The Comparative Analysis :

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

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

ⓘ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 580 is 3 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 1.1 inches lower than the GLS 500.
GLS 580
GLS 500
71.8
Blueprint Mercedes GLS 580 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (19 - ..)
77
84.9
72.8
Blueprint Mercedes GLS 500 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (18 - 19)
76.1
84.3
77 in
Width
76.1 in
84.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84.3 in
71.8 in
Height
72.8 in
Blueprint Mercedes GLS 580 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (19 - ..)
123.4
205
Blueprint Mercedes GLS 500 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (18 - 19)
121.1
202
205 in
Length
202 in
123.4 in
Wheelbase
121.1 in

Vehicle Weight

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

General

GLS 580
GLS 500
X167
Generation
X166
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 580
GLS 500
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 176
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 278
M 176.980
Engine Code
M 278.928
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
4.7 L / 230 cu in
483 hp
at 3400 rpm
Power
450 hp
at 5250 rpm
GLS 580
483 hp
450 hp
GLS 500
516 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
GLS 580
516 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
GLS 500

Performance

GLS 580
GLS 500
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 580

62 mph 62
mph

243 ft
0.000 sec

GLS 500

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

GLS 580
GLS 500
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
19 mpg
GLS 580
24 mpg
19 mpg
GLS 500
19 mpg
city
14 mpg
28 mpg
highway
26 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
26.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
570 mi
Range
505 mi
GLS 580
570 mi
505 mi
GLS 500
Environmental Impact
185.7 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).
233 kWh
GLS 580
185.7 kWh
233 kWh
GLS 500
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 6
423 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
484 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

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