The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes GL 420 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09) vs. Mercedes GL 400 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15)
€ 85,400
€ 76,200
€ 85,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 76,200
ⓘ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 400.
GL 420 CDI
GL 400
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 400
2550 kg
Kerb Weight
2435 kg
3250 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3250 kg
Weight Difference:
115 kg
4.51 %
General
GL 420 CDI
GL 400
X164
Generation
X166
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
GL 420 CDI
GL 400
V8 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 petrol engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz OM 629
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 276
OM 629.912
Engine Code
M 276.821
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
3996 CC
Engine Capacity
2996 CC
302 bhp
at 3600 rpm
Power
328 bhp
at 5250 rpm
GL 420 CDI
302 bhp
328 bhp
GL 400
700 NM
at 2200 rpm
Max. Torque
480 NM
at 1400 rpm
GL 420 CDI
700 NM
480 NM
GL 400
Performance
GL 420 CDI
GL 400
143 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
106 m
0.000 sec
GL 420 CDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
93 m
0.000 sec
GL 400
▶ REPLAY
8.44 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.42 kg/bhp
GL 420 CDI
8.44 kg/bhp
7.42 kg/bhp
GL 400
Fuel Economy / Emissions
GL 420 CDI
GL 400
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
31 mpg
GL 420 CDI
24 mpg
31 mpg
GL 400
18 mpg
city
24 mpg
31 mpg
motorway
36 mpg
100 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
100 L
536 mi
Range
675 mi
GL 420 CDI
536 mi
675 mi
GL 400
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).
174.3 kWh
GL 420 CDI
238.7 kWh
174.3 kWh
GL 400
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
307 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
215 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
GL 420 CDI
GL 400
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
700 kg
Maximum Payload
815 kg
620 L
Boot Capacity
680 L
2300 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
2300 L
