The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes GL 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 15) vs. Mercedes GL 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 12)
€ 96,000

€ 96,400

€ 96,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 96,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The GL 500 PLUS is a bit bigger in every dimension. It's 0.8 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the GL 500 .
GL 500 PLUS
GL 500
72.8
76.1
84.3
72.4
75.6
83.9
76.1 in
Width
75.6 in
84.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.9 in
72.8 in
Height
72.4 in
121.1
201.6
121.1
200.7
201.6 in
Length
200.7 in
121.1 in
Wheelbase
121.1 in
Vehicle Weight
GL 500 PLUS
GL 500
5390 lb
Curb Weight
5390 lb
7165 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6945 lb

Weight Difference:
0 lb
0 %

General
GL 500 PLUS
GL 500
X166
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 PLUS
GL 500
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 278
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 273
M 278.928
Engine Code
M 273.963


4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4.7 L / 230 cu in
Displacement
5.5 L / 269 cu in
429 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
383 hp
at 6000 rpm
GL 500 PLUS
429 hp
383 hp
GL 500
516 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
391 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
GL 500 PLUS
516 lb‑ft
391 lb‑ft
GL 500
Performance
GL 500 PLUS
GL 500
155 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec

GL 500 PLUS
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec

GL 500
▶ REPLAY
12.56 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.07 lb/hp
GL 500 PLUS
12.56 lb/hp
14.07 lb/hp
GL 500
Fuel Economy / Emissions
GL 500 PLUS
GL 500
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
17 mpg
GL 500 PLUS
21 mpg
17 mpg
GL 500
16 mpg
city
13 mpg
25 mpg
highway
22 mpg
26.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
26.4 gal
550 mi
Range
457 mi
GL 500 PLUS
550 mi
457 mi
GL 500
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).
257.7 kWh
GL 500 PLUS
214 kWh
257.7 kWh
GL 500
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
422 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
510 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
GL 500 PLUS
GL 500
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1775 lb
Maximum Payload
1554 lb
19.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.6 cu ft














65.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
65.1 cu ft