The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 74,300
Mercedes GL 350 CDI BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 15) GL 350 CDI BlueTEC
€ 90,400
 Mercedes GLS 400 d 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (19 - ..) GLS 400 d
€ 74,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 90,400

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The GL 350 CDI BlueTEC is 3.4 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 1.1 inches taller than the GLS 400 d.
GL 350 CDI BlueTEC
GLS 400 d
72.8
Blueprint Mercedes GL 350 CDI BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 15)
76.1
84.3
71.8
Blueprint Mercedes GLS 400 d 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (19 - ..)
77
84.9
76.1 in
Width
77 in
84.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84.9 in
72.8 in
Height
71.8 in
Blueprint Mercedes GL 350 CDI BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 15)
121.1
201.6
Blueprint Mercedes GLS 400 d 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (19 - ..)
123.4
205
201.6 in
Length
205 in
121.1 in
Wheelbase
123.4 in

Vehicle Weight

GL 350 CDI BlueTEC
GLS 400 d
5412 lb
Curb Weight
5490 lb
7165 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
7165 lb
Mercedes GL 350 CDI BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
77 lb
1.4 %
Mercedes GLS 400 d 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (19 - ..)

General

GL 350 CDI BlueTEC
GLS 400 d
X166
Generation
X167
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 400 d
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 656
OM 642.826
Engine Code
OM 656.929
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2.9 L / 142 cu in
254 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
325 hp
at 3600 rpm
GL 350 CDI BlueTEC
254 hp
325 hp
GLS 400 d
457 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
GL 350 CDI BlueTEC
457 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
GLS 400 d

Performance

GL 350 CDI BlueTEC
GLS 400 d
137 mph
Maximum Speed
148 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

361 ft
0.000 sec

GL 350 CDI BlueTEC

62 mph 62
mph

289 ft
0.000 sec

GLS 400 d

▶ REPLAY
21.31 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.89 lb/hp
GL 350 CDI BlueTEC
21.31 lb/hp
16.89 lb/hp
GLS 400 d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

GL 350 CDI BlueTEC
GLS 400 d
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
31 mpg
GL 350 CDI BlueTEC
32 mpg
31 mpg
GLS 400 d
29 mpg
city
25 mpg
34 mpg
highway
36 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
26.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
839 mi
Range
736 mi
GL 350 CDI BlueTEC
839 mi
736 mi
GLS 400 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).
156.4 kWh
GL 350 CDI BlueTEC
152.2 kWh
156.4 kWh
GLS 400 d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC
309 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
367 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

GL 350 CDI BlueTEC
GLS 400 d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
7
1753 lb
Maximum Payload
1676 lb
19.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.1 cu ft
65.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
68 cu ft