The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes GL 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 15) vs. Mercedes GLS 400 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (15 - 19)

€ 96,000
Mercedes GL 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 15) GL 500
€ 81,600
 Mercedes GLS 400 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (15 - 19) GLS 400
€ 96,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 81,600

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

Vehicle Dimensions

Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same width and height, but the GL 500 is 0.4 inches shorter.
GL 500
GLS 400
72.8
Blueprint Mercedes GL 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 15)
76.1
84.3
72.8
Blueprint Mercedes GLS 400 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (15 - 19)
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 GLS 400 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (15 - 19)
121.1
202
201.6 in
Length
202 in
121.1 in
Wheelbase
121.1 in

Vehicle Weight

GL 500
GLS 400
5390 lb
Curb Weight
5368 lb
7165 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
7165 lb
Mercedes GL 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.41 %
Mercedes GLS 400 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (15 - 19)

General

GL 500
GLS 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
9-speed automatic transmission

Engine

GL 500
GLS 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
GLS 400
516 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
354 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
GL 500
516 lb‑ft
354 lb‑ft
GLS 400

Performance

GL 500
GLS 400
155 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

269 ft
0.000 sec

GL 500

62 mph 62
mph

302 ft
0.000 sec

GLS 400

▶ REPLAY
12.56 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.37 lb/hp
GL 500
12.56 lb/hp
16.37 lb/hp
GLS 400

Fuel Economy / Emissions

GL 500
GLS 400
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
26 mpg
GL 500
21 mpg
26 mpg
GLS 400
16 mpg
city
21 mpg
25 mpg
highway
30 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
26.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
26.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
550 mi
Range
675 mi
GL 500
550 mi
675 mi
GLS 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).
174.3 kWh
GL 500
214 kWh
174.3 kWh
GLS 400
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6
422 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
341 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

GL 500
GLS 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