The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes GL 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 15) vs. Mercedes GL 400 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15)
€ 96,000
€ 76,200
€ 96,000
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 dimensions of the GL 500 and the GL 400 are absolutely identical. Both are 201.6 inches long, 76.1 inches wide and 72.8 inches tall.
GL 500
GL 400
72.8
76.1
84.3
72.8
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
121.1
201.6
121.1
201.6
201.6 in
Length
201.6 in
121.1 in
Wheelbase
121.1 in
Vehicle Weight
GL 500
GL 400
5390 lb
Curb Weight
5368 lb
7165 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
7165 lb
Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.41 %
General
GL 500
GL 400
X166
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 with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 278
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 276
M 278.928
Engine Code
M 276.821
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.7 L / 230 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
429 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
328 hp
at 5250 rpm
GL 500
429 hp
328 hp
GL 400
516 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
354 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
GL 500
516 lb‑ft
354 lb‑ft
GL 400
Performance
GL 500
GL 400
155 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec
GL 500
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec
GL 400
▶ REPLAY
12.56 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.37 lb/hp
GL 500
12.56 lb/hp
16.37 lb/hp
GL 400
Fuel Economy / Emissions
GL 500
GL 400
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
26 mpg
GL 500
21 mpg
26 mpg
GL 400
16 mpg
city
20 mpg
25 mpg
highway
30 mpg
26.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
26.4 gal
550 mi
Range
675 mi
GL 500
550 mi
675 mi
GL 400
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).
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
214 kWh
174.3 kWh
GL 400
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
422 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
346 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
GL 500
GL 400
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1775 lb
Maximum Payload
1797 lb
19.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
19.3 cu ft
65.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
65.1 cu ft
