The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes GL 350 CDI BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 15) vs. Mercedes GL 350 CDI BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 12)
€ 74,300

€ 76,400

€ 74,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 76,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The GL 350 CDI BlueTEC PLUS is a bit bigger in every dimension. It's 0.8 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the GL 350 CDI BlueTEC .
GL 350 CDI BlueTEC PLUS
GL 350 CDI BlueTEC
72.8
76.1
84.3
72.4
75.6
83.9
76.1 in
Width
75.6 in
84.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.9 in
72.8 in
Height
72.4 in
121.1
201.6
121.1
200.7
201.6 in
Length
200.7 in
121.1 in
Wheelbase
121.1 in
Vehicle Weight
GL 350 CDI BlueTEC PLUS
GL 350 CDI BlueTEC
5412 lb
Curb Weight
5490 lb
7165 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6945 lb

Weight Difference:
77 lb
1.4 %

General
GL 350 CDI BlueTEC PLUS
GL 350 CDI BlueTEC
X166
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 PLUS
GL 350 CDI BlueTEC
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
OM 642.826
Engine Code
OM 642.940


4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
254 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
208 hp
at 3400 rpm
GL 350 CDI BlueTEC PLUS
254 hp
208 hp
GL 350 CDI BlueTEC
457 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
398 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
GL 350 CDI BlueTEC PLUS
457 lb‑ft
398 lb‑ft
GL 350 CDI BlueTEC
Performance
GL 350 CDI BlueTEC PLUS
GL 350 CDI BlueTEC
137 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec

GL 350 CDI BlueTEC PLUS
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec

GL 350 CDI BlueTEC
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21.31 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.39 lb/hp
GL 350 CDI BlueTEC PLUS
21.31 lb/hp
26.39 lb/hp
GL 350 CDI BlueTEC
Fuel Economy / Emissions
GL 350 CDI BlueTEC PLUS
GL 350 CDI BlueTEC
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
25 mpg
GL 350 CDI BlueTEC PLUS
32 mpg
25 mpg
GL 350 CDI BlueTEC
29 mpg
city
19 mpg
34 mpg
highway
31 mpg
26.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
26.4 gal
839 mi
Range
668 mi
GL 350 CDI BlueTEC PLUS
839 mi
668 mi
GL 350 CDI BlueTEC
Environmental Impact
152.2 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).
191.4 kWh
GL 350 CDI BlueTEC PLUS
152.2 kWh
191.4 kWh
GL 350 CDI BlueTEC
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
309 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
393 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
GL 350 CDI BlueTEC PLUS
GL 350 CDI BlueTEC
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1753 lb
Maximum Payload
1455 lb
19.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.6 cu ft














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