The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes GL 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 15) vs. Mercedes GL 350 CDI BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 15)

€ 96,000
Mercedes GL 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 15) GL 500
€ 74,300
 Mercedes GL 350 CDI BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 15) GL 350 CDI BlueTEC
€ 96,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 74,300

ⓘ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 350 CDI BlueTEC are absolutely identical. Both are 201.6 inches long, 76.1 inches wide and 72.8 inches tall.
GL 500
GL 350 CDI BlueTEC
72.8
Blueprint Mercedes GL 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 15)
76.1
84.3
72.8
Blueprint Mercedes GL 350 CDI BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 15)
76.1
84.3
76.1 in
Width
76.1 in
84.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84.3 in
72.8 in
Height
72.8 in
Blueprint Mercedes GL 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 15)
121.1
201.6
Blueprint Mercedes GL 350 CDI BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 15)
121.1
201.6
201.6 in
Length
201.6 in
121.1 in
Wheelbase
121.1 in

Vehicle Weight

GL 500
GL 350 CDI BlueTEC
5390 lb
Curb Weight
5412 lb
7165 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
7165 lb
Mercedes GL 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.41 %
Mercedes GL 350 CDI BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 15)

General

GL 500
GL 350 CDI BlueTEC
X166
Generation
X166
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
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

GL 500
GL 350 CDI BlueTEC
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz M 278
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
M 278.928
Engine Code
OM 642.826
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.7 L / 230 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
429 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
254 hp
at 3600 rpm
GL 500
429 hp
254 hp
GL 350 CDI BlueTEC
516 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
457 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
GL 500
516 lb‑ft
457 lb‑ft
GL 350 CDI BlueTEC

Performance

GL 500
GL 350 CDI BlueTEC
155 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

269 ft
0.000 sec

GL 500

62 mph 62
mph

361 ft
0.000 sec

GL 350 CDI BlueTEC

▶ REPLAY
12.56 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.31 lb/hp
GL 500
12.56 lb/hp
21.31 lb/hp
GL 350 CDI BlueTEC

Fuel Economy / Emissions

GL 500
GL 350 CDI BlueTEC
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
32 mpg
GL 500
21 mpg
32 mpg
GL 350 CDI BlueTEC
16 mpg
city
29 mpg
25 mpg
highway
34 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
26.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
26.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
550 mi
Range
839 mi
GL 500
550 mi
839 mi
GL 350 CDI BlueTEC
Environmental Impact
214 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).
152.2 kWh
GL 500
214 kWh
152.2 kWh
GL 350 CDI BlueTEC
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
422 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
309 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

GL 500
GL 350 CDI BlueTEC
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1775 lb
Maximum Payload
1753 lb
19.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
19.3 cu ft
65.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
65.1 cu ft