Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz GL (X164) · Facelift 2009 GL 450vsJeep Grand Cherokee IV (WK2) · Facelift 2013 5.7 V8

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

Jeep Grand Cherokee IV (WK2) · Facelift 2013

5.7 V8

352 hp5654 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSUV2013-2017

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Mercedes-Benz GL (X164) Facelift 2009 GL 450

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.2 s
  • Fastest top speed
    235 km/h
    146 mph
  • Lightest
    2,355 kg
    5,192 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    144 hp/t
    108 kW/t
    6.9 kg/hp
  • Lowest city consumption
    18.4 L/100 km
    12.8 mpg US
    15.4 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    746 km
    464 mi
  • Largest trunk
    620 L
  • Best overall score
    68/100
  • Best practicality score
    90/100

Jeep Grand Cherokee IV (WK2) Facelift 2013 5.7 V8

  • Most powerful
    352 hp
    262 kW
  • Highest torque
    520 Nm
    384 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    13.0 L/100 km
    18.1 mpg US
    21.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    9.2 L/100 km
    25.6 mpg US
    30.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    304 g/km
  • Best performance score
    58/100
  • Best economy score
    72/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzGL (X164)Facelift 2009GL 450JeepGrand Cherokee IV (WK2)Facelift 20135.7 V8
Power
340hp254kW
352hp262kW
Torque
460Nm339lb-ft
520Nm384lb-ft
Curb weight
2,355kg5,192lb
2,499kg5,509lb
Gross weight
3,150kg6,945lb
2,949kg6,501lb
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
105.4s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
108.4s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.2s
7.3s
0-200 km/h
34.4s
Calculated
35.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.8s
Calculated
6.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
13.4L/100 km17.6mpg US21.1mpg UK
13L/100 km18.1mpg US21.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
18.4L/100 km12.8mpg US15.4mpg UK
19.6L/100 km12mpg US14.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
10.5L/100 km22.4mpg US26.9mpg UK
9.2L/100 km25.6mpg US30.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.2s
Calculated
15.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
144hp/t108kW/t65hp/1000 lb
Calculated
141hp/t105kW/t64hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
195Nm/t131lb-ft/ton
Calculated
208Nm/t139lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
746km464mi
Calculated
715km445mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,663cc285cu in
5,654cc345cu in
Length
5,099mm201in
4,828mm190in
Width
1,920mm76in
1,943mm76in
Height
1,840mm72in
1,802mm71in
Wheelbase
3,075mm121in
2,915mm115in
Front track
1,645mm65in
1,628mm64in
Rear track
1,648mm65in
1,634mm64in
Ground clearance
198mm8in
264mm10in
Trunk volume
620L
457L
Max trunk volume
2,300L
1,554L
Doors
5
5
Seats
7
5
Fuel tank
100L
93L
CO2 emissions
312g/km
304g/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 450Jeep Grand Cherokee IV (WK2) Facelift 2013 5.7 V8PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz GL (X164) Facelift 2009 GL 450: Power / Torque
  • Jeep Grand Cherokee IV (WK2) Facelift 2013 5.7 V8: 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
JeepGrand Cherokee IV (WK2)Facelift 20135.7 V85,200 rpm4,200 rpm5,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzGL (X164)Facelift 2009GL 450JeepGrand Cherokee IV (WK2)Facelift 20135.7 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.8 s
6.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.2 s
7.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
34.4 s
35.2 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.4 s
6.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.8 s
9.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.7 s
12.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.2 s
15.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
148 km/h
92 mph
148 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
340 hp
254 kW
JeepGrand Cherokee IV (WK2)Facelift 20135.7 V8
352 hp
262 kW

Jeep Grand Cherokee IV (WK2) Facelift 2013 5.7 V8 has 12 hp more than Mercedes-Benz GL (X164) Facelift 2009 GL 450.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz GL (X164) Facelift 2009 GL 450 and Jeep Grand Cherokee IV (WK2) Facelift 2013 5.7 V8: 12 hp (9 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
JeepGrand Cherokee IV (WK2)Facelift 20135.7 V8
520 Nm
384 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
JeepGrand Cherokee IV (WK2)Facelift 20135.7 V8
2,499 kg
5,509 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
JeepGrand Cherokee IV (WK2)Facelift 20135.7 V8
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 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
JeepGrand Cherokee IV (WK2)Facelift 20135.7 V87.3 s

Although Jeep Grand Cherokee IV (WK2) Facelift 2013 5.7 V8 has more power, Mercedes-Benz GL (X164) Facelift 2009 GL 450 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz GL (X164) Facelift 2009 GL 450 and Jeep Grand Cherokee IV (WK2) Facelift 2013 5.7 V8: 0.1 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
JeepGrand Cherokee IV (WK2)Facelift 20135.7 V8
13.0 L/100 km
18.1 mpg US
21.7 mpg UK

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
JeepGrand Cherokee IV (WK2)Facelift 20135.7 V8
141 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 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
JeepGrand Cherokee IV (WK2)Facelift 20135.7 V8
715 km
445 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
JeepGrand Cherokee IV (WK2)Facelift 20135.7 V8
352 hp
262 kW
7.3 s
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 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
JeepGrand Cherokee IV (WK2)Facelift 20135.7 V8
Power
352 hp
262 kW
0-100 km/h7.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
457 L
16.1 cu ft
Length
4,828 mm
190.1 in
Height
1,802 mm
70.9 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
JeepGrand Cherokee IV (WK2)Facelift 20135.7 V8
Power
352 hp
262 kW
0-100 km/h7.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
13.0 L/100 km
18.1 mpg US
21.7 mpg UK

Jeep Grand Cherokee IV (WK2) Facelift 2013 5.7 V8 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
JeepGrand Cherokee IV (WK2)Facelift 20135.7 V8
13.0 L/100 km
18.1 mpg US
21.7 mpg UK
7.3 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
JeepGrand Cherokee IV (WK2)Facelift 20135.7 V8
141 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
13.0 L/100 km
18.1 mpg US
21.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzGL (X164)Facelift 2009GL 450JeepGrand Cherokee IV (WK2)Facelift 20135.7 V8
Power
340 hp
254 kW
352 hp
262 kW
Torque
460 Nm
339 lb-ft
520 Nm
384 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.2 s
7.3 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Lightness
2,355 kg
5,192 lb
2,499 kg
5,509 lb
Fuel consumption
13.4 L/100 km
17.6 mpg US
21.1 mpg UK
13.0 L/100 km
18.1 mpg US
21.7 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
457 L
16.1 cu ft
Length
4,828 mm
190.1 in
Height
1,802 mm
70.9 in
Range score
746 km
464 mi
715 km
445 mi
CO2 score
312 g/km
304 g/km
Trunk score
620 L
21.9 cu ft
457 L
16.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
144 hp/t
108 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
141 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 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.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz GL (X164) Facelift 2009 GL 450Jeep Grand Cherokee IV (WK2) Facelift 2013 5.7 V8
Consumption13.4 L/100 km17.6 mpg US21.1 mpg UK13 L/100 km18.1 mpg US21.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km23.45 LC100 km22.75 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi37.74 LC100 mi36.61 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,010 L531 US gal442 UK gal1,950 L515 US gal429 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,518 LC/year3,413 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz GL (X164) Facelift 2009 GL 450

  • Is 144 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 4 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 31 km (19 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 163 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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