Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz GLS (X166) GLS 400 · Stage 3vsMercedes-Benz GLS (X166) GLS 400 · Stage 2vsMercedes-Benz GLS (X166) GLS 400 · Stage 1vsMercedes-Benz GLS (X166) GLS 400

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

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Mercedes-Benz GLS (X166)

GLS 400 (Stage 3)

499 hp2996 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSUV2015-2019
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Mercedes-Benz GLS (X166)

GLS 400 (Stage 2)

433 hp2996 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSUV2015-2019
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Mercedes-Benz GLS (X166)

GLS 400 (Stage 1)

393 hp2996 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSUV2015-2019
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Mercedes-Benz GLS (X166)

GLS 400

333 hp2996 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSUV2015-2019

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz GLS (X166) GLS 400 (Stage 3) 499 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.1 s
  • Fastest top speed
    270 km/h
    168 mph
  • Most powerful
    499 hp
    372 kW
  • Highest torque
    744 Nm
    549 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    2,360 kg
    5,203 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    212 hp/t
    158 kW/t
    4.7 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.4 L/100 km
    25.0 mpg US
    30.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    11.7 L/100 km
    20.1 mpg US
    24.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    8.0 L/100 km
    29.4 mpg US
    35.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    218 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,064 km
    661 mi
  • Largest trunk
    680 L
  • Best overall score
    84/100
  • Best performance score
    80/100
  • Best economy score
    82/100
  • Best practicality score
    93/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzGLS (X166)GLS 400 (Stage 3)499 hpMercedes-BenzGLS (X166)GLS 400 (Stage 2)433 hpMercedes-BenzGLS (X166)GLS 400 (Stage 1)393 hpMercedes-BenzGLS (X166)GLS 400333 hp
Power
499hp372kW+166 hp
433hp323kW+100 hp
393hp293kW+60 hp
333hp248kW
Torque
744Nm549lb-ft+264 Nm
648Nm478lb-ft+168 Nm
586Nm432lb-ft+106 Nm
480Nm354lb-ft
Curb weight
2,360kg5,203lb
2,360kg5,203lb
2,360kg5,203lb
2,360kg5,203lb
Gross weight
3,250kg7,165lb
3,250kg7,165lb
3,250kg7,165lb
3,250kg7,165lb
Top speed
270 km/h
168 mph
+30 km/h
259 km/h
161 mph
+19 km/h
252 km/h
157 mph
+12 km/h
240 km/h
149 mph
To 99% top speed
73.8s99% target: 267 km/h / 166 mph-19.5 s
Calculated
80.9s99% target: 256 km/h / 159 mph-12.4 s
Calculated
85.7s99% target: 249 km/h / 155 mph-7.6 s
Calculated
93.3s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.1s-1.5 s
5.6s-1.0 s
6.0s-0.6 s
6.6s
0-200 km/h
17.8s-11.3 s
Calculated
21.0s-8.1 s
Calculated
23.5s-5.6 s
Calculated
29.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.9s-1.4 s
Calculated
5.3s-0.9 s
Calculated
5.6s-0.6 s
Calculated
6.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.4L/100 km25mpg US30.1mpg UK
9.4L/100 km25mpg US30.1mpg UK
9.4L/100 km25mpg US30.1mpg UK
9.4L/100 km25mpg US30.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
11.7L/100 km20.1mpg US24.1mpg UK
11.7L/100 km20.1mpg US24.1mpg UK
11.7L/100 km20.1mpg US24.1mpg UK
11.7L/100 km20.1mpg US24.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8L/100 km29.4mpg US35.3mpg UK
8L/100 km29.4mpg US35.3mpg UK
8L/100 km29.4mpg US35.3mpg UK
8L/100 km29.4mpg US35.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.2s-1.5 s
Calculated
13.7s-0.9 s
Calculated
14.1s-0.6 s
Calculated
14.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
212hp/t158kW/t96hp/1000 lb
Calculated
183hp/t137kW/t83hp/1000 lb
Calculated
166hp/t124kW/t76hp/1000 lb
Calculated
141hp/t105kW/t64hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
315Nm/t211lb-ft/ton
Calculated
275Nm/t184lb-ft/ton
Calculated
248Nm/t166lb-ft/ton
Calculated
203Nm/t136lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,064km661mi
Calculated
1,064km661mi
Calculated
1,064km661mi
Calculated
1,064km661mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,996cc183cu in
2,996cc183cu in
2,996cc183cu in
2,996cc183cu in
Length
5,130mm202in
5,130mm202in
5,130mm202in
5,130mm202in
Width
1,934mm76in
1,934mm76in
1,934mm76in
1,934mm76in
Height
1,850mm73in
1,850mm73in
1,850mm73in
1,850mm73in
Wheelbase
3,075mm121in
3,075mm121in
3,075mm121in
3,075mm121in
Front track
1,655mm65in
1,655mm65in
1,655mm65in
1,655mm65in
Rear track
1,675mm66in
1,675mm66in
1,675mm66in
1,675mm66in
Trunk volume
680L
680L
680L
680L
Max trunk volume
2,300L
2,300L
2,300L
2,300L
Doors
5
5
5
5
Seats
5
5
5
5
Fuel tank
100L
100L
100L
100L
CO2 emissions
218g/km
218g/km
218g/km
218g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz GLS (X166) GLS 400 (Stage 3) 499 hpMercedes-Benz GLS (X166) GLS 400 (Stage 2) 433 hpMercedes-Benz GLS (X166) GLS 400 (Stage 1) 393 hpMercedes-Benz GLS (X166) GLS 400 333 hpPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz GLS (X166) GLS 400 (Stage 3) 499 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz GLS (X166) GLS 400 (Stage 2) 433 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz GLS (X166) GLS 400 (Stage 1) 393 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz GLS (X166) GLS 400 333 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzGLS (X166)GLS 400 (Stage 3)499 hp5,250-6,000 rpm1,600-4,000 rpm6,250 rpm
Mercedes-BenzGLS (X166)GLS 400 (Stage 2)433 hp5,250-6,000 rpm1,600-4,000 rpm6,250 rpm
Mercedes-BenzGLS (X166)GLS 400 (Stage 1)393 hp5,250-6,000 rpm1,600-4,000 rpm6,250 rpm
Mercedes-BenzGLS (X166)GLS 400333 hp5,250-6,000 rpm1,600-4,000 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzGLS (X166)GLS 400 (Stage 3)499 hpMercedes-BenzGLS (X166)GLS 400 (Stage 2)433 hpMercedes-BenzGLS (X166)GLS 400 (Stage 1)393 hpMercedes-BenzGLS (X166)GLS 400333 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.9 s
5.3 s
5.6 s
6.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.1 s
5.6 s
6.0 s
6.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
17.8 s
21.0 s
23.5 s
29.1 s
Top speed
270 km/h
168 mph
259 km/h
161 mph
252 km/h
157 mph
240 km/h
149 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.2 s
2.3 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
5.8 s
5.9 s
6.1 s
6.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.7 s
9.0 s
9.2 s
9.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.2 s
11.6 s
11.9 s
12.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.2 s
13.7 s
14.1 s
14.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
175 km/h
109 mph
167 km/h
104 mph
162 km/h
101 mph
154 km/h
96 mph

Power comparison

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

Mercedes-Benz GLS (X166) GLS 400 (Stage 3) 499 hp has 166 hp more than Mercedes-Benz GLS (X166) GLS 400 333 hp.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLS (X166) GLS 400 333 hp and Mercedes-Benz GLS (X166) GLS 400 (Stage 3) 499 hp: 166 hp (124 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Curb weight comparison

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

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

0-100 km/h comparison

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

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLS (X166) GLS 400 (Stage 3) 499 hp and Mercedes-Benz GLS (X166) GLS 400 333 hp: 1.5 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are Mercedes-Benz GLS (X166) GLS 400 (Stage 2) 433 hp and Mercedes-Benz GLS (X166) GLS 400 (Stage 1) 393 hp, separated by only 0.4 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 400 (Stage 3)499 hp
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLS (X166)GLS 400 (Stage 2)433 hp
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLS (X166)GLS 400 (Stage 1)393 hp
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLS (X166)GLS 400333 hp
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 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 400 (Stage 3)499 hp
212 hp/t
158 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzGLS (X166)GLS 400 (Stage 2)433 hp
183 hp/t
137 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzGLS (X166)GLS 400 (Stage 1)393 hp
166 hp/t
124 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzGLS (X166)GLS 400333 hp
141 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzGLS (X166)GLS 400 (Stage 3)499 hp
499 hp
372 kW
5.1 s
270 km/h
168 mph
Mercedes-BenzGLS (X166)GLS 400 (Stage 2)433 hp
433 hp
323 kW
5.6 s
259 km/h
161 mph
Mercedes-BenzGLS (X166)GLS 400 (Stage 1)393 hp
393 hp
293 kW
6.0 s
252 km/h
157 mph
Mercedes-BenzGLS (X166)GLS 400333 hp
333 hp
248 kW
6.6 s
240 km/h
149 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 400 (Stage 3)499 hp
Power
499 hp
372 kW
0-100 km/h5.1 s
Top speed
270 km/h
168 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
Mercedes-BenzGLS (X166)GLS 400 (Stage 2)433 hp
Power
433 hp
323 kW
0-100 km/h5.6 s
Top speed
259 km/h
161 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
Mercedes-BenzGLS (X166)GLS 400 (Stage 1)393 hp
Power
393 hp
293 kW
0-100 km/h6.0 s
Top speed
252 km/h
157 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
Mercedes-BenzGLS (X166)GLS 400333 hp
Power
333 hp
248 kW
0-100 km/h6.6 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 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
Mercedes-BenzGLS (X166)GLS 400 (Stage 3)499 hp
Power
499 hp
372 kW
0-100 km/h5.1 s
Top speed
270 km/h
168 mph
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLS (X166)GLS 400 (Stage 2)433 hp
Power
433 hp
323 kW
0-100 km/h5.6 s
Top speed
259 km/h
161 mph
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLS (X166)GLS 400 (Stage 1)393 hp
Power
393 hp
293 kW
0-100 km/h6.0 s
Top speed
252 km/h
157 mph
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLS (X166)GLS 400333 hp
Power
333 hp
248 kW
0-100 km/h6.6 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz GLS (X166) GLS 400 (Stage 3) 499 hp 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 400 (Stage 3)499 hp
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
5.1 s
Mercedes-BenzGLS (X166)GLS 400 (Stage 2)433 hp
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
5.6 s
Mercedes-BenzGLS (X166)GLS 400 (Stage 1)393 hp
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
6.0 s
Mercedes-BenzGLS (X166)GLS 400333 hp
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
6.6 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 400 (Stage 3)499 hp
212 hp/t
158 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLS (X166)GLS 400 (Stage 2)433 hp
183 hp/t
137 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLS (X166)GLS 400 (Stage 1)393 hp
166 hp/t
124 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLS (X166)GLS 400333 hp
141 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzGLS (X166)GLS 400 (Stage 3)499 hpMercedes-BenzGLS (X166)GLS 400 (Stage 2)433 hpMercedes-BenzGLS (X166)GLS 400 (Stage 1)393 hpMercedes-BenzGLS (X166)GLS 400333 hp
Power
499 hp
372 kW
433 hp
323 kW
393 hp
293 kW
333 hp
248 kW
Torque
744 Nm
549 lb-ft
648 Nm
478 lb-ft
586 Nm
432 lb-ft
480 Nm
354 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.1 s
5.6 s
6.0 s
6.6 s
Top speed
270 km/h
168 mph
259 km/h
161 mph
252 km/h
157 mph
240 km/h
149 mph
Lightness
2,360 kg
5,203 lb
2,360 kg
5,203 lb
2,360 kg
5,203 lb
2,360 kg
5,203 lb
Fuel consumption
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 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
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
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
680 L
24.0 cu ft
Length
5,130 mm
202.0 in
Height
1,850 mm
72.8 in
Range score
1,064 km
661 mi
1,064 km
661 mi
1,064 km
661 mi
1,064 km
661 mi
CO2 score
218 g/km
218 g/km
218 g/km
218 g/km
Trunk score
680 L
24.0 cu ft
680 L
24.0 cu ft
680 L
24.0 cu ft
680 L
24.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
212 hp/t
158 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp
183 hp/t
137 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
166 hp/t
124 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
141 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz GLS (X166) GLS 400 (Stage 3) 499 hpMercedes-Benz GLS (X166) GLS 400 (Stage 2) 433 hpMercedes-Benz GLS (X166) GLS 400 (Stage 1) 393 hpMercedes-Benz GLS (X166) GLS 400 333 hp
Consumption9.4 L/100 km25 mpg US30.1 mpg UK9.4 L/100 km25 mpg US30.1 mpg UK9.4 L/100 km25 mpg US30.1 mpg UK9.4 L/100 km25 mpg US30.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.45 LC100 km16.45 LC100 km16.45 LC100 km16.45 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi26.47 LC100 mi26.47 LC100 mi26.47 LC100 mi26.47 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,410 L372 US gal310 UK gal1,410 L372 US gal310 UK gal1,410 L372 US gal310 UK gal1,410 L372 US gal310 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,468 LC/year2,468 LC/year2,468 LC/year2,468 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz GLS (X166) GLS 400 (Stage 3) 499 hp

  • Has 67 hp more
  • Has 96 Nm more
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 11 km/h (7 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 28 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest CO2 emissions

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