The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 96,400
Mercedes GL 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 12) GL 500 (09 - 12)
€ 92,000
 Mercedes GL 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09) GL 500 (06 - 09)
€ 96,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 92,000

ⓘ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 (09 - 12) is 0.1 inches longer.
GL 500 (09 - 12)
GL 500 (06 - 09)
72.4
Blueprint Mercedes GL 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 12)
75.6
83.9
72.4
Blueprint Mercedes GL 500 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 (09 - 12)
121.1
200.7
Blueprint Mercedes GL 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09)
121.1
200.6
200.7 in
Length
200.6 in
121.1 in
Wheelbase
121.1 in

Vehicle Weight

GL 500 (09 - 12)
GL 500 (06 - 09)
5390 lb
Curb Weight
5390 lb
6945 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6945 lb
Mercedes GL 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
0 lb
0 %
Mercedes GL 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09)

General

GL 500 (09 - 12)
GL 500 (06 - 09)
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 (09 - 12)
GL 500 (06 - 09)
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 273.963
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
5.5 L / 269 cu in
Displacement
5.5 L / 269 cu in
383 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
383 hp
at 6000 rpm
GL 500 (09 - 12)
383 hp
383 hp
GL 500 (06 - 09)
391 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Max. Torque
391 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
GL 500 (09 - 12)
391 lb‑ft
391 lb‑ft
GL 500 (06 - 09)

Performance

GL 500 (09 - 12)
GL 500 (06 - 09)
149 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

295 ft
0.000 sec

GL 500 (09 - 12)

62 mph 62
mph

302 ft
0.000 sec

GL 500 (06 - 09)

▶ REPLAY
14.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.07 lb/hp
GL 500 (09 - 12)
14.07 lb/hp
14.07 lb/hp
GL 500 (06 - 09)

Fuel Economy / Emissions

GL 500 (09 - 12)
GL 500 (06 - 09)
Fuel Economy
17 mpg
combined
18 mpg
GL 500 (09 - 12)
17 mpg
18 mpg
GL 500 (06 - 09)
13 mpg
city
13 mpg
22 mpg
highway
23 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
26.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
26.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
457 mi
Range
467 mi
GL 500 (09 - 12)
457 mi
467 mi
GL 500 (06 - 09)
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).
252 kWh
GL 500 (09 - 12)
257.7 kWh
252 kWh
GL 500 (06 - 09)
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
510 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
510 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

GL 500 (09 - 12)
GL 500 (06 - 09)
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1554 lb
Maximum Payload
1554 lb
17.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.6 cu ft
65.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
65.1 cu ft