The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes GL 420 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09) vs. Mercedes GL 350 CDI BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 15)
€ 85,400
€ 74,300
€ 85,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 74,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The GL 420 CDI is a bit smaller in every dimension. It's 2.4 cm shorter, 1.4 cm narrower and 1 cm lower than the GL 350 CDI BlueTEC.
GL 420 CDI
GL 350 CDI BlueTEC
1840
1920
2130
1850
1934
2141
1920 mm
Width
1934 mm
2130 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2141 mm
1840 mm
Height
1850 mm
3075
5096
3075
5120
5096 mm
Length
5120 mm
3075 mm
Wheelbase
3075 mm
Vehicle Weight
GL 420 CDI
GL 350 CDI BlueTEC
2550 kg
Kerb Weight
2455 kg
3250 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3250 kg
Weight Difference:
95 kg
3.73 %
General
GL 420 CDI
GL 350 CDI BlueTEC
X164
Generation
X166
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 BlueTEC
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 642.826
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
3996 CC
Engine Capacity
2987 CC
302 bhp
at 3600 rpm
Power
254 bhp
at 3600 rpm
GL 420 CDI
302 bhp
254 bhp
GL 350 CDI BlueTEC
700 NM
at 2200 rpm
Max. Torque
620 NM
at 1600 rpm
GL 420 CDI
700 NM
620 NM
GL 350 CDI BlueTEC
Performance
GL 420 CDI
GL 350 CDI BlueTEC
143 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
106 m
0.000 sec
GL 420 CDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
110 m
0.000 sec
GL 350 CDI BlueTEC
▶ REPLAY
8.44 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.67 kg/bhp
GL 420 CDI
8.44 kg/bhp
9.67 kg/bhp
GL 350 CDI BlueTEC
Fuel Economy / Emissions
GL 420 CDI
GL 350 CDI BlueTEC
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
38 mpg
GL 420 CDI
24 mpg
38 mpg
GL 350 CDI BlueTEC
18 mpg
city
35 mpg
31 mpg
motorway
41 mpg
100 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
100 L
536 mi
Range
839 mi
GL 420 CDI
536 mi
839 mi
GL 350 CDI BlueTEC
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).
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).
152.2 kWh
GL 420 CDI
238.7 kWh
152.2 kWh
GL 350 CDI BlueTEC
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
307 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
GL 420 CDI
GL 350 CDI BlueTEC
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
700 kg
Maximum Payload
795 kg
620 L
Boot Capacity
680 L
2300 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
2300 L
