The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes GL 320 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09) vs. Mercedes GLS 400 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (15 - 19)
€ 69,300
€ 81,600
€ 69,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 81,600
ⓘ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 400.
GL 320 CDI
GLS 400
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 400
2450 kg
Kerb Weight
2435 kg
3150 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3250 kg
Weight Difference:
15 kg
0.61 %
General
GL 320 CDI
GLS 400
X164
Generation
X166
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
GL 320 CDI
GLS 400
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 petrol engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 276
OM 642.940
Engine Code
M 276.821
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2987 CC
Engine Capacity
2996 CC
221 bhp
at 3800 rpm
Power
328 bhp
at 5250 rpm
GL 320 CDI
221 bhp
328 bhp
GLS 400
510 NM
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
480 NM
at 1600 rpm
GL 320 CDI
510 NM
480 NM
GLS 400
Performance
GL 320 CDI
GLS 400
130 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
132 m
0.000 sec
GL 320 CDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
92 m
0.000 sec
GLS 400
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11.09 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.42 kg/bhp
GL 320 CDI
11.09 kg/bhp
7.42 kg/bhp
GLS 400
Fuel Economy / Emissions
GL 320 CDI
GLS 400
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
31 mpg
GL 320 CDI
29 mpg
31 mpg
GLS 400
23 mpg
city
25 mpg
35 mpg
motorway
36 mpg
100 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
100 L
634 mi
Range
675 mi
GL 320 CDI
634 mi
675 mi
GLS 400
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).
174.3 kWh
GL 320 CDI
201.7 kWh
174.3 kWh
GLS 400
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6
261 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
212 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
GL 320 CDI
GLS 400
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
700 kg
Maximum Payload
815 kg
620 L
Boot Capacity
680 L
2300 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
2300 L
