The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes GL 350 CDI BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 12) vs. Mercedes GLS 350 d 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (19 - ..)
€ 76,400

€ 85,900

€ 76,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 85,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The GL 350 CDI BlueTEC is 4.3 inches shorter, 1.4 inches narrower and 0.7 inches taller than the GLS 350 d.
GL 350 CDI BlueTEC
GLS 350 d
72.4
75.6
83.9
71.8
77
84.9
75.6 in
Width
77 in
83.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84.9 in
72.4 in
Height
71.8 in
121.1
200.7
123.4
205
200.7 in
Length
205 in
121.1 in
Wheelbase
123.4 in
Vehicle Weight
GL 350 CDI BlueTEC
GLS 350 d
5490 lb
Curb Weight
5478 lb
6945 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
7165 lb

Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.2 %

General
GL 350 CDI BlueTEC
GLS 350 d
X164
Generation
X167
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
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
GL 350 CDI BlueTEC
GLS 350 d
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 656
OM 642.940
Engine Code
OM 656.929


4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2.9 L / 142 cu in
208 hp
at 3400 rpm
Power
282 hp
at 3400 rpm
GL 350 CDI BlueTEC
208 hp
282 hp
GLS 350 d
398 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
GL 350 CDI BlueTEC
398 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
GLS 350 d
Performance
GL 350 CDI BlueTEC
GLS 350 d
130 mph
Maximum Speed
141 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec

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

GLS 350 d
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26.39 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.43 lb/hp
GL 350 CDI BlueTEC
26.39 lb/hp
19.43 lb/hp
GLS 350 d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
GL 350 CDI BlueTEC
GLS 350 d
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
31 mpg
GL 350 CDI BlueTEC
25 mpg
31 mpg
GLS 350 d
19 mpg
city
25 mpg
31 mpg
highway
36 mpg
26.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
668 mi
Range
736 mi
GL 350 CDI BlueTEC
668 mi
736 mi
GLS 350 d
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).
156.4 kWh
GL 350 CDI BlueTEC
191.4 kWh
156.4 kWh
GLS 350 d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC
393 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
365 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
GL 350 CDI BlueTEC
GLS 350 d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
7
1455 lb
Maximum Payload
1687 lb
17.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.1 cu ft











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