The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes GLS 400 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (15 - 19) vs. Mercedes GL 450 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)

€ 81,600
Mercedes GLS 400 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (15 - 19) GLS 400
€ 88,300
 Mercedes GL 450 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11) GL 450 CDI
€ 81,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 88,300

ⓘ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 450 CDI.
GLS 400
GL 450 CDI
72.8
Blueprint Mercedes GLS 400 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (15 - 19)
76.1
84.3
72.4
Blueprint Mercedes GL 450 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)
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 450 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)
121.1
200.7
202 in
Length
200.7 in
121.1 in
Wheelbase
121.1 in

Vehicle Weight

GLS 400
GL 450 CDI
5368 lb
Curb Weight
5622 lb
7165 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
7165 lb
Mercedes GLS 400 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (15 - 19)
Weight Difference:
254 lb
4.52 %
Mercedes GL 450 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)

General

GLS 400
GL 450 CDI
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 450 CDI
V6 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V8 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz M 276
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 629
M 276.821
Engine Code
OM 629.912
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
328 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
302 hp
at 3600 rpm
GLS 400
328 hp
302 hp
GL 450 CDI
354 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
GLS 400
354 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
GL 450 CDI

Performance

GLS 400
GL 450 CDI
149 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

302 ft
0.000 sec

GLS 400

62 mph 62
mph

348 ft
0.000 sec

GL 450 CDI

▶ REPLAY
16.37 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.62 lb/hp
GLS 400
16.37 lb/hp
18.62 lb/hp
GL 450 CDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

GLS 400
GL 450 CDI
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
20 mpg
GLS 400
26 mpg
20 mpg
GL 450 CDI
21 mpg
city
15 mpg
30 mpg
highway
26 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
26.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
26.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
675 mi
Range
536 mi
GLS 400
675 mi
536 mi
GL 450 CDI
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).
238.7 kWh
GLS 400
174.3 kWh
238.7 kWh
GL 450 CDI
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
341 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
494 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

GLS 400
GL 450 CDI
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