The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes GL 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09) vs. Mercedes GL 450 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09)

€ 92,000
Mercedes GL 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09) GL 500
€ 83,500
 Mercedes GL 450 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09) GL 450
€ 92,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 83,500

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of the GL 500 and the GL 450 are absolutely identical. Both are 200.6 inches long, 75.6 inches wide and 72.4 inches tall.
GL 500
GL 450
72.4
Blueprint Mercedes GL 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09)
75.6
83.9
72.4
Blueprint Mercedes GL 450 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09)
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 450 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09)
121.1
200.6
200.6 in
Length
200.6 in
121.1 in
Wheelbase
121.1 in

Vehicle Weight

GL 500
GL 450
5390 lb
Curb Weight
5357 lb
6945 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6945 lb
Mercedes GL 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09)
Weight Difference:
33 lb
0.61 %
Mercedes GL 450 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09)

General

GL 500
GL 450
X164
Generation
X164
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 500
GL 450
V8 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 273
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 273
M 273.963
Engine Code
M 273.923
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
5.5 L / 269 cu in
Displacement
4.7 L / 230 cu in
383 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
335 hp
at 6000 rpm
GL 500
383 hp
335 hp
GL 450
391 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Max. Torque
339 lb‑ft
at 2700 rpm
GL 500
391 lb‑ft
339 lb‑ft
GL 450

Performance

GL 500
GL 450
149 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

302 ft
0.000 sec

GL 500

62 mph 62
mph

328 ft
0.000 sec

GL 450

▶ REPLAY
14.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.99 lb/hp
GL 500
14.07 lb/hp
15.99 lb/hp
GL 450

Fuel Economy / Emissions

GL 500
GL 450
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
18 mpg
GL 500
18 mpg
18 mpg
GL 450
13 mpg
city
13 mpg
23 mpg
highway
23 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
26.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
26.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
467 mi
Range
474 mi
GL 500
467 mi
474 mi
GL 450
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).
248.2 kWh
GL 500
252 kWh
248.2 kWh
GL 450
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
510 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
502 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

GL 500
GL 450
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1554 lb
Maximum Payload
1587 lb
17.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.6 cu ft
65.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
65.1 cu ft