The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 90,400
Mercedes GLS 400 d 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (19 - ..) GLS 400 d
€ 102,200
 Mercedes GLS 500 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (18 - 19) GLS 500
€ 90,400
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 these vehicles differ slightly. The GLS 400 d is 3 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 1.1 inches lower than the GLS 500.
GLS 400 d
GLS 500
71.8
Blueprint Mercedes GLS 400 d 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (19 - ..)
77
84.9
72.8
Blueprint Mercedes GLS 500 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (18 - 19)
76.1
84.3
77 in
Width
76.1 in
84.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84.3 in
71.8 in
Height
72.8 in
Blueprint Mercedes GLS 400 d 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (19 - ..)
123.4
205
Blueprint Mercedes GLS 500 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (18 - 19)
121.1
202
205 in
Length
202 in
123.4 in
Wheelbase
121.1 in

Vehicle Weight

GLS 400 d
GLS 500
5490 lb
Curb Weight
5390 lb
7165 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
7165 lb
Mercedes GLS 400 d 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (19 - ..)
Weight Difference:
99 lb
1.8 %
Mercedes GLS 500 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (18 - 19)

General

GLS 400 d
GLS 500
X167
Generation
X166
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
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 d
GLS 500
Straight-six diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Mercedes-Benz OM 656
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 278
OM 656.929
Engine Code
M 278.928
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
2.9 L / 142 cu in
Displacement
4.7 L / 230 cu in
325 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
450 hp
at 5250 rpm
GLS 400 d
325 hp
450 hp
GLS 500
516 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
GLS 400 d
516 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
GLS 500

Performance

GLS 400 d
GLS 500
148 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

289 ft
0.000 sec

GLS 400 d

62 mph 62
mph

243 ft
0.000 sec

GLS 500

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

GLS 400 d
GLS 500
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
19 mpg
GLS 400 d
31 mpg
19 mpg
GLS 500
25 mpg
city
14 mpg
36 mpg
highway
26 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
26.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
736 mi
Range
505 mi
GLS 400 d
736 mi
505 mi
GLS 500
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).
233 kWh
GLS 400 d
156.4 kWh
233 kWh
GLS 500
Euro 6d-ISC
Emission Standard
Euro 6
367 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
484 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

GLS 400 d
GLS 500
5
Doors
5
7
No. of Seats
5
1676 lb
Maximum Payload
1775 lb
10.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
19.3 cu ft
68 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
65.1 cu ft