The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes GLS 400 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (15 - 19) vs. Mercedes GLS 500 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (18 - 19)

€ 81,600
Mercedes GLS 400 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (15 - 19) GLS 400
€ 102,200
 Mercedes GLS 500 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (18 - 19) GLS 500
€ 81,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 102,200

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of the GLS 400 and the GLS 500 are absolutely identical. Both are 202 inches long, 76.1 inches wide and 72.8 inches tall.
GLS 400
GLS 500
72.8
Blueprint Mercedes GLS 400 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (15 - 19)
76.1
84.3
72.8
Blueprint Mercedes GLS 500 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (18 - 19)
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 GLS 500 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (18 - 19)
121.1
202
202 in
Length
202 in
121.1 in
Wheelbase
121.1 in

Vehicle Weight

GLS 400
GLS 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 GLS 500 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (18 - 19)

General

GLS 400
GLS 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
9-speed automatic transmission

Engine

GLS 400
GLS 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
450 hp
at 5250 rpm
GLS 400
328 hp
450 hp
GLS 500
354 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
GLS 400
354 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
GLS 500

Performance

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

302 ft
0.000 sec

GLS 400

62 mph 62
mph

243 ft
0.000 sec

GLS 500

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

GLS 400
GLS 500
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
19 mpg
GLS 400
26 mpg
19 mpg
GLS 500
21 mpg
city
14 mpg
30 mpg
highway
26 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
26.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
26.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
675 mi
Range
505 mi
GLS 400
675 mi
505 mi
GLS 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).
233 kWh
GLS 400
174.3 kWh
233 kWh
GLS 500
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6
341 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
484 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

GLS 400
GLS 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