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Mercedes-Benz GL (X166) GL 500 · Stage 3vsMercedes-Benz GL (X166) GL 500 · Stage 2vsMercedes-Benz GL (X166) GL 500 · Stage 1vsMercedes-Benz GL (X166) 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 500 (Stage 3)

652 hp4663 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSUV2012-2015
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Mercedes-Benz GL (X166)

GL 500 (Stage 2)

565 hp4663 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSUV2012-2015
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Mercedes-Benz GL (X166)

GL 500 (Stage 1)

513 hp4663 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSUV2012-2015
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Mercedes-Benz GL (X166)

GL 500

435 hp4663 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSUV2012-2015

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz GL (X166) GL 500 (Stage 3) 652 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.2 s
  • Fastest top speed
    292 km/h
    181 mph
  • Most powerful
    652 hp
    487 kW
  • Highest torque
    1,085 Nm
    800 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    2,370 kg
    5,225 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    275 hp/t
    205 kW/t
    3.6 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
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    269 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    870 km
    540 mi
  • Largest trunk
    680 L
  • Best overall score
    87/100
  • Best performance score
    84/100
  • Best economy score
    76/100
  • Best practicality score
    93/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 500 (Stage 3)652 hpMercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 500 (Stage 2)565 hpMercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 500 (Stage 1)513 hpMercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 500435 hp
Power
652hp487kW+217 hp
565hp422kW+130 hp
513hp383kW+78 hp
435hp324kW
Torque
1,085Nm800lb-ft+385 Nm
945Nm697lb-ft+245 Nm
854Nm630lb-ft+154 Nm
700Nm516lb-ft
Curb weight
2,370kg5,225lb
2,370kg5,225lb
2,370kg5,225lb
2,370kg5,225lb
Gross weight
3,250kg7,165lb
3,250kg7,165lb
3,250kg7,165lb
3,250kg7,165lb
Top speed
292 km/h
181 mph
+42 km/h
280 km/h
174 mph
+30 km/h
271 km/h
168 mph
+21 km/h
250 km/h
155 mph
To 99% top speed
68.3s99% target: 289 km/h / 180 mph-18.5 s
Calculated
76.9s99% target: 277 km/h / 172 mph-10.0 s
Calculated
82.0s99% target: 268 km/h / 167 mph-4.9 s
Calculated
86.9s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.2s-1.2 s
4.6s-0.8 s
4.9s-0.5 s
5.4s
0-200 km/h
13.6s-9.4 s
Calculated
16.1s-6.9 s
Calculated
18.0s-5.0 s
Calculated
23.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.0s-1.1 s
Calculated
4.4s-0.7 s
Calculated
4.6s-0.5 s
Calculated
5.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11.5L/100 km20.5mpg US24.6mpg UK
11.5L/100 km20.5mpg US24.6mpg UK
11.5L/100 km20.5mpg US24.6mpg UK
11.5L/100 km20.5mpg US24.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
14.8L/100 km15.9mpg US19.1mpg UK
14.8L/100 km15.9mpg US19.1mpg UK
14.8L/100 km15.9mpg US19.1mpg UK
14.8L/100 km15.9mpg US19.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
9.6L/100 km24.5mpg US29.4mpg UK
9.6L/100 km24.5mpg US29.4mpg UK
9.6L/100 km24.5mpg US29.4mpg UK
9.6L/100 km24.5mpg US29.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.2s-1.5 s
Calculated
12.7s-0.9 s
Calculated
13.1s-0.6 s
Calculated
13.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
275hp/t205kW/t125hp/1000 lb
Calculated
239hp/t178kW/t108hp/1000 lb
Calculated
217hp/t162kW/t98hp/1000 lb
Calculated
184hp/t137kW/t83hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
458Nm/t306lb-ft/ton
Calculated
399Nm/t267lb-ft/ton
Calculated
360Nm/t241lb-ft/ton
Calculated
295Nm/t198lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
870km540mi
Calculated
870km540mi
Calculated
870km540mi
Calculated
870km540mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,663cc285cu in
4,663cc285cu in
4,663cc285cu in
4,663cc285cu in
Length
5,120mm202in
5,120mm202in
5,120mm202in
5,120mm202in
Width
1,934mm76in
1,934mm76in
1,934mm76in
1,934mm76in
Height
1,850mm73in
1,850mm73in
1,850mm73in
1,850mm73in
Wheelbase
3,075mm121in
3,075mm121in
3,075mm121in
3,075mm121in
Front track
1,655mm65in
1,655mm65in
1,655mm65in
1,655mm65in
Rear track
1,675mm66in
1,675mm66in
1,675mm66in
1,675mm66in
Trunk volume
680L
680L
680L
680L
Max trunk volume
2,300L
2,300L
2,300L
2,300L
Doors
5
5
5
5
Seats
7
7
7
7
Fuel tank
100L
100L
100L
100L
CO2 emissions
269g/km
269g/km
269g/km
269g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz GL (X166) GL 500 (Stage 3) 652 hpMercedes-Benz GL (X166) GL 500 (Stage 2) 565 hpMercedes-Benz GL (X166) GL 500 (Stage 1) 513 hpMercedes-Benz GL (X166) GL 500 435 hpPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz GL (X166) GL 500 (Stage 3) 652 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz GL (X166) GL 500 (Stage 2) 565 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz GL (X166) GL 500 (Stage 1) 513 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz GL (X166) GL 500 435 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 500 (Stage 3)652 hp5,250 rpm1,800-3,500 rpm6,300 rpm
Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 500 (Stage 2)565 hp5,250 rpm1,800-3,500 rpm6,300 rpm
Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 500 (Stage 1)513 hp5,250 rpm1,800-3,500 rpm6,300 rpm
Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 500435 hp5,250 rpm1,800-3,500 rpm6,300 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 500 (Stage 3)652 hpMercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 500 (Stage 2)565 hpMercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 500 (Stage 1)513 hpMercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 500435 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.0 s
4.4 s
4.6 s
5.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.2 s
4.6 s
4.9 s
5.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
13.6 s
16.1 s
18.0 s
23.0 s
Top speed
292 km/h
181 mph
280 km/h
174 mph
271 km/h
168 mph
250 km/h
155 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.0 s
2.0 s
2.1 s
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
5.3 s
5.5 s
5.6 s
5.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.0 s
8.3 s
8.5 s
8.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.3 s
10.7 s
11.0 s
11.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.2 s
12.7 s
13.1 s
13.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
190 km/h
118 mph
180 km/h
112 mph
174 km/h
108 mph
164 km/h
102 mph

Power comparison

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

Mercedes-Benz GL (X166) GL 500 (Stage 3) 652 hp has 217 hp more than Mercedes-Benz GL (X166) GL 500 435 hp.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz GL (X166) GL 500 435 hp and Mercedes-Benz GL (X166) GL 500 (Stage 3) 652 hp: 217 hp (162 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Curb weight comparison

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

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz GL (X166) GL 500 (Stage 3) 652 hp and Mercedes-Benz GL (X166) GL 500 435 hp: 1.2 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are Mercedes-Benz GL (X166) GL 500 (Stage 2) 565 hp and Mercedes-Benz GL (X166) GL 500 (Stage 1) 513 hp, separated by only 0.3 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 (Stage 3)652 hp
11.5 L/100 km
20.5 mpg US
24.6 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 500 (Stage 2)565 hp
11.5 L/100 km
20.5 mpg US
24.6 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 500 (Stage 1)513 hp
11.5 L/100 km
20.5 mpg US
24.6 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 500435 hp
11.5 L/100 km
20.5 mpg US
24.6 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)GL 500 (Stage 3)652 hp
275 hp/t
205 kW/t
3.6 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 500 (Stage 2)565 hp
239 hp/t
178 kW/t
4.2 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 500 (Stage 1)513 hp
217 hp/t
162 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 500435 hp
184 hp/t
137 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 500 (Stage 3)652 hp
652 hp
487 kW
4.2 s
292 km/h
181 mph
Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 500 (Stage 2)565 hp
565 hp
422 kW
4.6 s
280 km/h
174 mph
Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 500 (Stage 1)513 hp
513 hp
383 kW
4.9 s
271 km/h
168 mph
Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 500435 hp
435 hp
324 kW
5.4 s
250 km/h
155 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 (Stage 3)652 hp
Power
652 hp
487 kW
0-100 km/h4.2 s
Top speed
292 km/h
181 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 (X166)GL 500 (Stage 2)565 hp
Power
565 hp
422 kW
0-100 km/h4.6 s
Top speed
280 km/h
174 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 (X166)GL 500 (Stage 1)513 hp
Power
513 hp
383 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
271 km/h
168 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 (X166)GL 500435 hp
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

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 (Stage 3)652 hp
Power
652 hp
487 kW
0-100 km/h4.2 s
Top speed
292 km/h
181 mph
11.5 L/100 km
20.5 mpg US
24.6 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 500 (Stage 2)565 hp
Power
565 hp
422 kW
0-100 km/h4.6 s
Top speed
280 km/h
174 mph
11.5 L/100 km
20.5 mpg US
24.6 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 500 (Stage 1)513 hp
Power
513 hp
383 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
271 km/h
168 mph
11.5 L/100 km
20.5 mpg US
24.6 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 500435 hp
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-Benz GL (X166) GL 500 (Stage 3) 652 hp 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 (Stage 3)652 hp
11.5 L/100 km
20.5 mpg US
24.6 mpg UK
4.2 s
Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 500 (Stage 2)565 hp
11.5 L/100 km
20.5 mpg US
24.6 mpg UK
4.6 s
Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 500 (Stage 1)513 hp
11.5 L/100 km
20.5 mpg US
24.6 mpg UK
4.9 s
Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 500435 hp
11.5 L/100 km
20.5 mpg US
24.6 mpg UK
5.4 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 (Stage 3)652 hp
275 hp/t
205 kW/t
3.6 kg/hp
11.5 L/100 km
20.5 mpg US
24.6 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 500 (Stage 2)565 hp
239 hp/t
178 kW/t
4.2 kg/hp
11.5 L/100 km
20.5 mpg US
24.6 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 500 (Stage 1)513 hp
217 hp/t
162 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp
11.5 L/100 km
20.5 mpg US
24.6 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 500435 hp
184 hp/t
137 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
11.5 L/100 km
20.5 mpg US
24.6 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 500 (Stage 3)652 hpMercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 500 (Stage 2)565 hpMercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 500 (Stage 1)513 hpMercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 500435 hp
Power
652 hp
487 kW
565 hp
422 kW
513 hp
383 kW
435 hp
324 kW
Torque
1,085 Nm
800 lb-ft
945 Nm
697 lb-ft
854 Nm
630 lb-ft
700 Nm
516 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.2 s
4.6 s
4.9 s
5.4 s
Top speed
292 km/h
181 mph
280 km/h
174 mph
271 km/h
168 mph
250 km/h
155 mph
Lightness
2,370 kg
5,225 lb
2,370 kg
5,225 lb
2,370 kg
5,225 lb
2,370 kg
5,225 lb
Fuel consumption
11.5 L/100 km
20.5 mpg US
24.6 mpg UK
11.5 L/100 km
20.5 mpg US
24.6 mpg UK
11.5 L/100 km
20.5 mpg US
24.6 mpg UK
11.5 L/100 km
20.5 mpg US
24.6 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
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
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
680 L
24.0 cu ft
Length
5,120 mm
201.6 in
Height
1,850 mm
72.8 in
Range score
870 km
540 mi
870 km
540 mi
870 km
540 mi
870 km
540 mi
CO2 score
269 g/km
269 g/km
269 g/km
269 g/km
Trunk score
680 L
24.0 cu ft
680 L
24.0 cu ft
680 L
24.0 cu ft
680 L
24.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
275 hp/t
205 kW/t
3.6 kg/hp
239 hp/t
178 kW/t
4.2 kg/hp
217 hp/t
162 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp
184 hp/t
137 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz GL (X166) GL 500 (Stage 3) 652 hpMercedes-Benz GL (X166) GL 500 (Stage 2) 565 hpMercedes-Benz GL (X166) GL 500 (Stage 1) 513 hpMercedes-Benz GL (X166) GL 500 435 hp
Consumption11.5 L/100 km20.5 mpg US24.6 mpg UK11.5 L/100 km20.5 mpg US24.6 mpg UK11.5 L/100 km20.5 mpg US24.6 mpg UK11.5 L/100 km20.5 mpg US24.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km20.13 LC100 km20.13 LC100 km20.13 LC100 km20.13 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi32.39 LC100 mi32.39 LC100 mi32.39 LC100 mi32.39 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,725 L456 US gal379 UK gal1,725 L456 US gal379 UK gal1,725 L456 US gal379 UK gal1,725 L456 US gal379 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,019 LC/year3,019 LC/year3,019 LC/year3,019 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz GL (X166) GL 500 (Stage 3) 652 hp

  • Has 87 hp more
  • Has 140 Nm more
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 12 km/h (7 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 37 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest CO2 emissions

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