The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes GLS 350 d 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (15 - 19) vs. Mercedes GL 420 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09)

€ 75,200
Mercedes GLS 350 d 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (15 - 19) GLS 350 d
€ 85,400
 Mercedes GL 420 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09) GL 420 CDI
€ 75,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 85,400

ⓘ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 1.3 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the GL 420 CDI.
GLS 350 d
GL 420 CDI
72.8
Blueprint Mercedes GLS 350 d 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (15 - 19)
76.1
84.3
72.4
Blueprint Mercedes GL 420 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09)
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
Blueprint Mercedes GLS 350 d 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (15 - 19)
121.1
202
Blueprint Mercedes GL 420 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09)
121.1
200.6
202 in
Length
200.6 in
121.1 in
Wheelbase
121.1 in

Vehicle Weight

GLS 350 d
GL 420 CDI
5412 lb
Curb Weight
5622 lb
7165 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
7165 lb
Mercedes GLS 350 d 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (15 - 19)
Weight Difference:
209 lb
3.72 %
Mercedes GL 420 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09)

General

GLS 350 d
GL 420 CDI
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 420 CDI
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V8 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 629
OM 642.826
Engine Code
OM 629.912
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
254 hp
at 3400 rpm
Power
302 hp
at 3600 rpm
GLS 350 d
254 hp
302 hp
GL 420 CDI
457 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
GLS 350 d
457 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
GL 420 CDI

Performance

GLS 350 d
GL 420 CDI
138 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

354 ft
0.000 sec

GLS 350 d

62 mph 62
mph

348 ft
0.000 sec

GL 420 CDI

▶ REPLAY
21.31 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.62 lb/hp
GLS 350 d
21.31 lb/hp
18.62 lb/hp
GL 420 CDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

GLS 350 d
GL 420 CDI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
20 mpg
GLS 350 d
31 mpg
20 mpg
GL 420 CDI
27 mpg
city
15 mpg
33 mpg
highway
26 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
26.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
26.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
807 mi
Range
536 mi
GLS 350 d
807 mi
536 mi
GL 420 CDI
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).
238.7 kWh
GLS 350 d
158.4 kWh
238.7 kWh
GL 420 CDI
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
494 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

GLS 350 d
GL 420 CDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1753 lb
Maximum Payload
1543 lb
19.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.6 cu ft
65.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
65.1 cu ft