Car comparison

Volvo XC60 II 2.0 T5vsMercedes-Benz GLS (X166) GLS 350d

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

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Volvo XC60 II

2.0 T5

250 hp1969 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2017-2018
VS

Mercedes-Benz GLS (X166)

GLS 350d

258 hp2987 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2015-2019

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

Volvo XC60 II 2.0 T5

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    230 km/h
    143 mph Unrestricted
    220 km/h
    137 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    1,902 kg
    4,193 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    131 hp/t
    98 kW/t
    7.6 kg/hp
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.7 L/100 km
    35.1 mpg US
    42.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    178 g/km
  • Best performance score
    54/100
  • Best economy score
    86/100

Mercedes-Benz GLS (X166) GLS 350d

  • Most powerful
    258 hp
    192 kW
  • Highest torque
    620 Nm
    457 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.6 L/100 km
    30.9 mpg US
    37.2 mpg UK
  • 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
ModelVolvoXC60 II2.0 T5Mercedes-BenzGLS (X166)GLS 350d
Power
250hp186kW
258hp192kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
620Nm457lb-ft
Curb weight
1,902kg4,193lb
2,380kg5,247lb
Gross weight
2,430kg5,357lb
3,250kg7,165lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Calculated
222 km/h
138 mph
To 99% top speed
80.2s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
104.7s99% target: 220 km/h / 137 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.8s
7.8s
0-200 km/h
30.6s
Calculated
43.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.4s
Calculated
7.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
9.3L/100 km25.3mpg US30.4mpg UK
8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.9s
Calculated
15.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
131hp/t98kW/t60hp/1000 lb
Calculated
108hp/t81kW/t49hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
184Nm/t123lb-ft/ton
Calculated
261Nm/t174lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
779km484mi
Calculated
1,316km818mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,969cc120cu in
2,987cc182cu in
Length
4,688mm185in
5,130mm202in
Width
1,902mm75in
1,934mm76in
Height
1,658mm65in
1,850mm73in
Wheelbase
2,865mm113in
3,075mm121in
Front track
1,668mm66in
1,655mm65in
Rear track
1,673mm66in
1,675mm66in
Ground clearance
216mm9in
-
Trunk volume
505L
680L
Max trunk volume
1,432L
2,300L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
60L
100L
CO2 emissions
178g/km
199g/km

Performance charts

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Dyno simulation

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

Volvo XC60 II 2.0 T5Mercedes-Benz GLS (X166) GLS 350dPowerTorque
  • Volvo XC60 II 2.0 T5: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz GLS (X166) GLS 350d: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolvoXC60 II2.0 T55,500 rpm1,800-4,800 rpm5,750 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
MetricVolvoXC60 II2.0 T5Mercedes-BenzGLS (X166)GLS 350d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.4 s
7.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.8 s
7.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
30.6 s
43.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Likely limited
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
9.7 s
10.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.5 s
13.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.9 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
VolvoXC60 II2.0 T5
250 hp
186 kW
Mercedes-BenzGLS (X166)GLS 350d
258 hp
192 kW

Mercedes-Benz GLS (X166) GLS 350d has 8 hp more than Volvo XC60 II 2.0 T5.

The biggest power difference is between Volvo XC60 II 2.0 T5 and Mercedes-Benz GLS (X166) GLS 350d: 8 hp (6 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoXC60 II2.0 T5
350 Nm
258 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
VolvoXC60 II2.0 T5
1,902 kg
4,193 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
VolvoXC60 II2.0 T5
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 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
VolvoXC60 II2.0 T56.8 s
Mercedes-BenzGLS (X166)GLS 350d7.8 s

Although Mercedes-Benz GLS (X166) GLS 350d has more power, Volvo XC60 II 2.0 T5 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volvo XC60 II 2.0 T5 and Mercedes-Benz GLS (X166) GLS 350d: 1.0 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoXC60 II2.0 T5
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 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
VolvoXC60 II2.0 T5
131 hp/t
98 kW/t
7.6 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
VolvoXC60 II2.0 T5
779 km
484 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
VolvoXC60 II2.0 T5
250 hp
186 kW
6.8 s
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 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
VolvoXC60 II2.0 T5
Power
250 hp
186 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
505 L
17.8 cu ft
Length
4,688 mm
184.6 in
Height
1,658 mm
65.3 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
VolvoXC60 II2.0 T5
Power
250 hp
186 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 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

Volvo XC60 II 2.0 T5 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
VolvoXC60 II2.0 T5
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
6.8 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
VolvoXC60 II2.0 T5
131 hp/t
98 kW/t
7.6 kg/hp
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 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
VehicleVolvoXC60 II2.0 T5Mercedes-BenzGLS (X166)GLS 350d
Power
250 hp
186 kW
258 hp
192 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
620 Nm
457 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.8 s
7.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
222 km/h
138 mph
Lightness
1,902 kg
4,193 lb
2,380 kg
5,247 lb
Fuel consumption
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
505 L
17.8 cu ft
Length
4,688 mm
184.6 in
Height
1,658 mm
65.3 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
779 km
484 mi
1,316 km
818 mi
CO2 score
178 g/km
199 g/km
Trunk score
505 L
17.8 cu ft
680 L
24.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
131 hp/t
98 kW/t
7.6 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.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolvo XC60 II 2.0 T5Mercedes-Benz GLS (X166) GLS 350d
Consumption7.7 L/100 km30.5 mpg US36.7 mpg UK7.6 L/100 km30.9 mpg US37.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km13.48 LC100 km13.30 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi21.69 LC100 mi21.40 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,155 L305 US gal254 UK gal1,140 L301 US gal251 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,021 LC/year1,995 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volvo XC60 II 2.0 T5

  • Is 478 kg lighter
  • Is 1.0 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 8 km/h (5 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 23 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Emits 21 g/km less CO2

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk

Mercedes-Benz GLS (X166) GLS 350d

  • Has 8 hp more
  • Has 270 Nm more
  • Uses 0.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 537 km (333 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 175 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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