The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes GL 350 CDI BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 12) vs. Mercedes GL 350 CDI BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 15)
€ 76,400

€ 74,300

€ 76,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 74,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The GL 350 CDI BlueTEC is a bit smaller in every dimension. It's 2.1 cm shorter, 1.4 cm narrower and 1 cm lower than the GL 350 CDI BlueTEC PLUS.
GL 350 CDI BlueTEC
GL 350 CDI BlueTEC PLUS
1840
1920
2130
1850
1934
2141
1920 mm
Width
1934 mm
2130 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2141 mm
1840 mm
Height
1850 mm
3075
5099
3075
5120
5099 mm
Length
5120 mm
3075 mm
Wheelbase
3075 mm
Vehicle Weight
GL 350 CDI BlueTEC
GL 350 CDI BlueTEC PLUS
2490 kg
Kerb Weight
2455 kg
3150 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3250 kg

Weight Difference:
35 kg
1.41 %

General
GL 350 CDI BlueTEC
GL 350 CDI BlueTEC PLUS
X164
Generation
X166
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
GL 350 CDI BlueTEC
GL 350 CDI BlueTEC PLUS
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
2987 CC
Engine Capacity
2987 CC
208 bhp
at 3400 rpm
Power
254 bhp
at 3600 rpm
GL 350 CDI BlueTEC
208 bhp
254 bhp
GL 350 CDI BlueTEC PLUS
540 NM
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
620 NM
at 1600 rpm
GL 350 CDI BlueTEC
540 NM
620 NM
GL 350 CDI BlueTEC PLUS
Performance
GL 350 CDI BlueTEC
GL 350 CDI BlueTEC PLUS
130 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
133 m
0.000 sec

GL 350 CDI BlueTEC
62 mph
62
mph
mph
110 m
0.000 sec

GL 350 CDI BlueTEC PLUS
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11.97 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.67 kg/bhp
GL 350 CDI BlueTEC
11.97 kg/bhp
9.67 kg/bhp
GL 350 CDI BlueTEC PLUS
Fuel Economy / Emissions
GL 350 CDI BlueTEC
GL 350 CDI BlueTEC PLUS
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
38 mpg
GL 350 CDI BlueTEC
30 mpg
38 mpg
GL 350 CDI BlueTEC PLUS
23 mpg
city
35 mpg
38 mpg
motorway
41 mpg
100 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
100 L
668 mi
Range
839 mi
GL 350 CDI BlueTEC
668 mi
839 mi
GL 350 CDI BlueTEC PLUS
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).
152.2 kWh
GL 350 CDI BlueTEC
191.4 kWh
152.2 kWh
GL 350 CDI BlueTEC PLUS
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
244 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
GL 350 CDI BlueTEC
GL 350 CDI BlueTEC PLUS
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
660 kg
Maximum Payload
795 kg
620 L
Boot Capacity
680 L














2300 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
2300 L