The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes GL 400 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15) vs. Mercedes GLS 500 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (18 - 19)
€ 76,200
€ 102,200
€ 76,200
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 400 is 0.4 inches shorter.
GL 400
GLS 500
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 500
5368 lb
Curb Weight
5390 lb
7165 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
7165 lb
Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.41 %
General
GL 400
GLS 500
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 500
V6 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 276
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 278
M 276.821
Engine Code
M 278.928
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4.7 L / 230 cu in
328 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
450 hp
at 5250 rpm
GL 400
328 hp
450 hp
GLS 500
354 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
GL 400
354 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
GLS 500
Performance
GL 400
GLS 500
149 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec
GL 400
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec
GLS 500
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16.37 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.98 lb/hp
GL 400
16.37 lb/hp
11.98 lb/hp
GLS 500
Fuel Economy / Emissions
GL 400
GLS 500
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
19 mpg
GL 400
26 mpg
19 mpg
GLS 500
20 mpg
city
14 mpg
30 mpg
highway
26 mpg
26.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
26.4 gal
675 mi
Range
505 mi
GL 400
675 mi
505 mi
GLS 500
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).
233 kWh
GL 400
174.3 kWh
233 kWh
GLS 500
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6
346 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
484 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
GL 400
GLS 500
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1797 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
