The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes GL 320 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09) vs. Mercedes GL 450 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 12)
€ 69,300
![Mercedes GL 320 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09)](graphbase/cars/cars_big_png/Mercedes_GL_X164.png)
€ 87,600
![Mercedes GL 450 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 12)](graphbase/cars/cars_big/Mercedes_GL_X164.webp)
€ 69,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 87,600
ⓘ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 450
72.4
75.6
83.9
72.4
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
121.1
200.6
121.1
200.7
200.6 in
Length
200.7 in
121.1 in
Wheelbase
121.1 in
Vehicle Weight
GL 320 CDI
GL 450
5401 lb
Curb Weight
5357 lb
6945 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6945 lb
![Mercedes GL 320 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09)](graphbase/cars/cars_big_png/Mercedes_GL_X164.png)
Weight Difference:
44 lb
0.81 %
![Mercedes GL 450 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 12)](graphbase/cars/cars_big_png/Mercedes_GL_X164.png)
General
GL 320 CDI
GL 450
X164
Generation
X164
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
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7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
GL 320 CDI
GL 450
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 273
OM 642.940
Engine Code
M 273.923
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4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4.7 L / 230 cu in
221 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
335 hp
at 6000 rpm
GL 320 CDI
221 hp
335 hp
GL 450
376 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
339 lb‑ft
at 2700 rpm
GL 320 CDI
376 lb‑ft
339 lb‑ft
GL 450
Performance
GL 320 CDI
GL 450
130 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
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GL 320 CDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
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GL 450
▶ REPLAY
24.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.99 lb/hp
GL 320 CDI
24.44 lb/hp
15.99 lb/hp
GL 450
Fuel Economy / Emissions
GL 320 CDI
GL 450
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
18 mpg
GL 320 CDI
24 mpg
18 mpg
GL 450
19 mpg
city
13 mpg
29 mpg
highway
22 mpg
26.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
26.4 gal
634 mi
Range
464 mi
GL 320 CDI
634 mi
464 mi
GL 450
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).
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).
253.8 kWh
GL 320 CDI
201.7 kWh
253.8 kWh
GL 450
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 5
420 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
502 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
GL 320 CDI
GL 450
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1543 lb
Maximum Payload
1587 lb
17.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.6 cu ft
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65.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
65.1 cu ft