The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes GL 400 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15) vs. Mercedes GLS 580 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (19 - ..)
€ 76,200
€ 109,300
€ 76,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 109,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The GL 400 is 3.4 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 1.1 inches taller than the GLS 580.
GL 400
GLS 580
72.8
76.1
84.3
71.8
77
84.9
76.1 in
Width
77 in
84.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84.9 in
72.8 in
Height
71.8 in
121.1
201.6
123.4
205
201.6 in
Length
205 in
121.1 in
Wheelbase
123.4 in
Vehicle Weight
GL 400
GLS 580
5368 lb
Curb Weight
5478 lb
7165 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
7165 lb
Weight Difference:
110 lb
2.01 %
General
GL 400
GLS 580
X166
Generation
X167
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 580
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 176
M 276.821
Engine Code
M 176.980
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
328 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
483 hp
at 3400 rpm
GL 400
328 hp
483 hp
GLS 580
354 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
GL 400
354 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
GLS 580
Performance
GL 400
GLS 580
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 580
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16.37 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.34 lb/hp
GL 400
16.37 lb/hp
11.34 lb/hp
GLS 580
Fuel Economy / Emissions
GL 400
GLS 580
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
24 mpg
GL 400
26 mpg
24 mpg
GLS 580
20 mpg
city
19 mpg
30 mpg
highway
28 mpg
26.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
675 mi
Range
570 mi
GL 400
675 mi
570 mi
GLS 580
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).
185.7 kWh
GL 400
174.3 kWh
185.7 kWh
GLS 580
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
346 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
423 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
GL 400
GLS 580
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
7
1797 lb
Maximum Payload
1687 lb
19.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.1 cu ft
65.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
68 cu ft
