The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes GL 450 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 12) vs. Mercedes GL 400 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15)
€ 87,600
€ 76,200
€ 87,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 76,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The GL 450 is a bit smaller in every dimension. It's 0.8 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the GL 400.
GL 450
GL 400
72.4
75.6
83.9
72.8
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
121.1
200.7
121.1
201.6
200.7 in
Length
201.6 in
121.1 in
Wheelbase
121.1 in
Vehicle Weight
GL 450
GL 400
5357 lb
Curb Weight
5368 lb
6945 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
7165 lb
Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.2 %
General
GL 450
GL 400
X164
Generation
X166
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 450
GL 400
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 273
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 276
M 273.923
Engine Code
M 276.821
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.7 L / 230 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
335 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
328 hp
at 5250 rpm
GL 450
335 hp
328 hp
GL 400
339 lb‑ft
at 2700 rpm
Max. Torque
354 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
GL 450
339 lb‑ft
354 lb‑ft
GL 400
Performance
GL 450
GL 400
146 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
GL 450
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec
GL 400
▶ REPLAY
15.99 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.37 lb/hp
GL 450
15.99 lb/hp
16.37 lb/hp
GL 400
Fuel Economy / Emissions
GL 450
GL 400
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
26 mpg
GL 450
18 mpg
26 mpg
GL 400
13 mpg
city
20 mpg
22 mpg
highway
30 mpg
26.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
26.4 gal
464 mi
Range
675 mi
GL 450
464 mi
675 mi
GL 400
Environmental Impact
253.8 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).
174.3 kWh
GL 450
253.8 kWh
174.3 kWh
GL 400
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
502 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
346 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
GL 450
GL 400
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1587 lb
Maximum Payload
1797 lb
17.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
19.3 cu ft
65.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
65.1 cu ft
