Mercedes-Benz GLS (X167)
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Mercedes-Benz GLS (X167) GLS 600 V8vsMercedes-Benz GLS (X167) · Facelift 2026 GLS 450
Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.
New comparisonMercedes-Benz GLS (X167) · Facelift 2026
GLS 450
Comparison overview
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Mercedes-Benz GLS (X167) GLS 600 V8
- Quickest 0-100 km/h4.9 s
- Fastest top speed260 km/h162 mph Unrestricted250 km/h155 mph Restricted
- Most powerful558 hp416 kW
- Highest torque730 Nm538 lb-ft
- Best power-to-weight200 hp/t149 kW/t5.0 kg/hp
- Largest trunk520 L
- Best overall score80/100
- Best performance score79/100
- Best practicality score82/100
Mercedes-Benz GLS (X167) Facelift 2026 GLS 450
- Lightest2,505 kg5,523 lb
- Lowest combined fuel consumption10.9 L/100 km21.6 mpg US25.9 mpg UK
- Best estimated range826 km513 mi
- Best economy score78/100
Specification comparison
| Model | Mercedes-BenzGLS (X167)GLS 600 V8 | Mercedes-BenzGLS (X167)Facelift 2026GLS 450 |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 558hp416kW | 381hp284kW |
| Torque | 730Nm538lb-ft | 560Nm413lb-ft |
| Curb weight | 2,785kg6,140lb | 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 | 73.1s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph Calculated | 88.6s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 4.9s | 5.6s |
| 0-200 km/h | 18.5s Calculated | 21.8s Calculated |
| 0-60 mph | 4.6s Calculated | 5.3s Calculated |
| Fuel consumption | 12L/100 km19.6mpg US23.5mpg UK | 10.9L/100 km21.6mpg US25.9mpg UK |
| Quarter mile | 13.1s Calculated | 13.8s Calculated |
| Power-to-weight | 200hp/t149kW/t91hp/1000 lb Calculated | 152hp/t113kW/t69hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 262Nm/t175lb-ft/ton Calculated | 224Nm/t150lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| Estimated range | 750km466mi Calculated | 826km513mi Calculated |
| Displacement | 3,982cc243cu in | 2,999cc183cu in |
| Length | 5,205mm205in | 5,217mm205in |
| Width | 2,030mm80in | 1,956mm77in |
| Height | 1,838mm72in | 1,823mm72in |
| Wheelbase | 3,135mm123in | 3,135mm123in |
| Front track | 1,699mm67in | - |
| Rear track | 1,723mm68in | - |
| Ground clearance | - | 215mm8in |
| Trunk volume | 520L | 355L |
| Max trunk volume | - | 2,400L |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 4 | 7 |
| Fuel tank | 90L | 90L |
| CO2 emissions | 273g/km | - |
Performance charts
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Dyno simulation
Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.
- Mercedes-Benz GLS (X167) GLS 600 V8: Power / Torque
- Mercedes-Benz GLS (X167) Facelift 2026 GLS 450: Power / Torque
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzGLS (X167)GLS 600 V8 | 6,000-6,500 rpm | 2,500-5,000 rpm | 6,750 rpm |
| Mercedes-BenzGLS (X167)Facelift 2026GLS 450 | 5,000-6,100 rpm | 2,000-4,500 rpm | 6,350 rpm |
Acceleration curve
Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.
| Metric | Mercedes-BenzGLS (X167)GLS 600 V8 | Mercedes-BenzGLS (X167)Facelift 2026GLS 450 |
|---|---|---|
| Acceleration checkpoints | ||
0-60 mph 0-97 km/h | 4.6 s | 5.3 s |
0-100 km/h 0-62 mph | 4.9 s | 5.6 s |
0-200 km/h 0-124 mph | 18.5 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 | 2.1 s | 2.2 s |
330 ft 101 m | 5.6 s | 5.9 s |
1/8 mile 201 m | 8.5 s | 8.9 s |
1000 ft 305 m | 11.0 s | 11.6 s |
1/4 mile 402 m | 13.1 s | 13.8 s |
Trap speed 1/4 mile 402 m | 174 km/h 108 mph | 165 km/h 103 mph |
Power comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzGLS (X167)GLS 600 V8 | 558 hp 416 kW |
| Mercedes-BenzGLS (X167)Facelift 2026GLS 450 | 381 hp 284 kW |
Mercedes-Benz GLS (X167) GLS 600 V8 has 177 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 600 V8: 177 hp (132 kW).
Torque comparison
Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzGLS (X167)GLS 600 V8 | 730 Nm 538 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzGLS (X167)GLS 600 V8 | 2,785 kg 6,140 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzGLS (X167)GLS 600 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzGLS (X167)GLS 600 V8 | 4.9 s |
| Mercedes-BenzGLS (X167)Facelift 2026GLS 450 | 5.6 s |
The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLS (X167) GLS 600 V8 and Mercedes-Benz GLS (X167) Facelift 2026 GLS 450: 0.7 s.
Fuel consumption comparison
Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzGLS (X167)GLS 600 V8 | 12.0 L/100 km 19.6 mpg US 23.5 mpg UK |
| Mercedes-BenzGLS (X167)Facelift 2026GLS 450 | 10.9 L/100 km 21.6 mpg US 25.9 mpg UK |
The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLS (X167) Facelift 2026 GLS 450 and Mercedes-Benz GLS (X167) GLS 600 V8: 1.1 L/100 km.
Power-to-weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzGLS (X167)GLS 600 V8 | 200 hp/t 149 kW/t 5.0 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzGLS (X167)GLS 600 V8 | 750 km 466 mi |
| Mercedes-BenzGLS (X167)Facelift 2026GLS 450 | 826 km 513 mi |
Performance spider chart
Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.
| Vehicle | Power | Acceleration | Top speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzGLS (X167)GLS 600 V8 | 558 hp 416 kW | 4.9 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.
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| Mercedes-BenzGLS (X167)Facelift 2026GLS 450 |
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Performance vs fuel economy
Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.
| Vehicle | Performance score | Fuel economy score | ||||||
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| Mercedes-BenzGLS (X167)GLS 600 V8 |
| 12.0 L/100 km 19.6 mpg US 23.5 mpg UK | ||||||
| Mercedes-BenzGLS (X167)Facelift 2026GLS 450 |
| 10.9 L/100 km 21.6 mpg US 25.9 mpg UK | ||||||
Mercedes-Benz GLS (X167) GLS 600 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.
| Vehicle | Fuel consumption, L/100 km | 0-100 km/h, s |
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| Mercedes-BenzGLS (X167)GLS 600 V8 | 12.0 L/100 km 19.6 mpg US 23.5 mpg UK | 4.9 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.
| Vehicle | Power-to-weight, hp/t | Fuel consumption, L/100 km |
|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzGLS (X167)GLS 600 V8 | 200 hp/t 149 kW/t 5.0 kg/hp | 12.0 L/100 km 19.6 mpg US 23.5 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
| Vehicle | Mercedes-BenzGLS (X167)GLS 600 V8 | Mercedes-BenzGLS (X167)Facelift 2026GLS 450 | ||||||||||||||||
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| Power | 558 hp 416 kW | 381 hp 284 kW | ||||||||||||||||
| Torque | 730 Nm 538 lb-ft | 560 Nm 413 lb-ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 4.9 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 | 2,785 kg 6,140 lb | 2,505 kg 5,523 lb | ||||||||||||||||
| Fuel consumption | 12.0 L/100 km 19.6 mpg US 23.5 mpg UK | 10.9 L/100 km 21.6 mpg US 25.9 mpg UK | ||||||||||||||||
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| Range score | 750 km 466 mi | 826 km 513 mi | ||||||||||||||||
| CO2 score | 273 g/km | - | ||||||||||||||||
| Trunk score | 520 L 18.4 cu ft | 355 L 12.5 cu ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Power-to-weight score | 200 hp/t 149 kW/t 5.0 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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| Vehicle | Mercedes-Benz GLS (X167) GLS 600 V8 | Mercedes-Benz GLS (X167) Facelift 2026 GLS 450 |
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| Consumption | 12 L/100 km19.6 mpg US23.5 mpg UK | 10.9 L/100 km21.6 mpg US25.9 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 21.00 LC100 km | 19.08 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 33.80 LC100 mi | 30.70 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 1,800 L476 US gal396 UK gal | 1,635 L432 US gal360 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 3,150 LC/year | 2,861 LC/year |
Head-to-head comparisons
Mercedes-Benz GLS (X167) GLS 600 V8
- Has 177 hp more
- Has 170 Nm more
- Is 0.7 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
- Has 48 hp/t better power-to-weight
- Has 165 L more trunk volume
Pros
- Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
- Highest top speed
- Most powerful
- Highest torque
- Best power-to-weight ratio
- Largest trunk
Cons
- Highest combined fuel consumption
- Heaviest
Mercedes-Benz GLS (X167) Facelift 2026 GLS 450
- Is 280 kg lighter
- Uses 1.1 L/100 km less fuel
- Has 76 km (47 mi) more estimated range
Pros
- Lightest
- Lowest combined fuel consumption
- Best estimated range
Cons
- Slowest 0-100 km/h
- Lowest power
- Smallest trunk
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