The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes GL 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (10 - 12) vs. Mercedes GLS 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS 7G-TRONIC (15 - 19)
€ 75,700
GL 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY € 140,200
GLS 63 AMG
€ 75,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 140,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The GL 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 2.5 inches shorter, 2.4 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the GLS 63 AMG.
GL 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
GLS 63 AMG
75.6 in
Width
78 in
83.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84.3 in
72.4 in
Height
72.8 in
200.7 in
Length
203.2 in
121.1 in
Wheelbase
121.1 in
Vehicle Weight
GL 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
GLS 63 AMG
5523 lb
Curb Weight
5688 lb
7165 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
7253 lb
Weight Difference:
165 lb
2.9 %
General
GL 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
GLS 63 AMG
X164
Generation
X166
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
GL 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
GLS 63 AMG
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 157
OM 642.822
Engine Code
M 157.982
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
5.5 L / 269 cu in
261 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
577 hp
at 5500 rpm
GL 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
261 hp
577 hp
GLS 63 AMG
457 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
561 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
GL 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
457 lb‑ft
561 lb‑ft
GLS 63 AMG
Performance
GL 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
GLS 63 AMG
140 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
GL 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
GLS 63 AMG
▶ REPLAY
21.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.86 lb/hp
GL 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
21.16 lb/hp
9.86 lb/hp
GLS 63 AMG
Fuel Economy / Emissions
GL 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
GLS 63 AMG
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
19 mpg
GL 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
26 mpg
19 mpg
GLS 63 AMG
21 mpg
city
15 mpg
31 mpg
highway
23 mpg
26.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
26.4 gal
698 mi
Range
505 mi
GL 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
698 mi
505 mi
GLS 63 AMG
Environmental Impact
183.1 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).
233 kWh
GL 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
183.1 kWh
233 kWh
GLS 63 AMG
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6
378 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
463 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
GL 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
GLS 63 AMG
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1642 lb
Maximum Payload
1565 lb
17.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
19.3 cu ft
65.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
65.1 cu ft