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Mercedes-Benz GL (X164) · Facelift 2009 GL 450 CDI · Stage 3vsMercedes-Benz GL (X164) · Facelift 2009 GL 450 CDI · Stage 2vsMercedes-Benz GL (X164) · Facelift 2009 GL 450 CDI · Stage 1vsMercedes-Benz GL (X164) · Facelift 2009 GL 450 CDI

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Mercedes-Benz GL (X164) · Facelift 2009

GL 450 CDI (Stage 3)

474 hp3996 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSUV2009-2010
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Mercedes-Benz GL (X164) · Facelift 2009

GL 450 CDI (Stage 2)

413 hp3996 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSUV2009-2010
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Mercedes-Benz GL (X164) · Facelift 2009

GL 450 CDI (Stage 1)

367 hp3996 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSUV2009-2010
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Mercedes-Benz GL (X164) · Facelift 2009

GL 450 CDI

306 hp3996 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSUV2009-2010

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz GL (X164) Facelift 2009 GL 450 CDI (Stage 3) 474 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    262 km/h
    163 mph
  • Most powerful
    474 hp
    354 kW
  • Highest torque
    1,120 Nm
    826 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    2,475 kg
    5,456 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    192 hp/t
    143 kW/t
    5.2 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    11.6 L/100 km
    20.3 mpg US
    24.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    15.6 L/100 km
    15.1 mpg US
    18.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    9.2 L/100 km
    25.6 mpg US
    30.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    307 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    862 km
    536 mi
  • Largest trunk
    620 L
  • Best overall score
    80/100
  • Best performance score
    75/100
  • Best economy score
    76/100
  • Best practicality score
    90/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzGL (X164)Facelift 2009GL 450 CDI (Stage 3)474 hpMercedes-BenzGL (X164)Facelift 2009GL 450 CDI (Stage 2)413 hpMercedes-BenzGL (X164)Facelift 2009GL 450 CDI (Stage 1)367 hpMercedes-BenzGL (X164)Facelift 2009GL 450 CDI306 hp
Power
474hp354kW+168 hp
413hp308kW+107 hp
367hp274kW+61 hp
306hp228kW
Torque
1,120Nm826lb-ft+420 Nm
980Nm723lb-ft+280 Nm
875Nm645lb-ft+175 Nm
700Nm516lb-ft
Curb weight
2,475kg5,456lb
2,475kg5,456lb
2,475kg5,456lb
2,475kg5,456lb
Gross weight
3,250kg7,165lb
3,250kg7,165lb
3,250kg7,165lb
3,250kg7,165lb
Top speed
262 km/h
163 mph
+32 km/h
251 km/h
156 mph
+21 km/h
242 km/h
150 mph
+12 km/h
230 km/h
143 mph
To 99% top speed
90.7s99% target: 259 km/h / 161 mph-23.5 s
Calculated
98.3s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph-15.9 s
Calculated
104.3s99% target: 240 km/h / 149 mph-9.8 s
Calculated
114.1s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.8s-1.8 s
6.3s-1.3 s
6.8s-0.8 s
7.6s
0-200 km/h
22.0s-17.6 s
Calculated
26.2s-13.4 s
Calculated
30.6s-9.0 s
Calculated
39.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.5s-1.7 s
Calculated
6.0s-1.2 s
Calculated
6.4s-0.8 s
Calculated
7.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11.6L/100 km20.3mpg US24.4mpg UK
11.6L/100 km20.3mpg US24.4mpg UK
11.6L/100 km20.3mpg US24.4mpg UK
11.6L/100 km20.3mpg US24.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
15.6L/100 km15.1mpg US18.1mpg UK
15.6L/100 km15.1mpg US18.1mpg UK
15.6L/100 km15.1mpg US18.1mpg UK
15.6L/100 km15.1mpg US18.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
9.2L/100 km25.6mpg US30.7mpg UK
9.2L/100 km25.6mpg US30.7mpg UK
9.2L/100 km25.6mpg US30.7mpg UK
9.2L/100 km25.6mpg US30.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.9s-1.6 s
Calculated
14.4s-1.1 s
Calculated
14.8s-0.7 s
Calculated
15.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
192hp/t143kW/t87hp/1000 lb
Calculated
167hp/t124kW/t76hp/1000 lb
Calculated
148hp/t111kW/t67hp/1000 lb
Calculated
124hp/t92kW/t56hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
453Nm/t303lb-ft/ton
Calculated
396Nm/t265lb-ft/ton
Calculated
354Nm/t237lb-ft/ton
Calculated
283Nm/t189lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
862km536mi
Calculated
862km536mi
Calculated
862km536mi
Calculated
862km536mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,996cc244cu in
3,996cc244cu in
3,996cc244cu in
3,996cc244cu in
Length
5,099mm201in
5,099mm201in
5,099mm201in
5,099mm201in
Width
1,920mm76in
1,920mm76in
1,920mm76in
1,920mm76in
Height
1,840mm72in
1,840mm72in
1,840mm72in
1,840mm72in
Wheelbase
3,075mm121in
3,075mm121in
3,075mm121in
3,075mm121in
Front track
1,645mm65in
1,645mm65in
1,645mm65in
1,645mm65in
Rear track
1,648mm65in
1,648mm65in
1,648mm65in
1,648mm65in
Ground clearance
198mm8in
198mm8in
198mm8in
198mm8in
Trunk volume
620L
620L
620L
620L
Max trunk volume
2,300L
2,300L
2,300L
2,300L
Doors
5
5
5
5
Seats
7
7
7
7
Fuel tank
100L
100L
100L
100L
CO2 emissions
307g/km
307g/km
307g/km
307g/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 CDI (Stage 3) 474 hpMercedes-Benz GL (X164) Facelift 2009 GL 450 CDI (Stage 2) 413 hpMercedes-Benz GL (X164) Facelift 2009 GL 450 CDI (Stage 1) 367 hpMercedes-Benz GL (X164) Facelift 2009 GL 450 CDI 306 hpPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz GL (X164) Facelift 2009 GL 450 CDI (Stage 3) 474 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz GL (X164) Facelift 2009 GL 450 CDI (Stage 2) 413 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz GL (X164) Facelift 2009 GL 450 CDI (Stage 1) 367 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz GL (X164) Facelift 2009 GL 450 CDI 306 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzGL (X164)Facelift 2009GL 450 CDI (Stage 3)474 hp3,600 rpm2,000-2,600 rpm3,850 rpm
Mercedes-BenzGL (X164)Facelift 2009GL 450 CDI (Stage 2)413 hp3,600 rpm2,000-2,600 rpm3,850 rpm
Mercedes-BenzGL (X164)Facelift 2009GL 450 CDI (Stage 1)367 hp3,600 rpm2,000-2,600 rpm3,850 rpm
Mercedes-BenzGL (X164)Facelift 2009GL 450 CDI306 hp3,600 rpm2,000-2,600 rpm3,850 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzGL (X164)Facelift 2009GL 450 CDI (Stage 3)474 hpMercedes-BenzGL (X164)Facelift 2009GL 450 CDI (Stage 2)413 hpMercedes-BenzGL (X164)Facelift 2009GL 450 CDI (Stage 1)367 hpMercedes-BenzGL (X164)Facelift 2009GL 450 CDI306 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.5 s
6.0 s
6.4 s
7.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.8 s
6.3 s
6.8 s
7.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
22.0 s
26.2 s
30.6 s
39.6 s
Top speed
262 km/h
163 mph
251 km/h
156 mph
242 km/h
150 mph
230 km/h
143 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.3 s
2.3 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.0 s
6.2 s
6.3 s
6.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.1 s
9.4 s
9.6 s
10.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.7 s
12.1 s
12.5 s
13.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.9 s
14.4 s
14.8 s
15.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
165 km/h
102 mph
158 km/h
98 mph
152 km/h
94 mph
144 km/h
90 mph

Power comparison

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

Mercedes-Benz GL (X164) Facelift 2009 GL 450 CDI (Stage 3) 474 hp has 168 hp more than Mercedes-Benz GL (X164) Facelift 2009 GL 450 CDI 306 hp.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz GL (X164) Facelift 2009 GL 450 CDI 306 hp and Mercedes-Benz GL (X164) Facelift 2009 GL 450 CDI (Stage 3) 474 hp: 168 hp (126 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Curb weight comparison

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

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

0-100 km/h comparison

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

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz GL (X164) Facelift 2009 GL 450 CDI (Stage 3) 474 hp and Mercedes-Benz GL (X164) Facelift 2009 GL 450 CDI 306 hp: 1.8 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are Mercedes-Benz GL (X164) Facelift 2009 GL 450 CDI (Stage 2) 413 hp and Mercedes-Benz GL (X164) Facelift 2009 GL 450 CDI (Stage 1) 367 hp, separated by only 0.5 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 (Stage 3)474 hp
11.6 L/100 km
20.3 mpg US
24.4 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGL (X164)Facelift 2009GL 450 CDI (Stage 2)413 hp
11.6 L/100 km
20.3 mpg US
24.4 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGL (X164)Facelift 2009GL 450 CDI (Stage 1)367 hp
11.6 L/100 km
20.3 mpg US
24.4 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGL (X164)Facelift 2009GL 450 CDI306 hp
11.6 L/100 km
20.3 mpg US
24.4 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / 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 (Stage 3)474 hp
474 hp
354 kW
5.8 s
262 km/h
163 mph
Mercedes-BenzGL (X164)Facelift 2009GL 450 CDI (Stage 2)413 hp
413 hp
308 kW
6.3 s
251 km/h
156 mph
Mercedes-BenzGL (X164)Facelift 2009GL 450 CDI (Stage 1)367 hp
367 hp
274 kW
6.8 s
242 km/h
150 mph
Mercedes-BenzGL (X164)Facelift 2009GL 450 CDI306 hp
306 hp
228 kW
7.6 s
230 km/h
143 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 (Stage 3)474 hp
Power
474 hp
354 kW
0-100 km/h5.8 s
Top speed
262 km/h
163 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)Facelift 2009GL 450 CDI (Stage 2)413 hp
Power
413 hp
308 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
251 km/h
156 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)Facelift 2009GL 450 CDI (Stage 1)367 hp
Power
367 hp
274 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
242 km/h
150 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)Facelift 2009GL 450 CDI306 hp
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

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 (Stage 3)474 hp
Power
474 hp
354 kW
0-100 km/h5.8 s
Top speed
262 km/h
163 mph
11.6 L/100 km
20.3 mpg US
24.4 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGL (X164)Facelift 2009GL 450 CDI (Stage 2)413 hp
Power
413 hp
308 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
251 km/h
156 mph
11.6 L/100 km
20.3 mpg US
24.4 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGL (X164)Facelift 2009GL 450 CDI (Stage 1)367 hp
Power
367 hp
274 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
242 km/h
150 mph
11.6 L/100 km
20.3 mpg US
24.4 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGL (X164)Facelift 2009GL 450 CDI306 hp
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

Mercedes-Benz GL (X164) Facelift 2009 GL 450 CDI (Stage 3) 474 hp 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 (Stage 3)474 hp
11.6 L/100 km
20.3 mpg US
24.4 mpg UK
5.8 s
Mercedes-BenzGL (X164)Facelift 2009GL 450 CDI (Stage 2)413 hp
11.6 L/100 km
20.3 mpg US
24.4 mpg UK
6.3 s
Mercedes-BenzGL (X164)Facelift 2009GL 450 CDI (Stage 1)367 hp
11.6 L/100 km
20.3 mpg US
24.4 mpg UK
6.8 s
Mercedes-BenzGL (X164)Facelift 2009GL 450 CDI306 hp
11.6 L/100 km
20.3 mpg US
24.4 mpg UK
7.6 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 (Stage 3)474 hp
192 hp/t
143 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
11.6 L/100 km
20.3 mpg US
24.4 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGL (X164)Facelift 2009GL 450 CDI (Stage 2)413 hp
167 hp/t
124 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
11.6 L/100 km
20.3 mpg US
24.4 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGL (X164)Facelift 2009GL 450 CDI (Stage 1)367 hp
148 hp/t
111 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp
11.6 L/100 km
20.3 mpg US
24.4 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGL (X164)Facelift 2009GL 450 CDI306 hp
124 hp/t
92 kW/t
8.1 kg/hp
11.6 L/100 km
20.3 mpg US
24.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzGL (X164)Facelift 2009GL 450 CDI (Stage 3)474 hpMercedes-BenzGL (X164)Facelift 2009GL 450 CDI (Stage 2)413 hpMercedes-BenzGL (X164)Facelift 2009GL 450 CDI (Stage 1)367 hpMercedes-BenzGL (X164)Facelift 2009GL 450 CDI306 hp
Power
474 hp
354 kW
413 hp
308 kW
367 hp
274 kW
306 hp
228 kW
Torque
1,120 Nm
826 lb-ft
980 Nm
723 lb-ft
875 Nm
645 lb-ft
700 Nm
516 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.8 s
6.3 s
6.8 s
7.6 s
Top speed
262 km/h
163 mph
251 km/h
156 mph
242 km/h
150 mph
230 km/h
143 mph
Lightness
2,475 kg
5,456 lb
2,475 kg
5,456 lb
2,475 kg
5,456 lb
2,475 kg
5,456 lb
Fuel consumption
11.6 L/100 km
20.3 mpg US
24.4 mpg UK
11.6 L/100 km
20.3 mpg US
24.4 mpg UK
11.6 L/100 km
20.3 mpg US
24.4 mpg UK
11.6 L/100 km
20.3 mpg US
24.4 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
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
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
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
862 km
536 mi
862 km
536 mi
862 km
536 mi
862 km
536 mi
CO2 score
307 g/km
307 g/km
307 g/km
307 g/km
Trunk score
620 L
21.9 cu ft
620 L
21.9 cu ft
620 L
21.9 cu ft
620 L
21.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
192 hp/t
143 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
167 hp/t
124 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
148 hp/t
111 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp
124 hp/t
92 kW/t
8.1 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score
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 450 CDI (Stage 3) 474 hpMercedes-Benz GL (X164) Facelift 2009 GL 450 CDI (Stage 2) 413 hpMercedes-Benz GL (X164) Facelift 2009 GL 450 CDI (Stage 1) 367 hpMercedes-Benz GL (X164) Facelift 2009 GL 450 CDI 306 hp
Consumption11.6 L/100 km20.3 mpg US24.4 mpg UK11.6 L/100 km20.3 mpg US24.4 mpg UK11.6 L/100 km20.3 mpg US24.4 mpg UK11.6 L/100 km20.3 mpg US24.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km20.30 LC100 km20.30 LC100 km20.30 LC100 km20.30 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi32.67 LC100 mi32.67 LC100 mi32.67 LC100 mi32.67 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,740 L460 US gal383 UK gal1,740 L460 US gal383 UK gal1,740 L460 US gal383 UK gal1,740 L460 US gal383 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,045 LC/year3,045 LC/year3,045 LC/year3,045 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz GL (X164) Facelift 2009 GL 450 CDI (Stage 3) 474 hp

  • Has 61 hp more
  • Has 140 Nm more
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 11 km/h (7 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 25 hp/t better power-to-weight

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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