The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes GL 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 15) vs. Mercedes GLS 350 d 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (19 - ..)

€ 96,000
Mercedes GL 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 15) GL 500
€ 85,900
 Mercedes GLS 350 d 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (19 - ..) GLS 350 d
€ 96,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 85,900

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The GL 500 is 3.4 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 1.1 inches taller than the GLS 350 d.
GL 500
GLS 350 d
72.8
Blueprint Mercedes GL 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 15)
76.1
84.3
71.8
Blueprint Mercedes GLS 350 d 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (19 - ..)
77
84.9
76.1 in
Width
77 in
84.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84.9 in
72.8 in
Height
71.8 in
Blueprint Mercedes GL 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 15)
121.1
201.6
Blueprint Mercedes GLS 350 d 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (19 - ..)
123.4
205
201.6 in
Length
205 in
121.1 in
Wheelbase
123.4 in

Vehicle Weight

GL 500
GLS 350 d
5390 lb
Curb Weight
5478 lb
7165 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
7165 lb
Mercedes GL 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
88 lb
1.61 %
Mercedes GLS 350 d 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (19 - ..)

General

GL 500
GLS 350 d
X166
Generation
X167
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
9-speed automatic transmission

Engine

GL 500
GLS 350 d
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 278
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 656
M 278.928
Engine Code
OM 656.929
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.7 L / 230 cu in
Displacement
2.9 L / 142 cu in
429 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
282 hp
at 3400 rpm
GL 500
429 hp
282 hp
GLS 350 d
516 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
GL 500
516 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
GLS 350 d

Performance

GL 500
GLS 350 d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
141 mph
5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

269 ft
0.000 sec

GL 500

62 mph 62
mph

318 ft
0.000 sec

GLS 350 d

▶ REPLAY
12.56 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.43 lb/hp
GL 500
12.56 lb/hp
19.43 lb/hp
GLS 350 d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

GL 500
GLS 350 d
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
31 mpg
GL 500
21 mpg
31 mpg
GLS 350 d
16 mpg
city
25 mpg
25 mpg
highway
36 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
26.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
550 mi
Range
736 mi
GL 500
550 mi
736 mi
GLS 350 d
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).
156.4 kWh
GL 500
214 kWh
156.4 kWh
GLS 350 d
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC
422 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
365 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

GL 500
GLS 350 d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
7
1775 lb
Maximum Payload
1687 lb
19.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.1 cu ft
65.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
68 cu ft