The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes GL 350 CDI BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 12) vs. Mercedes GL 450 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09)

€ 76,400
Mercedes GL 350 CDI BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 12) GL 350 CDI BlueTEC
€ 83,500
 Mercedes GL 450 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09) GL 450
€ 76,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 83,500

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

Vehicle Dimensions

Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same width and height, but the GL 350 CDI BlueTEC is 0.1 inches longer.
GL 350 CDI BlueTEC
GL 450
72.4
Blueprint Mercedes GL 350 CDI BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 12)
75.6
83.9
72.4
Blueprint Mercedes GL 450 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09)
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
Blueprint Mercedes GL 350 CDI BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 12)
121.1
200.7
Blueprint Mercedes GL 450 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09)
121.1
200.6
200.7 in
Length
200.6 in
121.1 in
Wheelbase
121.1 in

Vehicle Weight

GL 350 CDI BlueTEC
GL 450
5490 lb
Curb Weight
5357 lb
6945 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6945 lb
Mercedes GL 350 CDI BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
132 lb
2.4 %
Mercedes GL 450 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09)

General

GL 350 CDI BlueTEC
GL 450
X164
Generation
X164
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade 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 BlueTEC
GL 450
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 273
OM 642.940
Engine Code
M 273.923
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4.7 L / 230 cu in
208 hp
at 3400 rpm
Power
335 hp
at 6000 rpm
GL 350 CDI BlueTEC
208 hp
335 hp
GL 450
398 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
339 lb‑ft
at 2700 rpm
GL 350 CDI BlueTEC
398 lb‑ft
339 lb‑ft
GL 450

Performance

GL 350 CDI BlueTEC
GL 450
130 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

436 ft
0.000 sec

GL 350 CDI BlueTEC

62 mph 62
mph

328 ft
0.000 sec

GL 450

▶ REPLAY
26.39 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.99 lb/hp
GL 350 CDI BlueTEC
26.39 lb/hp
15.99 lb/hp
GL 450

Fuel Economy / Emissions

GL 350 CDI BlueTEC
GL 450
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
18 mpg
GL 350 CDI BlueTEC
25 mpg
18 mpg
GL 450
19 mpg
city
13 mpg
31 mpg
highway
23 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
26.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
26.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
668 mi
Range
474 mi
GL 350 CDI BlueTEC
668 mi
474 mi
GL 450
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).
248.2 kWh
GL 350 CDI BlueTEC
191.4 kWh
248.2 kWh
GL 450
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
393 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
502 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

GL 350 CDI BlueTEC
GL 450
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1455 lb
Maximum Payload
1587 lb
17.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.6 cu ft
65.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
65.1 cu ft