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Mercedes-Benz GLS (X167) GLS 580 V8vsMercedes-Benz GLS (X167) · Facelift 2026 GLS 450

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

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Mercedes-Benz GLS (X167)

GLS 580 V8

489 hp3982 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSUV2020-2021
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Mercedes-Benz GLS (X167) · Facelift 2026

GLS 450

381 hp2999 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2026-present

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz GLS (X167) GLS 580 V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.3 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    489 hp
    365 kW
  • Highest torque
    700 Nm
    516 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    2,470 kg
    5,445 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    198 hp/t
    148 kW/t
    5.1 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    355 L
  • Best overall score
    78/100
  • Best performance score
    77/100
  • Best practicality score
    81/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzGLS (X167)GLS 580 V8Mercedes-BenzGLS (X167)Facelift 2026GLS 450
Power
489hp365kW
381hp284kW
Torque
700Nm516lb-ft
560Nm413lb-ft
Curb weight
2,470kg5,445lb
2,505kg5,523lb
Gross weight
3,250kg7,165lb
3,390kg7,474lb
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
77.4s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
88.6s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.3s
5.6s
0-200 km/h
19.8s
Calculated
21.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.0s
Calculated
5.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11L/100 km21.4mpg US25.7mpg UK
10.9L/100 km21.6mpg US25.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
15L/100 km15.7mpg US18.8mpg UK
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Fuel consumption highway
8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
13.5s
Calculated
13.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
198hp/t148kW/t90hp/1000 lb
Calculated
152hp/t113kW/t69hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
283Nm/t190lb-ft/ton
Calculated
224Nm/t150lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
818km508mi
Calculated
826km513mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,982cc243cu in
2,999cc183cu in
Length
5,207mm205in
5,217mm205in
Width
2,030mm80in
1,956mm77in
Height
1,838mm72in
1,823mm72in
Wheelbase
3,135mm123in
3,135mm123in
Front track
1,669mm66in
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Rear track
1,692mm67in
-
Ground clearance
215mm8in
215mm8in
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) GLS 580 V8Mercedes-Benz GLS (X167) Facelift 2026 GLS 450PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz GLS (X167) GLS 580 V8: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz GLS (X167) Facelift 2026 GLS 450: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzGLS (X167)GLS 580 V8-2,000-4,000 rpm4,250 rpm
Mercedes-BenzGLS (X167)Facelift 2026GLS 4505,000-6,100 rpm2,000-4,500 rpm6,350 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzGLS (X167)GLS 580 V8Mercedes-BenzGLS (X167)Facelift 2026GLS 450
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.0 s
5.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.3 s
5.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
19.8 s
21.8 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
5.8 s
5.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.8 s
8.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.3 s
11.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.5 s
13.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
170 km/h
106 mph
165 km/h
103 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLS (X167)GLS 580 V8
489 hp
365 kW
Mercedes-BenzGLS (X167)Facelift 2026GLS 450
381 hp
284 kW

Mercedes-Benz GLS (X167) GLS 580 V8 has 108 hp more than Mercedes-Benz GLS (X167) Facelift 2026 GLS 450.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLS (X167) Facelift 2026 GLS 450 and Mercedes-Benz GLS (X167) GLS 580 V8: 108 hp (81 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLS (X167)GLS 580 V8
700 Nm
516 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzGLS (X167)Facelift 2026GLS 450
560 Nm
413 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLS (X167)GLS 580 V8
2,470 kg
5,445 lb
Mercedes-BenzGLS (X167)Facelift 2026GLS 450
2,505 kg
5,523 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 580 V8
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzGLS (X167)Facelift 2026GLS 450
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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLS (X167)GLS 580 V85.3 s
Mercedes-BenzGLS (X167)Facelift 2026GLS 4505.6 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLS (X167) GLS 580 V8 and Mercedes-Benz GLS (X167) Facelift 2026 GLS 450: 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 (X167)GLS 580 V8
11.0 L/100 km
21.4 mpg US
25.7 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLS (X167)Facelift 2026GLS 450
10.9 L/100 km
21.6 mpg US
25.9 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 (X167)GLS 580 V8
198 hp/t
148 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzGLS (X167)Facelift 2026GLS 450
152 hp/t
113 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLS (X167)GLS 580 V8
818 km
508 mi
Mercedes-BenzGLS (X167)Facelift 2026GLS 450
826 km
513 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzGLS (X167)GLS 580 V8
489 hp
365 kW
5.3 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzGLS (X167)Facelift 2026GLS 450
381 hp
284 kW
5.6 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)GLS 580 V8
Power
489 hp
365 kW
0-100 km/h5.3 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
5,207 mm
205.0 in
Height
1,838 mm
72.4 in
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

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 580 V8
Power
489 hp
365 kW
0-100 km/h5.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
11.0 L/100 km
21.4 mpg US
25.7 mpg UK
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-Benz GLS (X167) GLS 580 V8 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 580 V8
11.0 L/100 km
21.4 mpg US
25.7 mpg UK
5.3 s
Mercedes-BenzGLS (X167)Facelift 2026GLS 450
10.9 L/100 km
21.6 mpg US
25.9 mpg UK
5.6 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 580 V8
198 hp/t
148 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
11.0 L/100 km
21.4 mpg US
25.7 mpg UK
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzGLS (X167)GLS 580 V8Mercedes-BenzGLS (X167)Facelift 2026GLS 450
Power
489 hp
365 kW
381 hp
284 kW
Torque
700 Nm
516 lb-ft
560 Nm
413 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.3 s
5.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
2,470 kg
5,445 lb
2,505 kg
5,523 lb
Fuel consumption
11.0 L/100 km
21.4 mpg US
25.7 mpg UK
10.9 L/100 km
21.6 mpg US
25.9 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
7 seats
Trunk
355 L
12.5 cu ft
Length
5,217 mm
205.4 in
Height
1,823 mm
71.8 in
Range score
818 km
508 mi
826 km
513 mi
Trunk score
355 L
12.5 cu ft
355 L
12.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
198 hp/t
148 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
152 hp/t
113 kW/t
6.6 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) GLS 580 V8Mercedes-Benz GLS (X167) Facelift 2026 GLS 450
Consumption11 L/100 km21.4 mpg US25.7 mpg UK10.9 L/100 km21.6 mpg US25.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km19.25 LC100 km19.08 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi30.98 LC100 mi30.70 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,650 L436 US gal363 UK gal1,635 L432 US gal360 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,888 LC/year2,861 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz GLS (X167) GLS 580 V8

  • Has 108 hp more
  • Has 140 Nm more
  • Is 35 kg lighter
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 46 hp/t better power-to-weight

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

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