The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes GL 320 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09) vs. Mercedes GL 350 CDI BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 15)

€ 69,300
Mercedes GL 320 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09) GL 320 CDI
€ 74,300
 Mercedes GL 350 CDI BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 15) GL 350 CDI BlueTEC
€ 69,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 74,300

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The GL 320 CDI is a bit smaller in every dimension. It's 0.9 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the GL 350 CDI BlueTEC.
GL 320 CDI
GL 350 CDI BlueTEC
72.4
Blueprint Mercedes GL 320 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09)
75.6
83.9
72.8
Blueprint Mercedes GL 350 CDI BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 15)
76.1
84.3
75.6 in
Width
76.1 in
83.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84.3 in
72.4 in
Height
72.8 in
Blueprint Mercedes GL 320 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09)
121.1
200.6
Blueprint Mercedes GL 350 CDI BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 15)
121.1
201.6
200.6 in
Length
201.6 in
121.1 in
Wheelbase
121.1 in

Vehicle Weight

GL 320 CDI
GL 350 CDI BlueTEC
5401 lb
Curb Weight
5412 lb
6945 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
7165 lb
Mercedes GL 320 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09)
Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.2 %
Mercedes GL 350 CDI BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 15)

General

GL 320 CDI
GL 350 CDI BlueTEC
X164
Generation
X166
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 642.826
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
221 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
254 hp
at 3600 rpm
GL 320 CDI
221 hp
254 hp
GL 350 CDI BlueTEC
376 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
457 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
GL 320 CDI
376 lb‑ft
457 lb‑ft
GL 350 CDI BlueTEC

Performance

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

433 ft
0.000 sec

GL 320 CDI

62 mph 62
mph

361 ft
0.000 sec

GL 350 CDI BlueTEC

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

GL 320 CDI
GL 350 CDI BlueTEC
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
32 mpg
GL 320 CDI
24 mpg
32 mpg
GL 350 CDI BlueTEC
19 mpg
city
29 mpg
29 mpg
highway
34 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
26.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
26.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
634 mi
Range
839 mi
GL 320 CDI
634 mi
839 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).
152.2 kWh
GL 320 CDI
201.7 kWh
152.2 kWh
GL 350 CDI BlueTEC
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
420 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
309 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

GL 320 CDI
GL 350 CDI BlueTEC
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1543 lb
Maximum Payload
1753 lb
17.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
19.3 cu ft
65.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
65.1 cu ft