The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes GL 400 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15) vs. Mercedes GL 450 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09)
€ 76,200
€ 83,500
€ 76,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 83,500
ⓘ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 450.
GL 400
GL 450
72.8
76.1
84.3
72.4
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
121.1
201.6
121.1
200.6
201.6 in
Length
200.6 in
121.1 in
Wheelbase
121.1 in
Vehicle Weight
GL 400
GL 450
5368 lb
Curb Weight
5357 lb
7165 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6945 lb
Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.2 %
General
GL 400
GL 450
X166
Generation
X164
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
GL 400
GL 450
V6 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 276
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 273
M 276.821
Engine Code
M 273.923
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4.7 L / 230 cu in
328 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
335 hp
at 6000 rpm
GL 400
328 hp
335 hp
GL 450
354 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
339 lb‑ft
at 2700 rpm
GL 400
354 lb‑ft
339 lb‑ft
GL 450
Performance
GL 400
GL 450
149 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec
GL 400
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
GL 450
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16.37 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.99 lb/hp
GL 400
16.37 lb/hp
15.99 lb/hp
GL 450
Fuel Economy / Emissions
GL 400
GL 450
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
18 mpg
GL 400
26 mpg
18 mpg
GL 450
20 mpg
city
13 mpg
30 mpg
highway
23 mpg
26.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
26.4 gal
675 mi
Range
474 mi
GL 400
675 mi
474 mi
GL 450
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).
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).
248.2 kWh
GL 400
174.3 kWh
248.2 kWh
GL 450
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
346 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
502 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
GL 400
GL 450
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1797 lb
Maximum Payload
1587 lb
19.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.6 cu ft
65.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
65.1 cu ft
