Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz GL (X166) AMG GL 63vsMercedes-Benz GLS (X167) GLS 600 V8

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

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Mercedes-Benz GL (X166)

AMG GL 63

558 hp5461 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSUV2012-2015
VS

Mercedes-Benz GLS (X167)

GLS 600 V8

558 hp3982 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSUV2020-2023

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz GL (X166) AMG GL 63

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    558 hp
    416 kW
  • Highest torque
    760 Nm
    561 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    2,505 kg
    5,523 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    223 hp/t
    166 kW/t
    4.5 kg/hp
  • Best estimated range
    813 km
    505 mi
  • Largest trunk
    680 L
  • Best overall score
    83/100
  • Best practicality score
    93/100

Mercedes-Benz GLS (X167) GLS 600 V8

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    12.0 L/100 km
    19.6 mpg US
    23.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    273 g/km
  • Best performance score
    79/100
  • Best economy score
    75/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzGL (X166)AMG GL 63Mercedes-BenzGLS (X167)GLS 600 V8
Power
558hp416kW
558hp416kW
Torque
760Nm561lb-ft
730Nm538lb-ft
Curb weight
2,505kg5,523lb
2,785kg6,140lb
Gross weight
3,250kg7,165lb
3,250kg7,165lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
78.8s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
73.1s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.9s
4.9s
0-200 km/h
19.2s
Calculated
18.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.6s
Calculated
4.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
12.3L/100 km19.1mpg US23.0mpg UK
12L/100 km19.6mpg US23.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
15.8L/100 km14.9mpg US17.9mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
10.3L/100 km22.8mpg US27.4mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
13.1s
Calculated
13.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
223hp/t166kW/t101hp/1000 lb
Calculated
200hp/t149kW/t91hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
303Nm/t203lb-ft/ton
Calculated
262Nm/t175lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
813km505mi
Calculated
750km466mi
Calculated
Displacement
5,461cc333cu in
3,982cc243cu in
Length
5,141mm202in
5,205mm205in
Width
1,982mm78in
2,030mm80in
Height
1,850mm73in
1,838mm72in
Wheelbase
3,075mm121in
3,135mm123in
Front track
1,677mm66in
1,699mm67in
Rear track
1,696mm67in
1,723mm68in
Trunk volume
680L
520L
Max trunk volume
2,300L
-
Doors
5
5
Seats
7
4
Fuel tank
100L
90L
CO2 emissions
288g/km
273g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz GL (X166) AMG GL 63Mercedes-Benz GLS (X167) GLS 600 V8PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz GL (X166) AMG GL 63: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz GLS (X167) GLS 600 V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)AMG GL 635,250-5,750 rpm2,000-5,000 rpm6,000 rpm
Mercedes-BenzGLS (X167)GLS 600 V86,000-6,500 rpm2,500-5,000 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzGL (X166)AMG GL 63Mercedes-BenzGLS (X167)GLS 600 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.6 s
4.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.9 s
4.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
19.2 s
18.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
5.6 s
5.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.5 s
8.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.0 s
11.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.1 s
13.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
172 km/h
107 mph
174 km/h
108 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)AMG GL 63
558 hp
416 kW
Mercedes-BenzGLS (X167)GLS 600 V8
558 hp
416 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)AMG GL 63
760 Nm
561 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzGLS (X167)GLS 600 V8
730 Nm
538 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)AMG GL 63
2,505 kg
5,523 lb
Mercedes-BenzGLS (X167)GLS 600 V8
2,785 kg
6,140 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)AMG GL 63
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzGLS (X167)GLS 600 V8
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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)AMG GL 634.9 s
Mercedes-BenzGLS (X167)GLS 600 V84.9 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)AMG GL 63
12.3 L/100 km
19.1 mpg US
23.0 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLS (X167)GLS 600 V8
12.0 L/100 km
19.6 mpg US
23.5 mpg UK

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)AMG GL 63
223 hp/t
166 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzGLS (X167)GLS 600 V8
200 hp/t
149 kW/t
5.0 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)AMG GL 63
813 km
505 mi
Mercedes-BenzGLS (X167)GLS 600 V8
750 km
466 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)AMG GL 63
558 hp
416 kW
4.9 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzGLS (X167)GLS 600 V8
558 hp
416 kW
4.9 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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)AMG GL 63
Power
558 hp
416 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
7 seats
Trunk
680 L
24.0 cu ft
Length
5,141 mm
202.4 in
Height
1,850 mm
72.8 in
Mercedes-BenzGLS (X167)GLS 600 V8
Power
558 hp
416 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
4 seats
Trunk
520 L
18.4 cu ft
Length
5,205 mm
204.9 in
Height
1,838 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)AMG GL 63
Power
558 hp
416 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
12.3 L/100 km
19.1 mpg US
23.0 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLS (X167)GLS 600 V8
Power
558 hp
416 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
12.0 L/100 km
19.6 mpg US
23.5 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz GLS (X167) GLS 600 V8 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)AMG GL 63
12.3 L/100 km
19.1 mpg US
23.0 mpg UK
4.9 s
Mercedes-BenzGLS (X167)GLS 600 V8
12.0 L/100 km
19.6 mpg US
23.5 mpg UK
4.9 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)AMG GL 63
223 hp/t
166 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
12.3 L/100 km
19.1 mpg US
23.0 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLS (X167)GLS 600 V8
200 hp/t
149 kW/t
5.0 kg/hp
12.0 L/100 km
19.6 mpg US
23.5 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzGL (X166)AMG GL 63Mercedes-BenzGLS (X167)GLS 600 V8
Power
558 hp
416 kW
558 hp
416 kW
Torque
760 Nm
561 lb-ft
730 Nm
538 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.9 s
4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
2,505 kg
5,523 lb
2,785 kg
6,140 lb
Fuel consumption
12.3 L/100 km
19.1 mpg US
23.0 mpg UK
12.0 L/100 km
19.6 mpg US
23.5 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
7 seats
Trunk
680 L
24.0 cu ft
Length
5,141 mm
202.4 in
Height
1,850 mm
72.8 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
4 seats
Trunk
520 L
18.4 cu ft
Length
5,205 mm
204.9 in
Height
1,838 mm
72.4 in
Range score
813 km
505 mi
750 km
466 mi
CO2 score
288 g/km
273 g/km
Trunk score
680 L
24.0 cu ft
520 L
18.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
223 hp/t
166 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
200 hp/t
149 kW/t
5.0 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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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz GL (X166) AMG GL 63Mercedes-Benz GLS (X167) GLS 600 V8
Consumption12.3 L/100 km19.1 mpg US23 mpg UK12 L/100 km19.6 mpg US23.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km21.53 LC100 km21.00 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi34.64 LC100 mi33.80 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,845 L487 US gal406 UK gal1,800 L476 US gal396 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,229 LC/year3,150 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz GL (X166) AMG GL 63

  • Has 30 Nm more
  • Is 280 kg lighter
  • Has 22 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 63 km (39 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 160 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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