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Mercedes-Benz GLS (X167) · Facelift 2026 GLS 450vsMercedes-Benz GLS (X167) · Facelift 2023 GLS 450d

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

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Mercedes-Benz GLS (X167) · Facelift 2026

GLS 450

381 hp2999 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2026-present
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Mercedes-Benz GLS (X167) · Facelift 2023

GLS 450d

367 hp2989 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSUV2023-2026

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz GLS (X167) Facelift 2026 GLS 450

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.6 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    381 hp
    284 kW
  • Lightest
    2,505 kg
    5,523 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    152 hp/t
    113 kW/t
    6.6 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    355 L
  • Best practicality score
    81/100

Mercedes-Benz GLS (X167) Facelift 2023 GLS 450d

  • Highest torque
    750 Nm
    553 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.1 L/100 km
    25.8 mpg US
    31.0 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    989 km
    615 mi
  • Best overall score
    73/100
  • Best performance score
    69/100
  • Best economy score
    82/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzGLS (X167)Facelift 2026GLS 450Mercedes-BenzGLS (X167)Facelift 2023GLS 450d
Power
381hp284kW
367hp274kW
Torque
560Nm413lb-ft
750Nm553lb-ft
Curb weight
2,505kg5,523lb
2,540kg5,600lb
Gross weight
3,390kg7,474lb
3,300kg7,275lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
88.6s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
103.1s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.6s
6.1s
0-200 km/h
21.8s
Calculated
24.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.3s
Calculated
5.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10.9L/100 km21.6mpg US25.9mpg UK
9.1L/100 km25.8mpg US31.0mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.8s
Calculated
14.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
152hp/t113kW/t69hp/1000 lb
Calculated
144hp/t108kW/t66hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
224Nm/t150lb-ft/ton
Calculated
295Nm/t198lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
826km513mi
Calculated
989km615mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,999cc183cu in
2,989cc182cu in
Length
5,217mm205in
5,209mm205in
Width
1,956mm77in
1,956mm77in
Height
1,823mm72in
1,928mm76in
Wheelbase
3,135mm123in
3,135mm123in
Front track-
1,669mm66in
Rear track-
1,692mm67in
Ground clearance
215mm8in
290mm11in
Trunk volume
355L
355L
Max trunk volume
2,400L
2,400L
Doors
5
5
Seats
7
7
Fuel tank
90L
90L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz GLS (X167) Facelift 2026 GLS 450Mercedes-Benz GLS (X167) Facelift 2023 GLS 450dPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz GLS (X167) Facelift 2026 GLS 450: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz GLS (X167) Facelift 2023 GLS 450d: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzGLS (X167)Facelift 2026GLS 4505,000-6,100 rpm2,000-4,500 rpm6,350 rpm
Mercedes-BenzGLS (X167)Facelift 2023GLS 450d4,000 rpm1,350-2,800 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzGLS (X167)Facelift 2026GLS 450Mercedes-BenzGLS (X167)Facelift 2023GLS 450d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.3 s
5.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.6 s
6.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
21.8 s
24.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
5.9 s
6.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.9 s
9.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.6 s
12.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.8 s
14.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
165 km/h
103 mph
160 km/h
99 mph

Power comparison

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

Mercedes-Benz GLS (X167) Facelift 2026 GLS 450 has 14 hp more than Mercedes-Benz GLS (X167) Facelift 2023 GLS 450d.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLS (X167) Facelift 2023 GLS 450d and Mercedes-Benz GLS (X167) Facelift 2026 GLS 450: 14 hp (10 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLS (X167)Facelift 2026GLS 450
560 Nm
413 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzGLS (X167)Facelift 2023GLS 450d
750 Nm
553 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLS (X167)Facelift 2026GLS 450
2,505 kg
5,523 lb
Mercedes-BenzGLS (X167)Facelift 2023GLS 450d
2,540 kg
5,600 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)Facelift 2026GLS 450
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzGLS (X167)Facelift 2023GLS 450d
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 (X167) Facelift 2026 GLS 450 and Mercedes-Benz GLS (X167) Facelift 2023 GLS 450d: 0.5 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)Facelift 2026GLS 450
10.9 L/100 km
21.6 mpg US
25.9 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLS (X167)Facelift 2023GLS 450d
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLS (X167) Facelift 2023 GLS 450d and Mercedes-Benz GLS (X167) Facelift 2026 GLS 450: 1.8 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)Facelift 2026GLS 450
152 hp/t
113 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzGLS (X167)Facelift 2023GLS 450d
144 hp/t
108 kW/t
6.9 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 (X167)Facelift 2026GLS 450
381 hp
284 kW
5.6 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzGLS (X167)Facelift 2023GLS 450d
367 hp
274 kW
6.1 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 (X167)Facelift 2026GLS 450
Power
381 hp
284 kW
0-100 km/h5.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
7 seats
Trunk
355 L
12.5 cu ft
Length
5,217 mm
205.4 in
Height
1,823 mm
71.8 in
Mercedes-BenzGLS (X167)Facelift 2023GLS 450d
Power
367 hp
274 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
7 seats
Trunk
355 L
12.5 cu ft
Length
5,209 mm
205.1 in
Height
1,928 mm
75.9 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)Facelift 2026GLS 450
Power
381 hp
284 kW
0-100 km/h5.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
10.9 L/100 km
21.6 mpg US
25.9 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLS (X167)Facelift 2023GLS 450d
Power
367 hp
274 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz GLS (X167) Facelift 2023 GLS 450d 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)Facelift 2026GLS 450
10.9 L/100 km
21.6 mpg US
25.9 mpg UK
5.6 s
Mercedes-BenzGLS (X167)Facelift 2023GLS 450d
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
6.1 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)Facelift 2026GLS 450
152 hp/t
113 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
10.9 L/100 km
21.6 mpg US
25.9 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLS (X167)Facelift 2023GLS 450d
144 hp/t
108 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzGLS (X167)Facelift 2026GLS 450Mercedes-BenzGLS (X167)Facelift 2023GLS 450d
Power
381 hp
284 kW
367 hp
274 kW
Torque
560 Nm
413 lb-ft
750 Nm
553 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.6 s
6.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
2,505 kg
5,523 lb
2,540 kg
5,600 lb
Fuel consumption
10.9 L/100 km
21.6 mpg US
25.9 mpg UK
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
7 seats
Trunk
355 L
12.5 cu ft
Length
5,217 mm
205.4 in
Height
1,823 mm
71.8 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
7 seats
Trunk
355 L
12.5 cu ft
Length
5,209 mm
205.1 in
Height
1,928 mm
75.9 in
Range score
826 km
513 mi
989 km
615 mi
Trunk score
355 L
12.5 cu ft
355 L
12.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
152 hp/t
113 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
144 hp/t
108 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz GLS (X167) Facelift 2026 GLS 450Mercedes-Benz GLS (X167) Facelift 2023 GLS 450d
Consumption10.9 L/100 km21.6 mpg US25.9 mpg UK9.1 L/100 km25.8 mpg US31 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km19.08 LC100 km15.92 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi30.70 LC100 mi25.63 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,635 L432 US gal360 UK gal1,365 L361 US gal300 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,861 LC/year2,389 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz GLS (X167) Facelift 2026 GLS 450

  • Has 14 hp more
  • Is 35 kg lighter
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 8 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption

Mercedes-Benz GLS (X167) Facelift 2023 GLS 450d

  • Has 190 Nm more
  • Uses 1.8 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 163 km (101 mi) more estimated range

Pros

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

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest

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