The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes GL 350 CDI BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 12) vs. Mercedes GL 450 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)

€ 76,400
Mercedes GL 350 CDI BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 12) GL 350 CDI BlueTEC
€ 88,300
 Mercedes GL 450 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11) GL 450 CDI
€ 76,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 88,300

ⓘ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 450 CDI are absolutely identical. Both are 200.7 inches long, 75.6 inches wide and 72.4 inches tall.
GL 350 CDI BlueTEC
GL 450 CDI
72.4
Blueprint Mercedes GL 350 CDI BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 12)
75.6
83.9
72.4
Blueprint Mercedes GL 450 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)
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 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)
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 450 CDI
5490 lb
Curb Weight
5622 lb
6945 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
7165 lb
Mercedes GL 350 CDI BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
132 lb
2.35 %
Mercedes GL 450 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)

General

GL 350 CDI BlueTEC
GL 450 CDI
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 450 CDI
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V8 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 629
OM 642.940
Engine Code
OM 629.912
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
208 hp
at 3400 rpm
Power
302 hp
at 3600 rpm
GL 350 CDI BlueTEC
208 hp
302 hp
GL 450 CDI
398 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
GL 350 CDI BlueTEC
398 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
GL 450 CDI

Performance

GL 350 CDI BlueTEC
GL 450 CDI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

436 ft
0.000 sec

GL 350 CDI BlueTEC

62 mph 62
mph

348 ft
0.000 sec

GL 450 CDI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

GL 350 CDI BlueTEC
GL 450 CDI
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
20 mpg
GL 350 CDI BlueTEC
25 mpg
20 mpg
GL 450 CDI
19 mpg
city
15 mpg
31 mpg
highway
26 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
26.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
26.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
668 mi
Range
536 mi
GL 350 CDI BlueTEC
668 mi
536 mi
GL 450 CDI
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).
238.7 kWh
GL 350 CDI BlueTEC
191.4 kWh
238.7 kWh
GL 450 CDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
393 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
494 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

GL 350 CDI BlueTEC
GL 450 CDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1455 lb
Maximum Payload
1543 lb
17.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.6 cu ft
65.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
65.1 cu ft