Mercedes-Benz GLS X164 (GL) or Volkswagen Amarok I (2H)?

2006–2012 vs 2010–2022 · SUV 5-door vs Pickup

In short

Length: GLS X164 (GL) 5,088 mm, Amarok I (2H) 5,254 mm — a 17 cm difference.
Lowest consumption: GLS X164 (GL) 8.9 l/100 km, Amarok I (2H) 7 l/100 km.
Power: GLS X164 (GL) 155–285 kW, Amarok I (2H) 90–190 kW.
Standard equipment: GLS X164 (GL) 27 items (Standard), Amarok I (2H) 30 items (Trendline).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

Mercedes-Benz GLS X164 (GL)2006–2012 · 6 engines · Standard, AMG Sports Package, Off-Road Package, Grand EditionSpecifications →Listings →

Volkswagen Amarok I (2H)2010–2022 · 10 engines · Trendline, Highline, Aventura, StartlineSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Mercedes-Benz GLS X164 (GL)2006–2012no listings	Volkswagen Amarok I (2H)2010–2022no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length5,088 mm	Length5,254 mm
Width	Width1,920 mm	Width1,954 mm
Height	Height1,840 mm	Height1,834 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase3,075 mm	Wheelbase3,095 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance208 mm	Ground clearance192 mm–249 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume300 l	Trunk volumenot specified
Curb weight	Curb weight2,430 kg–2,550 kg	Curb weight1,955 kg–2,216 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank100 l	Fuel tank80 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2006–2012	Production years2010–2022
Body type	Body typeSUV 5-door	Body typePickup
Number of engines	Number of engines6	Number of engines10
Power	Power155–285 kW (211–387 hp)	Power90–190 kW (122–258 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)3.0–5.5	Displacement (l)2.0–3.0
Fuel	FuelDiesel, Petrol	FuelDiesel, Petrol
Gearbox	GearboxAutomatic	GearboxManual, Automatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainAll-wheel (4x4)	DrivetrainRear-wheel, All-wheel (4x4)
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption8.9 l/100 km · GL 350 CDI 4MATIC BlueEFFICIENCY	Lowest consumption7 l/100 km · 2.0 TDI 140
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h6.5 s · GL 500 4MATIC	Best 0–100 km/h7.6 s · 3.0 V6 TDI 258
Top speed	Top speed240 km/h	Top speed207 km/h
Trim levelsStandard · Trendline
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim27 · Standard	Items in the base trim30 · Trendline
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim28 · Grand Edition	Items in the top trim40 · Aventura
Equipment · Comfort6 · 7
Air Conditioning	Air Conditioning—	Air Conditioning✓
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✓
Front Power Windows	Front Power Windows✓	Front Power Windows✓
Rear Power Windows	Rear Power Windows✓	Rear Power Windows✓
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering✓
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Multifunction Steering Wheel—	Multifunction Steering Wheel✓
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors—	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior4 · 2
Fabric	Fabric—	Fabric✓
Driver's Seat Height Adjustment	Driver's Seat Height Adjustment—	Driver's Seat Height Adjustment✓
7 Seats	7 Seats✓	7 Seats—
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—
Equipment · Multimedia0 · 4
Audio System	Audio System—	Audio System✓
USB Port	USB Port—	USB Port✓
12V Socket	12V Socket—	12V Socket✓
AUX input	AUX input—	AUX input✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights3 · 2
Halogen Headlights	Halogen Headlights✓	Halogen Headlights—
Heated Side Mirrors	Heated Side Mirrors✓	Heated Side Mirrors✓
Fog Lights	Fog Lights✓	Fog Lights✓
Equipment · Safety8 · 9
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✓
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)✓
Rear Door Child Locks	Rear Door Child Locks—	Rear Door Child Locks✓
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 2
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior4 · 4
Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels✓	Alloy Wheels✓
R16 Wheels	R16 Wheels—	R16 Wheels✓
R18 Wheels	R18 Wheels✓	R18 Wheels—
Roof Rails	Roof Rails✓	Roof Rails—
Low-range Gearbox	Low-range Gearbox✓	Low-range Gearbox—
Full-size spare wheel	Full-size spare wheel—	Full-size spare wheel✓
Engine skid plate	Engine skid plate—	Engine skid plate✓
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Listings	Listings0	Listings0

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Mercedes-Benz GLS X164 (GL) or Volkswagen Amarok I (2H)?

Length: Volkswagen Amarok I (2H) 5,254 mm, Mercedes-Benz GLS X164 (GL) 5,088 mm (a 166 mm difference). Wheelbase: 3,095 vs 3,075 mm.

Which uses less fuel — Mercedes-Benz GLS X164 (GL) or Volkswagen Amarok I (2H)?

The most frugal Mercedes-Benz GLS X164 (GL) uses 8.9 l/100 km (GL 350 CDI 4MATIC BlueEFFICIENCY); the most frugal Volkswagen Amarok I (2H) 7 l/100 km (2.0 TDI 140).

Which is more powerful — Mercedes-Benz GLS X164 (GL) or Volkswagen Amarok I (2H)?

The strongest Mercedes-Benz GLS X164 (GL) makes 285 kW (387 hp) (GL 500 4MATIC); the strongest Volkswagen Amarok I (2H) 190 kW (258 hp) (3.0 V6 TDI 258).

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