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Mercedes-Benz GL (X164) · Facelift 2009 GL 450vsInfiniti QX70 3.7 V6

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

340 hp4663 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSUV2009-2012
VS

Infiniti QX70

3.7 V6

320 hp3696 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSUV2013-present

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Infiniti QX70 3.7 V6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.8 s
  • Lightest
    2,012 kg
    4,436 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    159 hp/t
    119 kW/t
    6.3 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    12.6 L/100 km
    18.7 mpg US
    22.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    17.4 L/100 km
    13.5 mpg US
    16.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    9.8 L/100 km
    24.0 mpg US
    28.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    293 g/km
  • Best economy score
    73/100

Mercedes-Benz GL (X164) Facelift 2009 GL 450

  • Fastest top speed
    235 km/h
    146 mph
  • Most powerful
    340 hp
    254 kW
  • Highest torque
    460 Nm
    339 lb-ft
  • Best estimated range
    746 km
    464 mi
  • Largest trunk
    620 L
  • Best overall score
    68/100
  • Best performance score
    57/100
  • Best practicality score
    90/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzGL (X164)Facelift 2009GL 450InfinitiQX703.7 V6
Power
340hp254kW
320hp239kW
Torque
460Nm339lb-ft
360Nm266lb-ft
Curb weight
2,355kg5,192lb
2,012kg4,436lb
Gross weight
3,150kg6,945lb
-
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
233 km/h
145 mph
To 99% top speed
105.4s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
83.8s99% target: 231 km/h / 143 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.2s
6.8s
0-200 km/h
34.4s
Calculated
30.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.8s
Calculated
6.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
13.4L/100 km17.6mpg US21.1mpg UK
12.6L/100 km18.7mpg US22.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
18.4L/100 km12.8mpg US15.4mpg UK
17.4L/100 km13.5mpg US16.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
10.5L/100 km22.4mpg US26.9mpg UK
9.8L/100 km24mpg US28.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.2s
Calculated
14.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
144hp/t108kW/t65hp/1000 lb
Calculated
159hp/t119kW/t72hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
195Nm/t131lb-ft/ton
Calculated
179Nm/t120lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
746km464mi
Calculated
714km444mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,663cc285cu in
3,696cc226cu in
Length
5,099mm201in
4,865mm192in
Width
1,920mm76in
-
Height
1,840mm72in
1,680mm66in
Wheelbase
3,075mm121in
2,885mm114in
Front track
1,645mm65in
1,635mm64in
Rear track
1,648mm65in
1,640mm65in
Ground clearance
198mm8in
-
Trunk volume
620L
410L
Max trunk volume
2,300L
-
Doors
5
5
Seats
7
5
Fuel tank
100L
90L
CO2 emissions
312g/km
293g/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 450Infiniti QX70 3.7 V6PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz GL (X164) Facelift 2009 GL 450: Power / Torque
  • Infiniti QX70 3.7 V6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzGL (X164)Facelift 2009GL 4506,000 rpm2,700-5,000 rpm6,500 rpm
InfinitiQX703.7 V67,000 rpm5,200 rpm7,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzGL (X164)Facelift 2009GL 450InfinitiQX703.7 V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.8 s
6.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.2 s
6.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
34.4 s
30.2 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
233 km/h
145 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.4 s
6.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.8 s
9.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.7 s
12.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.2 s
14.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
148 km/h
92 mph
154 km/h
96 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGL (X164)Facelift 2009GL 450
340 hp
254 kW
InfinitiQX703.7 V6
320 hp
239 kW

Mercedes-Benz GL (X164) Facelift 2009 GL 450 has 20 hp more than Infiniti QX70 3.7 V6.

The biggest power difference is between Infiniti QX70 3.7 V6 and Mercedes-Benz GL (X164) Facelift 2009 GL 450: 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
460 Nm
339 lb-ft
InfinitiQX703.7 V6
360 Nm
266 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
2,355 kg
5,192 lb
InfinitiQX703.7 V6
2,012 kg
4,436 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
235 km/h
146 mph
InfinitiQX703.7 V6
233 km/h
145 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 4507.2 s
InfinitiQX703.7 V66.8 s

Although Mercedes-Benz GL (X164) Facelift 2009 GL 450 has more power, Infiniti QX70 3.7 V6 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Infiniti QX70 3.7 V6 and Mercedes-Benz GL (X164) Facelift 2009 GL 450: 0.4 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
13.4 L/100 km
17.6 mpg US
21.1 mpg UK
InfinitiQX703.7 V6
12.6 L/100 km
18.7 mpg US
22.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Infiniti QX70 3.7 V6 and Mercedes-Benz GL (X164) Facelift 2009 GL 450: 0.8 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
144 hp/t
108 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
InfinitiQX703.7 V6
159 hp/t
119 kW/t
6.3 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
746 km
464 mi
InfinitiQX703.7 V6
714 km
444 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzGL (X164)Facelift 2009GL 450
340 hp
254 kW
7.2 s
235 km/h
146 mph
InfinitiQX703.7 V6
320 hp
239 kW
6.8 s
233 km/h
145 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
Power
340 hp
254 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 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
InfinitiQX703.7 V6
Power
320 hp
239 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
233 km/h
145 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
410 L
14.5 cu ft
Length
4,865 mm
191.5 in
Height
1,680 mm
66.1 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
Power
340 hp
254 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
13.4 L/100 km
17.6 mpg US
21.1 mpg UK
InfinitiQX703.7 V6
Power
320 hp
239 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
233 km/h
145 mph
12.6 L/100 km
18.7 mpg US
22.4 mpg UK

Infiniti QX70 3.7 V6 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
13.4 L/100 km
17.6 mpg US
21.1 mpg UK
7.2 s
InfinitiQX703.7 V6
12.6 L/100 km
18.7 mpg US
22.4 mpg UK
6.8 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
144 hp/t
108 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
13.4 L/100 km
17.6 mpg US
21.1 mpg UK
InfinitiQX703.7 V6
159 hp/t
119 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
12.6 L/100 km
18.7 mpg US
22.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzGL (X164)Facelift 2009GL 450InfinitiQX703.7 V6
Power
340 hp
254 kW
320 hp
239 kW
Torque
460 Nm
339 lb-ft
360 Nm
266 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.2 s
6.8 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
233 km/h
145 mph
Lightness
2,355 kg
5,192 lb
2,012 kg
4,436 lb
Fuel consumption
13.4 L/100 km
17.6 mpg US
21.1 mpg UK
12.6 L/100 km
18.7 mpg US
22.4 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
410 L
14.5 cu ft
Length
4,865 mm
191.5 in
Height
1,680 mm
66.1 in
Range score
746 km
464 mi
714 km
444 mi
CO2 score
312 g/km
293 g/km
Trunk score
620 L
21.9 cu ft
410 L
14.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
144 hp/t
108 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
159 hp/t
119 kW/t
6.3 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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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz GL (X164) Facelift 2009 GL 450Infiniti QX70 3.7 V6
Consumption13.4 L/100 km17.6 mpg US21.1 mpg UK12.6 L/100 km18.7 mpg US22.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km23.45 LC100 km22.05 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi37.74 LC100 mi35.49 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,010 L531 US gal442 UK gal1,890 L499 US gal416 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,518 LC/year3,308 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz GL (X164) Facelift 2009 GL 450

  • Has 20 hp more
  • Has 100 Nm more
  • Has 2 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 32 km (20 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 210 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

Infiniti QX70 3.7 V6

  • Is 343 kg lighter
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 0.8 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 15 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Emits 19 g/km less CO2

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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