The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes GL 320 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09) vs. Mercedes GLS 350 d 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (19 - ..)

€ 69,300
Mercedes GL 320 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09) GL 320 CDI
€ 85,900
 Mercedes GLS 350 d 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (19 - ..) GLS 350 d
€ 69,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 85,900

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The GL 320 CDI is 4.4 inches shorter, 1.4 inches narrower and 0.7 inches taller than the GLS 350 d.
GL 320 CDI
GLS 350 d
72.4
Blueprint Mercedes GL 320 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09)
75.6
83.9
71.8
Blueprint Mercedes GLS 350 d 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (19 - ..)
77
84.9
75.6 in
Width
77 in
83.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84.9 in
72.4 in
Height
71.8 in
Blueprint Mercedes GL 320 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09)
121.1
200.6
Blueprint Mercedes GLS 350 d 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (19 - ..)
123.4
205
200.6 in
Length
205 in
121.1 in
Wheelbase
123.4 in

Vehicle Weight

GL 320 CDI
GLS 350 d
5401 lb
Curb Weight
5478 lb
6945 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
7165 lb
Mercedes GL 320 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09)
Weight Difference:
77 lb
1.41 %
Mercedes GLS 350 d 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (19 - ..)

General

GL 320 CDI
GLS 350 d
X164
Generation
X167
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
Straight-six diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 656
OM 642.940
Engine Code
OM 656.929
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2.9 L / 142 cu in
221 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
282 hp
at 3400 rpm
GL 320 CDI
221 hp
282 hp
GLS 350 d
376 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
GL 320 CDI
376 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
GLS 350 d

Performance

GL 320 CDI
GLS 350 d
130 mph
Maximum Speed
141 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

GL 320 CDI

62 mph 62
mph

318 ft
0.000 sec

GLS 350 d

▶ REPLAY
24.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.43 lb/hp
GL 320 CDI
24.44 lb/hp
19.43 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
25 mpg
29 mpg
highway
36 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
26.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
634 mi
Range
736 mi
GL 320 CDI
634 mi
736 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).
156.4 kWh
GL 320 CDI
201.7 kWh
156.4 kWh
GLS 350 d
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC
420 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
365 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

GL 320 CDI
GLS 350 d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
7
1543 lb
Maximum Payload
1687 lb
17.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.1 cu ft
65.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
68 cu ft