Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz GLS (X166) GLS 500 · Stage 3vsMercedes-Benz GLS (X166) GLS 500 · Stage 2vsMercedes-Benz GLS (X166) GLS 500 · Stage 1vsMercedes-Benz GLS (X166) GLS 500

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

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Mercedes-Benz GLS (X166)

GLS 500 (Stage 3)

684 hp4663 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSUV2015-2019
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Mercedes-Benz GLS (X166)

GLS 500 (Stage 2)

593 hp4663 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSUV2015-2019
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Mercedes-Benz GLS (X166)

GLS 500 (Stage 1)

538 hp4663 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSUV2015-2019
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Mercedes-Benz GLS (X166)

GLS 500

456 hp4663 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSUV2015-2019

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz GLS (X166) GLS 500 (Stage 3) 684 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.1 s
  • Fastest top speed
    292 km/h
    181 mph
  • Most powerful
    684 hp
    510 kW
  • Highest torque
    1,085 Nm
    800 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    2,370 kg
    5,225 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    289 hp/t
    215 kW/t
    3.5 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    11.3 L/100 km
    20.8 mpg US
    25.0 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    14.9 L/100 km
    15.8 mpg US
    19.0 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    9.2 L/100 km
    25.6 mpg US
    30.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    264 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    885 km
    550 mi
  • Largest trunk
    680 L
  • Best overall score
    88/100
  • Best performance score
    85/100
  • Best economy score
    77/100
  • Best practicality score
    93/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzGLS (X166)GLS 500 (Stage 3)684 hpMercedes-BenzGLS (X166)GLS 500 (Stage 2)593 hpMercedes-BenzGLS (X166)GLS 500 (Stage 1)538 hpMercedes-BenzGLS (X166)GLS 500456 hp
Power
684hp510kW+228 hp
593hp442kW+137 hp
538hp401kW+82 hp
456hp340kW
Torque
1,085Nm800lb-ft+385 Nm
945Nm697lb-ft+245 Nm
854Nm630lb-ft+154 Nm
700Nm516lb-ft
Curb weight
2,370kg5,225lb
2,370kg5,225lb
2,370kg5,225lb
2,370kg5,225lb
Gross weight
3,250kg7,165lb
3,250kg7,165lb
3,250kg7,165lb
3,250kg7,165lb
Top speed
292 km/h
181 mph
+32 km/h
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
+30 km/h
Calculated
273 km/h
170 mph
+13 km/h
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
56.1s99% target: 289 km/h / 180 mph-19.4 s
Calculated
66.0s99% target: 287 km/h / 178 mph-9.5 s
Calculated
67.7s99% target: 270 km/h / 168 mph-7.8 s
Calculated
75.5s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.1s-1.2 s
4.5s-0.8 s
4.8s-0.5 s
5.3s
0-200 km/h
12.4s-7.1 s
Calculated
14.1s-5.4 s
Calculated
16.2s-3.4 s
Calculated
19.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.9s-1.1 s
Calculated
4.3s-0.7 s
Calculated
4.5s-0.5 s
Calculated
5.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11.3L/100 km20.8mpg US25.0mpg UK
11.3L/100 km20.8mpg US25.0mpg UK
11.3L/100 km20.8mpg US25.0mpg UK
11.3L/100 km20.8mpg US25.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
14.9L/100 km15.8mpg US19.0mpg UK
14.9L/100 km15.8mpg US19.0mpg UK
14.9L/100 km15.8mpg US19.0mpg UK
14.9L/100 km15.8mpg US19.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
9.2L/100 km25.6mpg US30.7mpg UK
9.2L/100 km25.6mpg US30.7mpg UK
9.2L/100 km25.6mpg US30.7mpg UK
9.2L/100 km25.6mpg US30.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.0s-1.5 s
Calculated
12.5s-1.0 s
Calculated
12.9s-0.6 s
Calculated
13.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
289hp/t215kW/t131hp/1000 lb
Calculated
250hp/t187kW/t113hp/1000 lb
Calculated
227hp/t169kW/t103hp/1000 lb
Calculated
192hp/t143kW/t87hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
458Nm/t306lb-ft/ton
Calculated
399Nm/t267lb-ft/ton
Calculated
360Nm/t241lb-ft/ton
Calculated
295Nm/t198lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
885km550mi
Calculated
885km550mi
Calculated
885km550mi
Calculated
885km550mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,663cc285cu in
4,663cc285cu in
4,663cc285cu in
4,663cc285cu 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
264g/km
264g/km
264g/km
264g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz GLS (X166) GLS 500 (Stage 3) 684 hpMercedes-Benz GLS (X166) GLS 500 (Stage 2) 593 hpMercedes-Benz GLS (X166) GLS 500 (Stage 1) 538 hpMercedes-Benz GLS (X166) GLS 500 456 hpPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz GLS (X166) GLS 500 (Stage 3) 684 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz GLS (X166) GLS 500 (Stage 2) 593 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz GLS (X166) GLS 500 (Stage 1) 538 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz GLS (X166) GLS 500 456 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzGLS (X166)GLS 500 (Stage 3)684 hp5,250-5,500 rpm1,800-4,000 rpm5,750 rpm
Mercedes-BenzGLS (X166)GLS 500 (Stage 2)593 hp5,250-5,500 rpm1,800-4,000 rpm5,750 rpm
Mercedes-BenzGLS (X166)GLS 500 (Stage 1)538 hp5,250-5,500 rpm1,800-4,000 rpm5,750 rpm
Mercedes-BenzGLS (X166)GLS 500456 hp5,250-5,500 rpm1,800-4,000 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzGLS (X166)GLS 500 (Stage 3)684 hpMercedes-BenzGLS (X166)GLS 500 (Stage 2)593 hpMercedes-BenzGLS (X166)GLS 500 (Stage 1)538 hpMercedes-BenzGLS (X166)GLS 500456 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.9 s
4.3 s
4.5 s
5.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.1 s
4.5 s
4.8 s
5.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
12.4 s
14.1 s
16.2 s
19.6 s
Top speed
292 km/h
181 mph
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Likely limited
273 km/h
170 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
2.1 s
2.1 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
5.3 s
5.5 s
5.6 s
5.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.9 s
8.2 s
8.4 s
8.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.1 s
10.5 s
10.8 s
11.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.0 s
12.5 s
12.9 s
13.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
197 km/h
122 mph
188 km/h
117 mph
180 km/h
112 mph
171 km/h
106 mph

Power comparison

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

Mercedes-Benz GLS (X166) GLS 500 (Stage 3) 684 hp has 228 hp more than Mercedes-Benz GLS (X166) GLS 500 456 hp.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLS (X166) GLS 500 456 hp and Mercedes-Benz GLS (X166) GLS 500 (Stage 3) 684 hp: 228 hp (170 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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLS (X166)GLS 500 (Stage 3)684 hp
292 km/h
181 mph
Mercedes-BenzGLS (X166)GLS 500 (Stage 2)593 hp
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Mercedes-BenzGLS (X166)GLS 500 (Stage 1)538 hp
273 km/h
170 mph
Mercedes-BenzGLS (X166)GLS 500456 hp
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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 500 (Stage 3) 684 hp and Mercedes-Benz GLS (X166) GLS 500 456 hp: 1.2 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are Mercedes-Benz GLS (X166) GLS 500 (Stage 2) 593 hp and Mercedes-Benz GLS (X166) GLS 500 (Stage 1) 538 hp, separated by only 0.3 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 500 (Stage 3)684 hp
11.3 L/100 km
20.8 mpg US
25.0 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLS (X166)GLS 500 (Stage 2)593 hp
11.3 L/100 km
20.8 mpg US
25.0 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLS (X166)GLS 500 (Stage 1)538 hp
11.3 L/100 km
20.8 mpg US
25.0 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLS (X166)GLS 500456 hp
11.3 L/100 km
20.8 mpg US
25.0 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 500 (Stage 3)684 hp
289 hp/t
215 kW/t
3.5 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzGLS (X166)GLS 500 (Stage 2)593 hp
250 hp/t
187 kW/t
4.0 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzGLS (X166)GLS 500 (Stage 1)538 hp
227 hp/t
169 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzGLS (X166)GLS 500456 hp
192 hp/t
143 kW/t
5.2 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 500 (Stage 3)684 hp
684 hp
510 kW
4.1 s
292 km/h
181 mph
Mercedes-BenzGLS (X166)GLS 500 (Stage 2)593 hp
593 hp
442 kW
4.5 s
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Mercedes-BenzGLS (X166)GLS 500 (Stage 1)538 hp
538 hp
401 kW
4.8 s
273 km/h
170 mph
Mercedes-BenzGLS (X166)GLS 500456 hp
456 hp
340 kW
5.3 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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 500 (Stage 3)684 hp
Power
684 hp
510 kW
0-100 km/h4.1 s
Top speed
292 km/h
181 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 500 (Stage 2)593 hp
Power
593 hp
442 kW
0-100 km/h4.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 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 500 (Stage 1)538 hp
Power
538 hp
401 kW
0-100 km/h4.8 s
Top speed
273 km/h
170 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 500456 hp
Power
456 hp
340 kW
0-100 km/h5.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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 500 (Stage 3)684 hp
Power
684 hp
510 kW
0-100 km/h4.1 s
Top speed
292 km/h
181 mph
11.3 L/100 km
20.8 mpg US
25.0 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLS (X166)GLS 500 (Stage 2)593 hp
Power
593 hp
442 kW
0-100 km/h4.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
11.3 L/100 km
20.8 mpg US
25.0 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLS (X166)GLS 500 (Stage 1)538 hp
Power
538 hp
401 kW
0-100 km/h4.8 s
Top speed
273 km/h
170 mph
11.3 L/100 km
20.8 mpg US
25.0 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLS (X166)GLS 500456 hp
Power
456 hp
340 kW
0-100 km/h5.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
11.3 L/100 km
20.8 mpg US
25.0 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz GLS (X166) GLS 500 (Stage 3) 684 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 500 (Stage 3)684 hp
11.3 L/100 km
20.8 mpg US
25.0 mpg UK
4.1 s
Mercedes-BenzGLS (X166)GLS 500 (Stage 2)593 hp
11.3 L/100 km
20.8 mpg US
25.0 mpg UK
4.5 s
Mercedes-BenzGLS (X166)GLS 500 (Stage 1)538 hp
11.3 L/100 km
20.8 mpg US
25.0 mpg UK
4.8 s
Mercedes-BenzGLS (X166)GLS 500456 hp
11.3 L/100 km
20.8 mpg US
25.0 mpg UK
5.3 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 500 (Stage 3)684 hp
289 hp/t
215 kW/t
3.5 kg/hp
11.3 L/100 km
20.8 mpg US
25.0 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLS (X166)GLS 500 (Stage 2)593 hp
250 hp/t
187 kW/t
4.0 kg/hp
11.3 L/100 km
20.8 mpg US
25.0 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLS (X166)GLS 500 (Stage 1)538 hp
227 hp/t
169 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
11.3 L/100 km
20.8 mpg US
25.0 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLS (X166)GLS 500456 hp
192 hp/t
143 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
11.3 L/100 km
20.8 mpg US
25.0 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzGLS (X166)GLS 500 (Stage 3)684 hpMercedes-BenzGLS (X166)GLS 500 (Stage 2)593 hpMercedes-BenzGLS (X166)GLS 500 (Stage 1)538 hpMercedes-BenzGLS (X166)GLS 500456 hp
Power
684 hp
510 kW
593 hp
442 kW
538 hp
401 kW
456 hp
340 kW
Torque
1,085 Nm
800 lb-ft
945 Nm
697 lb-ft
854 Nm
630 lb-ft
700 Nm
516 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.1 s
4.5 s
4.8 s
5.3 s
Top speed
292 km/h
181 mph
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
273 km/h
170 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
2,370 kg
5,225 lb
2,370 kg
5,225 lb
2,370 kg
5,225 lb
2,370 kg
5,225 lb
Fuel consumption
11.3 L/100 km
20.8 mpg US
25.0 mpg UK
11.3 L/100 km
20.8 mpg US
25.0 mpg UK
11.3 L/100 km
20.8 mpg US
25.0 mpg UK
11.3 L/100 km
20.8 mpg US
25.0 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
885 km
550 mi
885 km
550 mi
885 km
550 mi
885 km
550 mi
CO2 score
264 g/km
264 g/km
264 g/km
264 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
289 hp/t
215 kW/t
3.5 kg/hp
250 hp/t
187 kW/t
4.0 kg/hp
227 hp/t
169 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
192 hp/t
143 kW/t
5.2 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 500 (Stage 3) 684 hpMercedes-Benz GLS (X166) GLS 500 (Stage 2) 593 hpMercedes-Benz GLS (X166) GLS 500 (Stage 1) 538 hpMercedes-Benz GLS (X166) GLS 500 456 hp
Consumption11.3 L/100 km20.8 mpg US25 mpg UK11.3 L/100 km20.8 mpg US25 mpg UK11.3 L/100 km20.8 mpg US25 mpg UK11.3 L/100 km20.8 mpg US25 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km19.78 LC100 km19.78 LC100 km19.78 LC100 km19.78 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi31.82 LC100 mi31.82 LC100 mi31.82 LC100 mi31.82 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,695 L448 US gal373 UK gal1,695 L448 US gal373 UK gal1,695 L448 US gal373 UK gal1,695 L448 US gal373 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,966 LC/year2,966 LC/year2,966 LC/year2,966 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz GLS (X166) GLS 500 (Stage 3) 684 hp

  • Has 91 hp more
  • Has 140 Nm more
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 2 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 38 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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