Mercedes-Benz GLS (X166)
Car comparison
Mercedes-Benz GLS (X166) AMG GLS 63vsMercedes-Benz GLS (X167) · Facelift 2023 GLS 580 V8
Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.
New comparisonMercedes-Benz GLS (X167) · Facelift 2023
GLS 580 V8
Comparison overview
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Best choices
Mercedes-Benz GLS (X166) AMG GLS 63
- Quickest 0-100 km/h4.6 s
- Fastest top speed260 km/h162 mph Unrestricted250 km/h155 mph Restricted
- Most powerful585 hp436 kW
- Highest torque760 Nm561 lb-ft
- Lightest2,505 kg5,523 lb
- Best power-to-weight234 hp/t174 kW/t4.3 kg/hp
- Lowest combined fuel consumption12.3 L/100 km19.1 mpg US23.0 mpg UK
- Best estimated range813 km505 mi
- Largest trunk680 L
- Best overall score85/100
- Best performance score81/100
- Best economy score74/100
- Best practicality score93/100
Specification comparison
| Model | Mercedes-BenzGLS (X166)AMG GLS 63 | Mercedes-BenzGLS (X167)Facelift 2023GLS 580 V8 |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 585hp436kW | 517hp386kW |
| Torque | 760Nm561lb-ft | 730Nm538lb-ft |
| Curb weight | 2,505kg5,523lb | 2,565kg5,655lb |
| Gross weight | 3,290kg7,253lb | 3,300kg7,275lb |
| 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 | 60.5s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph Calculated | 72.1s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 4.6s | 4.9s |
| 0-200 km/h | 16.3s Calculated | 18.4s Calculated |
| 0-60 mph | 4.4s Calculated | 4.6s Calculated |
| Fuel consumption | 12.3L/100 km19.1mpg US23.0mpg UK | 14.2L/100 km16.6mpg US19.9mpg 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 | 12.7s Calculated | 13.1s Calculated |
| Power-to-weight | 234hp/t174kW/t106hp/1000 lb Calculated | 202hp/t150kW/t91hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 303Nm/t203lb-ft/ton Calculated | 285Nm/t190lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| Estimated range | 813km505mi Calculated | 634km394mi Calculated |
| Displacement | 5,461cc333cu in | 3,982cc243cu in |
| Length | 5,130mm202in | 5,209mm205in |
| Width | 1,934mm76in | 1,956mm77in |
| Height | 1,850mm73in | 1,928mm76in |
| Wheelbase | 3,075mm121in | 3,135mm123in |
| Front track | 1,655mm65in | 1,669mm66in |
| Rear track | 1,675mm66in | 1,692mm67in |
| Ground clearance | - | 290mm11in |
| Trunk volume | 680L | 355L |
| Max trunk volume | 2,300L | 2,400L |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 7 |
| Fuel tank | 100L | 90L |
| 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 (X166) AMG GLS 63: Power / Torque
- Mercedes-Benz GLS (X167) Facelift 2023 GLS 580 V8: Power / Torque
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzGLS (X166)AMG GLS 63 | 5,500 rpm | 1,750-5,250 rpm | 5,750 rpm |
| Mercedes-BenzGLS (X167)Facelift 2023GLS 580 V8 | 5,500 rpm | 2,250-4,500 rpm | 5,750 rpm |
Acceleration curve
Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.
| Metric | Mercedes-BenzGLS (X166)AMG GLS 63 | Mercedes-BenzGLS (X167)Facelift 2023GLS 580 V8 |
|---|---|---|
| Acceleration checkpoints | ||
0-60 mph 0-97 km/h | 4.4 s | 4.6 s |
0-100 km/h 0-62 mph | 4.6 s | 4.9 s |
0-200 km/h 0-124 mph | 16.3 s | 18.4 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 | 5.5 s | 5.6 s |
1/8 mile 201 m | 8.3 s | 8.5 s |
1000 ft 305 m | 10.7 s | 11.0 s |
1/4 mile 402 m | 12.7 s | 13.1 s |
Trap speed 1/4 mile 402 m | 180 km/h 112 mph | 174 km/h 108 mph |
Power comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzGLS (X166)AMG GLS 63 | 585 hp 436 kW |
| Mercedes-BenzGLS (X167)Facelift 2023GLS 580 V8 | 517 hp 386 kW |
Mercedes-Benz GLS (X166) AMG GLS 63 has 68 hp more than Mercedes-Benz GLS (X167) Facelift 2023 GLS 580 V8.
The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLS (X167) Facelift 2023 GLS 580 V8 and Mercedes-Benz GLS (X166) AMG GLS 63: 68 hp (51 kW).
Torque comparison
Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzGLS (X166)AMG GLS 63 | 760 Nm 561 lb-ft |
| Mercedes-BenzGLS (X167)Facelift 2023GLS 580 V8 | 730 Nm 538 lb-ft |
Curb weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzGLS (X166)AMG GLS 63 | 2,505 kg 5,523 lb |
| Mercedes-BenzGLS (X167)Facelift 2023GLS 580 V8 | 2,565 kg 5,655 lb |
Top speed without limiter comparison
Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzGLS (X166)AMG GLS 63 | Unrestricted 260 km/h162 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph |
| Mercedes-BenzGLS (X167)Facelift 2023GLS 580 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzGLS (X166)AMG GLS 63 | 4.6 s |
| Mercedes-BenzGLS (X167)Facelift 2023GLS 580 V8 | 4.9 s |
The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLS (X166) AMG GLS 63 and Mercedes-Benz GLS (X167) Facelift 2023 GLS 580 V8: 0.3 s.
Fuel consumption comparison
Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzGLS (X166)AMG GLS 63 | 12.3 L/100 km 19.1 mpg US 23.0 mpg UK |
| Mercedes-BenzGLS (X167)Facelift 2023GLS 580 V8 | 14.2 L/100 km 16.6 mpg US 19.9 mpg UK |
The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLS (X166) AMG GLS 63 and Mercedes-Benz GLS (X167) Facelift 2023 GLS 580 V8: 1.9 L/100 km.
Power-to-weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzGLS (X166)AMG GLS 63 | 234 hp/t 174 kW/t 4.3 kg/hp |
| Mercedes-BenzGLS (X167)Facelift 2023GLS 580 V8 | 202 hp/t 150 kW/t 5.0 kg/hp |
Estimated range comparison
Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzGLS (X166)AMG GLS 63 | 813 km 505 mi |
| Mercedes-BenzGLS (X167)Facelift 2023GLS 580 V8 | 634 km 394 mi |
Performance spider chart
Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.
| Vehicle | Power | Acceleration | Top speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzGLS (X166)AMG GLS 63 | 585 hp 436 kW | 4.6 s | Unrestricted 260 km/h162 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph |
| Mercedes-BenzGLS (X167)Facelift 2023GLS 580 V8 | 517 hp 386 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.
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Performance vs fuel economy
Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.
| Vehicle | Performance score | Fuel economy score | ||||||
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| Mercedes-BenzGLS (X166)AMG GLS 63 |
| 12.3 L/100 km 19.1 mpg US 23.0 mpg UK | ||||||
| Mercedes-BenzGLS (X167)Facelift 2023GLS 580 V8 |
| 14.2 L/100 km 16.6 mpg US 19.9 mpg UK | ||||||
Mercedes-Benz GLS (X166) AMG GLS 63 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.
| Vehicle | Fuel consumption, L/100 km | 0-100 km/h, s |
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| Mercedes-BenzGLS (X166)AMG GLS 63 | 12.3 L/100 km 19.1 mpg US 23.0 mpg UK | 4.6 s |
| Mercedes-BenzGLS (X167)Facelift 2023GLS 580 V8 | 14.2 L/100 km 16.6 mpg US 19.9 mpg UK | 4.9 s |
Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption
The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.
| Vehicle | Power-to-weight, hp/t | Fuel consumption, L/100 km |
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| 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 |
| Mercedes-BenzGLS (X167)Facelift 2023GLS 580 V8 | 202 hp/t 150 kW/t 5.0 kg/hp | 14.2 L/100 km 16.6 mpg US 19.9 mpg UK |
Detailed score breakdown
| Vehicle | Mercedes-BenzGLS (X166)AMG GLS 63 | Mercedes-BenzGLS (X167)Facelift 2023GLS 580 V8 | ||||||||||||||||
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| Power | 585 hp 436 kW | 517 hp 386 kW | ||||||||||||||||
| Torque | 760 Nm 561 lb-ft | 730 Nm 538 lb-ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 4.6 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 | 2,565 kg 5,655 lb | ||||||||||||||||
| Fuel consumption | 12.3 L/100 km 19.1 mpg US 23.0 mpg UK | 14.2 L/100 km 16.6 mpg US 19.9 mpg UK | ||||||||||||||||
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| Range score | 813 km 505 mi | 634 km 394 mi | ||||||||||||||||
| CO2 score | 288 g/km | - | ||||||||||||||||
| Trunk score | 680 L 24.0 cu ft | 355 L 12.5 cu ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Power-to-weight score | 234 hp/t 174 kW/t 4.3 kg/hp | 202 hp/t 150 kW/t 5.0 kg/hp | ||||||||||||||||
| Overall | Fixed score | Fixed score |
Fuel cost and annual usage
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| Vehicle | Mercedes-Benz GLS (X166) AMG GLS 63 | Mercedes-Benz GLS (X167) Facelift 2023 GLS 580 V8 |
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| Consumption | 12.3 L/100 km19.1 mpg US23 mpg UK | 14.2 L/100 km16.6 mpg US19.9 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 21.53 LC100 km | 24.85 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 34.64 LC100 mi | 39.99 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 1,845 L487 US gal406 UK gal | 2,130 L563 US gal469 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 3,229 LC/year | 3,728 LC/year |
Head-to-head comparisons
Mercedes-Benz GLS (X166) AMG GLS 63
- Has 68 hp more
- Has 30 Nm more
- Is 60 kg lighter
- Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
- Uses 1.9 L/100 km less fuel
- Has 32 hp/t better power-to-weight
- Has 179 km (111 mi) more estimated range
- Has 325 L more trunk volume
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
Mercedes-Benz GLS (X167) Facelift 2023 GLS 580 V8
No measurable advantages in the available data.
Cons
- Slowest 0-100 km/h
- Lowest power
- Highest combined fuel consumption
- Heaviest
- Smallest trunk
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