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Mercedes-Benz GL (X164) GL 450vsMercedes-Benz GL (X164) · Facelift 2009 GL 450

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

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Mercedes-Benz GL (X164)

GL 450

340 hp4663 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSUV2006-2008
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Mercedes-Benz GL (X164) · Facelift 2009

GL 450

340 hp4663 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSUV2009-2012

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz GL (X164) GL 450 2006-2008

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.2 s
  • Fastest top speed
    235 km/h
    146 mph
  • Most powerful
    340 hp
    254 kW
  • Highest torque
    460 Nm
    339 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    2,355 kg
    5,192 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    144 hp/t
    108 kW/t
    6.9 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    13.3 L/100 km
    17.7 mpg US
    21.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    18.2 L/100 km
    12.9 mpg US
    15.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    10.4 L/100 km
    22.6 mpg US
    27.2 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    752 km
    467 mi
  • Largest trunk
    620 L
  • Best overall score
    68/100
  • Best performance score
    57/100
  • Best economy score
    71/100
  • Best practicality score
    90/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzGL (X164)GL 4502006-2008Mercedes-BenzGL (X164)Facelift 2009GL 4502009-2012
Power
340hp254kW
340hp254kW
Torque
460Nm339lb-ft
460Nm339lb-ft
Curb weight
2,355kg5,192lb
2,355kg5,192lb
Gross weight
3,150kg6,945lb
3,150kg6,945lb
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
To 99% top speed
105.4s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
105.4s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.2s
7.2s
0-200 km/h
34.4s
Calculated
34.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.8s
Calculated
6.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
13.3L/100 km17.7mpg US21.2mpg UK
13.4L/100 km17.6mpg US21.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
18.2L/100 km12.9mpg US15.5mpg UK
18.4L/100 km12.8mpg US15.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
10.4L/100 km22.6mpg US27.2mpg UK
10.5L/100 km22.4mpg US26.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.2s
Calculated
15.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
144hp/t108kW/t65hp/1000 lb
Calculated
144hp/t108kW/t65hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
195Nm/t131lb-ft/ton
Calculated
195Nm/t131lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
752km467mi
Calculated
746km464mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,663cc285cu in
4,663cc285cu in
Length
5,088mm200in
5,099mm201in
Width
1,920mm76in
1,920mm76in
Height
1,840mm72in
1,840mm72in
Wheelbase
3,075mm121in
3,075mm121in
Front track
1,645mm65in
1,645mm65in
Rear track
1,648mm65in
1,648mm65in
Ground clearance-
198mm8in
Trunk volume
620L
620L
Max trunk volume
2,300L
2,300L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
7
Fuel tank
100L
100L
CO2 emissions
317g/km
312g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz GL (X164) GL 450 2006-2008Mercedes-Benz GL (X164) Facelift 2009 GL 450 2009-2012PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz GL (X164) GL 450 2006-2008: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz GL (X164) Facelift 2009 GL 450 2009-2012: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzGL (X164)GL 4502006-20086,000 rpm2,700 rpm6,500 rpm
Mercedes-BenzGL (X164)Facelift 2009GL 4502009-20126,000 rpm2,700-5,000 rpm6,500 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzGL (X164)GL 4502006-2008Mercedes-BenzGL (X164)Facelift 2009GL 4502009-2012
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.8 s
6.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.2 s
7.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
34.4 s
34.4 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
235 km/h
146 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
9.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.7 s
12.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.2 s
15.2 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)GL 4502006-2008
340 hp
254 kW
Mercedes-BenzGL (X164)Facelift 2009GL 4502009-2012
340 hp
254 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGL (X164)GL 4502006-2008
460 Nm
339 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzGL (X164)Facelift 2009GL 4502009-2012
460 Nm
339 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGL (X164)GL 4502006-2008
2,355 kg
5,192 lb
Mercedes-BenzGL (X164)Facelift 2009GL 4502009-2012
2,355 kg
5,192 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)GL 4502006-2008
235 km/h
146 mph
Mercedes-BenzGL (X164)Facelift 2009GL 4502009-2012
235 km/h
146 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)GL 4502006-20087.2 s
Mercedes-BenzGL (X164)Facelift 2009GL 4502009-20127.2 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)GL 4502006-2008
13.3 L/100 km
17.7 mpg US
21.2 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGL (X164)Facelift 2009GL 4502009-2012
13.4 L/100 km
17.6 mpg US
21.1 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)GL 4502006-2008
144 hp/t
108 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzGL (X164)Facelift 2009GL 4502009-2012
144 hp/t
108 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGL (X164)GL 4502006-2008
752 km
467 mi
Mercedes-BenzGL (X164)Facelift 2009GL 4502009-2012
746 km
464 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzGL (X164)GL 4502006-2008
340 hp
254 kW
7.2 s
235 km/h
146 mph
Mercedes-BenzGL (X164)Facelift 2009GL 4502009-2012
340 hp
254 kW
7.2 s
235 km/h
146 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)GL 4502006-2008
Power
340 hp
254 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
620 L
21.9 cu ft
Length
5,088 mm
200.3 in
Height
1,840 mm
72.4 in
Mercedes-BenzGL (X164)Facelift 2009GL 4502009-2012
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

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)GL 4502006-2008
Power
340 hp
254 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
13.3 L/100 km
17.7 mpg US
21.2 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGL (X164)Facelift 2009GL 4502009-2012
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

Mercedes-Benz GL (X164) GL 450 2006-2008 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)GL 4502006-2008
13.3 L/100 km
17.7 mpg US
21.2 mpg UK
7.2 s
Mercedes-BenzGL (X164)Facelift 2009GL 4502009-2012
13.4 L/100 km
17.6 mpg US
21.1 mpg UK
7.2 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)GL 4502006-2008
144 hp/t
108 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
13.3 L/100 km
17.7 mpg US
21.2 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGL (X164)Facelift 2009GL 4502009-2012
144 hp/t
108 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
13.4 L/100 km
17.6 mpg US
21.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzGL (X164)GL 4502006-2008Mercedes-BenzGL (X164)Facelift 2009GL 4502009-2012
Power
340 hp
254 kW
340 hp
254 kW
Torque
460 Nm
339 lb-ft
460 Nm
339 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.2 s
7.2 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
Lightness
2,355 kg
5,192 lb
2,355 kg
5,192 lb
Fuel consumption
13.3 L/100 km
17.7 mpg US
21.2 mpg UK
13.4 L/100 km
17.6 mpg US
21.1 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
620 L
21.9 cu ft
Length
5,088 mm
200.3 in
Height
1,840 mm
72.4 in
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
Range score
752 km
467 mi
746 km
464 mi
CO2 score
317 g/km
312 g/km
Trunk score
620 L
21.9 cu ft
620 L
21.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
144 hp/t
108 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
144 hp/t
108 kW/t
6.9 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) GL 450 2006-2008Mercedes-Benz GL (X164) Facelift 2009 GL 450 2009-2012
Consumption13.3 L/100 km17.7 mpg US21.2 mpg UK13.4 L/100 km17.6 mpg US21.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km23.28 LC100 km23.45 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi37.46 LC100 mi37.74 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,995 L527 US gal439 UK gal2,010 L531 US gal442 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,491 LC/year3,518 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz GL (X164) GL 450 2006-2008

  • Uses 0.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 6 km (3 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest CO2 emissions

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