The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes GLS 350 d 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (15 - 19) vs. Mercedes GL 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (10 - 12)
€ 75,200

€ 75,700

€ 75,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 75,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The GLS 350 d is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 1.2 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the GL 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY.
GLS 350 d
GL 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
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
202
121.1
200.7
202 in
Length
200.7 in
121.1 in
Wheelbase
121.1 in
Vehicle Weight
GLS 350 d
GL 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
5412 lb
Curb Weight
5523 lb
7165 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
7165 lb

Weight Difference:
110 lb
1.99 %

General
GLS 350 d
GL 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
X166
Generation
X164
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
GLS 350 d
GL 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
OM 642.826
Engine Code
OM 642.822


4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
254 hp
at 3400 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 3800 rpm
GLS 350 d
254 hp
261 hp
GL 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
457 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
457 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
GLS 350 d
457 lb‑ft
457 lb‑ft
GL 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Performance
GLS 350 d
GL 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
138 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec

GLS 350 d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec

GL 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
▶ REPLAY
21.31 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.16 lb/hp
GLS 350 d
21.31 lb/hp
21.16 lb/hp
GL 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy / Emissions
GLS 350 d
GL 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
26 mpg
GLS 350 d
31 mpg
26 mpg
GL 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
27 mpg
city
21 mpg
33 mpg
highway
31 mpg
26.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
26.4 gal
807 mi
Range
698 mi
GLS 350 d
807 mi
698 mi
GL 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Environmental Impact
158.4 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).
183.1 kWh
GLS 350 d
158.4 kWh
183.1 kWh
GL 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
378 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
GLS 350 d
GL 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1753 lb
Maximum Payload
1642 lb
19.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.6 cu ft














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