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Mercedes-Benz Maybach GLS (X167) GLS 600 V8vsMercedes-Benz GLS (X166) GLS 500

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

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Mercedes-Benz Maybach GLS (X167)

GLS 600 V8

558 hp3982 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSUV2020-2023
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Mercedes-Benz GLS (X166)

GLS 500

456 hp4663 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSUV2015-2019

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz Maybach GLS (X167) GLS 600 V8

  • 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
    730 Nm
    538 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    200 hp/t
    149 kW/t
    5.0 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    81/100
  • Best performance score
    79/100

Mercedes-Benz GLS (X166) GLS 500

  • Lightest
    2,370 kg
    5,225 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    11.3 L/100 km
    20.8 mpg US
    25.0 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    264 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    885 km
    550 mi
  • Largest trunk
    680 L
  • Best economy score
    77/100
  • Best practicality score
    93/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzMaybach GLS (X167)GLS 600 V8Mercedes-BenzGLS (X166)GLS 500
Power
558hp416kW
456hp340kW
Torque
730Nm538lb-ft
700Nm516lb-ft
Curb weight
2,785kg6,140lb
2,370kg5,225lb
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
73.1s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
75.5s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.9s
5.3s
0-200 km/h
18.5s
Calculated
19.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.6s
Calculated
5.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
12L/100 km19.6mpg US23.5mpg UK
11.3L/100 km20.8mpg US25.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
14.9L/100 km15.8mpg US19.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
9.2L/100 km25.6mpg US30.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.1s
Calculated
13.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
200hp/t149kW/t91hp/1000 lb
Calculated
192hp/t143kW/t87hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
262Nm/t175lb-ft/ton
Calculated
295Nm/t198lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
750km466mi
Calculated
885km550mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,982cc243cu in
4,663cc285cu in
Length
5,205mm205in
5,130mm202in
Width
2,030mm80in
1,934mm76in
Height
1,838mm72in
1,850mm73in
Wheelbase
3,135mm123in
3,075mm121in
Front track
1,699mm67in
1,655mm65in
Rear track
1,723mm68in
1,675mm66in
Trunk volume-
680L
Max trunk volume
520L
2,300L
Doors
5
5
Seats
4
5
Fuel tank
90L
100L
CO2 emissions
273g/km
264g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz Maybach GLS (X167) GLS 600 V8Mercedes-Benz GLS (X166) GLS 500PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz Maybach GLS (X167) GLS 600 V8: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz GLS (X166) GLS 500: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzMaybach GLS (X167)GLS 600 V86,000-6,500 rpm2,500-5,000 rpm6,750 rpm
Mercedes-BenzGLS (X166)GLS 5005,250-5,500 rpm1,800-4,000 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzMaybach GLS (X167)GLS 600 V8Mercedes-BenzGLS (X166)GLS 500
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.6 s
5.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.9 s
5.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
18.5 s
19.6 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
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
5.6 s
5.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.5 s
8.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.0 s
11.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.1 s
13.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
174 km/h
108 mph
171 km/h
106 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzMaybach GLS (X167)GLS 600 V8
558 hp
416 kW
Mercedes-BenzGLS (X166)GLS 500
456 hp
340 kW

Mercedes-Benz Maybach GLS (X167) GLS 600 V8 has 102 hp more than Mercedes-Benz GLS (X166) GLS 500.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLS (X166) GLS 500 and Mercedes-Benz Maybach GLS (X167) GLS 600 V8: 102 hp (76 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzMaybach GLS (X167)GLS 600 V8
730 Nm
538 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzGLS (X166)GLS 500
700 Nm
516 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzMaybach GLS (X167)GLS 600 V8
2,785 kg
6,140 lb
Mercedes-BenzGLS (X166)GLS 500
2,370 kg
5,225 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-BenzMaybach GLS (X167)GLS 600 V8
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzGLS (X166)GLS 500
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-BenzMaybach GLS (X167)GLS 600 V84.9 s
Mercedes-BenzGLS (X166)GLS 5005.3 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz Maybach GLS (X167) GLS 600 V8 and Mercedes-Benz GLS (X166) GLS 500: 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-BenzMaybach GLS (X167)GLS 600 V8
12.0 L/100 km
19.6 mpg US
23.5 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLS (X166)GLS 500
11.3 L/100 km
20.8 mpg US
25.0 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLS (X166) GLS 500 and Mercedes-Benz Maybach GLS (X167) GLS 600 V8: 0.7 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-BenzMaybach GLS (X167)GLS 600 V8
200 hp/t
149 kW/t
5.0 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzGLS (X166)GLS 500
192 hp/t
143 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzMaybach GLS (X167)GLS 600 V8
750 km
466 mi
Mercedes-BenzGLS (X166)GLS 500
885 km
550 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzMaybach GLS (X167)GLS 600 V8
558 hp
416 kW
4.9 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzGLS (X166)GLS 500
456 hp
340 kW
5.3 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-BenzMaybach GLS (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
Mercedes-BenzGLS (X166)GLS 500
Power
456 hp
340 kW
0-100 km/h5.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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

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-BenzMaybach GLS (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-BenzGLS (X166)GLS 500
Power
456 hp
340 kW
0-100 km/h5.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
11.3 L/100 km
20.8 mpg US
25.0 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz Maybach 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-BenzMaybach GLS (X167)GLS 600 V8
12.0 L/100 km
19.6 mpg US
23.5 mpg UK
4.9 s
Mercedes-BenzGLS (X166)GLS 500
11.3 L/100 km
20.8 mpg US
25.0 mpg UK
5.3 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-BenzMaybach GLS (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
Mercedes-BenzGLS (X166)GLS 500
192 hp/t
143 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
11.3 L/100 km
20.8 mpg US
25.0 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzMaybach GLS (X167)GLS 600 V8Mercedes-BenzGLS (X166)GLS 500
Power
558 hp
416 kW
456 hp
340 kW
Torque
730 Nm
538 lb-ft
700 Nm
516 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.9 s
5.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
2,785 kg
6,140 lb
2,370 kg
5,225 lb
Fuel consumption
12.0 L/100 km
19.6 mpg US
23.5 mpg UK
11.3 L/100 km
20.8 mpg US
25.0 mpg UK
Practicality
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
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
Range score
750 km
466 mi
885 km
550 mi
CO2 score
273 g/km
264 g/km
Trunk score
520 L
18.4 cu ft
680 L
24.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
200 hp/t
149 kW/t
5.0 kg/hp
192 hp/t
143 kW/t
5.2 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.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz Maybach GLS (X167) GLS 600 V8Mercedes-Benz GLS (X166) GLS 500
Consumption12 L/100 km19.6 mpg US23.5 mpg UK11.3 L/100 km20.8 mpg US25 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km21.00 LC100 km19.78 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi33.80 LC100 mi31.82 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,800 L476 US gal396 UK gal1,695 L448 US gal373 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,150 LC/year2,966 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz Maybach GLS (X167) GLS 600 V8

  • Has 102 hp more
  • Has 30 Nm more
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 8 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

Mercedes-Benz GLS (X166) GLS 500

  • Is 415 kg lighter
  • Uses 0.7 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 135 km (84 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 160 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 9 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power

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