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Mercedes-Benz GL (X164) · Facelift 2009 GL 450vsMercedes-Benz GL (X164) GL 500

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

Mercedes-Benz GL (X164)

GL 500

388 hp5461 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSUV2006-2008

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz GL (X164) Facelift 2009 GL 450

  • Fastest top speed
    235 km/h
    146 mph
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    13.4 L/100 km
    17.6 mpg US
    21.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    18.4 L/100 km
    12.8 mpg US
    15.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    10.5 L/100 km
    22.4 mpg US
    26.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    312 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    746 km
    464 mi
  • Largest trunk
    620 L
  • Best economy score
    71/100
  • Best practicality score
    90/100

Mercedes-Benz GL (X164) GL 500

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.9 s
  • Most powerful
    388 hp
    289 kW
  • Highest torque
    530 Nm
    391 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    2,170 kg
    4,784 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    179 hp/t
    133 kW/t
    5.6 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    71/100
  • Best performance score
    62/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzGL (X164)Facelift 2009GL 450Mercedes-BenzGL (X164)GL 500
Power
340hp254kW
388hp289kW
Torque
460Nm339lb-ft
530Nm391lb-ft
Curb weight
2,355kg5,192lb
2,170kg4,784lb
Gross weight
3,150kg6,945lb
2,850kg6,283lb
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
210 km/h
130 mph
To 99% top speed
105.4s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
74.6s99% target: 208 km/h / 129 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.2s
5.9s
0-200 km/h
34.4s
Calculated
43.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.8s
Calculated
5.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
13.4L/100 km17.6mpg US21.1mpg UK
14.7L/100 km16mpg US19.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
18.4L/100 km12.8mpg US15.4mpg UK
19.3L/100 km12.2mpg US14.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
10.5L/100 km22.4mpg US26.9mpg UK
12L/100 km19.6mpg US23.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.2s
Calculated
14.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
144hp/t108kW/t65hp/1000 lb
Calculated
179hp/t133kW/t81hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
195Nm/t131lb-ft/ton
Calculated
244Nm/t163lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
746km464mi
Calculated
653km406mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,663cc285cu in
5,461cc333cu in
Length
5,099mm201in
5,088mm200in
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
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Trunk volume
620L
620L
Max trunk volume
2,300L
2,300L
Doors
5
5
Seats
7
5
Fuel tank
100L
96L
CO2 emissions
312g/km
351g/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 450Mercedes-Benz GL (X164) GL 500PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz GL (X164) Facelift 2009 GL 450: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz GL (X164) GL 500: 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
Mercedes-BenzGL (X164)GL 5006,000 rpm2,800-4,800 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzGL (X164)Facelift 2009GL 450Mercedes-BenzGL (X164)GL 500
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.8 s
5.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.2 s
5.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
34.4 s
43.7 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
210 km/h
130 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
6.4 s
5.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.8 s
9.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.7 s
11.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.2 s
14.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
148 km/h
92 mph
152 km/h
94 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
Mercedes-BenzGL (X164)GL 500
388 hp
289 kW

Mercedes-Benz GL (X164) GL 500 has 48 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 Mercedes-Benz GL (X164) GL 500: 48 hp (36 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
Mercedes-BenzGL (X164)GL 500
530 Nm
391 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
Mercedes-BenzGL (X164)GL 500
2,170 kg
4,784 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
Mercedes-BenzGL (X164)GL 500
210 km/h
130 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
Mercedes-BenzGL (X164)GL 5005.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz GL (X164) GL 500 and Mercedes-Benz GL (X164) Facelift 2009 GL 450: 1.3 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
Mercedes-BenzGL (X164)GL 500
14.7 L/100 km
16.0 mpg US
19.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz GL (X164) Facelift 2009 GL 450 and Mercedes-Benz GL (X164) GL 500: 1.3 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
144 hp/t
108 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzGL (X164)GL 500
179 hp/t
133 kW/t
5.6 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
Mercedes-BenzGL (X164)GL 500
653 km
406 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
Mercedes-BenzGL (X164)GL 500
388 hp
289 kW
5.9 s
210 km/h
130 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
Mercedes-BenzGL (X164)GL 500
Power
388 hp
289 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
210 km/h
130 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

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
Mercedes-BenzGL (X164)GL 500
Power
388 hp
289 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
210 km/h
130 mph
14.7 L/100 km
16.0 mpg US
19.2 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz GL (X164) GL 500 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
Mercedes-BenzGL (X164)GL 500
14.7 L/100 km
16.0 mpg US
19.2 mpg UK
5.9 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
Mercedes-BenzGL (X164)GL 500
179 hp/t
133 kW/t
5.6 kg/hp
14.7 L/100 km
16.0 mpg US
19.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzGL (X164)Facelift 2009GL 450Mercedes-BenzGL (X164)GL 500
Power
340 hp
254 kW
388 hp
289 kW
Torque
460 Nm
339 lb-ft
530 Nm
391 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.2 s
5.9 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
210 km/h
130 mph
Lightness
2,355 kg
5,192 lb
2,170 kg
4,784 lb
Fuel consumption
13.4 L/100 km
17.6 mpg US
21.1 mpg UK
14.7 L/100 km
16.0 mpg US
19.2 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
5,088 mm
200.3 in
Height
1,840 mm
72.4 in
Range score
746 km
464 mi
653 km
406 mi
CO2 score
312 g/km
351 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
179 hp/t
133 kW/t
5.6 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz GL (X164) Facelift 2009 GL 450Mercedes-Benz GL (X164) GL 500
Consumption13.4 L/100 km17.6 mpg US21.1 mpg UK14.7 L/100 km16 mpg US19.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km23.45 LC100 km25.72 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi37.74 LC100 mi41.40 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,010 L531 US gal442 UK gal2,205 L582 US gal485 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,518 LC/year3,859 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz GL (X164) Facelift 2009 GL 450

  • Has 25 km/h (16 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 93 km (58 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 39 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest

Mercedes-Benz GL (X164) GL 500

  • Has 48 hp more
  • Has 70 Nm more
  • Is 185 kg lighter
  • Is 1.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 34 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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