The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes GL 450 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 12) vs. Mercedes GLS 350 d 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (19 - ..)

€ 87,600
Mercedes GL 450 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 12) GL 450
€ 85,900
 Mercedes GLS 350 d 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (19 - ..) GLS 350 d
€ 87,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 85,900

ⓘ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 4.3 inches shorter, 1.4 inches narrower and 0.7 inches taller than the GLS 350 d.
GL 450
GLS 350 d
72.4
Blueprint Mercedes GL 450 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 12)
75.6
83.9
71.8
Blueprint Mercedes GLS 350 d 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 450 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 12)
121.1
200.7
Blueprint Mercedes GLS 350 d 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (19 - ..)
123.4
205
200.7 in
Length
205 in
121.1 in
Wheelbase
123.4 in

Vehicle Weight

GL 450
GLS 350 d
5357 lb
Curb Weight
5478 lb
6945 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
7165 lb
Mercedes GL 450 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
121 lb
2.21 %
Mercedes GLS 350 d 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (19 - ..)

General

GL 450
GLS 350 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 350 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
282 hp
at 3400 rpm
GL 450
335 hp
282 hp
GLS 350 d
339 lb‑ft
at 2700 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
GL 450
339 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
GLS 350 d

Performance

GL 450
GLS 350 d
146 mph
Maximum Speed
141 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

328 ft
0.000 sec

GL 450

62 mph 62
mph

318 ft
0.000 sec

GLS 350 d

▶ REPLAY
15.99 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.43 lb/hp
GL 450
15.99 lb/hp
19.43 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
25 mpg
22 mpg
highway
36 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
26.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
464 mi
Range
736 mi
GL 450
464 mi
736 mi
GLS 350 d
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).
156.4 kWh
GL 450
253.8 kWh
156.4 kWh
GLS 350 d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC
502 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
365 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

GL 450
GLS 350 d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
7
1587 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