The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes GL 450 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11) vs. Mercedes GL 350 CDI BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 12)

€ 88,300
Mercedes GL 450 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11) GL 450 CDI
€ 76,400
 Mercedes GL 350 CDI BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 12) GL 350 CDI BlueTEC
€ 88,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 76,400

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of the GL 450 CDI and the GL 350 CDI BlueTEC are absolutely identical. Both are 200.7 inches long, 75.6 inches wide and 72.4 inches tall.
GL 450 CDI
GL 350 CDI BlueTEC
72.4
Blueprint Mercedes GL 450 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)
75.6
83.9
72.4
Blueprint Mercedes GL 350 CDI BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 12)
75.6
83.9
75.6 in
Width
75.6 in
83.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.9 in
72.4 in
Height
72.4 in
Blueprint Mercedes GL 450 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)
121.1
200.7
Blueprint Mercedes GL 350 CDI BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 12)
121.1
200.7
200.7 in
Length
200.7 in
121.1 in
Wheelbase
121.1 in

Vehicle Weight

GL 450 CDI
GL 350 CDI BlueTEC
5622 lb
Curb Weight
5490 lb
7165 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6945 lb
Mercedes GL 450 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)
Weight Difference:
132 lb
2.35 %
Mercedes GL 350 CDI BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 12)

General

GL 450 CDI
GL 350 CDI BlueTEC
X164
Generation
X164
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

GL 450 CDI
GL 350 CDI BlueTEC
V8 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz OM 629
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
OM 629.912
Engine Code
OM 642.940
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
302 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
208 hp
at 3400 rpm
GL 450 CDI
302 hp
208 hp
GL 350 CDI BlueTEC
516 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
398 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
GL 450 CDI
516 lb‑ft
398 lb‑ft
GL 350 CDI BlueTEC

Performance

GL 450 CDI
GL 350 CDI BlueTEC
143 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

348 ft
0.000 sec

GL 450 CDI

62 mph 62
mph

436 ft
0.000 sec

GL 350 CDI BlueTEC

▶ REPLAY
18.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.39 lb/hp
GL 450 CDI
18.62 lb/hp
26.39 lb/hp
GL 350 CDI BlueTEC

Fuel Economy / Emissions

GL 450 CDI
GL 350 CDI BlueTEC
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
25 mpg
GL 450 CDI
20 mpg
25 mpg
GL 350 CDI BlueTEC
15 mpg
city
19 mpg
26 mpg
highway
31 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
26.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
26.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
536 mi
Range
668 mi
GL 450 CDI
536 mi
668 mi
GL 350 CDI BlueTEC
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).
191.4 kWh
GL 450 CDI
238.7 kWh
191.4 kWh
GL 350 CDI BlueTEC
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
494 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
393 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

GL 450 CDI
GL 350 CDI BlueTEC
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1543 lb
Maximum Payload
1455 lb
17.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.6 cu ft
65.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
65.1 cu ft