The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes GLS 400 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (15 - 19) vs. Mercedes GL 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 15)

€ 81,600
Mercedes GLS 400 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (15 - 19) GLS 400
€ 96,000
 Mercedes GL 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 15) GL 500
€ 81,600
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

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 500
72.8
Blueprint Mercedes GLS 400 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (15 - 19)
76.1
84.3
72.8
Blueprint Mercedes GL 500 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 500 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 500
5368 lb
Curb Weight
5390 lb
7165 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
7165 lb
Mercedes GLS 400 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (15 - 19)
Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.41 %
Mercedes GL 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 15)

General

GLS 400
GL 500
X166
Generation
X166
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 400
GL 500
V6 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 276
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 278
M 276.821
Engine Code
M 278.928
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4.7 L / 230 cu in
328 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
429 hp
at 5250 rpm
GLS 400
328 hp
429 hp
GL 500
354 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
GLS 400
354 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
GL 500

Performance

GLS 400
GL 500
149 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

302 ft
0.000 sec

GLS 400

62 mph 62
mph

269 ft
0.000 sec

GL 500

▶ REPLAY
16.37 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.56 lb/hp
GLS 400
16.37 lb/hp
12.56 lb/hp
GL 500

Fuel Economy / Emissions

GLS 400
GL 500
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
21 mpg
GLS 400
26 mpg
21 mpg
GL 500
21 mpg
city
16 mpg
30 mpg
highway
25 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
26.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
26.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
675 mi
Range
550 mi
GLS 400
675 mi
550 mi
GL 500
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).
214 kWh
GLS 400
174.3 kWh
214 kWh
GL 500
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
341 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
422 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

GLS 400
GL 500
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1797 lb
Maximum Payload
1775 lb
19.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
19.3 cu ft
65.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
65.1 cu ft