The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 81,600
Mercedes GLS 400 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (15 - 19) GLS 400
€ 74,300
 Mercedes GL 350 CDI BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 15) GL 350 CDI BlueTEC
€ 81,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 74,300

ⓘ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 400 is 0.4 inches longer.
GLS 400
GL 350 CDI BlueTEC
72.8
Blueprint Mercedes GLS 400 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (15 - 19)
76.1
84.3
72.8
Blueprint Mercedes GL 350 CDI BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 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 400 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (15 - 19)
121.1
202
Blueprint Mercedes GL 350 CDI BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 15)
121.1
201.6
202 in
Length
201.6 in
121.1 in
Wheelbase
121.1 in

Vehicle Weight

GLS 400
GL 350 CDI BlueTEC
5368 lb
Curb Weight
5412 lb
7165 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
7165 lb
Mercedes GLS 400 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (15 - 19)
Weight Difference:
44 lb
0.81 %
Mercedes GL 350 CDI BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 15)

General

GLS 400
GL 350 CDI BlueTEC
X166
Generation
X166
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 642.826
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
328 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
254 hp
at 3600 rpm
GLS 400
328 hp
254 hp
GL 350 CDI BlueTEC
354 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
457 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
GLS 400
354 lb‑ft
457 lb‑ft
GL 350 CDI BlueTEC

Performance

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

302 ft
0.000 sec

GLS 400

62 mph 62
mph

361 ft
0.000 sec

GL 350 CDI BlueTEC

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

GLS 400
GL 350 CDI BlueTEC
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
32 mpg
GLS 400
26 mpg
32 mpg
GL 350 CDI BlueTEC
21 mpg
city
29 mpg
30 mpg
highway
34 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
26.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
26.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
675 mi
Range
839 mi
GLS 400
675 mi
839 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).
152.2 kWh
GLS 400
174.3 kWh
152.2 kWh
GL 350 CDI BlueTEC
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
341 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
309 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

GLS 400
GL 350 CDI BlueTEC
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1797 lb
Maximum Payload
1753 lb
19.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
19.3 cu ft
65.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
65.1 cu ft