Tesla Model X
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Tesla Model X Performance 100 kWhvsMercedes-Benz GLS (X166) AMG GLS 63
Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.
New comparisonMercedes-Benz GLS (X166)
AMG GLS 63
Comparison overview
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Best choices
Tesla Model X Performance 100 kWh
- Quickest 0-100 km/h2.9 s
- Fastest top speed260 km/h162 mph Unrestricted250 km/h155 mph Restricted
- Most powerful611 hp456 kW
- Best power-to-weight238 hp/t178 kW/t4.2 kg/hp
- Best performance score84/100
Mercedes-Benz GLS (X166) AMG GLS 63
- Lightest2,505 kg5,523 lb
- Largest trunk680 L
- Best overall score85/100
- Best economy score74/100
- Best practicality score93/100
Specification comparison
| Model | TeslaModel XPerformance 100 kWh | Mercedes-BenzGLS (X166)AMG GLS 63 |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 611hp456kW | 585hp436kW |
| Torque | - | 760Nm561lb-ft |
| Curb weight | 2,562kg5,648lb | 2,505kg5,523lb |
| Gross weight | 3,120kg6,878lb | 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 | 31.9s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph Calculated | 60.3s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 2.9s | 4.6s |
| 0-200 km/h | 9.4s Calculated | 16.3s Calculated |
| 0-60 mph | 2.8s Calculated | 4.4s Calculated |
| Fuel consumption | - | 12.3L/100 km19.1mpg US23.0mpg 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 | 10.6s Calculated | 12.7s Calculated |
| Power-to-weight | 238hp/t178kW/t108hp/1000 lb Calculated | 234hp/t174kW/t106hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | - | 303Nm/t203lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| Estimated range | - | 813km505mi Calculated |
| Displacement | - | 5,461cc333cu in |
| Length | 5,036mm198in | 5,130mm202in |
| Width | 1,999mm79in | 1,934mm76in |
| Height | 1,684mm66in | 1,850mm73in |
| Wheelbase | 2,965mm117in | 3,075mm121in |
| Front track | 1,705mm67in | 1,655mm65in |
| Rear track | 1,710mm67in | 1,675mm66in |
| Ground clearance | 223mm9in | - |
| Trunk volume | 357L | 680L |
| Max trunk volume | 2,166L | 2,300L |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 7 | 5 |
| Fuel tank | - | 100L |
| CO2 emissions | - | 288g/km |
Performance charts
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Acceleration curve
Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.
| Metric | TeslaModel XPerformance 100 kWh | Mercedes-BenzGLS (X166)AMG GLS 63 |
|---|---|---|
| Acceleration checkpoints | ||
0-60 mph 0-97 km/h | 2.8 s | 4.4 s |
0-100 km/h 0-62 mph | 2.9 s | 4.6 s |
0-200 km/h 0-124 mph | 9.4 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 | 1.8 s | 2.1 s |
330 ft 101 m | 4.6 s | 5.5 s |
1/8 mile 201 m | 6.9 s | 8.3 s |
1000 ft 305 m | 8.9 s | 10.7 s |
1/4 mile 402 m | 10.6 s | 12.7 s |
Trap speed 1/4 mile 402 m | 210 km/h 130 mph | 180 km/h 112 mph |
Power comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| TeslaModel XPerformance 100 kWh | 611 hp 456 kW |
| Mercedes-BenzGLS (X166)AMG GLS 63 | 585 hp 436 kW |
Tesla Model X Performance 100 kWh has 26 hp more than Mercedes-Benz GLS (X166) AMG GLS 63.
The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLS (X166) AMG GLS 63 and Tesla Model X Performance 100 kWh: 26 hp (19 kW).
Curb weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| TeslaModel XPerformance 100 kWh | 2,562 kg 5,648 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| TeslaModel XPerformance 100 kWh | 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| TeslaModel XPerformance 100 kWh | 2.9 s |
| Mercedes-BenzGLS (X166)AMG GLS 63 | 4.6 s |
The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Tesla Model X Performance 100 kWh and Mercedes-Benz GLS (X166) AMG GLS 63: 1.7 s.
Power-to-weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| TeslaModel XPerformance 100 kWh | 238 hp/t 178 kW/t 4.2 kg/hp |
| Mercedes-BenzGLS (X166)AMG GLS 63 | 234 hp/t 174 kW/t 4.3 kg/hp |
Performance spider chart
Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.
| Vehicle | Power | Acceleration | Top speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| TeslaModel XPerformance 100 kWh | 611 hp 456 kW | 2.9 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.
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Detailed score breakdown
| Vehicle | TeslaModel XPerformance 100 kWh | Mercedes-BenzGLS (X166)AMG GLS 63 | ||||||||||||||||
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| Power | 611 hp 456 kW | 585 hp 436 kW | ||||||||||||||||
| Torque | - | 760 Nm 561 lb-ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 2.9 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 | 2,562 kg 5,648 lb | 2,505 kg 5,523 lb | ||||||||||||||||
| Fuel consumption | - | 12.3 L/100 km 19.1 mpg US 23.0 mpg UK | ||||||||||||||||
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| Range score | - | 813 km 505 mi | ||||||||||||||||
| CO2 score | - | 288 g/km | ||||||||||||||||
| Trunk score | 357 L 12.6 cu ft | 680 L 24.0 cu ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Power-to-weight score | 238 hp/t 178 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
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| Vehicle | Mercedes-Benz GLS (X166) AMG GLS 63 |
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| Consumption | 12.3 L/100 km19.1 mpg US23 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 21.53 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 34.64 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 1,845 L487 US gal406 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 3,229 LC/year |
Head-to-head comparisons
Tesla Model X Performance 100 kWh
- Has 26 hp more
- Is 1.7 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
- Has 5 hp/t better power-to-weight
Pros
- Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
- Highest top speed
- Most powerful
- Best power-to-weight ratio
Cons
- Heaviest
- Smallest trunk
Mercedes-Benz GLS (X166) AMG GLS 63
- Is 57 kg lighter
- Has 323 L more trunk volume
Pros
- Lightest
- Largest trunk
Cons
- Slowest 0-100 km/h
- Lowest power
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