The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes GL 400 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15) vs. Mercedes GL 320 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09)

€ 76,200
Mercedes GL 400 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15) GL 400
€ 69,300
 Mercedes GL 320 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09) GL 320 CDI
€ 76,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 69,300

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The GL 400 is a bit bigger in every dimension. It's 0.9 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the GL 320 CDI.
GL 400
GL 320 CDI
72.8
Blueprint Mercedes GL 400 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15)
76.1
84.3
72.4
Blueprint Mercedes GL 320 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09)
75.6
83.9
76.1 in
Width
75.6 in
84.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.9 in
72.8 in
Height
72.4 in
Blueprint Mercedes GL 400 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15)
121.1
201.6
Blueprint Mercedes GL 320 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09)
121.1
200.6
201.6 in
Length
200.6 in
121.1 in
Wheelbase
121.1 in

Vehicle Weight

GL 400
GL 320 CDI
5368 lb
Curb Weight
5401 lb
7165 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6945 lb
Mercedes GL 400 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15)
Weight Difference:
33 lb
0.61 %
Mercedes GL 320 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09)

General

GL 400
GL 320 CDI
X166
Generation
X164
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

GL 400
GL 320 CDI
V6 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz M 276
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
M 276.821
Engine Code
OM 642.940
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
328 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
221 hp
at 3800 rpm
GL 400
328 hp
221 hp
GL 320 CDI
354 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
376 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
GL 400
354 lb‑ft
376 lb‑ft
GL 320 CDI

Performance

GL 400
GL 320 CDI
149 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

305 ft
0.000 sec

GL 400

62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

GL 320 CDI

▶ REPLAY
16.37 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.44 lb/hp
GL 400
16.37 lb/hp
24.44 lb/hp
GL 320 CDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

GL 400
GL 320 CDI
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
24 mpg
GL 400
26 mpg
24 mpg
GL 320 CDI
20 mpg
city
19 mpg
30 mpg
highway
29 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
26.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
26.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
675 mi
Range
634 mi
GL 400
675 mi
634 mi
GL 320 CDI
Environmental Impact
174.3 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).
201.7 kWh
GL 400
174.3 kWh
201.7 kWh
GL 320 CDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
346 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
420 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

GL 400
GL 320 CDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1797 lb
Maximum Payload
1543 lb
19.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.6 cu ft
65.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
65.1 cu ft