The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes GL 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 12) vs. Mercedes GL 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 15)

€ 96,400
Mercedes GL 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 12) GL 500
€ 96,000
 Mercedes GL 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 15) GL 500 PLUS
€ 96,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 96,000

ⓘ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 500 PLUS.
GL 500
GL 500 PLUS
72.4
Blueprint Mercedes GL 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 12)
75.6
83.9
72.8
Blueprint Mercedes GL 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 15)
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
Blueprint Mercedes GL 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 12)
121.1
200.7
Blueprint Mercedes GL 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 15)
121.1
201.6
200.7 in
Length
201.6 in
121.1 in
Wheelbase
121.1 in

Vehicle Weight

GL 500
GL 500 PLUS
5390 lb
Curb Weight
5390 lb
6945 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
7165 lb
Mercedes GL 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
0 lb
0 %
Mercedes GL 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 15)

General

GL 500
GL 500 PLUS
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 500 PLUS
V8 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 273
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 278
M 273.963
Engine Code
M 278.928
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
429 hp
at 5250 rpm
GL 500
383 hp
429 hp
GL 500 PLUS
391 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
GL 500
391 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
GL 500 PLUS

Performance

GL 500
GL 500 PLUS
149 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

295 ft
0.000 sec

GL 500

62 mph 62
mph

269 ft
0.000 sec

GL 500 PLUS

▶ REPLAY
14.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.56 lb/hp
GL 500
14.07 lb/hp
12.56 lb/hp
GL 500 PLUS

Fuel Economy / Emissions

GL 500
GL 500 PLUS
Fuel Economy
17 mpg
combined
21 mpg
GL 500
17 mpg
21 mpg
GL 500 PLUS
13 mpg
city
16 mpg
22 mpg
highway
25 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
26.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
26.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
457 mi
Range
550 mi
GL 500
457 mi
550 mi
GL 500 PLUS
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).
214 kWh
GL 500
257.7 kWh
214 kWh
GL 500 PLUS
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
510 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
422 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

GL 500
GL 500 PLUS
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1554 lb
Maximum Payload
1775 lb
17.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
19.3 cu ft
65.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
65.1 cu ft