The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes GL 450 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09) vs. Mercedes GLS 350 d 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (15 - 19)

€ 83,500
Mercedes GL 450 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09) GL 450
€ 75,200
 Mercedes GLS 350 d 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (15 - 19) GLS 350 d
€ 83,500
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 450 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 450
GLS 350 d
72.4
Blueprint Mercedes GL 450 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 450 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 450
GLS 350 d
5357 lb
Curb Weight
5412 lb
6945 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
7165 lb
Mercedes GL 450 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09)
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.02 %
Mercedes GLS 350 d 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (15 - 19)

General

GL 450
GLS 350 d
X164
Generation
X166
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 450
GLS 350 d
V8 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz M 273
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
M 273.923
Engine Code
OM 642.826
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.7 L / 230 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
335 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
254 hp
at 3400 rpm
GL 450
335 hp
254 hp
GLS 350 d
339 lb‑ft
at 2700 rpm
Max. Torque
457 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
GL 450
339 lb‑ft
457 lb‑ft
GLS 350 d

Performance

GL 450
GLS 350 d
146 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

328 ft
0.000 sec

GL 450

62 mph 62
mph

354 ft
0.000 sec

GLS 350 d

▶ REPLAY
15.99 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.31 lb/hp
GL 450
15.99 lb/hp
21.31 lb/hp
GLS 350 d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

GL 450
GLS 350 d
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
31 mpg
GL 450
18 mpg
31 mpg
GLS 350 d
13 mpg
city
27 mpg
23 mpg
highway
33 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
26.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
26.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
474 mi
Range
807 mi
GL 450
474 mi
807 mi
GLS 350 d
Environmental Impact
248.2 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 450
248.2 kWh
158.4 kWh
GLS 350 d
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6
502 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
306 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

GL 450
GLS 350 d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1587 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