The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes GL 420 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09) vs. Mercedes GLS 350 d 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (15 - 19)

€ 85,400
Mercedes GL 420 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09) GL 420 CDI
€ 75,200
 Mercedes GLS 350 d 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (15 - 19) GLS 350 d
€ 85,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 75,200

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The GL 420 CDI is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 1.3 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the GLS 350 d.
GL 420 CDI
GLS 350 d
72.4
Blueprint Mercedes GL 420 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09)
75.6
83.9
72.8
Blueprint Mercedes GLS 350 d 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (15 - 19)
76.1
84.3
75.6 in
Width
76.1 in
83.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84.3 in
72.4 in
Height
72.8 in
Blueprint Mercedes GL 420 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09)
121.1
200.6
Blueprint Mercedes GLS 350 d 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (15 - 19)
121.1
202
200.6 in
Length
202 in
121.1 in
Wheelbase
121.1 in

Vehicle Weight

GL 420 CDI
GLS 350 d
5622 lb
Curb Weight
5412 lb
7165 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
7165 lb
Mercedes GL 420 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09)
Weight Difference:
209 lb
3.72 %
Mercedes GLS 350 d 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (15 - 19)

General

GL 420 CDI
GLS 350 d
X164
Generation
X166
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission

Engine

GL 420 CDI
GLS 350 d
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
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
302 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
254 hp
at 3400 rpm
GL 420 CDI
302 hp
254 hp
GLS 350 d
516 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Max. Torque
457 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
GL 420 CDI
516 lb‑ft
457 lb‑ft
GLS 350 d

Performance

GL 420 CDI
GLS 350 d
143 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

348 ft
0.000 sec

GL 420 CDI

62 mph 62
mph

354 ft
0.000 sec

GLS 350 d

▶ REPLAY
18.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.31 lb/hp
GL 420 CDI
18.62 lb/hp
21.31 lb/hp
GLS 350 d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

GL 420 CDI
GLS 350 d
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
31 mpg
GL 420 CDI
20 mpg
31 mpg
GLS 350 d
15 mpg
city
27 mpg
26 mpg
highway
33 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
26.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
26.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
536 mi
Range
807 mi
GL 420 CDI
536 mi
807 mi
GLS 350 d
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).
158.4 kWh
GL 420 CDI
238.7 kWh
158.4 kWh
GLS 350 d
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6
494 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
306 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

GL 420 CDI
GLS 350 d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1543 lb
Maximum Payload
1753 lb
17.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
19.3 cu ft
65.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
65.1 cu ft