The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes GL 420 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09) vs. Mercedes GL 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 10)

€ 85,400
Mercedes GL 420 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09) GL 420 CDI
€ 73,500
 Mercedes GL 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 10) GL 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
€ 85,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 73,500

ⓘ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 420 CDI is 0.3 cm shorter.
GL 420 CDI
GL 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
1840
Blueprint Mercedes GL 420 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09)
1920
2130
1840
Blueprint Mercedes GL 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 10)
1920
2130
1920 mm
Width
1920 mm
2130 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2130 mm
1840 mm
Height
1840 mm
Blueprint Mercedes GL 420 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09)
3075
5096
Blueprint Mercedes GL 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 10)
3075
5099
5096 mm
Length
5099 mm
3075 mm
Wheelbase
3075 mm

Vehicle Weight

GL 420 CDI
GL 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
2550 kg
Kerb Weight
2450 kg
3250 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3150 kg
Mercedes GL 420 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09)
Weight Difference:
100 kg
3.92 %
Mercedes GL 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 10)

General

GL 420 CDI
GL 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
X164
Generation
X164
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

GL 420 CDI
GL 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
V8 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz OM 629
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
OM 629.912
Engine Code
OM 642.940
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
3996 CC
Engine Capacity
2987 CC
302 bhp
at 3600 rpm
Power
221 bhp
at 3800 rpm
GL 420 CDI
302 bhp
221 bhp
GL 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
700 NM
at 2200 rpm
Max. Torque
510 NM
at 1600 rpm
GL 420 CDI
700 NM
510 NM
GL 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY

Performance

GL 420 CDI
GL 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
143 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

106 m
0.000 sec

GL 420 CDI

62 mph 62
mph

132 m
0.000 sec

GL 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY

▶ REPLAY
8.44 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.09 kg/bhp
GL 420 CDI
8.44 kg/bhp
11.09 kg/bhp
GL 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY

Fuel Economy / Emissions

GL 420 CDI
GL 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
30 mpg
GL 420 CDI
24 mpg
30 mpg
GL 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
18 mpg
city
24 mpg
31 mpg
motorway
37 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
100 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
100 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
536 mi
Range
668 mi
GL 420 CDI
536 mi
668 mi
GL 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Environmental Impact
238.7 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).
191.4 kWh
GL 420 CDI
238.7 kWh
191.4 kWh
GL 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
307 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
244 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

GL 420 CDI
GL 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
700 kg
Maximum Payload
700 kg
620 L
Boot Capacity
620 L
2300 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
2300 L