The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes GLS 400 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (15 - 19) vs. Mercedes GL 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 10)
€ 81,600

€ 73,500

€ 81,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 73,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The GLS 400 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 400
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 400
GL 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
5368 lb
Curb Weight
5401 lb
7165 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6945 lb

Weight Difference:
33 lb
0.61 %

General
GLS 400
GL 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
X166
Generation
X164
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 400
GL 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
V6 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 276
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
M 276.821
Engine Code
OM 642.940


4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
328 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
221 hp
at 3800 rpm
GLS 400
328 hp
221 hp
GL 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
354 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
376 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
GLS 400
354 lb‑ft
376 lb‑ft
GL 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Performance
GLS 400
GL 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
149 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec

GLS 400
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec

GL 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
▶ REPLAY
16.37 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.44 lb/hp
GLS 400
16.37 lb/hp
24.44 lb/hp
GL 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy / Emissions
GLS 400
GL 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
25 mpg
GLS 400
26 mpg
25 mpg
GL 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
21 mpg
city
20 mpg
30 mpg
highway
31 mpg
26.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
26.4 gal
675 mi
Range
668 mi
GLS 400
675 mi
668 mi
GL 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Environmental Impact
174.3 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).
191.4 kWh
GLS 400
174.3 kWh
191.4 kWh
GL 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
341 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
393 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
GLS 400
GL 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1797 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