The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes GL 350 CDI BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 15) vs. Mercedes GLS 500 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (18 - 19)

€ 74,300
Mercedes GL 350 CDI BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 15) GL 350 CDI BlueTEC
€ 102,200
 Mercedes GLS 500 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (18 - 19) GLS 500
€ 74,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 102,200

ⓘ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 500
72.8
Blueprint Mercedes GL 350 CDI BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 15)
76.1
84.3
72.8
Blueprint Mercedes GLS 500 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (18 - 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 500 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (18 - 19)
121.1
202
201.6 in
Length
202 in
121.1 in
Wheelbase
121.1 in

Vehicle Weight

GL 350 CDI BlueTEC
GLS 500
5412 lb
Curb Weight
5390 lb
7165 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
7165 lb
Mercedes GL 350 CDI BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.41 %
Mercedes GLS 500 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (18 - 19)

General

GL 350 CDI BlueTEC
GLS 500
X166
Generation
X166
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 500
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 278
OM 642.826
Engine Code
M 278.928
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4.7 L / 230 cu in
254 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
450 hp
at 5250 rpm
GL 350 CDI BlueTEC
254 hp
450 hp
GLS 500
457 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
GL 350 CDI BlueTEC
457 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
GLS 500

Performance

GL 350 CDI BlueTEC
GLS 500
137 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

361 ft
0.000 sec

GL 350 CDI BlueTEC

62 mph 62
mph

243 ft
0.000 sec

GLS 500

▶ REPLAY
21.31 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.98 lb/hp
GL 350 CDI BlueTEC
21.31 lb/hp
11.98 lb/hp
GLS 500

Fuel Economy / Emissions

GL 350 CDI BlueTEC
GLS 500
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
19 mpg
GL 350 CDI BlueTEC
32 mpg
19 mpg
GLS 500
29 mpg
city
14 mpg
34 mpg
highway
26 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
26.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
26.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
839 mi
Range
505 mi
GL 350 CDI BlueTEC
839 mi
505 mi
GLS 500
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).
233 kWh
GL 350 CDI BlueTEC
152.2 kWh
233 kWh
GLS 500
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6
309 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
484 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

GL 350 CDI BlueTEC
GLS 500
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1753 lb
Maximum Payload
1775 lb
19.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
19.3 cu ft
65.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
65.1 cu ft