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Mercedes-Benz GLS (X167) AMG GLS 63 V8vsMercedes-Benz GLS (X166) AMG GLS 63

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

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Mercedes-Benz GLS (X167)

AMG GLS 63 V8

612 hp3982 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2020-2023
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Mercedes-Benz GLS (X166)

AMG GLS 63

585 hp5461 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSUV2015-2019

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz GLS (X167) AMG GLS 63 V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.2 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    612 hp
    456 kW
  • Highest torque
    850 Nm
    627 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    240 hp/t
    179 kW/t
    4.2 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    12.0 L/100 km
    19.6 mpg US
    23.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    15.4 L/100 km
    15.3 mpg US
    18.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    10.0 L/100 km
    23.5 mpg US
    28.2 mpg UK
  • Best performance score
    81/100
  • Best economy score
    75/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzGLS (X167)AMG GLS 63 V8Mercedes-BenzGLS (X166)AMG GLS 63
Power
612hp456kW
585hp436kW
Torque
850Nm627lb-ft
760Nm561lb-ft
Curb weight
2,555kg5,633lb
2,505kg5,523lb
Gross weight
3,395kg7,485lb
3,290kg7,253lb
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
51.9s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
60.5s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.2s
4.6s
0-200 km/h
14.4s
Calculated
16.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.0s
Calculated
4.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
12L/100 km19.6mpg US23.5mpg UK
12.3L/100 km19.1mpg US23.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
15.4L/100 km15.3mpg US18.3mpg UK
15.8L/100 km14.9mpg US17.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
10L/100 km23.5mpg US28.2mpg UK
10.3L/100 km22.8mpg US27.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.3s
Calculated
12.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
240hp/t179kW/t109hp/1000 lb
Calculated
234hp/t174kW/t106hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
333Nm/t223lb-ft/ton
Calculated
303Nm/t203lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
750km466mi
Calculated
813km505mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,982cc243cu in
5,461cc333cu in
Length-
5,130mm202in
Width-
1,934mm76in
Height-
1,850mm73in
Wheelbase
3,135mm123in
3,075mm121in
Front track-
1,655mm65in
Rear track-
1,675mm66in
Trunk volume
355L
680L
Max trunk volume
2,400L
2,300L
Doors
5
5
Seats
7
5
Fuel tank
90L
100L
CO2 emissions-
288g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz GLS (X167) AMG GLS 63 V8Mercedes-Benz GLS (X166) AMG GLS 63PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz GLS (X167) AMG GLS 63 V8: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz GLS (X166) AMG GLS 63: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzGLS (X167)AMG GLS 63 V85,750-6,500 rpm2,500-4,500 rpm6,750 rpm
Mercedes-BenzGLS (X166)AMG GLS 635,500 rpm1,750-5,250 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzGLS (X167)AMG GLS 63 V8Mercedes-BenzGLS (X166)AMG GLS 63
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.0 s
4.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.2 s
4.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
14.4 s
16.3 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
2.0 s
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
5.3 s
5.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.0 s
8.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.3 s
10.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.3 s
12.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
187 km/h
116 mph
180 km/h
112 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLS (X167)AMG GLS 63 V8
612 hp
456 kW
Mercedes-BenzGLS (X166)AMG GLS 63
585 hp
436 kW

Mercedes-Benz GLS (X167) AMG GLS 63 V8 has 27 hp more than Mercedes-Benz GLS (X166) AMG GLS 63.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLS (X166) AMG GLS 63 and Mercedes-Benz GLS (X167) AMG GLS 63 V8: 27 hp (20 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLS (X167)AMG GLS 63 V8
850 Nm
627 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzGLS (X166)AMG GLS 63
760 Nm
561 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLS (X167)AMG GLS 63 V8
2,555 kg
5,633 lb
Mercedes-BenzGLS (X166)AMG GLS 63
2,505 kg
5,523 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-BenzGLS (X167)AMG GLS 63 V8
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzGLS (X166)AMG GLS 63
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

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLS (X167) AMG GLS 63 V8 and Mercedes-Benz GLS (X166) AMG GLS 63: 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-BenzGLS (X167)AMG GLS 63 V8
12.0 L/100 km
19.6 mpg US
23.5 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLS (X166)AMG GLS 63
12.3 L/100 km
19.1 mpg US
23.0 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-BenzGLS (X167)AMG GLS 63 V8
240 hp/t
179 kW/t
4.2 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzGLS (X166)AMG GLS 63
234 hp/t
174 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

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

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzGLS (X167)AMG GLS 63 V8
612 hp
456 kW
4.2 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzGLS (X166)AMG GLS 63
585 hp
436 kW
4.6 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-BenzGLS (X167)AMG GLS 63 V8
Power
612 hp
456 kW
0-100 km/h4.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
7 seats
Trunk
355 L
12.5 cu ft
Length-
Height-
Mercedes-BenzGLS (X166)AMG GLS 63
Power
585 hp
436 kW
0-100 km/h4.6 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-BenzGLS (X167)AMG GLS 63 V8
Power
612 hp
456 kW
0-100 km/h4.2 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)AMG GLS 63
Power
585 hp
436 kW
0-100 km/h4.6 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-Benz GLS (X167) AMG GLS 63 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-BenzGLS (X167)AMG GLS 63 V8
12.0 L/100 km
19.6 mpg US
23.5 mpg UK
4.2 s
Mercedes-BenzGLS (X166)AMG GLS 63
12.3 L/100 km
19.1 mpg US
23.0 mpg UK
4.6 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-BenzGLS (X167)AMG GLS 63 V8
240 hp/t
179 kW/t
4.2 kg/hp
12.0 L/100 km
19.6 mpg US
23.5 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLS (X166)AMG GLS 63
234 hp/t
174 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp
12.3 L/100 km
19.1 mpg US
23.0 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzGLS (X167)AMG GLS 63 V8Mercedes-BenzGLS (X166)AMG GLS 63
Power
612 hp
456 kW
585 hp
436 kW
Torque
850 Nm
627 lb-ft
760 Nm
561 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.2 s
4.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
2,555 kg
5,633 lb
2,505 kg
5,523 lb
Fuel consumption
12.0 L/100 km
19.6 mpg US
23.5 mpg UK
12.3 L/100 km
19.1 mpg US
23.0 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
7 seats
Trunk
355 L
12.5 cu ft
Length-
Height-
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
813 km
505 mi
CO2 score
-
288 g/km
Trunk score
355 L
12.5 cu ft
680 L
24.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
240 hp/t
179 kW/t
4.2 kg/hp
234 hp/t
174 kW/t
4.3 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 GLS (X167) AMG GLS 63 V8Mercedes-Benz GLS (X166) AMG GLS 63
Consumption12 L/100 km19.6 mpg US23.5 mpg UK12.3 L/100 km19.1 mpg US23 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km21.00 LC100 km21.53 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi33.80 LC100 mi34.64 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,800 L476 US gal396 UK gal1,845 L487 US gal406 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,150 LC/year3,229 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz GLS (X167) AMG GLS 63 V8

  • Has 27 hp more
  • Has 90 Nm more
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 0.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 6 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

Mercedes-Benz GLS (X166) AMG GLS 63

  • Is 50 kg lighter
  • Has 63 km (39 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 325 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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