The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes GL 420 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09) vs. Mercedes GL 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 12)

€ 85,400
Mercedes GL 420 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09) GL 420 CDI
€ 96,400
 Mercedes GL 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 12) GL 500
€ 85,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 96,400

ⓘ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 0.1 inches shorter.
GL 420 CDI
GL 500
72.4
Blueprint Mercedes GL 420 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09)
75.6
83.9
72.4
Blueprint Mercedes GL 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 12)
75.6
83.9
75.6 in
Width
75.6 in
83.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.9 in
72.4 in
Height
72.4 in
Blueprint Mercedes GL 420 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09)
121.1
200.6
Blueprint Mercedes GL 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 12)
121.1
200.7
200.6 in
Length
200.7 in
121.1 in
Wheelbase
121.1 in

Vehicle Weight

GL 420 CDI
GL 500
5622 lb
Curb Weight
5390 lb
7165 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6945 lb
Mercedes GL 420 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09)
Weight Difference:
231 lb
4.11 %
Mercedes GL 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 12)

General

GL 420 CDI
GL 500
X164
Generation
X164
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

GL 420 CDI
GL 500
V8 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Mercedes-Benz OM 629
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 273
OM 629.912
Engine Code
M 273.963
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
5.5 L / 269 cu in
302 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
383 hp
at 6000 rpm
GL 420 CDI
302 hp
383 hp
GL 500
516 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Max. Torque
391 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
GL 420 CDI
516 lb‑ft
391 lb‑ft
GL 500

Performance

GL 420 CDI
GL 500
143 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

348 ft
0.000 sec

GL 420 CDI

62 mph 62
mph

295 ft
0.000 sec

GL 500

▶ REPLAY
18.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.07 lb/hp
GL 420 CDI
18.62 lb/hp
14.07 lb/hp
GL 500

Fuel Economy / Emissions

GL 420 CDI
GL 500
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
17 mpg
GL 420 CDI
20 mpg
17 mpg
GL 500
15 mpg
city
13 mpg
26 mpg
highway
22 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
26.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
26.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
536 mi
Range
457 mi
GL 420 CDI
536 mi
457 mi
GL 500
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).
257.7 kWh
GL 420 CDI
238.7 kWh
257.7 kWh
GL 500
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 5
494 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
510 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

GL 420 CDI
GL 500
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1543 lb
Maximum Payload
1554 lb
17.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.6 cu ft
65.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
65.1 cu ft