The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes GL 420 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09) vs. Mercedes GLS 580 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (19 - ..)

€ 85,400
Mercedes GL 420 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09) GL 420 CDI
€ 109,300
 Mercedes GLS 580 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (19 - ..) GLS 580
€ 85,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 109,300

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The GL 420 CDI is 4.4 inches shorter, 1.4 inches narrower and 0.7 inches taller than the GLS 580.
GL 420 CDI
GLS 580
72.4
Blueprint Mercedes GL 420 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09)
75.6
83.9
71.8
Blueprint Mercedes GLS 580 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (19 - ..)
77
84.9
75.6 in
Width
77 in
83.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84.9 in
72.4 in
Height
71.8 in
Blueprint Mercedes GL 420 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09)
121.1
200.6
Blueprint Mercedes GLS 580 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (19 - ..)
123.4
205
200.6 in
Length
205 in
121.1 in
Wheelbase
123.4 in

Vehicle Weight

GL 420 CDI
GLS 580
5622 lb
Curb Weight
5478 lb
7165 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
7165 lb
Mercedes GL 420 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09)
Weight Difference:
143 lb
2.54 %
Mercedes GLS 580 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (19 - ..)

General

GL 420 CDI
GLS 580
X164
Generation
X167
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
9-speed automatic transmission

Engine

GL 420 CDI
GLS 580
V8 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Mercedes-Benz OM 629
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 176
OM 629.912
Engine Code
M 176.980
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
302 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
483 hp
at 3400 rpm
GL 420 CDI
302 hp
483 hp
GLS 580
516 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
GL 420 CDI
516 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
GLS 580

Performance

GL 420 CDI
GLS 580
143 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

348 ft
0.000 sec

GL 420 CDI

62 mph 62
mph

243 ft
0.000 sec

GLS 580

▶ REPLAY
18.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.34 lb/hp
GL 420 CDI
18.62 lb/hp
11.34 lb/hp
GLS 580

Fuel Economy / Emissions

GL 420 CDI
GLS 580
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
24 mpg
GL 420 CDI
20 mpg
24 mpg
GLS 580
15 mpg
city
19 mpg
26 mpg
highway
28 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
26.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
536 mi
Range
570 mi
GL 420 CDI
536 mi
570 mi
GLS 580
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).
185.7 kWh
GL 420 CDI
238.7 kWh
185.7 kWh
GLS 580
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
494 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
423 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

GL 420 CDI
GLS 580
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
7
1543 lb
Maximum Payload
1687 lb
17.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.1 cu ft
65.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
68 cu ft