The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes GL 450 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11) vs. Mercedes GL 350 CDI BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 15)

€ 88,300
Mercedes GL 450 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11) GL 450 CDI
€ 74,300
 Mercedes GL 350 CDI BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 15) GL 350 CDI BlueTEC
€ 88,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 74,300

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The GL 450 CDI 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 350 CDI BlueTEC.
GL 450 CDI
GL 350 CDI BlueTEC
72.4
Blueprint Mercedes GL 450 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)
75.6
83.9
72.8
Blueprint Mercedes GL 350 CDI BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 15)
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 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)
121.1
200.7
Blueprint Mercedes GL 350 CDI BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 15)
121.1
201.6
200.7 in
Length
201.6 in
121.1 in
Wheelbase
121.1 in

Vehicle Weight

GL 450 CDI
GL 350 CDI BlueTEC
5622 lb
Curb Weight
5412 lb
7165 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
7165 lb
Mercedes GL 450 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)
Weight Difference:
209 lb
3.72 %
Mercedes GL 350 CDI BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 15)

General

GL 450 CDI
GL 350 CDI BlueTEC
X164
Generation
X166
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 642.826
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
302 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
254 hp
at 3600 rpm
GL 450 CDI
302 hp
254 hp
GL 350 CDI BlueTEC
516 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
457 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
GL 450 CDI
516 lb‑ft
457 lb‑ft
GL 350 CDI BlueTEC

Performance

GL 450 CDI
GL 350 CDI BlueTEC
143 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

348 ft
0.000 sec

GL 450 CDI

62 mph 62
mph

361 ft
0.000 sec

GL 350 CDI BlueTEC

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

GL 450 CDI
GL 350 CDI BlueTEC
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
32 mpg
GL 450 CDI
20 mpg
32 mpg
GL 350 CDI BlueTEC
15 mpg
city
29 mpg
26 mpg
highway
34 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
26.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
26.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
536 mi
Range
839 mi
GL 450 CDI
536 mi
839 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).
152.2 kWh
GL 450 CDI
238.7 kWh
152.2 kWh
GL 350 CDI BlueTEC
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
494 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
309 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

GL 450 CDI
GL 350 CDI BlueTEC
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1543 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