The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes GL 350 CDI BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 15) vs. Mercedes GL 450 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)
€ 74,300
![Mercedes GL 350 CDI BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 15)](graphbase/cars/cars_big_png/Mercedes_GL_X166.png)
€ 88,300
![Mercedes GL 450 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)](graphbase/cars/cars_big/Mercedes_GL_X164.webp)
€ 74,300
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 GL 350 CDI BlueTEC is a bit bigger in every dimension. It's 2.1 cm longer, 1.4 cm wider and 1 cm taller than the GL 450 CDI.
GL 350 CDI BlueTEC
GL 450 CDI
1850
1934
2141
1840
1920
2130
1934 mm
Width
1920 mm
2141 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2130 mm
1850 mm
Height
1840 mm
3075
5120
3075
5099
5120 mm
Length
5099 mm
3075 mm
Wheelbase
3075 mm
Vehicle Weight
GL 350 CDI BlueTEC
GL 450 CDI
2455 kg
Kerb Weight
2550 kg
3250 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3250 kg
![Mercedes GL 350 CDI BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 15)](graphbase/cars/cars_big_png/Mercedes_GL_X166.png)
Weight Difference:
95 kg
3.73 %
![Mercedes GL 450 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)](graphbase/cars/cars_big_png/Mercedes_GL_X164.png)
General
GL 350 CDI BlueTEC
GL 450 CDI
X166
Generation
X164
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
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Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
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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 642.826
Engine Code
OM 629.912
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4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
2987 CC
Engine Capacity
3996 CC
254 bhp
at 3600 rpm
Power
302 bhp
at 3600 rpm
GL 350 CDI BlueTEC
254 bhp
302 bhp
GL 450 CDI
620 NM
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
700 NM
at 2000 rpm
GL 350 CDI BlueTEC
620 NM
700 NM
GL 450 CDI
Performance
GL 350 CDI BlueTEC
GL 450 CDI
137 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
110 m
0.000 sec
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GL 350 CDI BlueTEC
62 mph
62
mph
mph
106 m
0.000 sec
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GL 450 CDI
▶ REPLAY
9.67 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.44 kg/bhp
GL 350 CDI BlueTEC
9.67 kg/bhp
8.44 kg/bhp
GL 450 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
GL 350 CDI BlueTEC
GL 450 CDI
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
24 mpg
GL 350 CDI BlueTEC
38 mpg
24 mpg
GL 450 CDI
35 mpg
city
18 mpg
41 mpg
motorway
31 mpg
100 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
100 L
839 mi
Range
536 mi
GL 350 CDI BlueTEC
839 mi
536 mi
GL 450 CDI
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).
238.7 kWh
GL 350 CDI BlueTEC
152.2 kWh
238.7 kWh
GL 450 CDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
192 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
307 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
GL 350 CDI BlueTEC
GL 450 CDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
795 kg
Maximum Payload
700 kg
680 L
Boot Capacity
620 L
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2300 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
2300 L