The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes GL 450 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11) vs. Mercedes GL 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 15)

€ 88,300
Mercedes GL 450 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11) GL 450 CDI
€ 96,000
 Mercedes GL 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 15) GL 500
€ 88,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 96,000

ⓘ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 500.
GL 450 CDI
GL 500
72.4
Blueprint Mercedes GL 450 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)
75.6
83.9
72.8
Blueprint Mercedes GL 500 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 500 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 500
5622 lb
Curb Weight
5390 lb
7165 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
7165 lb
Mercedes GL 450 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)
Weight Difference:
231 lb
4.11 %
Mercedes GL 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 15)

General

GL 450 CDI
GL 500
X164
Generation
X166
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
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 CDI
GL 500
V8 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Mercedes-Benz OM 629
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 278
OM 629.912
Engine Code
M 278.928
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
4.7 L / 230 cu in
302 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
429 hp
at 5250 rpm
GL 450 CDI
302 hp
429 hp
GL 500
516 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
GL 450 CDI
516 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
GL 500

Performance

GL 450 CDI
GL 500
143 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

348 ft
0.000 sec

GL 450 CDI

62 mph 62
mph

269 ft
0.000 sec

GL 500

▶ REPLAY
18.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.56 lb/hp
GL 450 CDI
18.62 lb/hp
12.56 lb/hp
GL 500

Fuel Economy / Emissions

GL 450 CDI
GL 500
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
21 mpg
GL 450 CDI
20 mpg
21 mpg
GL 500
15 mpg
city
16 mpg
26 mpg
highway
25 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
26.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
26.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
536 mi
Range
550 mi
GL 450 CDI
536 mi
550 mi
GL 500
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).
214 kWh
GL 450 CDI
238.7 kWh
214 kWh
GL 500
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
494 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
422 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

GL 450 CDI
GL 500
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1543 lb
Maximum Payload
1775 lb
17.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
19.3 cu ft
65.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
65.1 cu ft