The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes GLS 350 d 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (15 - 19) vs. Mercedes GL 400 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15)

€ 75,200
Mercedes GLS 350 d 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (15 - 19) GLS 350 d
€ 76,200
 Mercedes GL 400 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15) GL 400
€ 75,200
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

Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same width and height, but the GLS 350 d is 0.4 inches longer.
GLS 350 d
GL 400
72.8
Blueprint Mercedes GLS 350 d 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (15 - 19)
76.1
84.3
72.8
Blueprint Mercedes GL 400 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15)
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 GLS 350 d 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (15 - 19)
121.1
202
Blueprint Mercedes GL 400 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15)
121.1
201.6
202 in
Length
201.6 in
121.1 in
Wheelbase
121.1 in

Vehicle Weight

GLS 350 d
GL 400
5412 lb
Curb Weight
5368 lb
7165 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
7165 lb
Mercedes GLS 350 d 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (15 - 19)
Weight Difference:
44 lb
0.81 %
Mercedes GL 400 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15)

General

GLS 350 d
GL 400
X166
Generation
X166
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 400
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 276
OM 642.826
Engine Code
M 276.821
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
254 hp
at 3400 rpm
Power
328 hp
at 5250 rpm
GLS 350 d
254 hp
328 hp
GL 400
457 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
354 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
GLS 350 d
457 lb‑ft
354 lb‑ft
GL 400

Performance

GLS 350 d
GL 400
138 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

354 ft
0.000 sec

GLS 350 d

62 mph 62
mph

305 ft
0.000 sec

GL 400

▶ REPLAY
21.31 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.37 lb/hp
GLS 350 d
21.31 lb/hp
16.37 lb/hp
GL 400

Fuel Economy / Emissions

GLS 350 d
GL 400
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
26 mpg
GLS 350 d
31 mpg
26 mpg
GL 400
27 mpg
city
20 mpg
33 mpg
highway
30 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
26.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
26.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
807 mi
Range
675 mi
GLS 350 d
807 mi
675 mi
GL 400
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).
174.3 kWh
GLS 350 d
158.4 kWh
174.3 kWh
GL 400
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
346 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

GLS 350 d
GL 400
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1753 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