Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz GLS (X166) GLS 350dvsVolvo XC60 II 2.0 T5

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

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Mercedes-Benz GLS (X166)

GLS 350d

258 hp2987 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2015-2019
VS

Volvo XC60 II

2.0 T5

250 hp1969 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2017-2018

Comparison overview

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

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Mercedes-Benz GLS (X166) GLS 350d

  • Fastest top speed
    222 km/h
    138 mph
  • 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 performance score
    54/100
  • Best practicality score
    93/100

Volvo XC60 II 2.0 T5

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.9 s
  • Lightest
    1,852 kg
    4,083 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    135 hp/t
    101 kW/t
    7.4 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.4 L/100 km
    31.8 mpg US
    38.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.2 L/100 km
    37.9 mpg US
    45.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    171 g/km
  • Best economy score
    87/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzGLS (X166)GLS 350dVolvoXC60 II2.0 T5
Power
258hp192kW
250hp186kW
Torque
620Nm457lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
2,380kg5,247lb
1,852kg4,083lb
Gross weight
3,250kg7,165lb
2,370kg5,225lb
Top speed
222 km/h
138 mph
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
104.5s99% target: 220 km/h / 137 mph
Calculated
74.8s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.8s
6.9s
0-200 km/h
43.5s
Calculated
34.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.3s
Calculated
6.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK
9.5L/100 km24.8mpg US29.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.7s
Calculated
15.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
108hp/t81kW/t49hp/1000 lb
Calculated
135hp/t101kW/t61hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
261Nm/t174lb-ft/ton
Calculated
189Nm/t126lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,316km818mi
Calculated
811km504mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,987cc182cu in
1,969cc120cu in
Length
5,130mm202in
4,688mm185in
Width
1,934mm76in
1,902mm75in
Height
1,850mm73in
1,658mm65in
Wheelbase
3,075mm121in
2,865mm113in
Front track
1,655mm65in
1,668mm66in
Rear track
1,675mm66in
1,673mm66in
Ground clearance-
216mm9in
Trunk volume
680L
505L
Max trunk volume
2,300L
1,432L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
100L
60L
CO2 emissions
199g/km
171g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz GLS (X166) GLS 350dVolvo XC60 II 2.0 T5PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz GLS (X166) GLS 350d: Power / Torque
  • Volvo XC60 II 2.0 T5: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzGLS (X166)GLS 350d3,400 rpm1,600-2,400 rpm3,650 rpm
VolvoXC60 II2.0 T55,500 rpm1,800-4,800 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzGLS (X166)GLS 350dVolvoXC60 II2.0 T5
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.3 s
6.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.8 s
6.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
43.5 s
34.7 s
Top speed
222 km/h
138 mph
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.6 s
6.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.1 s
9.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.1 s
12.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.7 s
15.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
143 km/h
89 mph
152 km/h
94 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLS (X166)GLS 350d
258 hp
192 kW
VolvoXC60 II2.0 T5
250 hp
186 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
Mercedes-BenzGLS (X166)GLS 350d
620 Nm
457 lb-ft
VolvoXC60 II2.0 T5
350 Nm
258 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLS (X166)GLS 350d
2,380 kg
5,247 lb
VolvoXC60 II2.0 T5
1,852 kg
4,083 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)GLS 350d
222 km/h
138 mph
VolvoXC60 II2.0 T5
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 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)GLS 350d7.8 s
VolvoXC60 II2.0 T56.9 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: 0.9 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLS (X166)GLS 350d
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK
VolvoXC60 II2.0 T5
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLS (X166)GLS 350d
108 hp/t
81 kW/t
9.2 kg/hp
VolvoXC60 II2.0 T5
135 hp/t
101 kW/t
7.4 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLS (X166)GLS 350d
1,316 km
818 mi
VolvoXC60 II2.0 T5
811 km
504 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzGLS (X166)GLS 350d
258 hp
192 kW
7.8 s
222 km/h
138 mph
VolvoXC60 II2.0 T5
250 hp
186 kW
6.9 s
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 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)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
VolvoXC60 II2.0 T5
Power
250 hp
186 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 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

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
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
VolvoXC60 II2.0 T5
Power
250 hp
186 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz GLS (X166) GLS 350d 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
Mercedes-BenzGLS (X166)GLS 350d
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK
7.8 s
VolvoXC60 II2.0 T5
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
6.9 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
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
VolvoXC60 II2.0 T5
135 hp/t
101 kW/t
7.4 kg/hp
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzGLS (X166)GLS 350dVolvoXC60 II2.0 T5
Power
258 hp
192 kW
250 hp
186 kW
Torque
620 Nm
457 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.8 s
6.9 s
Top speed
222 km/h
138 mph
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Lightness
2,380 kg
5,247 lb
1,852 kg
4,083 lb
Fuel consumption
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
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
5 seats
Trunk
505 L
17.8 cu ft
Length
4,688 mm
184.6 in
Height
1,658 mm
65.3 in
Range score
1,316 km
818 mi
811 km
504 mi
CO2 score
199 g/km
171 g/km
Trunk score
680 L
24.0 cu ft
505 L
17.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
108 hp/t
81 kW/t
9.2 kg/hp
135 hp/t
101 kW/t
7.4 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
VehicleMercedes-Benz GLS (X166) GLS 350dVolvo XC60 II 2.0 T5
Consumption7.6 L/100 km30.9 mpg US37.2 mpg UK7.4 L/100 km31.8 mpg US38.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km13.30 LC100 km12.95 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi21.40 LC100 mi20.84 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,140 L301 US gal251 UK gal1,110 L293 US gal244 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,995 LC/year1,943 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz GLS (X166) GLS 350d

  • Has 8 hp more
  • Has 270 Nm more
  • Has 2 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 505 km (314 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 175 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

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

Volvo XC60 II 2.0 T5

  • Is 528 kg lighter
  • Is 0.9 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 0.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 27 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Emits 28 g/km less CO2

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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