Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz GL (X166) GL 400vsMercedes-Benz GLS (X167) GLS 400d

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 GLS (X167)

GLS 400d

330 hp2925 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSUV2019-2023

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz GLS (X167) GLS 400d

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.3 s
  • Highest torque
    700 Nm
    516 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.1 L/100 km
    29.0 mpg US
    34.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    10.0 L/100 km
    23.5 mpg US
    28.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.0 L/100 km
    33.6 mpg US
    40.4 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,111 km
    690 mi
  • Best overall score
    70/100
  • Best performance score
    65/100
  • Best economy score
    85/100

Mercedes-Benz GL (X166) GL 400

  • Fastest top speed
    240 km/h
    149 mph
  • Most powerful
    333 hp
    248 kW
  • Lightest
    2,360 kg
    5,203 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    141 hp/t
    105 kW/t
    7.1 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    680 L
  • Best practicality score
    93/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 400Mercedes-BenzGLS (X167)GLS 400d
Power
333hp248kW
330hp246kW
Torque
480Nm354lb-ft
700Nm516lb-ft
Curb weight
2,360kg5,203lb
2,430kg5,357lb
Gross weight
3,250kg7,165lb
3,250kg7,165lb
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
238 km/h
148 mph
To 99% top speed
112.3s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
89.8s99% target: 236 km/h / 146 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.7s
6.3s
0-200 km/h
32.5s
Calculated
28.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.3s
Calculated
6.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.6L/100 km24.5mpg US29.4mpg UK
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
11.9L/100 km19.8mpg US23.7mpg UK
10L/100 km23.5mpg US28.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.3L/100 km28.3mpg US34.0mpg UK
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.8s
Calculated
14.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
141hp/t105kW/t64hp/1000 lb
Calculated
136hp/t101kW/t62hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
203Nm/t136lb-ft/ton
Calculated
288Nm/t193lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,042km647mi
Calculated
1,111km690mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,996cc183cu in
2,925cc178cu in
Length
5,120mm202in
5,207mm205in
Width
1,934mm76in
1,956mm77in
Height
1,850mm73in
1,838mm72in
Wheelbase
3,075mm121in
3,135mm123in
Front track
1,655mm65in
1,669mm66in
Rear track
1,675mm66in
1,692mm67in
Ground clearance-
215mm8in
Trunk volume
680L
355L
Max trunk volume
2,300L
2,400L
Doors
5
5
Seats
7
7
Fuel tank
100L
90L
CO2 emissions
225g/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 400Mercedes-Benz GLS (X167) GLS 400dPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz GL (X166) GL 400: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz GLS (X167) GLS 400d: 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-BenzGLS (X167)GLS 400d3,600-4,200 rpm1,200-3,200 rpm4,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 400Mercedes-BenzGLS (X167)GLS 400d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.3 s
6.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.7 s
6.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
32.5 s
28.6 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
238 km/h
148 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
6.2 s
6.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.5 s
9.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.4 s
12.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.8 s
14.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
150 km/h
93 mph
156 km/h
97 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-BenzGLS (X167)GLS 400d
330 hp
246 kW

Mercedes-Benz GL (X166) GL 400 has 3 hp more than Mercedes-Benz GLS (X167) GLS 400d.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLS (X167) GLS 400d and Mercedes-Benz GL (X166) GL 400: 3 hp (2 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-BenzGLS (X167)GLS 400d
700 Nm
516 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-BenzGLS (X167)GLS 400d
2,430 kg
5,357 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-BenzGLS (X167)GLS 400d
238 km/h
148 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-BenzGLS (X167)GLS 400d6.3 s

Although Mercedes-Benz GL (X166) GL 400 has more power, Mercedes-Benz GLS (X167) GLS 400d is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLS (X167) GLS 400d and Mercedes-Benz GL (X166) GL 400: 0.4 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-BenzGLS (X167)GLS 400d
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLS (X167) GLS 400d and Mercedes-Benz GL (X166) GL 400: 1.5 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-BenzGLS (X167)GLS 400d
136 hp/t
101 kW/t
7.4 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-BenzGLS (X167)GLS 400d
1,111 km
690 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-BenzGLS (X167)GLS 400d
330 hp
246 kW
6.3 s
238 km/h
148 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-BenzGLS (X167)GLS 400d
Power
330 hp
246 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
238 km/h
148 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

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-BenzGLS (X167)GLS 400d
Power
330 hp
246 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz GLS (X167) GLS 400d 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-BenzGLS (X167)GLS 400d
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
6.3 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-BenzGLS (X167)GLS 400d
136 hp/t
101 kW/t
7.4 kg/hp
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 400Mercedes-BenzGLS (X167)GLS 400d
Power
333 hp
248 kW
330 hp
246 kW
Torque
480 Nm
354 lb-ft
700 Nm
516 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.7 s
6.3 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
238 km/h
148 mph
Lightness
2,360 kg
5,203 lb
2,430 kg
5,357 lb
Fuel consumption
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 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
7 seats
Trunk
355 L
12.5 cu ft
Length
5,207 mm
205.0 in
Height
1,838 mm
72.4 in
Range score
1,042 km
647 mi
1,111 km
690 mi
CO2 score
225 g/km
-
Trunk score
680 L
24.0 cu ft
355 L
12.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
141 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
136 hp/t
101 kW/t
7.4 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 GL (X166) GL 400Mercedes-Benz GLS (X167) GLS 400d
Consumption9.6 L/100 km24.5 mpg US29.4 mpg UK8.1 L/100 km29 mpg US34.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.80 LC100 km14.17 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi27.04 LC100 mi22.81 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,440 L380 US gal317 UK gal1,215 L321 US gal267 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,520 LC/year2,126 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz GL (X166) GL 400

  • Has 3 hp more
  • Is 70 kg lighter
  • Has 2 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 5 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 325 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption

Mercedes-Benz GLS (X167) GLS 400d

  • Has 220 Nm more
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 1.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 69 km (43 mi) more estimated range

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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