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
Mercedes GL 350 CDI BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 15) GL 350 CDI BlueTEC
€ 75,200
 Mercedes GLS 350 d 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (15 - 19) GLS 350 d
€ 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 0.4 inches shorter.
GL 350 CDI BlueTEC
GLS 350 d
72.8
Blueprint Mercedes GL 350 CDI BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 15)
76.1
84.3
72.8
Blueprint Mercedes GLS 350 d 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (15 - 19)
76.1
84.3
76.1 in
Width
76.1 in
84.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84.3 in
72.8 in
Height
72.8 in
Blueprint Mercedes GL 350 CDI BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 15)
121.1
201.6
Blueprint Mercedes GLS 350 d 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (15 - 19)
121.1
202
201.6 in
Length
202 in
121.1 in
Wheelbase
121.1 in

Vehicle Weight

GL 350 CDI BlueTEC
GLS 350 d
5412 lb
Curb Weight
5412 lb
7165 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
7165 lb
Mercedes GL 350 CDI BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
0 lb
0 %
Mercedes GLS 350 d 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (15 - 19)

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 (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
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
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
254 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
254 hp
at 3400 rpm
GL 350 CDI BlueTEC
254 hp
254 hp
GLS 350 d
457 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
457 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
GL 350 CDI BlueTEC
457 lb‑ft
457 lb‑ft
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

361 ft
0.000 sec

GL 350 CDI BlueTEC

62 mph 62
mph

354 ft
0.000 sec

GLS 350 d

▶ REPLAY
21.31 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.31 lb/hp
GL 350 CDI BlueTEC
21.31 lb/hp
21.31 lb/hp
GLS 350 d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

GL 350 CDI BlueTEC
GLS 350 d
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
31 mpg
GL 350 CDI BlueTEC
32 mpg
31 mpg
GLS 350 d
29 mpg
city
27 mpg
34 mpg
highway
33 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
26.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
26.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
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).
158.4 kWh
GL 350 CDI BlueTEC
152.2 kWh
158.4 kWh
GLS 350 d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6
309 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
306 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

GL 350 CDI BlueTEC
GLS 350 d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1753 lb
Maximum Payload
1753 lb
19.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
19.3 cu ft
65.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
65.1 cu ft