The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 102,200
Mercedes GLS 500 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (18 - 19) GLS 500
€ 90,400
 Mercedes GLS 400 d 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (19 - ..) GLS 400 d
€ 102,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 90,400

ⓘ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 500 is 3 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 1.1 inches taller than the GLS 400 d.
GLS 500
GLS 400 d
72.8
Blueprint Mercedes GLS 500 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (18 - 19)
76.1
84.3
71.8
Blueprint Mercedes GLS 400 d 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (19 - ..)
77
84.9
76.1 in
Width
77 in
84.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84.9 in
72.8 in
Height
71.8 in
Blueprint Mercedes GLS 500 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (18 - 19)
121.1
202
Blueprint Mercedes GLS 400 d 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (19 - ..)
123.4
205
202 in
Length
205 in
121.1 in
Wheelbase
123.4 in

Vehicle Weight

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

General

GLS 500
GLS 400 d
X166
Generation
X167
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission

Engine

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

Performance

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

243 ft
0.000 sec

GLS 500

62 mph 62
mph

289 ft
0.000 sec

GLS 400 d

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

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

Practical Convenience

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