The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes GL 450 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11) vs. Mercedes GLS 400 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (15 - 19)

€ 88,300
Mercedes GL 450 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11) GL 450 CDI
€ 81,600
 Mercedes GLS 400 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (15 - 19) GLS 400
€ 88,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 81,600

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The GL 450 CDI is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 1.2 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the GLS 400.
GL 450 CDI
GLS 400
72.4
Blueprint Mercedes GL 450 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)
75.6
83.9
72.8
Blueprint Mercedes GLS 400 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (15 - 19)
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 GLS 400 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (15 - 19)
121.1
202
200.7 in
Length
202 in
121.1 in
Wheelbase
121.1 in

Vehicle Weight

GL 450 CDI
GLS 400
5622 lb
Curb Weight
5368 lb
7165 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
7165 lb
Mercedes GL 450 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)
Weight Difference:
254 lb
4.52 %
Mercedes GLS 400 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (15 - 19)

General

GL 450 CDI
GLS 400
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
9-speed automatic transmission

Engine

GL 450 CDI
GLS 400
V8 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Mercedes-Benz OM 629
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 276
OM 629.912
Engine Code
M 276.821
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
302 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
328 hp
at 5250 rpm
GL 450 CDI
302 hp
328 hp
GLS 400
516 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
354 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
GL 450 CDI
516 lb‑ft
354 lb‑ft
GLS 400

Performance

GL 450 CDI
GLS 400
143 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

348 ft
0.000 sec

GL 450 CDI

62 mph 62
mph

302 ft
0.000 sec

GLS 400

▶ REPLAY
18.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.37 lb/hp
GL 450 CDI
18.62 lb/hp
16.37 lb/hp
GLS 400

Fuel Economy / Emissions

GL 450 CDI
GLS 400
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
26 mpg
GL 450 CDI
20 mpg
26 mpg
GLS 400
15 mpg
city
21 mpg
26 mpg
highway
30 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
26.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
26.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
536 mi
Range
675 mi
GL 450 CDI
536 mi
675 mi
GLS 400
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).
174.3 kWh
GL 450 CDI
238.7 kWh
174.3 kWh
GLS 400
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6
494 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
341 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

GL 450 CDI
GLS 400
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1543 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