The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes GL 320 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09) vs. Mercedes GL 450 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)
€ 69,300
€ 88,300
€ 69,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 88,300
ⓘ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 0.3 cm shorter.
GL 320 CDI
GL 450 CDI
1840
1920
2130
1840
1920
2130
1920 mm
Width
1920 mm
2130 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2130 mm
1840 mm
Height
1840 mm
3075
5096
3075
5099
5096 mm
Length
5099 mm
3075 mm
Wheelbase
3075 mm
Vehicle Weight
GL 320 CDI
GL 450 CDI
2450 kg
Kerb Weight
2550 kg
3150 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3250 kg
Weight Difference:
100 kg
3.92 %
General
GL 320 CDI
GL 450 CDI
X164
Generation
X164
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
GL 320 CDI
GL 450 CDI
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 629
OM 642.940
Engine Code
OM 629.912
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
2987 CC
Engine Capacity
3996 CC
221 bhp
at 3800 rpm
Power
302 bhp
at 3600 rpm
GL 320 CDI
221 bhp
302 bhp
GL 450 CDI
510 NM
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
700 NM
at 2000 rpm
GL 320 CDI
510 NM
700 NM
GL 450 CDI
Performance
GL 320 CDI
GL 450 CDI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
132 m
0.000 sec
GL 320 CDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
106 m
0.000 sec
GL 450 CDI
▶ REPLAY
11.09 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.44 kg/bhp
GL 320 CDI
11.09 kg/bhp
8.44 kg/bhp
GL 450 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
GL 320 CDI
GL 450 CDI
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
24 mpg
GL 320 CDI
29 mpg
24 mpg
GL 450 CDI
23 mpg
city
18 mpg
35 mpg
motorway
31 mpg
100 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
100 L
634 mi
Range
536 mi
GL 320 CDI
634 mi
536 mi
GL 450 CDI
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).
238.7 kWh
GL 320 CDI
201.7 kWh
238.7 kWh
GL 450 CDI
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
261 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
307 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
GL 320 CDI
GL 450 CDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
700 kg
Maximum Payload
700 kg
620 L
Boot Capacity
620 L
2300 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
2300 L
