Mercedes-Benz GLS X167 or Volkswagen Amarok II?

2019–present vs 2022–present · SUV 5-door vs Pickup

In short

Length: GLS X167 5,209 mm, Amarok II 5,350 mm — a 14 cm difference.
Lowest consumption: GLS X167 7.6 l/100 km, Amarok II 7.6 l/100 km.
Power: GLS X167 210–450 kW, Amarok II 110–222 kW.
Standard equipment: GLS X167 39 items (Standard), Amarok II 36 items (Life).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

Mercedes-Benz GLS X1672019–present · 7 engines · Standard, AMG Line, AMG Line Premium, AMG Line Premium PlusSpecifications →Listings →

Volkswagen Amarok II2022–present · 6 engines · Life, Style, Aventura, AmarokSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Mercedes-Benz GLS X1672019–presentno listings	Volkswagen Amarok II2022–presentno listings
Dimensions
Length	Length5,207 mm–5,209 mm	Length5,350 mm
Width	Width1,956 mm	Width1,910 mm
Height	Height1,823 mm–1,838 mm	Height1,884 mm–1,888 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase3,135 mm	Wheelbase3,270 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance200 mm	Ground clearance237 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume355 l–470 l	Trunk volumenot specified
Curb weight	Curb weight2,415 kg–2,785 kg	Curb weight2,100 kg–2,393 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank90 l	Fuel tank80 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2019–present	Production years2022–present
Body type	Body typeSUV 5-door	Body typePickup
Number of engines	Number of engines7	Number of engines6
Power	Power210–450 kW (286–612 hp)	Power110–222 kW (150–302 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)2.9–4.0	Displacement (l)2.0–3.0
Fuel	FuelDiesel, Petrol	FuelDiesel, Petrol
Gearbox	GearboxAutomatic	GearboxManual, Automatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainAll-wheel (4x4)	DrivetrainAll-wheel (4x4), Rear-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption7.6 l/100 km · 350 d 4MATIC	Lowest consumption7.6 l/100 km · 2.0 TDI 150
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h4.2 s · AMG GLS 63 4MATIC+	Best 0–100 km/h8.1 s · 2.3 EcoBoost 302
Top speed	Top speed250 km/h	Top speed190 km/h
Trim levelsStandard · Life
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim39 · Standard	Items in the base trim36 · Life
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim39 · Standard	Items in the top trim41 · Aventura
Equipment · Comfort13 · 10
Air Conditioning	Air Conditioning—	Air Conditioning✓
Multi-zone Climate Control	Multi-zone Climate Control✓	Multi-zone Climate Control—
Rear Air Vents	Rear Air Vents✓	Rear Air Vents—
Cruise Control	Cruise Control—	Cruise Control✓
Adaptive Cruise Control	Adaptive Cruise Control✓	Adaptive Cruise Control—
Automatic Parking	Automatic Parking✓	Automatic Parking—
Rear Parking Sensors	Rear Parking Sensors—	Rear Parking Sensors✓
360° Camera	360° Camera✓	360° 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✓
Digital Instrument Cluster	Digital Instrument Cluster✓	Digital Instrument Cluster✓
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors✓	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Air suspension	Air suspension✓	Air suspension—
Equipment · Interior9 · 1
Leather	Leather✓	Leather—
Electric Front Seats	Electric Front Seats✓	Electric Front Seats—
Heated Front Seats	Heated Front Seats✓	Heated Front Seats—
Front Seats Memory	Front Seats Memory✓	Front Seats Memory—
Leather Steering Wheel	Leather Steering Wheel✓	Leather Steering Wheel—
Third Row of Seats	Third Row of Seats✓	Third Row of Seats—
Load Cover	Load Cover✓	Load Cover—
Ambient Lighting	Ambient Lighting✓	Ambient Lighting—
Front centre armrest	Front centre armrest✓	Front centre armrest✓
Equipment · Multimedia7 · 5
Touchscreen Display	Touchscreen Display✓	Touchscreen Display✓
Apple CarPlay	Apple CarPlay✓	Apple CarPlay✓
Android Auto	Android Auto✓	Android Auto✓
Bluetooth	Bluetooth—	Bluetooth✓
USB Port	USB Port—	USB Port✓
Wireless Phone Charging	Wireless Phone Charging✓	Wireless Phone Charging—
Navigation System	Navigation System✓	Navigation System—
220V socket	220V socket✓	220V socket—
Remote control via smartphone app	Remote control via smartphone app✓	Remote control via smartphone app—
Equipment · Visibility & lights2 · 2
LED Headlights	LED Headlights✓	LED Headlights✓
Daytime Running Lights	Daytime Running Lights—	Daytime Running Lights✓
Automatic High Beam	Automatic High Beam✓	Automatic High Beam—
Equipment · Safety7 · 13
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✓
Autonomous Emergency Braking	Autonomous Emergency Braking—	Autonomous Emergency Braking✓
Lane Keeping Assist	Lane Keeping Assist✓	Lane Keeping Assist✓
Traffic Sign Recognition	Traffic Sign Recognition—	Traffic Sign Recognition✓
Brake assist (BAS)	Brake assist (BAS)✓	Brake assist (BAS)✓
Hill Start Assist	Hill Start Assist—	Hill Start Assist✓
Blind Spot Monitor	Blind Spot Monitor✓	Blind Spot Monitor—
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-theft0 · 1
Central Locking	Central Locking—	Central Locking✓
Equipment · Exterior1 · 4
Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels—	Alloy Wheels✓
R17 Wheels	R17 Wheels—	R17 Wheels✓
R20 Wheels	R20 Wheels✓	R20 Wheels—
Full-size spare wheel	Full-size spare wheel—	Full-size spare wheel✓
Engine skid plate	Engine skid plate—	Engine skid plate✓
On Autodrom now
Listings	Listings0	Listings0

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Mercedes-Benz GLS X167 or Volkswagen Amarok II?

Length: Volkswagen Amarok II 5,350 mm, Mercedes-Benz GLS X167 5,209 mm (a 141 mm difference). Wheelbase: 3,270 vs 3,135 mm.

Which uses less fuel — Mercedes-Benz GLS X167 or Volkswagen Amarok II?

The most frugal Mercedes-Benz GLS X167 uses 7.6 l/100 km (350 d 4MATIC); the most frugal Volkswagen Amarok II 7.6 l/100 km (2.0 TDI 150).

Which is more powerful — Mercedes-Benz GLS X167 or Volkswagen Amarok II?

The strongest Mercedes-Benz GLS X167 makes 450 kW (612 hp) (AMG GLS 63 4MATIC+); the strongest Volkswagen Amarok II 222 kW (302 hp) (2.3 EcoBoost 302).

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