The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes GL 350 CDI BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 12) vs. Mercedes GL 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (10 - 12)
€ 76,400

€ 75,700

€ 76,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 75,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of the GL 350 CDI BlueTEC and the GL 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY are absolutely identical. Both are 200.7 inches long, 75.6 inches wide and 72.4 inches tall.
GL 350 CDI BlueTEC
GL 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
72.4
75.6
83.9
72.4
75.6
83.9
75.6 in
Width
75.6 in
83.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.9 in
72.4 in
Height
72.4 in
121.1
200.7
121.1
200.7
200.7 in
Length
200.7 in
121.1 in
Wheelbase
121.1 in
Vehicle Weight
GL 350 CDI BlueTEC
GL 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
5490 lb
Curb Weight
5523 lb
6945 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
7165 lb

Weight Difference:
33 lb
0.6 %

General
GL 350 CDI BlueTEC
GL 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
X164
Generation
X164
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
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
GL 350 CDI BlueTEC
GL 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
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 642.822


4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
208 hp
at 3400 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 3800 rpm
GL 350 CDI BlueTEC
208 hp
261 hp
GL 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
398 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
457 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
GL 350 CDI BlueTEC
398 lb‑ft
457 lb‑ft
GL 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Performance
GL 350 CDI BlueTEC
GL 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
130 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec

GL 350 CDI BlueTEC
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec

GL 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
▶ REPLAY
26.39 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.16 lb/hp
GL 350 CDI BlueTEC
26.39 lb/hp
21.16 lb/hp
GL 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy / Emissions
GL 350 CDI BlueTEC
GL 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
26 mpg
GL 350 CDI BlueTEC
25 mpg
26 mpg
GL 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
19 mpg
city
21 mpg
31 mpg
highway
31 mpg
26.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
26.4 gal
668 mi
Range
698 mi
GL 350 CDI BlueTEC
668 mi
698 mi
GL 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Environmental Impact
191.4 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).
183.1 kWh
GL 350 CDI BlueTEC
191.4 kWh
183.1 kWh
GL 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
393 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
378 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
GL 350 CDI BlueTEC
GL 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1455 lb
Maximum Payload
1642 lb
17.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.6 cu ft














65.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
65.1 cu ft