The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes GL 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09) vs. Mercedes GLS 400 d 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (19 - ..)

€ 92,000
Mercedes GL 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09) GL 500
€ 90,400
 Mercedes GLS 400 d 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (19 - ..) GLS 400 d
€ 92,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 90,400

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The GL 500 is 4.4 inches shorter, 1.4 inches narrower and 0.7 inches taller than the GLS 400 d.
GL 500
GLS 400 d
72.4
Blueprint Mercedes GL 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09)
75.6
83.9
71.8
Blueprint Mercedes GLS 400 d 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (19 - ..)
77
84.9
75.6 in
Width
77 in
83.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84.9 in
72.4 in
Height
71.8 in
Blueprint Mercedes GL 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09)
121.1
200.6
Blueprint Mercedes GLS 400 d 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (19 - ..)
123.4
205
200.6 in
Length
205 in
121.1 in
Wheelbase
123.4 in

Vehicle Weight

GL 500
GLS 400 d
5390 lb
Curb Weight
5490 lb
6945 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
7165 lb
Mercedes GL 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09)
Weight Difference:
99 lb
1.8 %
Mercedes GLS 400 d 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (19 - ..)

General

GL 500
GLS 400 d
X164
Generation
X167
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
9-speed automatic transmission

Engine

GL 500
GLS 400 d
V8 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 273
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 656
M 273.963
Engine Code
OM 656.929
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
5.5 L / 269 cu in
Displacement
2.9 L / 142 cu in
383 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
325 hp
at 3600 rpm
GL 500
383 hp
325 hp
GLS 400 d
391 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
GL 500
391 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
GLS 400 d

Performance

GL 500
GLS 400 d
149 mph
Maximum Speed
148 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

302 ft
0.000 sec

GL 500

62 mph 62
mph

289 ft
0.000 sec

GLS 400 d

▶ REPLAY
14.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.89 lb/hp
GL 500
14.07 lb/hp
16.89 lb/hp
GLS 400 d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

GL 500
GLS 400 d
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
31 mpg
GL 500
18 mpg
31 mpg
GLS 400 d
13 mpg
city
25 mpg
23 mpg
highway
36 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
26.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
467 mi
Range
736 mi
GL 500
467 mi
736 mi
GLS 400 d
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).
156.4 kWh
GL 500
252 kWh
156.4 kWh
GLS 400 d
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC
510 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
367 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

GL 500
GLS 400 d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
7
1554 lb
Maximum Payload
1676 lb
17.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.1 cu ft
65.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
68 cu ft