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Mercedes-Benz GL (X164) · Facelift 2009 GL 450 CDIvsBMW X5 (E70) 35d

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Mercedes-Benz GL (X164) · Facelift 2009

GL 450 CDI

306 hp3996 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSUV2009-2010
VS

BMW X5 (E70)

35d

286 hp2993 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2009-2010

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

BMW X5 (E70) 35d

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.0 s
  • Lightest
    2,110 kg
    4,652 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    136 hp/t
    101 kW/t
    7.4 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.3 L/100 km
    28.3 mpg US
    34.0 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    10.5 L/100 km
    22.4 mpg US
    26.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.1 L/100 km
    33.1 mpg US
    39.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    220 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,024 km
    636 mi
  • Best economy score
    85/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzGL (X164)Facelift 2009GL 450 CDIBMWX5 (E70)35d
Power
306hp228kW
286hp213kW
Torque
700Nm516lb-ft
580Nm428lb-ft
Curb weight
2,475kg5,456lb
2,110kg4,652lb
Gross weight
3,250kg7,165lb
2,790kg6,151lb
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
216 km/h
134 mph
To 99% top speed
114.2s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
80.6s99% target: 214 km/h / 133 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.6s
7.0s
0-200 km/h
39.6s
Calculated
40.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.2s
Calculated
6.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11.6L/100 km20.3mpg US24.4mpg UK
8.3L/100 km28.3mpg US34.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
15.6L/100 km15.1mpg US18.1mpg UK
10.5L/100 km22.4mpg US26.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
9.2L/100 km25.6mpg US30.7mpg UK
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.5s
Calculated
15.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
124hp/t92kW/t56hp/1000 lb
Calculated
136hp/t101kW/t61hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
283Nm/t189lb-ft/ton
Calculated
275Nm/t184lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
862km536mi
Calculated
1,024km636mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,996cc244cu in
2,993cc183cu in
Length
5,099mm201in
4,854mm191in
Width
1,920mm76in
1,933mm76in
Height
1,840mm72in
1,739mm68in
Wheelbase
3,075mm121in
2,933mm115in
Front track
1,645mm65in
1,558mm61in
Rear track
1,648mm65in
1,581mm62in
Ground clearance
198mm8in
222mm9in
Trunk volume
620L
620L
Max trunk volume
2,300L
1,750L
Doors
5
5
Seats
7
5
Fuel tank
100L
85L
CO2 emissions
307g/km
220g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Mercedes-Benz GL (X164) Facelift 2009 GL 450 CDIBMW X5 (E70) 35dPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz GL (X164) Facelift 2009 GL 450 CDI: Power / Torque
  • BMW X5 (E70) 35d: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzGL (X164)Facelift 2009GL 450 CDI3,600 rpm2,000-2,600 rpm3,850 rpm
BMWX5 (E70)35d4,400 rpm1,750-2,250 rpm4,650 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzGL (X164)Facelift 2009GL 450 CDIBMWX5 (E70)35d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.2 s
6.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.6 s
7.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
39.6 s
40.2 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
216 km/h
134 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.5 s
6.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.0 s
9.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.0 s
12.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.5 s
15.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
144 km/h
90 mph
149 km/h
92 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGL (X164)Facelift 2009GL 450 CDI
306 hp
228 kW
BMWX5 (E70)35d
286 hp
213 kW

Mercedes-Benz GL (X164) Facelift 2009 GL 450 CDI has 20 hp more than BMW X5 (E70) 35d.

The biggest power difference is between BMW X5 (E70) 35d and Mercedes-Benz GL (X164) Facelift 2009 GL 450 CDI: 20 hp (15 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGL (X164)Facelift 2009GL 450 CDI
700 Nm
516 lb-ft
BMWX5 (E70)35d
580 Nm
428 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGL (X164)Facelift 2009GL 450 CDI
2,475 kg
5,456 lb
BMWX5 (E70)35d
2,110 kg
4,652 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGL (X164)Facelift 2009GL 450 CDI
230 km/h
143 mph
BMWX5 (E70)35d
216 km/h
134 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGL (X164)Facelift 2009GL 450 CDI7.6 s
BMWX5 (E70)35d7.0 s

Although Mercedes-Benz GL (X164) Facelift 2009 GL 450 CDI has more power, BMW X5 (E70) 35d is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW X5 (E70) 35d and Mercedes-Benz GL (X164) Facelift 2009 GL 450 CDI: 0.6 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGL (X164)Facelift 2009GL 450 CDI
11.6 L/100 km
20.3 mpg US
24.4 mpg UK
BMWX5 (E70)35d
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW X5 (E70) 35d and Mercedes-Benz GL (X164) Facelift 2009 GL 450 CDI: 3.3 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGL (X164)Facelift 2009GL 450 CDI
124 hp/t
92 kW/t
8.1 kg/hp
BMWX5 (E70)35d
136 hp/t
101 kW/t
7.4 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGL (X164)Facelift 2009GL 450 CDI
862 km
536 mi
BMWX5 (E70)35d
1,024 km
636 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzGL (X164)Facelift 2009GL 450 CDI
306 hp
228 kW
7.6 s
230 km/h
143 mph
BMWX5 (E70)35d
286 hp
213 kW
7.0 s
216 km/h
134 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
Mercedes-BenzGL (X164)Facelift 2009GL 450 CDI
Power
306 hp
228 kW
0-100 km/h7.6 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
7 seats
Trunk
620 L
21.9 cu ft
Length
5,099 mm
200.7 in
Height
1,840 mm
72.4 in
BMWX5 (E70)35d
Power
286 hp
213 kW
0-100 km/h7.0 s
Top speed
216 km/h
134 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
620 L
21.9 cu ft
Length
4,854 mm
191.1 in
Height
1,739 mm
68.5 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
Mercedes-BenzGL (X164)Facelift 2009GL 450 CDI
Power
306 hp
228 kW
0-100 km/h7.6 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
11.6 L/100 km
20.3 mpg US
24.4 mpg UK
BMWX5 (E70)35d
Power
286 hp
213 kW
0-100 km/h7.0 s
Top speed
216 km/h
134 mph
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK

BMW X5 (E70) 35d is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
Mercedes-BenzGL (X164)Facelift 2009GL 450 CDI
11.6 L/100 km
20.3 mpg US
24.4 mpg UK
7.6 s
BMWX5 (E70)35d
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK
7.0 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
Mercedes-BenzGL (X164)Facelift 2009GL 450 CDI
124 hp/t
92 kW/t
8.1 kg/hp
11.6 L/100 km
20.3 mpg US
24.4 mpg UK
BMWX5 (E70)35d
136 hp/t
101 kW/t
7.4 kg/hp
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzGL (X164)Facelift 2009GL 450 CDIBMWX5 (E70)35d
Power
306 hp
228 kW
286 hp
213 kW
Torque
700 Nm
516 lb-ft
580 Nm
428 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.6 s
7.0 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
216 km/h
134 mph
Lightness
2,475 kg
5,456 lb
2,110 kg
4,652 lb
Fuel consumption
11.6 L/100 km
20.3 mpg US
24.4 mpg UK
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
7 seats
Trunk
620 L
21.9 cu ft
Length
5,099 mm
200.7 in
Height
1,840 mm
72.4 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
620 L
21.9 cu ft
Length
4,854 mm
191.1 in
Height
1,739 mm
68.5 in
Range score
862 km
536 mi
1,024 km
636 mi
CO2 score
307 g/km
220 g/km
Trunk score
620 L
21.9 cu ft
620 L
21.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
124 hp/t
92 kW/t
8.1 kg/hp
136 hp/t
101 kW/t
7.4 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz GL (X164) Facelift 2009 GL 450 CDIBMW X5 (E70) 35d
Consumption11.6 L/100 km20.3 mpg US24.4 mpg UK8.3 L/100 km28.3 mpg US34 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km20.30 LC100 km14.53 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi32.67 LC100 mi23.38 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,740 L460 US gal383 UK gal1,245 L329 US gal274 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,045 LC/year2,179 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz GL (X164) Facelift 2009 GL 450 CDI

  • Has 20 hp more
  • Has 120 Nm more
  • Has 14 km/h (9 mph) higher top speed

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Highest CO2 emissions

BMW X5 (E70) 35d

  • Is 365 kg lighter
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 3.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 12 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 162 km (101 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 87 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed

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