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.8 s
14.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
150 km/h
93 mph
152 km/h
94 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 400
333 hp
248 kW
Mercedes-BenzGL (X164)GL 500
388 hp
289 kW

Mercedes-Benz GL (X164) GL 500 has 55 hp more than Mercedes-Benz GL (X166) GL 400.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz GL (X166) GL 400 and Mercedes-Benz GL (X164) GL 500: 55 hp (41 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 400
480 Nm
354 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzGL (X164)GL 500
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 400
2,360 kg
5,203 lb
Mercedes-BenzGL (X164)GL 500
2,170 kg
4,784 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 400
240 km/h
149 mph
Mercedes-BenzGL (X164)GL 500
210 km/h
130 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 4006.7 s
Mercedes-BenzGL (X164)GL 5005.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz GL (X164) GL 500 and Mercedes-Benz GL (X166) GL 400: 0.8 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 400
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGL (X164)GL 500
14.7 L/100 km
16.0 mpg US
19.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz GL (X166) GL 400 and Mercedes-Benz GL (X164) GL 500: 5.1 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 400
141 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzGL (X164)GL 500
179 hp/t
133 kW/t
5.6 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 400
1,042 km
647 mi
Mercedes-BenzGL (X164)GL 500
653 km
406 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 400
333 hp
248 kW
6.7 s
240 km/h
149 mph
Mercedes-BenzGL (X164)GL 500
388 hp
289 kW
5.9 s
210 km/h
130 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 400
Power
333 hp
248 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 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-BenzGL (X164)GL 500
Power
388 hp
289 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
210 km/h
130 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
620 L
21.9 cu ft
Length
5,088 mm
200.3 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-BenzGL (X166)GL 400
Power
333 hp
248 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGL (X164)GL 500
Power
388 hp
289 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
210 km/h
130 mph
14.7 L/100 km
16.0 mpg US
19.2 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz GL (X166) GL 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-BenzGL (X166)GL 400
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK
6.7 s
Mercedes-BenzGL (X164)GL 500
14.7 L/100 km
16.0 mpg US
19.2 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 400
141 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGL (X164)GL 500
179 hp/t
133 kW/t
5.6 kg/hp
14.7 L/100 km
16.0 mpg US
19.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 400Mercedes-BenzGL (X164)GL 500
Power
333 hp
248 kW
388 hp
289 kW
Torque
480 Nm
354 lb-ft
530 Nm
391 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.7 s
5.9 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
210 km/h
130 mph
Lightness
2,360 kg
5,203 lb
2,170 kg
4,784 lb
Fuel consumption
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK
14.7 L/100 km
16.0 mpg US
19.2 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
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
620 L
21.9 cu ft
Length
5,088 mm
200.3 in
Height
1,840 mm
72.4 in
Range score
1,042 km
647 mi
653 km
406 mi
CO2 score
225 g/km
351 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
179 hp/t
133 kW/t
5.6 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 GL (X166) GL 400Mercedes-Benz GL (X164) GL 500
Consumption9.6 L/100 km24.5 mpg US29.4 mpg UK14.7 L/100 km16 mpg US19.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.80 LC100 km25.72 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi27.04 LC100 mi41.40 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,440 L380 US gal317 UK gal2,205 L582 US gal485 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,520 LC/year3,859 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz GL (X166) GL 400

  • Has 30 km/h (19 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 5.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 389 km (241 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 60 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 126 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest

Mercedes-Benz GL (X164) GL 500

  • Has 55 hp more
  • Has 50 Nm more
  • Is 190 kg lighter
  • Is 0.8 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 38 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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