The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes GLS 500 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (18 - 19) vs. Mercedes GLS 580 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (19 - ..)

€ 102,200
Mercedes GLS 500 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (18 - 19) GLS 500
€ 109,300
 Mercedes GLS 580 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (19 - ..) GLS 580
€ 102,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 109,300

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The GLS 500 is 3 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 1.1 inches taller than the GLS 580.
GLS 500
GLS 580
72.8
Blueprint Mercedes GLS 500 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (18 - 19)
76.1
84.3
71.8
Blueprint Mercedes GLS 580 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (19 - ..)
77
84.9
76.1 in
Width
77 in
84.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84.9 in
72.8 in
Height
71.8 in
Blueprint Mercedes GLS 500 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (18 - 19)
121.1
202
Blueprint Mercedes GLS 580 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (19 - ..)
123.4
205
202 in
Length
205 in
121.1 in
Wheelbase
123.4 in

Vehicle Weight

GLS 500
GLS 580
5390 lb
Curb Weight
5478 lb
7165 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
7165 lb
Mercedes GLS 500 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (18 - 19)
Weight Difference:
88 lb
1.61 %
Mercedes GLS 580 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (19 - ..)

General

GLS 500
GLS 580
X166
Generation
X167
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission

Engine

GLS 500
GLS 580
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 278
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 176
M 278.928
Engine Code
M 176.980
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4.7 L / 230 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
450 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
483 hp
at 3400 rpm
GLS 500
450 hp
483 hp
GLS 580
516 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
GLS 500
516 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
GLS 580

Performance

GLS 500
GLS 580
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

243 ft
0.000 sec

GLS 500

62 mph 62
mph

243 ft
0.000 sec

GLS 580

▶ REPLAY
11.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.34 lb/hp
GLS 500
11.98 lb/hp
11.34 lb/hp
GLS 580

Fuel Economy / Emissions

GLS 500
GLS 580
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
24 mpg
GLS 500
19 mpg
24 mpg
GLS 580
14 mpg
city
19 mpg
26 mpg
highway
28 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
26.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
505 mi
Range
570 mi
GLS 500
505 mi
570 mi
GLS 580
Environmental Impact
233 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
185.7 kWh
GLS 500
233 kWh
185.7 kWh
GLS 580
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
484 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
423 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

GLS 500
GLS 580
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
7
1775 lb
Maximum Payload
1687 lb
19.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.1 cu ft
65.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
68 cu ft