BMW X6 F16 or Mercedes-Benz GLS X166?

2014–2019 vs 2015–2019 · SUV 5-door vs SUV 5-door

In short

Length: X6 F16 4,909 mm, GLS X166 5,130 mm — a 22 cm difference.
Boot: X6 F16 580 l, GLS X166 680 l.
Lowest consumption: X6 F16 6 l/100 km, GLS X166 7.6 l/100 km.
Power: X6 F16 190–423 kW, GLS X166 190–430 kW.
Standard equipment: X6 F16 40 items (Base), GLS X166 37 items (Standard).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

BMW X6 F162014–2019 · 6 engines · Base, M Sport, xLine, Design Pure ExtravaganceSpecifications →Listings →

Mercedes-Benz GLS X1662015–2019 · 8 engines · Standard, AMG Line, Exclusive, DesignoSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	BMW X6 F162014–2019no listings	Mercedes-Benz GLS X1662015–2019no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,909 mm	Length5,125 mm–5,130 mm
Width	Width1,989 mm–2,004 mm	Width1,934 mm
Height	Height1,697 mm–1,702 mm	Height1,850 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,933 mm	Wheelbase3,075 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance205 mm–213 mm	Ground clearance203 mm–216 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume580 l	Trunk volume680 l
Curb weight	Curb weight2,100 kg–2,265 kg	Curb weight2,395 kg–2,505 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank85 l	Fuel tank100 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2014–2019	Production years2015–2019
Body type	Body typeSUV 5-door	Body typeSUV 5-door
Number of engines	Number of engines6	Number of engines8
Power	Power190–423 kW (258–575 hp)	Power190–430 kW (258–585 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)3.0–4.4	Displacement (l)3.0–5.5
Fuel	FuelDiesel, Petrol	FuelDiesel, Petrol
Gearbox	GearboxAutomatic	GearboxAutomatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainAll-wheel (4x4)	DrivetrainAll-wheel (4x4)
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption6 l/100 km · xDrive30d	Lowest consumption7.6 l/100 km · 350 d 4MATIC
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h4.2 s · X6 M	Best 0–100 km/h4.6 s · AMG GLS 63 4MATIC
Top speed	Top speed250 km/h	Top speed250 km/h
Trim levelsBase · Standard
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim40 · Base	Items in the base trim37 · Standard
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim42 · M Sport	Items in the top trim38 · AMG Line
Equipment · Comfort13 · 12
Climate Control, 2-zone	Climate Control, 2-zone✓	Climate Control, 2-zone✓
Rear Air Vents	Rear Air Vents✓	Rear Air Vents✓
Cruise Control	Cruise Control✓	Cruise Control✓
Automatic Parking	Automatic Parking—	Automatic Parking✓
Rear Parking Sensors	Rear Parking Sensors✓	Rear Parking Sensors—
Rear-view Camera	Rear-view Camera✓	Rear-view Camera✓
Front Power Windows	Front Power Windows✓	Front Power Windows—
Rear Power Windows	Rear Power Windows✓	Rear Power Windows—
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering—
Keyless Entry	Keyless Entry✓	Keyless Entry✓
Push-button Start	Push-button Start✓	Push-button Start✓
Power Tailgate	Power Tailgate✓	Power Tailgate✓
Start-Stop System	Start-Stop System—	Start-Stop System✓
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Multifunction Steering Wheel✓	Multifunction Steering Wheel✓
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors✓	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Air suspension	Air suspension—	Air suspension✓
Equipment · Interior5 · 9
Leather	Leather✓	Leather✓
Electric Front Seats	Electric Front Seats✓	Electric Front Seats✓
Heated Front Seats	Heated Front Seats—	Heated Front Seats✓
Driver's Seat Memory	Driver's Seat Memory—	Driver's Seat Memory✓
Leather Steering Wheel	Leather Steering Wheel✓	Leather Steering Wheel✓
Third Row of Seats	Third Row of Seats—	Third Row of Seats✓
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat—	Folding Rear Seat✓
Load Cover	Load Cover✓	Load Cover✓
Front centre armrest	Front centre armrest✓	Front centre armrest✓
Equipment · Multimedia5 · 4
Touchscreen Display	Touchscreen Display✓	Touchscreen Display—
Bluetooth	Bluetooth✓	Bluetooth✓
USB Port	USB Port✓	USB Port✓
Navigation System	Navigation System✓	Navigation System✓
AUX input	AUX input✓	AUX input✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights1 · 2
Xenon/Bi-xenon Headlights	Xenon/Bi-xenon Headlights✓	Xenon/Bi-xenon Headlights—
LED Headlights	LED Headlights—	LED Headlights✓
Auto-dimming Rear-view Mirror	Auto-dimming Rear-view Mirror—	Auto-dimming Rear-view Mirror✓
Equipment · Safety11 · 7
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag✓	Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag✓	Front Passenger Airbag✓
Front Side Airbags	Front Side Airbags✓	Front Side Airbags✓
Curtain Airbags	Curtain Airbags✓	Curtain Airbags✓
Rear Isofix Mounts	Rear Isofix Mounts✓	Rear Isofix Mounts—
Traction Control	Traction Control✓	Traction Control—
Autonomous Emergency Braking	Autonomous Emergency Braking—	Autonomous Emergency Braking✓
Brake assist (BAS)	Brake assist (BAS)✓	Brake assist (BAS)✓
Hill Start Assist	Hill Start Assist✓	Hill Start Assist—
ABS	ABS✓	ABS—
Electronic Stability Control (ESP)	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)—
Tyre Pressure Monitoring	Tyre Pressure Monitoring✓	Tyre Pressure Monitoring✓
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 0
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking—
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer—
Equipment · Exterior3 · 3
Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels✓	Alloy Wheels✓
R19 Wheels	R19 Wheels✓	R19 Wheels✓
Roof Rails	Roof Rails—	Roof Rails✓
Engine skid plate	Engine skid plate✓	Engine skid plate—
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Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — BMW X6 F16 or Mercedes-Benz GLS X166?

Length: Mercedes-Benz GLS X166 5,130 mm, BMW X6 F16 4,909 mm (a 221 mm difference). Wheelbase: 3,075 vs 2,933 mm. Boot: 680 vs 580 l.

Which uses less fuel — BMW X6 F16 or Mercedes-Benz GLS X166?

The most frugal BMW X6 F16 uses 6 l/100 km (xDrive30d); the most frugal Mercedes-Benz GLS X166 7.6 l/100 km (350 d 4MATIC).

Which is more powerful — BMW X6 F16 or Mercedes-Benz GLS X166?

The strongest BMW X6 F16 makes 423 kW (575 hp) (X6 M); the strongest Mercedes-Benz GLS X166 430 kW (585 hp) (AMG GLS 63 4MATIC).

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