The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes GL 400 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15) vs. Mercedes GLS 400 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (15 - 19)
€ 76,200
€ 81,600
€ 76,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 81,600
ⓘ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 400 is 0.4 inches shorter.
GL 400
GLS 400
72.8
76.1
84.3
72.8
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
121.1
201.6
121.1
202
201.6 in
Length
202 in
121.1 in
Wheelbase
121.1 in
Vehicle Weight
GL 400
GLS 400
5368 lb
Curb Weight
5368 lb
7165 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
7165 lb
Weight Difference:
0 lb
0 %
General
GL 400
GLS 400
X166
Generation
X166
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
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
GL 400
GLS 400
V6 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 276
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 276
M 276.821
Engine Code
M 276.821
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
328 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
328 hp
at 5250 rpm
GL 400
328 hp
328 hp
GLS 400
354 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
354 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
GL 400
354 lb‑ft
354 lb‑ft
GLS 400
Performance
GL 400
GLS 400
149 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec
GL 400
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
GLS 400
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16.37 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.37 lb/hp
GL 400
16.37 lb/hp
16.37 lb/hp
GLS 400
Fuel Economy / Emissions
GL 400
GLS 400
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
26 mpg
GL 400
26 mpg
26 mpg
GLS 400
20 mpg
city
21 mpg
30 mpg
highway
30 mpg
26.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
26.4 gal
675 mi
Range
675 mi
GL 400
675 mi
675 mi
GLS 400
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).
174.3 kWh
GL 400
174.3 kWh
174.3 kWh
GLS 400
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6
346 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
341 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
GL 400
GLS 400
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1797 lb
Maximum Payload
1797 lb
19.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
19.3 cu ft
65.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
65.1 cu ft
