The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes GLS 400 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (15 - 19) vs. Mercedes GL 350 CDI BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 12)

€ 81,600
Mercedes GLS 400 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (15 - 19) GLS 400
€ 76,400
 Mercedes GL 350 CDI BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 12) GL 350 CDI BlueTEC
€ 81,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 76,400

ⓘ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 BlueTEC.
GLS 400
GL 350 CDI BlueTEC
72.8
Blueprint Mercedes GLS 400 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (15 - 19)
76.1
84.3
72.4
Blueprint Mercedes GL 350 CDI BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 12)
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 400 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (15 - 19)
121.1
202
Blueprint Mercedes GL 350 CDI BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 12)
121.1
200.7
202 in
Length
200.7 in
121.1 in
Wheelbase
121.1 in

Vehicle Weight

GLS 400
GL 350 CDI BlueTEC
5368 lb
Curb Weight
5490 lb
7165 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6945 lb
Mercedes GLS 400 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (15 - 19)
Weight Difference:
121 lb
2.2 %
Mercedes GL 350 CDI BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 12)

General

GLS 400
GL 350 CDI BlueTEC
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 BlueTEC
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
208 hp
at 3400 rpm
GLS 400
328 hp
208 hp
GL 350 CDI BlueTEC
354 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
398 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
GLS 400
354 lb‑ft
398 lb‑ft
GL 350 CDI BlueTEC

Performance

GLS 400
GL 350 CDI BlueTEC
149 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

302 ft
0.000 sec

GLS 400

62 mph 62
mph

436 ft
0.000 sec

GL 350 CDI BlueTEC

▶ REPLAY
16.37 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.39 lb/hp
GLS 400
16.37 lb/hp
26.39 lb/hp
GL 350 CDI BlueTEC

Fuel Economy / Emissions

GLS 400
GL 350 CDI BlueTEC
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
25 mpg
GLS 400
26 mpg
25 mpg
GL 350 CDI BlueTEC
21 mpg
city
19 mpg
30 mpg
highway
31 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
26.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
26.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
675 mi
Range
668 mi
GLS 400
675 mi
668 mi
GL 350 CDI BlueTEC
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).
191.4 kWh
GLS 400
174.3 kWh
191.4 kWh
GL 350 CDI BlueTEC
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
341 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
393 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

GLS 400
GL 350 CDI BlueTEC
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1797 lb
Maximum Payload
1455 lb
19.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.6 cu ft
65.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
65.1 cu ft