The Comparative Analysis :

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

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

ⓘ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 GLS 350 d is 3.4 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 1.1 inches lower than the GL 500.
GLS 350 d
GL 500
71.8
Blueprint Mercedes GLS 350 d 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (19 - ..)
77
84.9
72.8
Blueprint Mercedes GL 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 15)
76.1
84.3
77 in
Width
76.1 in
84.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84.3 in
71.8 in
Height
72.8 in
Blueprint Mercedes GLS 350 d 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (19 - ..)
123.4
205
Blueprint Mercedes GL 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 15)
121.1
201.6
205 in
Length
201.6 in
123.4 in
Wheelbase
121.1 in

Vehicle Weight

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

General

GLS 350 d
GL 500
X167
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 500
Straight-six diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Mercedes-Benz OM 656
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 278
OM 656.929
Engine Code
M 278.928
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
2.9 L / 142 cu in
Displacement
4.7 L / 230 cu in
282 hp
at 3400 rpm
Power
429 hp
at 5250 rpm
GLS 350 d
282 hp
429 hp
GL 500
443 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
GLS 350 d
443 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
GL 500

Performance

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

318 ft
0.000 sec

GLS 350 d

62 mph 62
mph

269 ft
0.000 sec

GL 500

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

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

Practical Convenience

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