Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz GLS (X166) GLS 400vsTesla Model X 75D 75 kWh

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

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Mercedes-Benz GLS (X166)

GLS 400

333 hp2996 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSUV2015-2019
VS

Tesla Model X

75D 75 kWh

333 hpElectricAWDAutomaticSUV2016-2019

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz GLS (X166) GLS 400

  • Fastest top speed
    240 km/h
    149 mph
  • Most powerful
    333 hp
    248 kW
  • Largest trunk
    680 L
  • Best overall score
    71/100
  • Best economy score
    82/100
  • Best practicality score
    93/100

Tesla Model X 75D 75 kWh

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.2 s
  • Lightest
    2,352 kg
    5,185 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    142 hp/t
    106 kW/t
    7.1 kg/hp
  • Best performance score
    64/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzGLS (X166)GLS 400TeslaModel X75D 75 kWh
Power
333hp248kW
333hp248kW
Torque
480Nm354lb-ft
-
Curb weight
2,360kg5,203lb
2,352kg5,185lb
Gross weight
3,250kg7,165lb
2,985kg6,581lb
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
93.1s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
52.1s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.6s
5.2s
0-200 km/h
29.1s
Calculated
24.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.2s
Calculated
4.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.4L/100 km25mpg US30.1mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption city
11.7L/100 km20.1mpg US24.1mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
8L/100 km29.4mpg US35.3mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
14.7s
Calculated
13.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
141hp/t105kW/t64hp/1000 lb
Calculated
142hp/t106kW/t64hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
203Nm/t136lb-ft/ton
Calculated
-
Estimated range
1,064km661mi
Calculated
-
Displacement
2,996cc183cu in
-
Length
5,130mm202in
5,036mm198in
Width
1,934mm76in
1,999mm79in
Height
1,850mm73in
1,684mm66in
Wheelbase
3,075mm121in
2,965mm117in
Front track
1,655mm65in
1,705mm67in
Rear track
1,675mm66in
1,710mm67in
Ground clearance-
223mm9in
Trunk volume
680L
357L
Max trunk volume
2,300L
2,166L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
7
Fuel tank
100L
-
CO2 emissions
218g/km
-

Performance charts

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Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzGLS (X166)GLS 400TeslaModel X75D 75 kWh
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.2 s
4.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.6 s
5.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
29.1 s
24.8 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
6.3 s
5.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.5 s
8.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.3 s
11.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.7 s
13.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
154 km/h
96 mph
166 km/h
103 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLS (X166)GLS 400
333 hp
248 kW
TeslaModel X75D 75 kWh
333 hp
248 kW

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLS (X166)GLS 400
2,360 kg
5,203 lb
TeslaModel X75D 75 kWh
2,352 kg
5,185 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 400
240 km/h
149 mph
TeslaModel X75D 75 kWh
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 4006.6 s
TeslaModel X75D 75 kWh5.2 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Tesla Model X 75D 75 kWh and Mercedes-Benz GLS (X166) GLS 400: 1.4 s.

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
141 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
TeslaModel X75D 75 kWh
142 hp/t
106 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzGLS (X166)GLS 400
333 hp
248 kW
6.6 s
240 km/h
149 mph
TeslaModel X75D 75 kWh
333 hp
248 kW
5.2 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 400
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
TeslaModel X75D 75 kWh
Power
333 hp
248 kW
0-100 km/h5.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
7 seats
Trunk
357 L
12.6 cu ft
Length
5,036 mm
198.3 in
Height
1,684 mm
66.3 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzGLS (X166)GLS 400TeslaModel X75D 75 kWh
Power
333 hp
248 kW
333 hp
248 kW
Torque
480 Nm
354 lb-ft
-
Acceleration
6.6 s
5.2 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Lightness
2,360 kg
5,203 lb
2,352 kg
5,185 lb
Fuel consumption
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
7 seats
Trunk
357 L
12.6 cu ft
Length
5,036 mm
198.3 in
Height
1,684 mm
66.3 in
Range score
1,064 km
661 mi
-
CO2 score
218 g/km
-
Trunk score
680 L
24.0 cu ft
357 L
12.6 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
141 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
142 hp/t
106 kW/t
7.1 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 400
Consumption9.4 L/100 km25 mpg US30.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.45 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi26.47 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,410 L372 US gal310 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,468 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz GLS (X166) GLS 400

  • Has 20 km/h (12 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 323 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest

Tesla Model X 75D 75 kWh

  • Is 8 kg lighter
  • Is 1.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 0 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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