The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes GL 450 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09) vs. Mercedes GLS 400 d 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (19 - ..)
€ 83,500
€ 90,400
€ 83,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 90,400
ⓘ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 450 is 4.4 inches shorter, 1.4 inches narrower and 0.7 inches taller than the GLS 400 d.
GL 450
GLS 400 d
72.4
75.6
83.9
71.8
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
121.1
200.6
123.4
205
200.6 in
Length
205 in
121.1 in
Wheelbase
123.4 in
Vehicle Weight
GL 450
GLS 400 d
5357 lb
Curb Weight
5490 lb
6945 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
7165 lb
Weight Difference:
132 lb
2.4 %
General
GL 450
GLS 400 d
X164
Generation
X167
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 400 d
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 273
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 656
M 273.923
Engine Code
OM 656.929
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.7 L / 230 cu in
Displacement
2.9 L / 142 cu in
335 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
325 hp
at 3600 rpm
GL 450
335 hp
325 hp
GLS 400 d
339 lb‑ft
at 2700 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
GL 450
339 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
GLS 400 d
Performance
GL 450
GLS 400 d
146 mph
Maximum Speed
148 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
GL 450
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
GLS 400 d
▶ REPLAY
15.99 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.89 lb/hp
GL 450
15.99 lb/hp
16.89 lb/hp
GLS 400 d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
GL 450
GLS 400 d
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
31 mpg
GL 450
18 mpg
31 mpg
GLS 400 d
13 mpg
city
25 mpg
23 mpg
highway
36 mpg
26.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
474 mi
Range
736 mi
GL 450
474 mi
736 mi
GLS 400 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).
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).
156.4 kWh
GL 450
248.2 kWh
156.4 kWh
GLS 400 d
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC
502 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
367 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
GL 450
GLS 400 d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
7
1587 lb
Maximum Payload
1676 lb
17.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.1 cu ft
65.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
68 cu ft
