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Mercedes-Benz GLS (X166) AMG GLS 63vsTesla Model X 90D 90 kWh

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

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Mercedes-Benz GLS (X166)

AMG GLS 63

585 hp5461 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSUV2015-2019
VS

Tesla Model X

90D 90 kWh

525 hpElectricAWDAutomaticSUV2015-2017

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz GLS (X166) AMG GLS 63

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.6 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    585 hp
    436 kW
  • Highest torque
    760 Nm
    561 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    234 hp/t
    174 kW/t
    4.3 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    680 L
  • Best overall score
    85/100
  • Best performance score
    81/100
  • Best economy score
    74/100
  • Best practicality score
    93/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzGLS (X166)AMG GLS 63TeslaModel X90D 90 kWh
Power
585hp436kW
525hp391kW
Torque
760Nm561lb-ft
660Nm487lb-ft
Curb weight
2,505kg5,523lb
2,389kg5,267lb
Gross weight
3,290kg7,253lb
3,020kg6,658lb
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
60.3s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
55.3s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.6s
5.0s
0-200 km/h
16.3s
Calculated
16.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.4s
Calculated
4.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
12.3L/100 km19.1mpg US23.0mpg UK
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Fuel consumption city
15.8L/100 km14.9mpg US17.9mpg UK
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Fuel consumption highway
10.3L/100 km22.8mpg US27.4mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
12.7s
Calculated
13.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
234hp/t174kW/t106hp/1000 lb
Calculated
220hp/t164kW/t100hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
303Nm/t203lb-ft/ton
Calculated
276Nm/t185lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
813km505mi
Calculated
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Displacement
5,461cc333cu in
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Length
5,130mm202in
5,052mm199in
Width
1,934mm76in
1,999mm79in
Height
1,850mm73in
1,684mm66in
Wheelbase
3,075mm121in
2,965mm117in
Front track
1,655mm65in
1,711mm67in
Rear track
1,675mm66in
1,723mm68in
Ground clearance-
223mm9in
Trunk volume
680L
357L
Max trunk volume
2,300L
2,166L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
7
Fuel tank
100L
-
CO2 emissions
288g/km
-

Performance charts

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Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzGLS (X166)AMG GLS 63TeslaModel X90D 90 kWh
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.4 s
4.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.6 s
5.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
16.3 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
2.1 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
5.5 s
5.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.3 s
8.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.7 s
11.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.7 s
13.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
180 km/h
112 mph
181 km/h
112 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLS (X166)AMG GLS 63
585 hp
436 kW
TeslaModel X90D 90 kWh
525 hp
391 kW

Mercedes-Benz GLS (X166) AMG GLS 63 has 60 hp more than Tesla Model X 90D 90 kWh.

The biggest power difference is between Tesla Model X 90D 90 kWh and Mercedes-Benz GLS (X166) AMG GLS 63: 60 hp (45 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLS (X166)AMG GLS 63
760 Nm
561 lb-ft
TeslaModel X90D 90 kWh
660 Nm
487 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLS (X166)AMG GLS 63
2,505 kg
5,523 lb
TeslaModel X90D 90 kWh
2,389 kg
5,267 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 (X166)AMG GLS 63
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
TeslaModel X90D 90 kWh
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-BenzGLS (X166)AMG GLS 634.6 s
TeslaModel X90D 90 kWh5.0 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLS (X166) AMG GLS 63 and Tesla Model X 90D 90 kWh: 0.4 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLS (X166)AMG GLS 63
234 hp/t
174 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp
TeslaModel X90D 90 kWh
220 hp/t
164 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzGLS (X166)AMG GLS 63
585 hp
436 kW
4.6 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
TeslaModel X90D 90 kWh
525 hp
391 kW
5.0 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 (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
TeslaModel X90D 90 kWh
Power
525 hp
391 kW
0-100 km/h5.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
7 seats
Trunk
357 L
12.6 cu ft
Length
5,052 mm
198.9 in
Height
1,684 mm
66.3 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzGLS (X166)AMG GLS 63TeslaModel X90D 90 kWh
Power
585 hp
436 kW
525 hp
391 kW
Torque
760 Nm
561 lb-ft
660 Nm
487 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.6 s
5.0 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
2,389 kg
5,267 lb
Fuel consumption
12.3 L/100 km
19.1 mpg US
23.0 mpg UK
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Practicality
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
Doors/seats
5 doors
7 seats
Trunk
357 L
12.6 cu ft
Length
5,052 mm
198.9 in
Height
1,684 mm
66.3 in
Range score
813 km
505 mi
-
CO2 score
288 g/km
-
Trunk score
680 L
24.0 cu ft
357 L
12.6 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
234 hp/t
174 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp
220 hp/t
164 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz GLS (X166) AMG GLS 63
Consumption12.3 L/100 km19.1 mpg US23 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km21.53 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi34.64 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,845 L487 US gal406 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,229 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz GLS (X166) AMG GLS 63

  • Has 60 hp more
  • Has 100 Nm more
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 14 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 323 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heaviest

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