Car comparison

Porsche Macan I (95B) · Facelift 2021 GTS 2.9 V6vsMercedes-Benz GLS (X167) GLS 580 V8

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

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Porsche Macan I (95B) · Facelift 2021

GTS 2.9 V6

440 hp2894 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTwin-turboSUV2021-present
VS

Mercedes-Benz GLS (X167)

GLS 580 V8

489 hp3982 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSUV2020-2021

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

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

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.5 s
  • Fastest top speed
    272 km/h
    169 mph
  • Lightest
    1,960 kg
    4,321 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    224 hp/t
    167 kW/t
    4.5 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.9 L/100 km
    23.8 mpg US
    28.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    12.3 L/100 km
    19.1 mpg US
    23.0 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    8.4 L/100 km
    28.0 mpg US
    33.6 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    458 L
  • Best overall score
    79/100
  • Best performance score
    77/100
  • Best economy score
    80/100
  • Best practicality score
    82/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelPorscheMacan I (95B)Facelift 2021GTS 2.9 V6Mercedes-BenzGLS (X167)GLS 580 V8
Power
440hp328kW
489hp365kW
Torque
550Nm406lb-ft
700Nm516lb-ft
Curb weight
1,960kg4,321lb
2,470kg5,445lb
Gross weight
2,580kg5,688lb
3,250kg7,165lb
Top speed
272 km/h
169 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
81.2s99% target: 269 km/h / 167 mph
Calculated
77.4s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.5s
5.3s
0-200 km/h
17.1s
19.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.3s
Calculated
5.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.9L/100 km23.8mpg US28.5mpg UK
11L/100 km21.4mpg US25.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
12.3L/100 km19.1mpg US23.0mpg UK
15L/100 km15.7mpg US18.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.7s
Calculated
13.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
224hp/t167kW/t102hp/1000 lb
Calculated
198hp/t148kW/t90hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
281Nm/t188lb-ft/ton
Calculated
283Nm/t190lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
758km471mi
Calculated
818km508mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,894cc177cu in
3,982cc243cu in
Length
4,726mm186in
5,207mm205in
Width
1,927mm76in
2,030mm80in
Height
1,596mm63in
1,838mm72in
Wheelbase
2,807mm111in
3,135mm123in
Front track
1,648mm65in
1,669mm66in
Rear track
1,659mm65in
1,692mm67in
Ground clearance
177mm7in
215mm8in
Trunk volume
458L
355L
Max trunk volume
1,503L
2,400L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
7
Fuel tank
75L
90L

Performance charts

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Dyno simulation

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

Porsche Macan I (95B) Facelift 2021 GTS 2.9 V6Mercedes-Benz GLS (X167) GLS 580 V8PowerTorque
  • Porsche Macan I (95B) Facelift 2021 GTS 2.9 V6: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz GLS (X167) GLS 580 V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
PorscheMacan I (95B)Facelift 2021GTS 2.9 V65,700-6,600 rpm1,900-5,600 rpm6,850 rpm
Mercedes-BenzGLS (X167)GLS 580 V8-2,000-4,000 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricPorscheMacan I (95B)Facelift 2021GTS 2.9 V6Mercedes-BenzGLS (X167)GLS 580 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.3 s
5.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.5 s
5.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
17.1 s
19.8 s
Top speed
272 km/h
169 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.0 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
5.4 s
5.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.2 s
8.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.7 s
11.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.7 s
13.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
177 km/h
110 mph
170 km/h
106 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheMacan I (95B)Facelift 2021GTS 2.9 V6
440 hp
328 kW
Mercedes-BenzGLS (X167)GLS 580 V8
489 hp
365 kW

Mercedes-Benz GLS (X167) GLS 580 V8 has 49 hp more than Porsche Macan I (95B) Facelift 2021 GTS 2.9 V6.

The biggest power difference is between Porsche Macan I (95B) Facelift 2021 GTS 2.9 V6 and Mercedes-Benz GLS (X167) GLS 580 V8: 49 hp (37 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheMacan I (95B)Facelift 2021GTS 2.9 V6
550 Nm
406 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzGLS (X167)GLS 580 V8
700 Nm
516 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheMacan I (95B)Facelift 2021GTS 2.9 V6
1,960 kg
4,321 lb
Mercedes-BenzGLS (X167)GLS 580 V8
2,470 kg
5,445 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 2021GTS 2.9 V6
272 km/h
169 mph
Mercedes-BenzGLS (X167)GLS 580 V8
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
PorscheMacan I (95B)Facelift 2021GTS 2.9 V64.5 s
Mercedes-BenzGLS (X167)GLS 580 V85.3 s

Although Mercedes-Benz GLS (X167) GLS 580 V8 has more power, Porsche Macan I (95B) Facelift 2021 GTS 2.9 V6 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Porsche Macan I (95B) Facelift 2021 GTS 2.9 V6 and Mercedes-Benz GLS (X167) GLS 580 V8: 0.8 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 2021GTS 2.9 V6
9.9 L/100 km
23.8 mpg US
28.5 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLS (X167)GLS 580 V8
11.0 L/100 km
21.4 mpg US
25.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Porsche Macan I (95B) Facelift 2021 GTS 2.9 V6 and Mercedes-Benz GLS (X167) GLS 580 V8: 1.1 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 2021GTS 2.9 V6
224 hp/t
167 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzGLS (X167)GLS 580 V8
198 hp/t
148 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheMacan I (95B)Facelift 2021GTS 2.9 V6
758 km
471 mi
Mercedes-BenzGLS (X167)GLS 580 V8
818 km
508 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
PorscheMacan I (95B)Facelift 2021GTS 2.9 V6
440 hp
328 kW
4.5 s
272 km/h
169 mph
Mercedes-BenzGLS (X167)GLS 580 V8
489 hp
365 kW
5.3 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
PorscheMacan I (95B)Facelift 2021GTS 2.9 V6
Power
440 hp
328 kW
0-100 km/h4.5 s
Top speed
272 km/h
169 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
458 L
16.2 cu ft
Length
4,726 mm
186.1 in
Height
1,596 mm
62.8 in
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

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 2021GTS 2.9 V6
Power
440 hp
328 kW
0-100 km/h4.5 s
Top speed
272 km/h
169 mph
9.9 L/100 km
23.8 mpg US
28.5 mpg UK
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

Porsche Macan I (95B) Facelift 2021 GTS 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 2021GTS 2.9 V6
9.9 L/100 km
23.8 mpg US
28.5 mpg UK
4.5 s
Mercedes-BenzGLS (X167)GLS 580 V8
11.0 L/100 km
21.4 mpg US
25.7 mpg UK
5.3 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 2021GTS 2.9 V6
224 hp/t
167 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
9.9 L/100 km
23.8 mpg US
28.5 mpg UK
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehiclePorscheMacan I (95B)Facelift 2021GTS 2.9 V6Mercedes-BenzGLS (X167)GLS 580 V8
Power
440 hp
328 kW
489 hp
365 kW
Torque
550 Nm
406 lb-ft
700 Nm
516 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.5 s
5.3 s
Top speed
272 km/h
169 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,960 kg
4,321 lb
2,470 kg
5,445 lb
Fuel consumption
9.9 L/100 km
23.8 mpg US
28.5 mpg UK
11.0 L/100 km
21.4 mpg US
25.7 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
458 L
16.2 cu ft
Length
4,726 mm
186.1 in
Height
1,596 mm
62.8 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
758 km
471 mi
818 km
508 mi
Trunk score
458 L
16.2 cu ft
355 L
12.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
224 hp/t
167 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
198 hp/t
148 kW/t
5.1 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 GTS 2.9 V6Mercedes-Benz GLS (X167) GLS 580 V8
Consumption9.9 L/100 km23.8 mpg US28.5 mpg UK11 L/100 km21.4 mpg US25.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km17.33 LC100 km19.25 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi27.88 LC100 mi30.98 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,485 L392 US gal327 UK gal1,650 L436 US gal363 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,599 LC/year2,888 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Is 510 kg lighter
  • Is 0.8 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 12 km/h (7 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 27 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
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power

Mercedes-Benz GLS (X167) GLS 580 V8

  • Has 49 hp more
  • Has 150 Nm more
  • Has 61 km (38 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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