The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes GL 350 CDI BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 15) vs. Mercedes GLS 350 d 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (15 - 19)
€ 74,300

€ 75,200

€ 74,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 75,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same width and height, but the GL 350 CDI BlueTEC is 1 cm shorter.
GL 350 CDI BlueTEC
GLS 350 d
1850
1934
2141
1850
1934
2141
1934 mm
Width
1934 mm
2141 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2141 mm
1850 mm
Height
1850 mm
3075
5120
3075
5130
5120 mm
Length
5130 mm
3075 mm
Wheelbase
3075 mm
Vehicle Weight
GL 350 CDI BlueTEC
GLS 350 d
2455 kg
Kerb Weight
2455 kg
3250 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3250 kg

Weight Difference:
0 kg
0 %

General
GL 350 CDI BlueTEC
GLS 350 d
X166
Generation
X166
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
GL 350 CDI BlueTEC
GLS 350 d
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 642.826


4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2987 CC
Engine Capacity
2987 CC
254 bhp
at 3600 rpm
Power
254 bhp
at 3400 rpm
GL 350 CDI BlueTEC
254 bhp
254 bhp
GLS 350 d
620 NM
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
620 NM
at 1600 rpm
GL 350 CDI BlueTEC
620 NM
620 NM
GLS 350 d
Performance
GL 350 CDI BlueTEC
GLS 350 d
137 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
110 m
0.000 sec

GL 350 CDI BlueTEC
62 mph
62
mph
mph
108 m
0.000 sec

GLS 350 d
▶ REPLAY
9.67 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.67 kg/bhp
GL 350 CDI BlueTEC
9.67 kg/bhp
9.67 kg/bhp
GLS 350 d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
GL 350 CDI BlueTEC
GLS 350 d
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
37 mpg
GL 350 CDI BlueTEC
38 mpg
37 mpg
GLS 350 d
35 mpg
city
32 mpg
41 mpg
motorway
40 mpg
100 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
100 L
839 mi
Range
807 mi
GL 350 CDI BlueTEC
839 mi
807 mi
GLS 350 d
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).
158.4 kWh
GL 350 CDI BlueTEC
152.2 kWh
158.4 kWh
GLS 350 d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6
192 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
190 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
GL 350 CDI BlueTEC
GLS 350 d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
795 kg
Maximum Payload
795 kg
680 L
Boot Capacity
680 L














2300 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
2300 L