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 1.3 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the GLS 350 d.
GL 320 CDI
GLS 350 d
72.4
75.6
83.9
72.8
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
121.1
200.6
121.1
202
200.6 in
Length
202 in
121.1 in
Wheelbase
121.1 in
Vehicle Weight
GL 320 CDI
GLS 350 d
5401 lb
Curb Weight
5412 lb
6945 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
7165 lb

Weight Difference:
11 lb
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 (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

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
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
221 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
254 hp
at 3400 rpm
GL 320 CDI
221 hp
254 hp
GLS 350 d
376 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
457 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
GL 320 CDI
376 lb‑ft
457 lb‑ft
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
433 ft
0.000 sec

GL 320 CDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec

GLS 350 d
▶ REPLAY
24.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.31 lb/hp
GL 320 CDI
24.44 lb/hp
21.31 lb/hp
GLS 350 d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
GL 320 CDI
GLS 350 d
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
31 mpg
GL 320 CDI
24 mpg
31 mpg
GLS 350 d
19 mpg
city
27 mpg
29 mpg
highway
33 mpg
26.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
26.4 gal
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
420 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
GL 320 CDI
GLS 350 d
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