The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes GL 350 CDI BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 12) vs. Mercedes GLS 400 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (15 - 19)

€ 76,400
Mercedes GL 350 CDI BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 12) GL 350 CDI BlueTEC
€ 81,600
 Mercedes GLS 400 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (15 - 19) GLS 400
€ 76,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 81,600

ⓘ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 little smaller in every dimension. It's 1.2 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the GLS 400.
GL 350 CDI BlueTEC
GLS 400
72.4
Blueprint Mercedes GL 350 CDI BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 12)
75.6
83.9
72.8
Blueprint Mercedes GLS 400 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (15 - 19)
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 GLS 400 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (15 - 19)
121.1
202
200.7 in
Length
202 in
121.1 in
Wheelbase
121.1 in

Vehicle Weight

GL 350 CDI BlueTEC
GLS 400
5490 lb
Curb Weight
5368 lb
6945 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
7165 lb
Mercedes GL 350 CDI BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
121 lb
2.2 %
Mercedes GLS 400 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (15 - 19)

General

GL 350 CDI BlueTEC
GLS 400
X164
Generation
X166
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
9-speed automatic transmission

Engine

GL 350 CDI BlueTEC
GLS 400
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 276
OM 642.940
Engine Code
M 276.821
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
208 hp
at 3400 rpm
Power
328 hp
at 5250 rpm
GL 350 CDI BlueTEC
208 hp
328 hp
GLS 400
398 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
354 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
GL 350 CDI BlueTEC
398 lb‑ft
354 lb‑ft
GLS 400

Performance

GL 350 CDI BlueTEC
GLS 400
130 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

436 ft
0.000 sec

GL 350 CDI BlueTEC

62 mph 62
mph

302 ft
0.000 sec

GLS 400

▶ REPLAY
26.39 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.37 lb/hp
GL 350 CDI BlueTEC
26.39 lb/hp
16.37 lb/hp
GLS 400

Fuel Economy / Emissions

GL 350 CDI BlueTEC
GLS 400
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
26 mpg
GL 350 CDI BlueTEC
25 mpg
26 mpg
GLS 400
19 mpg
city
21 mpg
31 mpg
highway
30 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
26.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
26.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
668 mi
Range
675 mi
GL 350 CDI BlueTEC
668 mi
675 mi
GLS 400
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).
174.3 kWh
GL 350 CDI BlueTEC
191.4 kWh
174.3 kWh
GLS 400
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6
393 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
341 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

GL 350 CDI BlueTEC
GLS 400
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1455 lb
Maximum Payload
1797 lb
17.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
19.3 cu ft
65.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
65.1 cu ft