The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes GL 320 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09) vs. Mercedes GL 350 CDI BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 12)

€ 69,300
Mercedes GL 320 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09) GL 320 CDI
€ 76,400
 Mercedes GL 350 CDI BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 12) GL 350 CDI BlueTEC
€ 69,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 76,400

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

Vehicle Dimensions

Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same width and height, but the GL 320 CDI is 0.1 inches shorter.
GL 320 CDI
GL 350 CDI BlueTEC
72.4
Blueprint Mercedes GL 320 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09)
75.6
83.9
72.4
Blueprint Mercedes GL 350 CDI BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 12)
75.6
83.9
75.6 in
Width
75.6 in
83.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.9 in
72.4 in
Height
72.4 in
Blueprint Mercedes GL 320 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09)
121.1
200.6
Blueprint Mercedes GL 350 CDI BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 12)
121.1
200.7
200.6 in
Length
200.7 in
121.1 in
Wheelbase
121.1 in

Vehicle Weight

GL 320 CDI
GL 350 CDI BlueTEC
5401 lb
Curb Weight
5490 lb
6945 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6945 lb
Mercedes GL 320 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09)
Weight Difference:
88 lb
1.6 %
Mercedes GL 350 CDI BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 12)

General

GL 320 CDI
GL 350 CDI BlueTEC
X164
Generation
X164
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

GL 320 CDI
GL 350 CDI BlueTEC
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
OM 642.940
Engine Code
OM 642.940
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
221 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
208 hp
at 3400 rpm
GL 320 CDI
221 hp
208 hp
GL 350 CDI BlueTEC
376 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
398 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
GL 320 CDI
376 lb‑ft
398 lb‑ft
GL 350 CDI BlueTEC

Performance

GL 320 CDI
GL 350 CDI BlueTEC
130 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

GL 320 CDI

62 mph 62
mph

436 ft
0.000 sec

GL 350 CDI BlueTEC

▶ REPLAY
24.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.39 lb/hp
GL 320 CDI
24.44 lb/hp
26.39 lb/hp
GL 350 CDI BlueTEC

Fuel Economy / Emissions

GL 320 CDI
GL 350 CDI BlueTEC
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
25 mpg
GL 320 CDI
24 mpg
25 mpg
GL 350 CDI BlueTEC
19 mpg
city
19 mpg
29 mpg
highway
31 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
26.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
26.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
634 mi
Range
668 mi
GL 320 CDI
634 mi
668 mi
GL 350 CDI BlueTEC
Environmental Impact
201.7 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).
191.4 kWh
GL 320 CDI
201.7 kWh
191.4 kWh
GL 350 CDI BlueTEC
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
420 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
393 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

GL 320 CDI
GL 350 CDI BlueTEC
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1543 lb
Maximum Payload
1455 lb
17.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.6 cu ft
65.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
65.1 cu ft