The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes GL 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09) vs. Mercedes GL 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (10 - 12)

€ 92,000
Mercedes GL 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09) GL 500
€ 75,700
 Mercedes GL 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (10 - 12) GL 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
€ 92,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 75,700

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

Vehicle Dimensions

Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same width and height, but the GL 500 is 0.1 inches shorter.
GL 500
GL 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
72.4
Blueprint Mercedes GL 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09)
75.6
83.9
72.4
Blueprint Mercedes GL 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (10 - 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 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09)
121.1
200.6
Blueprint Mercedes GL 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (10 - 12)
121.1
200.7
200.6 in
Length
200.7 in
121.1 in
Wheelbase
121.1 in

Vehicle Weight

GL 500
GL 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
5390 lb
Curb Weight
5523 lb
6945 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
7165 lb
Mercedes GL 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09)
Weight Difference:
132 lb
2.39 %
Mercedes GL 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (10 - 12)

General

GL 500
GL 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
X164
Generation
X164
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
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

GL 500
GL 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
V8 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz M 273
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
M 273.963
Engine Code
OM 642.822
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
5.5 L / 269 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
383 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 3800 rpm
GL 500
383 hp
261 hp
GL 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
391 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Max. Torque
457 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
GL 500
391 lb‑ft
457 lb‑ft
GL 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY

Performance

GL 500
GL 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
149 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

302 ft
0.000 sec

GL 500

62 mph 62
mph

361 ft
0.000 sec

GL 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY

▶ REPLAY
14.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.16 lb/hp
GL 500
14.07 lb/hp
21.16 lb/hp
GL 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY

Fuel Economy / Emissions

GL 500
GL 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
26 mpg
GL 500
18 mpg
26 mpg
GL 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
13 mpg
city
21 mpg
23 mpg
highway
31 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
26.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
26.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
467 mi
Range
698 mi
GL 500
467 mi
698 mi
GL 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Environmental Impact
252 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).
183.1 kWh
GL 500
252 kWh
183.1 kWh
GL 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 5
510 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
378 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

GL 500
GL 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1554 lb
Maximum Payload
1642 lb
17.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.6 cu ft
65.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
65.1 cu ft