Car comparison

Porsche Macan I (95B) 2.0vsMercedes-Benz GLS (X166) GLS 350d

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

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Porsche Macan I (95B)

2.0

252 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedSUV2016-2018
VS

Mercedes-Benz GLS (X166)

GLS 350d

258 hp2987 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2015-2019

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Porsche Macan I (95B) 2.0

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    229 km/h
    142 mph
  • Lightest
    1,770 kg
    3,902 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    142 hp/t
    106 kW/t
    7.0 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.4 L/100 km
    31.8 mpg US
    38.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.6 L/100 km
    35.6 mpg US
    42.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    172 g/km
  • Best performance score
    55/100
  • Best economy score
    87/100

Mercedes-Benz GLS (X166) GLS 350d

  • Most powerful
    258 hp
    192 kW
  • Highest torque
    620 Nm
    457 lb-ft
  • Lowest city consumption
    8.2 L/100 km
    28.7 mpg US
    34.4 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,316 km
    818 mi
  • Largest trunk
    680 L
  • Best overall score
    66/100
  • Best practicality score
    93/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelPorscheMacan I (95B)2.0Mercedes-BenzGLS (X166)GLS 350d
Power
252hp188kW
258hp192kW
Torque
370Nm273lb-ft
620Nm457lb-ft
Curb weight
1,770kg3,902lb
2,380kg5,247lb
Gross weight
2,445kg5,390lb
3,250kg7,165lb
Top speed
229 km/h
142 mph
222 km/h
138 mph
To 99% top speed
80.4s99% target: 227 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
104.5s99% target: 220 km/h / 137 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.7s
7.8s
0-200 km/h
30.9s
Calculated
43.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.3s
Calculated
7.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.6L/100 km27.4mpg US32.8mpg UK
8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.8s
Calculated
15.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
142hp/t106kW/t65hp/1000 lb
Calculated
108hp/t81kW/t49hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
209Nm/t140lb-ft/ton
Calculated
261Nm/t174lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
878km546mi
Calculated
1,316km818mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
2,987cc182cu in
Length
4,697mm185in
5,130mm202in
Width
1,923mm76in
1,934mm76in
Height
1,624mm64in
1,850mm73in
Wheelbase
2,807mm111in
3,075mm121in
Front track
1,655mm65in
1,655mm65in
Rear track
1,651mm65in
1,675mm66in
Ground clearance
185mm7in
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Trunk volume
500L
680L
Max trunk volume
1,500L
2,300L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
65L
100L
CO2 emissions
172g/km
199g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Porsche Macan I (95B) 2.0Mercedes-Benz GLS (X166) GLS 350dPowerTorque
  • Porsche Macan I (95B) 2.0: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz GLS (X166) GLS 350d: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
PorscheMacan I (95B)2.05,000-6,800 rpm1,600-4,500 rpm7,050 rpm
Mercedes-BenzGLS (X166)GLS 350d3,400 rpm1,600-2,400 rpm3,650 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricPorscheMacan I (95B)2.0Mercedes-BenzGLS (X166)GLS 350d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.3 s
7.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.7 s
7.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
30.9 s
43.5 s
Top speed
229 km/h
142 mph
222 km/h
138 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.4 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.6 s
10.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.4 s
13.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.8 s
15.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
154 km/h
96 mph
143 km/h
89 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheMacan I (95B)2.0
252 hp
188 kW
Mercedes-BenzGLS (X166)GLS 350d
258 hp
192 kW

Mercedes-Benz GLS (X166) GLS 350d has 6 hp more than Porsche Macan I (95B) 2.0.

The biggest power difference is between Porsche Macan I (95B) 2.0 and Mercedes-Benz GLS (X166) GLS 350d: 6 hp (4 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheMacan I (95B)2.0
370 Nm
273 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzGLS (X166)GLS 350d
620 Nm
457 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheMacan I (95B)2.0
1,770 kg
3,902 lb
Mercedes-BenzGLS (X166)GLS 350d
2,380 kg
5,247 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheMacan I (95B)2.0
229 km/h
142 mph
Mercedes-BenzGLS (X166)GLS 350d
222 km/h
138 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheMacan I (95B)2.06.7 s
Mercedes-BenzGLS (X166)GLS 350d7.8 s

Although Mercedes-Benz GLS (X166) GLS 350d has more power, Porsche Macan I (95B) 2.0 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Porsche Macan I (95B) 2.0 and Mercedes-Benz GLS (X166) GLS 350d: 1.1 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheMacan I (95B)2.0
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLS (X166)GLS 350d
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheMacan I (95B)2.0
142 hp/t
106 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzGLS (X166)GLS 350d
108 hp/t
81 kW/t
9.2 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheMacan I (95B)2.0
878 km
546 mi
Mercedes-BenzGLS (X166)GLS 350d
1,316 km
818 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
PorscheMacan I (95B)2.0
252 hp
188 kW
6.7 s
229 km/h
142 mph
Mercedes-BenzGLS (X166)GLS 350d
258 hp
192 kW
7.8 s
222 km/h
138 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
PorscheMacan I (95B)2.0
Power
252 hp
188 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
229 km/h
142 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
4,697 mm
184.9 in
Height
1,624 mm
63.9 in
Mercedes-BenzGLS (X166)GLS 350d
Power
258 hp
192 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
222 km/h
138 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
PorscheMacan I (95B)2.0
Power
252 hp
188 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
229 km/h
142 mph
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLS (X166)GLS 350d
Power
258 hp
192 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
222 km/h
138 mph
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK

Porsche Macan I (95B) 2.0 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
PorscheMacan I (95B)2.0
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
6.7 s
Mercedes-BenzGLS (X166)GLS 350d
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK
7.8 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
PorscheMacan I (95B)2.0
142 hp/t
106 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLS (X166)GLS 350d
108 hp/t
81 kW/t
9.2 kg/hp
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehiclePorscheMacan I (95B)2.0Mercedes-BenzGLS (X166)GLS 350d
Power
252 hp
188 kW
258 hp
192 kW
Torque
370 Nm
273 lb-ft
620 Nm
457 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.7 s
7.8 s
Top speed
229 km/h
142 mph
222 km/h
138 mph
Lightness
1,770 kg
3,902 lb
2,380 kg
5,247 lb
Fuel consumption
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
4,697 mm
184.9 in
Height
1,624 mm
63.9 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
878 km
546 mi
1,316 km
818 mi
CO2 score
172 g/km
199 g/km
Trunk score
500 L
17.7 cu ft
680 L
24.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
142 hp/t
106 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp
108 hp/t
81 kW/t
9.2 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.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehiclePorsche Macan I (95B) 2.0Mercedes-Benz GLS (X166) GLS 350d
Consumption7.4 L/100 km31.8 mpg US38.2 mpg UK7.6 L/100 km30.9 mpg US37.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.95 LC100 km13.30 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi20.84 LC100 mi21.40 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,110 L293 US gal244 UK gal1,140 L301 US gal251 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,943 LC/year1,995 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Porsche Macan I (95B) 2.0

  • Is 610 kg lighter
  • Is 1.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 7 km/h (4 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 34 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Emits 27 g/km less CO2

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

Mercedes-Benz GLS (X166) GLS 350d

  • Has 6 hp more
  • Has 250 Nm more
  • Has 437 km (272 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 180 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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