The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes GLS 400 d 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (19 - ..) vs. Mercedes GL 320 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09)

€ 90,400
Mercedes GLS 400 d 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (19 - ..) GLS 400 d
€ 69,300
 Mercedes GL 320 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09) GL 320 CDI
€ 90,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 69,300

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The GLS 400 d is 4.4 inches longer, 1.4 inches wider and 0.7 inches lower than the GL 320 CDI.
GLS 400 d
GL 320 CDI
71.8
Blueprint Mercedes GLS 400 d 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (19 - ..)
77
84.9
72.4
Blueprint Mercedes GL 320 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09)
75.6
83.9
77 in
Width
75.6 in
84.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.9 in
71.8 in
Height
72.4 in
Blueprint Mercedes GLS 400 d 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (19 - ..)
123.4
205
Blueprint Mercedes GL 320 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09)
121.1
200.6
205 in
Length
200.6 in
123.4 in
Wheelbase
121.1 in

Vehicle Weight

GLS 400 d
GL 320 CDI
5490 lb
Curb Weight
5401 lb
7165 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6945 lb
Mercedes GLS 400 d 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (19 - ..)
Weight Difference:
88 lb
1.6 %
Mercedes GL 320 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09)

General

GLS 400 d
GL 320 CDI
X167
Generation
X164
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
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 d
GL 320 CDI
Straight-six diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz OM 656
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
OM 656.929
Engine Code
OM 642.940
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2.9 L / 142 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
325 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
221 hp
at 3800 rpm
GLS 400 d
325 hp
221 hp
GL 320 CDI
516 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
376 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
GLS 400 d
516 lb‑ft
376 lb‑ft
GL 320 CDI

Performance

GLS 400 d
GL 320 CDI
148 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

289 ft
0.000 sec

GLS 400 d

62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

GL 320 CDI

▶ REPLAY
16.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.44 lb/hp
GLS 400 d
16.89 lb/hp
24.44 lb/hp
GL 320 CDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

GLS 400 d
GL 320 CDI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
24 mpg
GLS 400 d
31 mpg
24 mpg
GL 320 CDI
25 mpg
city
19 mpg
36 mpg
highway
29 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
26.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
736 mi
Range
634 mi
GLS 400 d
736 mi
634 mi
GL 320 CDI
Environmental Impact
156.4 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).
201.7 kWh
GLS 400 d
156.4 kWh
201.7 kWh
GL 320 CDI
Euro 6d-ISC
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
367 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
420 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

GLS 400 d
GL 320 CDI
5
Doors
5
7
No. of Seats
5
1676 lb
Maximum Payload
1543 lb
10.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.6 cu ft
68 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
65.1 cu ft