Car comparison

Porsche Macan I (95B) · Facelift 2021 S 2.9 V6vsMercedes-Benz GLS (X167) GLS 450

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

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Porsche Macan I (95B) · Facelift 2021

S 2.9 V6

380 hp2894 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTwin-turboSUV2021-present
VS

Mercedes-Benz GLS (X167)

GLS 450

367 hp2999 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2020-2023

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Porsche Macan I (95B) Facelift 2021 S 2.9 V6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    259 km/h
    161 mph
  • Most powerful
    380 hp
    283 kW
  • Highest torque
    520 Nm
    384 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,930 kg
    4,255 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    197 hp/t
    147 kW/t
    5.1 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    458 L
  • Best overall score
    75/100
  • Best performance score
    71/100
  • Best practicality score
    83/100

Mercedes-Benz GLS (X167) GLS 450

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.4 L/100 km
    25.0 mpg US
    30.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    12.2 L/100 km
    19.3 mpg US
    23.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.9 L/100 km
    29.8 mpg US
    35.8 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    957 km
    595 mi
  • Best economy score
    82/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelPorscheMacan I (95B)Facelift 2021S 2.9 V6Mercedes-BenzGLS (X167)GLS 450
Power
380hp283kW
367hp274kW
Torque
520Nm384lb-ft
500Nm369lb-ft
Curb weight
1,930kg4,255lb
2,385kg5,258lb
Gross weight
2,580kg5,688lb
3,230kg7,121lb
Top speed
259 km/h
161 mph
246 km/h
153 mph
To 99% top speed
76.9s99% target: 256 km/h / 159 mph
Calculated
91.5s99% target: 244 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.8s
6.2s
0-200 km/h
18.9s
26.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.5s
Calculated
5.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.9L/100 km23.8mpg US28.5mpg UK
9.4L/100 km25mpg US30.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
12.3L/100 km19.1mpg US23.0mpg UK
12.2L/100 km19.3mpg US23.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.0s
Calculated
14.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
197hp/t147kW/t89hp/1000 lb
Calculated
154hp/t115kW/t70hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
269Nm/t180lb-ft/ton
Calculated
210Nm/t140lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
657km408mi
Calculated
957km595mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,894cc177cu in
2,999cc183cu in
Length
4,726mm186in
5,207mm205in
Width
1,927mm76in
2,030mm80in
Height
1,621mm64in
1,838mm72in
Wheelbase
2,807mm111in
3,135mm123in
Front track
1,645mm65in
1,669mm66in
Rear track
1,655mm65in
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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Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricPorscheMacan I (95B)Facelift 2021S 2.9 V6Mercedes-BenzGLS (X167)GLS 450
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.5 s
5.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.8 s
6.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
18.9 s
26.3 s
Top speed
259 km/h
161 mph
246 km/h
153 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.0 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
5.5 s
6.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.4 s
9.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.9 s
12.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.0 s
14.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
172 km/h
107 mph
158 km/h
98 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheMacan I (95B)Facelift 2021S 2.9 V6
380 hp
283 kW
Mercedes-BenzGLS (X167)GLS 450
367 hp
274 kW

Porsche Macan I (95B) Facelift 2021 S 2.9 V6 has 13 hp more than Mercedes-Benz GLS (X167) GLS 450.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLS (X167) GLS 450 and Porsche Macan I (95B) Facelift 2021 S 2.9 V6: 13 hp (10 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheMacan I (95B)Facelift 2021S 2.9 V6
520 Nm
384 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzGLS (X167)GLS 450
500 Nm
369 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheMacan I (95B)Facelift 2021S 2.9 V6
1,930 kg
4,255 lb
Mercedes-BenzGLS (X167)GLS 450
2,385 kg
5,258 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 2021S 2.9 V6
259 km/h
161 mph
Mercedes-BenzGLS (X167)GLS 450
246 km/h
153 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 2021S 2.9 V64.8 s
Mercedes-BenzGLS (X167)GLS 4506.2 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Porsche Macan I (95B) Facelift 2021 S 2.9 V6 and Mercedes-Benz GLS (X167) GLS 450: 1.4 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheMacan I (95B)Facelift 2021S 2.9 V6
9.9 L/100 km
23.8 mpg US
28.5 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLS (X167)GLS 450
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLS (X167) GLS 450 and Porsche Macan I (95B) Facelift 2021 S 2.9 V6: 0.5 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
PorscheMacan I (95B)Facelift 2021S 2.9 V6
197 hp/t
147 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzGLS (X167)GLS 450
154 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheMacan I (95B)Facelift 2021S 2.9 V6
657 km
408 mi
Mercedes-BenzGLS (X167)GLS 450
957 km
595 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
PorscheMacan I (95B)Facelift 2021S 2.9 V6
380 hp
283 kW
4.8 s
259 km/h
161 mph
Mercedes-BenzGLS (X167)GLS 450
367 hp
274 kW
6.2 s
246 km/h
153 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 2021S 2.9 V6
Power
380 hp
283 kW
0-100 km/h4.8 s
Top speed
259 km/h
161 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 450
Power
367 hp
274 kW
0-100 km/h6.2 s
Top speed
246 km/h
153 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 2021S 2.9 V6
Power
380 hp
283 kW
0-100 km/h4.8 s
Top speed
259 km/h
161 mph
9.9 L/100 km
23.8 mpg US
28.5 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLS (X167)GLS 450
Power
367 hp
274 kW
0-100 km/h6.2 s
Top speed
246 km/h
153 mph
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK

Porsche Macan I (95B) Facelift 2021 S 2.9 V6 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 2021S 2.9 V6
9.9 L/100 km
23.8 mpg US
28.5 mpg UK
4.8 s
Mercedes-BenzGLS (X167)GLS 450
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
6.2 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 2021S 2.9 V6
197 hp/t
147 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
9.9 L/100 km
23.8 mpg US
28.5 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLS (X167)GLS 450
154 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehiclePorscheMacan I (95B)Facelift 2021S 2.9 V6Mercedes-BenzGLS (X167)GLS 450
Power
380 hp
283 kW
367 hp
274 kW
Torque
520 Nm
384 lb-ft
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.8 s
6.2 s
Top speed
259 km/h
161 mph
246 km/h
153 mph
Lightness
1,930 kg
4,255 lb
2,385 kg
5,258 lb
Fuel consumption
9.9 L/100 km
23.8 mpg US
28.5 mpg UK
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 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
657 km
408 mi
957 km
595 mi
Trunk score
458 L
16.2 cu ft
355 L
12.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
197 hp/t
147 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
154 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 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 S 2.9 V6Mercedes-Benz GLS (X167) GLS 450
Consumption9.9 L/100 km23.8 mpg US28.5 mpg UK9.4 L/100 km25 mpg US30.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km17.33 LC100 km16.45 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi27.88 LC100 mi26.47 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,485 L392 US gal327 UK gal1,410 L372 US gal310 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,599 LC/year2,468 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Porsche Macan I (95B) Facelift 2021 S 2.9 V6

  • Has 13 hp more
  • Has 20 Nm more
  • Is 455 kg lighter
  • Is 1.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 13 km/h (8 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 43 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 103 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption

Mercedes-Benz GLS (X167) GLS 450

  • Uses 0.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 301 km (187 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

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

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