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Mercedes-Benz GLS (X167) · Facelift 2023 GLS 580 V8vsMercedes-Benz M-class (W164) AMG ML 63 V8

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Mercedes-Benz GLS (X167) · Facelift 2023

GLS 580 V8

517 hp3982 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSUV2023-2026
VS

Mercedes-Benz M-class (W164)

AMG ML 63 V8

510 hp6208 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSUV2006-2008

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz GLS (X167) Facelift 2023 GLS 580 V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    517 hp
    386 kW
  • Highest torque
    730 Nm
    538 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    14.2 L/100 km
    16.6 mpg US
    19.9 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    634 km
    394 mi
  • Best overall score
    80/100
  • Best performance score
    79/100
  • Best economy score
    69/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzGLS (X167)Facelift 2023GLS 580 V8Mercedes-BenzM-class (W164)AMG ML 63 V8
Power
517hp386kW
510hp380kW
Torque
730Nm538lb-ft
630Nm465lb-ft
Curb weight
2,565kg5,655lb
2,240kg4,938lb
Gross weight
3,300kg7,275lb
2,880kg6,349lb
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
72.1s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
72.7s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.9s
5.0s
0-200 km/h
18.4s
Calculated
18.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.6s
Calculated
4.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
14.2L/100 km16.6mpg US19.9mpg UK
16.5L/100 km14.3mpg US17.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
24.1L/100 km9.8mpg US11.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
12.2L/100 km19.3mpg US23.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.1s
Calculated
13.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
202hp/t150kW/t91hp/1000 lb
Calculated
228hp/t170kW/t103hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
285Nm/t190lb-ft/ton
Calculated
281Nm/t188lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
634km394mi
Calculated
576km358mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,982cc243cu in
6,208cc379cu in
Length
5,209mm205in
4,820mm190in
Width
1,956mm77in
1,951mm77in
Height
1,928mm76in
1,863mm73in
Wheelbase
3,135mm123in
2,915mm115in
Front track
1,669mm66in
1,665mm66in
Rear track
1,692mm67in
1,669mm66in
Ground clearance
290mm11in
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Trunk volume
355L
551L
Max trunk volume
2,400L
2,050L
Doors
5
5
Seats
7
7
Fuel tank
90L
95L
CO2 emissions-
392g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz GLS (X167) Facelift 2023 GLS 580 V8Mercedes-Benz M-class (W164) AMG ML 63 V8PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz GLS (X167) Facelift 2023 GLS 580 V8: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz M-class (W164) AMG ML 63 V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzGLS (X167)Facelift 2023GLS 580 V85,500 rpm2,250-4,500 rpm5,750 rpm
Mercedes-BenzM-class (W164)AMG ML 63 V86,800 rpm-7,050 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzGLS (X167)Facelift 2023GLS 580 V8Mercedes-BenzM-class (W164)AMG ML 63 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.6 s
4.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.9 s
5.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
18.4 s
18.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
5.6 s
5.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.5 s
8.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.0 s
11.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.1 s
13.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
174 km/h
108 mph
173 km/h
108 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLS (X167)Facelift 2023GLS 580 V8
517 hp
386 kW
Mercedes-BenzM-class (W164)AMG ML 63 V8
510 hp
380 kW

Mercedes-Benz GLS (X167) Facelift 2023 GLS 580 V8 has 7 hp more than Mercedes-Benz M-class (W164) AMG ML 63 V8.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz M-class (W164) AMG ML 63 V8 and Mercedes-Benz GLS (X167) Facelift 2023 GLS 580 V8: 7 hp (5 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLS (X167)Facelift 2023GLS 580 V8
730 Nm
538 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzM-class (W164)AMG ML 63 V8
630 Nm
465 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLS (X167)Facelift 2023GLS 580 V8
2,565 kg
5,655 lb
Mercedes-BenzM-class (W164)AMG ML 63 V8
2,240 kg
4,938 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 2023GLS 580 V8
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzM-class (W164)AMG ML 63 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
Mercedes-BenzGLS (X167)Facelift 2023GLS 580 V84.9 s
Mercedes-BenzM-class (W164)AMG ML 63 V85.0 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLS (X167) Facelift 2023 GLS 580 V8 and Mercedes-Benz M-class (W164) AMG ML 63 V8: 0.1 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 2023GLS 580 V8
14.2 L/100 km
16.6 mpg US
19.9 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzM-class (W164)AMG ML 63 V8
16.5 L/100 km
14.3 mpg US
17.1 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLS (X167) Facelift 2023 GLS 580 V8 and Mercedes-Benz M-class (W164) AMG ML 63 V8: 2.3 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 2023GLS 580 V8
202 hp/t
150 kW/t
5.0 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzM-class (W164)AMG ML 63 V8
228 hp/t
170 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLS (X167)Facelift 2023GLS 580 V8
634 km
394 mi
Mercedes-BenzM-class (W164)AMG ML 63 V8
576 km
358 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzGLS (X167)Facelift 2023GLS 580 V8
517 hp
386 kW
4.9 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzM-class (W164)AMG ML 63 V8
510 hp
380 kW
5.0 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 2023GLS 580 V8
Power
517 hp
386 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 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
Mercedes-BenzM-class (W164)AMG ML 63 V8
Power
510 hp
380 kW
0-100 km/h5.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
7 seats
Trunk
551 L
19.5 cu ft
Length
4,820 mm
189.8 in
Height
1,863 mm
73.3 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 2023GLS 580 V8
Power
517 hp
386 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
14.2 L/100 km
16.6 mpg US
19.9 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzM-class (W164)AMG ML 63 V8
Power
510 hp
380 kW
0-100 km/h5.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
16.5 L/100 km
14.3 mpg US
17.1 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz GLS (X167) Facelift 2023 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)Facelift 2023GLS 580 V8
14.2 L/100 km
16.6 mpg US
19.9 mpg UK
4.9 s
Mercedes-BenzM-class (W164)AMG ML 63 V8
16.5 L/100 km
14.3 mpg US
17.1 mpg UK
5.0 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 2023GLS 580 V8
202 hp/t
150 kW/t
5.0 kg/hp
14.2 L/100 km
16.6 mpg US
19.9 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzM-class (W164)AMG ML 63 V8
228 hp/t
170 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
16.5 L/100 km
14.3 mpg US
17.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzGLS (X167)Facelift 2023GLS 580 V8Mercedes-BenzM-class (W164)AMG ML 63 V8
Power
517 hp
386 kW
510 hp
380 kW
Torque
730 Nm
538 lb-ft
630 Nm
465 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.9 s
5.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
2,565 kg
5,655 lb
2,240 kg
4,938 lb
Fuel consumption
14.2 L/100 km
16.6 mpg US
19.9 mpg UK
16.5 L/100 km
14.3 mpg US
17.1 mpg UK
Practicality
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
Doors/seats
5 doors
7 seats
Trunk
551 L
19.5 cu ft
Length
4,820 mm
189.8 in
Height
1,863 mm
73.3 in
Range score
634 km
394 mi
576 km
358 mi
CO2 score
-
392 g/km
Trunk score
355 L
12.5 cu ft
551 L
19.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
202 hp/t
150 kW/t
5.0 kg/hp
228 hp/t
170 kW/t
4.4 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 2023 GLS 580 V8Mercedes-Benz M-class (W164) AMG ML 63 V8
Consumption14.2 L/100 km16.6 mpg US19.9 mpg UK16.5 L/100 km14.3 mpg US17.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km24.85 LC100 km28.88 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi39.99 LC100 mi46.47 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,130 L563 US gal469 UK gal2,475 L654 US gal544 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,728 LC/year4,331 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz GLS (X167) Facelift 2023 GLS 580 V8

  • Has 7 hp more
  • Has 100 Nm more
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 2.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 58 km (36 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

Mercedes-Benz M-class (W164) AMG ML 63 V8

  • Is 325 kg lighter
  • Has 26 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 196 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption

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