Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz GLS (X166) GLS 350dvsVolvo XC90 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 XC90 II

2.0 T5

250 hp1969 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2018-2019

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz GLS (X166) GLS 350d

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    222 km/h
    138 mph
  • 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 performance score
    54/100
  • Best economy score
    86/100
  • Best practicality score
    93/100

Volvo XC90 II 2.0 T5

  • Lightest
    2,151 kg
    4,742 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    116 hp/t
    87 kW/t
    8.6 kg/hp
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.1 L/100 km
    33.1 mpg US
    39.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    189 g/km

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzGLS (X166)GLS 350dVolvoXC90 II2.0 T5
Power
258hp192kW
250hp186kW
Torque
620Nm457lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
2,380kg5,247lb
2,151kg4,742lb
Gross weight
3,250kg7,165lb
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Top speed
222 km/h
138 mph
215 km/h
134 mph
To 99% top speed
104.7s99% target: 220 km/h / 137 mph
Calculated
93.7s99% target: 213 km/h / 132 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.8s
7.9s
0-200 km/h
43.6s
Calculated
47.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.3s
Calculated
7.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK
10.2L/100 km23.1mpg US27.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.7s
Calculated
15.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
108hp/t81kW/t49hp/1000 lb
Calculated
116hp/t87kW/t53hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
261Nm/t174lb-ft/ton
Calculated
163Nm/t109lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,316km818mi
Calculated
877km545mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,987cc182cu in
1,969cc120cu in
Length
5,130mm202in
4,950mm195in
Width
1,934mm76in
1,923mm76in
Height
1,850mm73in
1,776mm70in
Wheelbase
3,075mm121in
2,984mm117in
Front track
1,655mm65in
1,673mm66in
Rear track
1,675mm66in
1,675mm66in
Ground clearance-
238mm9in
Trunk volume
680L
314L
Max trunk volume
2,300L
1,886L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
100L
71L
CO2 emissions
199g/km
189g/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 XC90 II 2.0 T5PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz GLS (X166) GLS 350d: Power / Torque
  • Volvo XC90 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
VolvoXC90 II2.0 T55,500 rpm1,800-4,800 rpm6,000 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzGLS (X166)GLS 350dVolvoXC90 II2.0 T5
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.3 s
7.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.8 s
7.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
43.6 s
47.5 s
Top speed
222 km/h
138 mph
215 km/h
134 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.6 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.1 s
10.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.1 s
13.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.7 s
15.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
143 km/h
89 mph
143 km/h
89 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
VolvoXC90 II2.0 T5
250 hp
186 kW

Mercedes-Benz GLS (X166) GLS 350d has 8 hp more than Volvo XC90 II 2.0 T5.

The biggest power difference is between Volvo XC90 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
VolvoXC90 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
VolvoXC90 II2.0 T5
2,151 kg
4,742 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
VolvoXC90 II2.0 T5
215 km/h
134 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
VolvoXC90 II2.0 T57.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLS (X166) GLS 350d and Volvo XC90 II 2.0 T5: 0.1 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLS (X166)GLS 350d
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK
VolvoXC90 II2.0 T5
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLS (X166) GLS 350d and Volvo XC90 II 2.0 T5: 0.5 L/100 km.

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
VolvoXC90 II2.0 T5
116 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.6 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
VolvoXC90 II2.0 T5
877 km
545 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
VolvoXC90 II2.0 T5
250 hp
186 kW
7.9 s
215 km/h
134 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
VolvoXC90 II2.0 T5
Power
250 hp
186 kW
0-100 km/h7.9 s
Top speed
215 km/h
134 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
314 L
11.1 cu ft
Length
4,950 mm
194.9 in
Height
1,776 mm
69.9 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
VolvoXC90 II2.0 T5
Power
250 hp
186 kW
0-100 km/h7.9 s
Top speed
215 km/h
134 mph
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 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
VolvoXC90 II2.0 T5
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
7.9 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
VolvoXC90 II2.0 T5
116 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.6 kg/hp
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzGLS (X166)GLS 350dVolvoXC90 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
7.9 s
Top speed
222 km/h
138 mph
215 km/h
134 mph
Lightness
2,380 kg
5,247 lb
2,151 kg
4,742 lb
Fuel consumption
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 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
314 L
11.1 cu ft
Length
4,950 mm
194.9 in
Height
1,776 mm
69.9 in
Range score
1,316 km
818 mi
877 km
545 mi
CO2 score
199 g/km
189 g/km
Trunk score
680 L
24.0 cu ft
314 L
11.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
108 hp/t
81 kW/t
9.2 kg/hp
116 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.6 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) GLS 350dVolvo XC90 II 2.0 T5
Consumption7.6 L/100 km30.9 mpg US37.2 mpg UK8.1 L/100 km29 mpg US34.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km13.30 LC100 km14.17 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi21.40 LC100 mi22.81 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,140 L301 US gal251 UK gal1,215 L321 US gal267 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,995 LC/year2,126 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz GLS (X166) GLS 350d

  • Has 8 hp more
  • Has 270 Nm more
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 7 km/h (4 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 439 km (273 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 366 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Highest CO2 emissions

Volvo XC90 II 2.0 T5

  • Is 229 kg lighter
  • Has 8 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Emits 10 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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