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Porsche Macan I (95B) · Facelift 2021 2.0vsMercedes-Benz GLS (X167) GLS 350d

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

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Porsche Macan I (95B) · Facelift 2021

2.0

265 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedSUV2021-present
VS

Mercedes-Benz GLS (X167)

GLS 350d

286 hp2925 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSUV2019-2023

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Mercedes-Benz GLS (X167) GLS 350d

  • Most powerful
    286 hp
    213 kW
  • 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 performance score
    58/100
  • Best economy score
    85/100

Porsche Macan I (95B) Facelift 2021 2.0

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    232 km/h
    144 mph
  • Lightest
    1,845 kg
    4,068 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    144 hp/t
    107 kW/t
    7.0 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    458 L
  • Best overall score
    65/100
  • Best practicality score
    83/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelPorscheMacan I (95B)Facelift 20212.0Mercedes-BenzGLS (X167)GLS 350d
Power
265hp198kW
286hp213kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
600Nm443lb-ft
Curb weight
1,845kg4,068lb
2,425kg5,346lb
Gross weight
2,510kg5,534lb
3,250kg7,165lb
Top speed
232 km/h
144 mph
227 km/h
141 mph
To 99% top speed
77.6s99% target: 230 km/h / 143 mph
Calculated
96.2s99% target: 225 km/h / 140 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.4s
7.0s
0-200 km/h
28.5s
Calculated
36.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.1s
Calculated
6.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.8L/100 km26.7mpg US32.1mpg UK
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
10.9L/100 km21.6mpg US25.9mpg UK
10L/100 km23.5mpg US28.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.5s
Calculated
15.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
144hp/t107kW/t65hp/1000 lb
Calculated
118hp/t88kW/t53hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
217Nm/t145lb-ft/ton
Calculated
247Nm/t166lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
739km459mi
Calculated
1,111km690mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
2,925cc178cu in
Length
4,726mm186in
5,207mm205in
Width
1,922mm76in
1,956mm77in
Height
1,621mm64in
1,838mm72in
Wheelbase
2,807mm111in
3,135mm123in
Front track
1,655mm65in
1,669mm66in
Rear track
1,651mm65in
1,692mm67in
Ground clearance
202mm8in
215mm8in
Trunk volume
458L
355L
Max trunk volume
1,503L
2,400L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
7
Fuel tank
65L
90L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Porsche Macan I (95B) Facelift 2021 2.0Mercedes-Benz GLS (X167) GLS 350dPowerTorque
  • Porsche Macan I (95B) Facelift 2021 2.0: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz GLS (X167) GLS 350d: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
PorscheMacan I (95B)Facelift 20212.05,000-6,500 rpm1,800-4,500 rpm6,800 rpm
Mercedes-BenzGLS (X167)GLS 350d3,400-4,600 rpm1,200-3,200 rpm4,850 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricPorscheMacan I (95B)Facelift 20212.0Mercedes-BenzGLS (X167)GLS 350d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.1 s
6.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.4 s
7.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
28.5 s
36.2 s
Top speed
232 km/h
144 mph
227 km/h
141 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
6.2 s
6.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.4 s
9.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.2 s
12.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.5 s
15.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
157 km/h
97 mph
149 km/h
92 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheMacan I (95B)Facelift 20212.0
265 hp
198 kW
Mercedes-BenzGLS (X167)GLS 350d
286 hp
213 kW

Mercedes-Benz GLS (X167) GLS 350d has 21 hp more than Porsche Macan I (95B) Facelift 2021 2.0.

The biggest power difference is between Porsche Macan I (95B) Facelift 2021 2.0 and Mercedes-Benz GLS (X167) GLS 350d: 21 hp (16 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheMacan I (95B)Facelift 20212.0
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzGLS (X167)GLS 350d
600 Nm
443 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheMacan I (95B)Facelift 20212.0
1,845 kg
4,068 lb
Mercedes-BenzGLS (X167)GLS 350d
2,425 kg
5,346 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheMacan I (95B)Facelift 20212.0
232 km/h
144 mph
Mercedes-BenzGLS (X167)GLS 350d
227 km/h
141 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheMacan I (95B)Facelift 20212.06.4 s
Mercedes-BenzGLS (X167)GLS 350d7.0 s

Although Mercedes-Benz GLS (X167) GLS 350d has more power, Porsche Macan I (95B) Facelift 2021 2.0 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Porsche Macan I (95B) Facelift 2021 2.0 and Mercedes-Benz GLS (X167) GLS 350d: 0.6 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheMacan I (95B)Facelift 20212.0
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLS (X167)GLS 350d
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLS (X167) GLS 350d and Porsche Macan I (95B) Facelift 2021 2.0: 0.7 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
PorscheMacan I (95B)Facelift 20212.0
144 hp/t
107 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzGLS (X167)GLS 350d
118 hp/t
88 kW/t
8.5 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheMacan I (95B)Facelift 20212.0
739 km
459 mi
Mercedes-BenzGLS (X167)GLS 350d
1,111 km
690 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
PorscheMacan I (95B)Facelift 20212.0
265 hp
198 kW
6.4 s
232 km/h
144 mph
Mercedes-BenzGLS (X167)GLS 350d
286 hp
213 kW
7.0 s
227 km/h
141 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
PorscheMacan I (95B)Facelift 20212.0
Power
265 hp
198 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
232 km/h
144 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
458 L
16.2 cu ft
Length
4,726 mm
186.1 in
Height
1,621 mm
63.8 in
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

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
PorscheMacan I (95B)Facelift 20212.0
Power
265 hp
198 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
232 km/h
144 mph
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK
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-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
PorscheMacan I (95B)Facelift 20212.0
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK
6.4 s
Mercedes-BenzGLS (X167)GLS 350d
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
7.0 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
PorscheMacan I (95B)Facelift 20212.0
144 hp/t
107 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehiclePorscheMacan I (95B)Facelift 20212.0Mercedes-BenzGLS (X167)GLS 350d
Power
265 hp
198 kW
286 hp
213 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
600 Nm
443 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.4 s
7.0 s
Top speed
232 km/h
144 mph
227 km/h
141 mph
Lightness
1,845 kg
4,068 lb
2,425 kg
5,346 lb
Fuel consumption
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
458 L
16.2 cu ft
Length
4,726 mm
186.1 in
Height
1,621 mm
63.8 in
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
Range score
739 km
459 mi
1,111 km
690 mi
Trunk score
458 L
16.2 cu ft
355 L
12.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
144 hp/t
107 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp
118 hp/t
88 kW/t
8.5 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.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehiclePorsche Macan I (95B) Facelift 2021 2.0Mercedes-Benz GLS (X167) GLS 350d
Consumption8.8 L/100 km26.7 mpg US32.1 mpg UK8.1 L/100 km29 mpg US34.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.40 LC100 km14.17 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi24.78 LC100 mi22.81 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,320 L349 US gal290 UK gal1,215 L321 US gal267 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,310 LC/year2,126 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Porsche Macan I (95B) Facelift 2021 2.0

  • Is 580 kg lighter
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 26 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 103 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption

Mercedes-Benz GLS (X167) GLS 350d

  • Has 21 hp more
  • Has 200 Nm more
  • Uses 0.7 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 372 km (231 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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