The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes GL 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 12) vs. Mercedes GL 400 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15)
€ 96,400
€ 76,200
€ 96,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 76,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The GL 500 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 400.
GL 500
GL 400
72.4
75.6
83.9
72.8
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
121.1
200.7
121.1
201.6
200.7 in
Length
201.6 in
121.1 in
Wheelbase
121.1 in
Vehicle Weight
GL 500
GL 400
5390 lb
Curb Weight
5368 lb
6945 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
7165 lb
Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.41 %
General
GL 500
GL 400
X164
Generation
X166
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 400
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 273
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 276
M 273.963
Engine Code
M 276.821
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
5.5 L / 269 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
383 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
328 hp
at 5250 rpm
GL 500
383 hp
328 hp
GL 400
391 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Max. Torque
354 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
GL 500
391 lb‑ft
354 lb‑ft
GL 400
Performance
GL 500
GL 400
149 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec
GL 500
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec
GL 400
▶ REPLAY
14.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.37 lb/hp
GL 500
14.07 lb/hp
16.37 lb/hp
GL 400
Fuel Economy / Emissions
GL 500
GL 400
Fuel Economy
17 mpg
combined
26 mpg
GL 500
17 mpg
26 mpg
GL 400
13 mpg
city
20 mpg
22 mpg
highway
30 mpg
26.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
26.4 gal
457 mi
Range
675 mi
GL 500
457 mi
675 mi
GL 400
Environmental Impact
257.7 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).
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 500
257.7 kWh
174.3 kWh
GL 400
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
510 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
346 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
GL 500
GL 400
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1554 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
