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Mercedes-Benz GL (X164) · Facelift 2009 GL 450 CDIvsMercedes-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 CDI

306 hp3996 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSUV2009-2010
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 CDI

  • Fastest top speed
    230 km/h
    143 mph
  • Highest torque
    700 Nm
    516 lb-ft
  • 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 economy score
    76/100
  • 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
  • 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 450 CDIMercedes-BenzGL (X164)GL 500
Power
306hp228kW
388hp289kW
Torque
700Nm516lb-ft
530Nm391lb-ft
Curb weight
2,475kg5,456lb
2,170kg4,784lb
Gross weight
3,250kg7,165lb
2,850kg6,283lb
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
210 km/h
130 mph
To 99% top speed
114.2s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
74.6s99% target: 208 km/h / 129 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.6s
5.9s
0-200 km/h
39.6s
Calculated
43.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.2s
Calculated
5.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11.6L/100 km20.3mpg US24.4mpg UK
14.7L/100 km16mpg US19.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
15.6L/100 km15.1mpg US18.1mpg UK
19.3L/100 km12.2mpg US14.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
9.2L/100 km25.6mpg US30.7mpg UK
12L/100 km19.6mpg US23.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.5s
Calculated
14.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
124hp/t92kW/t56hp/1000 lb
Calculated
179hp/t133kW/t81hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
283Nm/t189lb-ft/ton
Calculated
244Nm/t163lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
862km536mi
Calculated
653km406mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,996cc244cu 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
307g/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 450 CDIMercedes-Benz GL (X164) GL 500PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz GL (X164) Facelift 2009 GL 450 CDI: 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 450 CDI3,600 rpm2,000-2,600 rpm3,850 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 450 CDIMercedes-BenzGL (X164)GL 500
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.2 s
5.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.6 s
5.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
39.6 s
43.7 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
210 km/h
130 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
6.5 s
5.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.0 s
9.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.0 s
11.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.5 s
14.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
144 km/h
90 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 CDI
306 hp
228 kW
Mercedes-BenzGL (X164)GL 500
388 hp
289 kW

Mercedes-Benz GL (X164) GL 500 has 82 hp more than Mercedes-Benz GL (X164) Facelift 2009 GL 450 CDI.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz GL (X164) Facelift 2009 GL 450 CDI and Mercedes-Benz GL (X164) GL 500: 82 hp (61 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGL (X164)Facelift 2009GL 450 CDI
700 Nm
516 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 CDI
2,475 kg
5,456 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 CDI
230 km/h
143 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 450 CDI7.6 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 CDI: 1.7 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
11.6 L/100 km
20.3 mpg US
24.4 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 CDI and Mercedes-Benz GL (X164) GL 500: 3.1 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 CDI
124 hp/t
92 kW/t
8.1 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 CDI
862 km
536 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 CDI
306 hp
228 kW
7.6 s
230 km/h
143 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 CDI
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
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 CDI
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-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) Facelift 2009 GL 450 CDI 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
11.6 L/100 km
20.3 mpg US
24.4 mpg UK
7.6 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 CDI
124 hp/t
92 kW/t
8.1 kg/hp
11.6 L/100 km
20.3 mpg US
24.4 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 450 CDIMercedes-BenzGL (X164)GL 500
Power
306 hp
228 kW
388 hp
289 kW
Torque
700 Nm
516 lb-ft
530 Nm
391 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.6 s
5.9 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
210 km/h
130 mph
Lightness
2,475 kg
5,456 lb
2,170 kg
4,784 lb
Fuel consumption
11.6 L/100 km
20.3 mpg US
24.4 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
862 km
536 mi
653 km
406 mi
CO2 score
307 g/km
351 g/km
Trunk score
620 L
21.9 cu ft
620 L
21.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
124 hp/t
92 kW/t
8.1 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 450 CDIMercedes-Benz GL (X164) GL 500
Consumption11.6 L/100 km20.3 mpg US24.4 mpg UK14.7 L/100 km16 mpg US19.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km20.30 LC100 km25.72 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi32.67 LC100 mi41.40 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,740 L460 US gal383 UK gal2,205 L582 US gal485 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,045 LC/year3,859 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz GL (X164) Facelift 2009 GL 450 CDI

  • Has 170 Nm more
  • Has 20 km/h (12 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 3.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 209 km (130 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 44 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque
  • 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 82 hp more
  • Is 305 kg lighter
  • Is 1.7 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 55 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

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

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