Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz GLS (X167) GLS 350dvsMercedes-Benz M-class (W163) · Facelift 2001 ML 500 V8

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

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Mercedes-Benz GLS (X167)

GLS 350d

286 hp2925 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSUV2019-2023
VS

Mercedes-Benz M-class (W163) · Facelift 2001

ML 500 V8

292 hp4966 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSUV2001-2005

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz GLS (X167) GLS 350d

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.0 s
  • Fastest top speed
    227 km/h
    141 mph
  • Highest torque
    600 Nm
    443 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.1 L/100 km
    29.0 mpg US
    34.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    10.0 L/100 km
    23.5 mpg US
    28.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.9 L/100 km
    34.1 mpg US
    40.9 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,111 km
    690 mi
  • Best overall score
    65/100
  • Best performance score
    58/100
  • Best economy score
    85/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzGLS (X167)GLS 350dMercedes-BenzM-class (W163)Facelift 2001ML 500 V8
Power
286hp213kW
292hp218kW
Torque
600Nm443lb-ft
440Nm325lb-ft
Curb weight
2,425kg5,346lb
2,135kg4,707lb
Gross weight
3,250kg7,165lb
2,870kg6,327lb
Top speed
227 km/h
141 mph
222 km/h
138 mph
To 99% top speed
96.2s99% target: 225 km/h / 140 mph
Calculated
102.1s99% target: 220 km/h / 137 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.0s
7.7s
0-200 km/h
36.2s
Calculated
42.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.6s
Calculated
7.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
14.6L/100 km16.1mpg US19.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
10L/100 km23.5mpg US28.2mpg UK
20.5L/100 km11.5mpg US13.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
11.2L/100 km21mpg US25.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.1s
Calculated
15.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
118hp/t88kW/t53hp/1000 lb
Calculated
137hp/t102kW/t62hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
247Nm/t166lb-ft/ton
Calculated
206Nm/t138lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,111km690mi
Calculated
568km353mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,925cc178cu in
4,966cc303cu in
Length
5,207mm205in
4,638mm183in
Width
1,956mm77in
1,840mm72in
Height
1,838mm72in
1,820mm72in
Wheelbase
3,135mm123in
2,820mm111in
Front track
1,669mm66in
1,555mm61in
Rear track
1,692mm67in
1,555mm61in
Ground clearance
215mm8in
204mm8in
Trunk volume
355L
633L
Max trunk volume
2,400L
2,020L
Doors
5
5
Seats
7
5
Fuel tank
90L
83L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz GLS (X167) GLS 350dMercedes-Benz M-class (W163) Facelift 2001 ML 500 V8PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz GLS (X167) GLS 350d: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz M-class (W163) Facelift 2001 ML 500 V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzGLS (X167)GLS 350d3,400-4,600 rpm1,200-3,200 rpm4,850 rpm
Mercedes-BenzM-class (W163)Facelift 2001ML 500 V85,600 rpm2,700-4,250 rpm6,000 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzGLS (X167)GLS 350dMercedes-BenzM-class (W163)Facelift 2001ML 500 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.6 s
7.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.0 s
7.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
36.2 s
42.7 s
Top speed
227 km/h
141 mph
222 km/h
138 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.4 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.7 s
10.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.6 s
13.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.1 s
15.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
149 km/h
92 mph
144 km/h
89 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLS (X167)GLS 350d
286 hp
213 kW
Mercedes-BenzM-class (W163)Facelift 2001ML 500 V8
292 hp
218 kW

Mercedes-Benz M-class (W163) Facelift 2001 ML 500 V8 has 6 hp more than Mercedes-Benz GLS (X167) GLS 350d.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLS (X167) GLS 350d and Mercedes-Benz M-class (W163) Facelift 2001 ML 500 V8: 6 hp (4 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLS (X167)GLS 350d
600 Nm
443 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzM-class (W163)Facelift 2001ML 500 V8
440 Nm
325 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLS (X167)GLS 350d
2,425 kg
5,346 lb
Mercedes-BenzM-class (W163)Facelift 2001ML 500 V8
2,135 kg
4,707 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 (X167)GLS 350d
227 km/h
141 mph
Mercedes-BenzM-class (W163)Facelift 2001ML 500 V8
222 km/h
138 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLS (X167)GLS 350d7.0 s
Mercedes-BenzM-class (W163)Facelift 2001ML 500 V87.7 s

Although Mercedes-Benz M-class (W163) Facelift 2001 ML 500 V8 has more power, Mercedes-Benz GLS (X167) GLS 350d is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLS (X167) GLS 350d and Mercedes-Benz M-class (W163) Facelift 2001 ML 500 V8: 0.7 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 (X167)GLS 350d
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzM-class (W163)Facelift 2001ML 500 V8
14.6 L/100 km
16.1 mpg US
19.3 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLS (X167) GLS 350d and Mercedes-Benz M-class (W163) Facelift 2001 ML 500 V8: 6.5 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 (X167)GLS 350d
118 hp/t
88 kW/t
8.5 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzM-class (W163)Facelift 2001ML 500 V8
137 hp/t
102 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLS (X167)GLS 350d
1,111 km
690 mi
Mercedes-BenzM-class (W163)Facelift 2001ML 500 V8
568 km
353 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzGLS (X167)GLS 350d
286 hp
213 kW
7.0 s
227 km/h
141 mph
Mercedes-BenzM-class (W163)Facelift 2001ML 500 V8
292 hp
218 kW
7.7 s
222 km/h
138 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 (X167)GLS 350d
Power
286 hp
213 kW
0-100 km/h7.0 s
Top speed
227 km/h
141 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
7 seats
Trunk
355 L
12.5 cu ft
Length
5,207 mm
205.0 in
Height
1,838 mm
72.4 in
Mercedes-BenzM-class (W163)Facelift 2001ML 500 V8
Power
292 hp
218 kW
0-100 km/h7.7 s
Top speed
222 km/h
138 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
633 L
22.4 cu ft
Length
4,638 mm
182.6 in
Height
1,820 mm
71.7 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 (X167)GLS 350d
Power
286 hp
213 kW
0-100 km/h7.0 s
Top speed
227 km/h
141 mph
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzM-class (W163)Facelift 2001ML 500 V8
Power
292 hp
218 kW
0-100 km/h7.7 s
Top speed
222 km/h
138 mph
14.6 L/100 km
16.1 mpg US
19.3 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz GLS (X167) 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 (X167)GLS 350d
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
7.0 s
Mercedes-BenzM-class (W163)Facelift 2001ML 500 V8
14.6 L/100 km
16.1 mpg US
19.3 mpg UK
7.7 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 (X167)GLS 350d
118 hp/t
88 kW/t
8.5 kg/hp
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzM-class (W163)Facelift 2001ML 500 V8
137 hp/t
102 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp
14.6 L/100 km
16.1 mpg US
19.3 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzGLS (X167)GLS 350dMercedes-BenzM-class (W163)Facelift 2001ML 500 V8
Power
286 hp
213 kW
292 hp
218 kW
Torque
600 Nm
443 lb-ft
440 Nm
325 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.0 s
7.7 s
Top speed
227 km/h
141 mph
222 km/h
138 mph
Lightness
2,425 kg
5,346 lb
2,135 kg
4,707 lb
Fuel consumption
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
14.6 L/100 km
16.1 mpg US
19.3 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
7 seats
Trunk
355 L
12.5 cu ft
Length
5,207 mm
205.0 in
Height
1,838 mm
72.4 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
633 L
22.4 cu ft
Length
4,638 mm
182.6 in
Height
1,820 mm
71.7 in
Range score
1,111 km
690 mi
568 km
353 mi
Trunk score
355 L
12.5 cu ft
633 L
22.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
118 hp/t
88 kW/t
8.5 kg/hp
137 hp/t
102 kW/t
7.3 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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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz GLS (X167) GLS 350dMercedes-Benz M-class (W163) Facelift 2001 ML 500 V8
Consumption8.1 L/100 km29 mpg US34.9 mpg UK14.6 L/100 km16.1 mpg US19.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.17 LC100 km25.55 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi22.81 LC100 mi41.12 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,215 L321 US gal267 UK gal2,190 L579 US gal482 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,126 LC/year3,833 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz GLS (X167) GLS 350d

  • Has 160 Nm more
  • Is 0.7 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 6.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 543 km (337 mi) more estimated range

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

Mercedes-Benz M-class (W163) Facelift 2001 ML 500 V8

  • Has 6 hp more
  • Is 290 kg lighter
  • Has 19 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 278 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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