The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes GL 320 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09) vs. Mercedes GLS 350 d 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (15 - 19)
€ 69,300

€ 75,200

€ 69,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 75,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The GL 320 CDI is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 3.4 cm shorter, 1.4 cm narrower and 1 cm lower than the GLS 350 d.
GL 320 CDI
GLS 350 d
1840
1920
2130
1850
1934
2141
1920 mm
Width
1934 mm
2130 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2141 mm
1840 mm
Height
1850 mm
3075
5096
3075
5130
5096 mm
Length
5130 mm
3075 mm
Wheelbase
3075 mm
Vehicle Weight
GL 320 CDI
GLS 350 d
2450 kg
Kerb Weight
2455 kg
3150 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3250 kg

Weight Difference:
5 kg
0.2 %

General
GL 320 CDI
GLS 350 d
X164
Generation
X166
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
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
GL 320 CDI
GLS 350 d
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
2987 CC
Engine Capacity
2987 CC
221 bhp
at 3800 rpm
Power
254 bhp
at 3400 rpm
GL 320 CDI
221 bhp
254 bhp
GLS 350 d
510 NM
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
620 NM
at 1600 rpm
GL 320 CDI
510 NM
620 NM
GLS 350 d
Performance
GL 320 CDI
GLS 350 d
130 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
132 m
0.000 sec

GL 320 CDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
108 m
0.000 sec

GLS 350 d
▶ REPLAY
11.09 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.67 kg/bhp
GL 320 CDI
11.09 kg/bhp
9.67 kg/bhp
GLS 350 d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
GL 320 CDI
GLS 350 d
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
37 mpg
GL 320 CDI
29 mpg
37 mpg
GLS 350 d
23 mpg
city
32 mpg
35 mpg
motorway
40 mpg
100 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
100 L
634 mi
Range
807 mi
GL 320 CDI
634 mi
807 mi
GLS 350 d
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).
158.4 kWh
GL 320 CDI
201.7 kWh
158.4 kWh
GLS 350 d
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6
261 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
190 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
GL 320 CDI
GLS 350 d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
700 kg
Maximum Payload
795 kg
620 L
Boot Capacity
680 L














2300 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
2300 L