The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes GL 350 CDI BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 12) vs. Mercedes GL 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS 7G-TRONIC (12 - 15)

€ 76,400
Mercedes GL 350 CDI BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 12) GL 350 CDI BlueTEC
€ 131,900
 Mercedes GL 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS 7G-TRONIC (12 - 15) GL 63 AMG
€ 76,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 131,900

ⓘ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 0.8 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the GL 63 AMG.
GL 350 CDI BlueTEC
GL 63 AMG
72.4
Blueprint Mercedes GL 350 CDI BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 12)
75.6
83.9
72.8
Blueprint Mercedes GL 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS 7G-TRONIC (12 - 15)
76.1
84.3
75.6 in
Width
76.1 in
83.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84.3 in
72.4 in
Height
72.8 in
Blueprint Mercedes GL 350 CDI BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 12)
121.1
200.7
Blueprint Mercedes GL 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS 7G-TRONIC (12 - 15)
121.1
201.6
200.7 in
Length
201.6 in
121.1 in
Wheelbase
121.1 in

Vehicle Weight

GL 350 CDI BlueTEC
GL 63 AMG
5490 lb
Curb Weight
5688 lb
6945 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
7165 lb
Mercedes GL 350 CDI BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
198 lb
3.48 %
Mercedes GL 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS 7G-TRONIC (12 - 15)

General

GL 350 CDI BlueTEC
GL 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 BlueTEC
GL 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 642.940
Engine Code
M 157.982
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
5.5 L / 269 cu in
208 hp
at 3400 rpm
Power
549 hp
at 5250 rpm
GL 350 CDI BlueTEC
208 hp
549 hp
GL 63 AMG
398 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
561 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
GL 350 CDI BlueTEC
398 lb‑ft
561 lb‑ft
GL 63 AMG

Performance

GL 350 CDI BlueTEC
GL 63 AMG
130 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

436 ft
0.000 sec

GL 350 CDI BlueTEC

62 mph 62
mph

236 ft
0.000 sec

GL 63 AMG

▶ REPLAY
26.39 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.36 lb/hp
GL 350 CDI BlueTEC
26.39 lb/hp
10.36 lb/hp
GL 63 AMG

Fuel Economy / Emissions

GL 350 CDI BlueTEC
GL 63 AMG
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
19 mpg
GL 350 CDI BlueTEC
25 mpg
19 mpg
GL 63 AMG
19 mpg
city
15 mpg
31 mpg
highway
23 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
26.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
26.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
668 mi
Range
505 mi
GL 350 CDI BlueTEC
668 mi
505 mi
GL 63 AMG
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).
233 kWh
GL 350 CDI BlueTEC
191.4 kWh
233 kWh
GL 63 AMG
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
393 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
463 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

GL 350 CDI BlueTEC
GL 63 AMG
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1455 lb
Maximum Payload
1477 lb
17.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
19.3 cu ft
65.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
65.1 cu ft