The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes GLS 400 d 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (19 - ..) vs. Mercedes GL 350 CDI BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 12)
€ 90,400
GLS 400 d € 76,400
GL 350 CDI BlueTEC
€ 90,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 76,400
ⓘ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 4.3 inches longer, 1.4 inches wider and 0.7 inches lower than the GL 350 CDI BlueTEC.
GLS 400 d
GL 350 CDI BlueTEC
77 in
Width
75.6 in
84.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.9 in
71.8 in
Height
72.4 in
205 in
Length
200.7 in
123.4 in
Wheelbase
121.1 in
Vehicle Weight
GLS 400 d
GL 350 CDI BlueTEC
5490 lb
Curb Weight
5490 lb
7165 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6945 lb
Weight Difference:
0 lb
0 %
General
GLS 400 d
GL 350 CDI BlueTEC
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 350 CDI BlueTEC
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
208 hp
at 3400 rpm
GLS 400 d
325 hp
208 hp
GL 350 CDI BlueTEC
516 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
398 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
GLS 400 d
516 lb‑ft
398 lb‑ft
GL 350 CDI BlueTEC
Performance
GLS 400 d
GL 350 CDI BlueTEC
148 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
GLS 400 d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec
GL 350 CDI BlueTEC
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16.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.39 lb/hp
GLS 400 d
16.89 lb/hp
26.39 lb/hp
GL 350 CDI BlueTEC
Fuel Economy / Emissions
GLS 400 d
GL 350 CDI BlueTEC
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
25 mpg
GLS 400 d
31 mpg
25 mpg
GL 350 CDI BlueTEC
25 mpg
city
19 mpg
36 mpg
highway
31 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
26.4 gal
736 mi
Range
668 mi
GLS 400 d
736 mi
668 mi
GL 350 CDI BlueTEC
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).
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).
191.4 kWh
GLS 400 d
156.4 kWh
191.4 kWh
GL 350 CDI BlueTEC
Euro 6d-ISC
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
367 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
393 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
GLS 400 d
GL 350 CDI BlueTEC
5
Doors
5
7
No. of Seats
5
1676 lb
Maximum Payload
1455 lb
10.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.6 cu ft
68 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
65.1 cu ft