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Mercedes-Benz GL (X164) · Facelift 2009 GL 450 CDIvsMercedes-Benz GL (X166) GL 350 BlueTEC

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 (X166)

GL 350 BlueTEC

258 hp2987 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2012-2015

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz GL (X166) GL 350 BlueTEC

  • Lightest
    2,380 kg
    5,247 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.8 L/100 km
    30.2 mpg US
    36.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    8.7 L/100 km
    27.0 mpg US
    32.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.3 L/100 km
    32.2 mpg US
    38.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    205 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,282 km
    797 mi
  • Largest trunk
    680 L
  • Best economy score
    86/100
  • Best practicality score
    93/100

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

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.6 s
  • Fastest top speed
    230 km/h
    143 mph
  • Most powerful
    306 hp
    228 kW
  • Highest torque
    700 Nm
    516 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    124 hp/t
    92 kW/t
    8.1 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    68/100
  • Best performance score
    58/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzGL (X164)Facelift 2009GL 450 CDIMercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 350 BlueTEC
Power
306hp228kW
258hp192kW
Torque
700Nm516lb-ft
620Nm457lb-ft
Curb weight
2,475kg5,456lb
2,380kg5,247lb
Gross weight
3,250kg7,165lb
3,250kg7,165lb
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
220 km/h
137 mph
To 99% top speed
114.2s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
123.9s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.6s
7.9s
0-200 km/h
39.6s
Calculated
51.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.2s
Calculated
7.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11.6L/100 km20.3mpg US24.4mpg UK
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
15.6L/100 km15.1mpg US18.1mpg UK
8.7L/100 km27mpg US32.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
9.2L/100 km25.6mpg US30.7mpg UK
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.5s
Calculated
15.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
124hp/t92kW/t56hp/1000 lb
Calculated
108hp/t81kW/t49hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
283Nm/t189lb-ft/ton
Calculated
261Nm/t174lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
862km536mi
Calculated
1,282km797mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,996cc244cu in
2,987cc182cu in
Length
5,099mm201in
5,120mm202in
Width
1,920mm76in
1,934mm76in
Height
1,840mm72in
1,850mm73in
Wheelbase
3,075mm121in
3,075mm121in
Front track
1,645mm65in
1,655mm65in
Rear track
1,648mm65in
1,675mm66in
Ground clearance
198mm8in
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Trunk volume
620L
680L
Max trunk volume
2,300L
2,300L
Doors
5
5
Seats
7
7
Fuel tank
100L
100L
CO2 emissions
307g/km
205g/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 (X166) GL 350 BlueTECPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz GL (X164) Facelift 2009 GL 450 CDI: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz GL (X166) GL 350 BlueTEC: 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 (X166)GL 350 BlueTEC3,600 rpm1,600-2,400 rpm4,200 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzGL (X164)Facelift 2009GL 450 CDIMercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 350 BlueTEC
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.2 s
7.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.6 s
7.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
39.6 s
51.1 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
220 km/h
137 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
6.5 s
6.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.0 s
10.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.0 s
13.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.5 s
15.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
144 km/h
90 mph
140 km/h
87 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 (X166)GL 350 BlueTEC
258 hp
192 kW

Mercedes-Benz GL (X164) Facelift 2009 GL 450 CDI has 48 hp more than Mercedes-Benz GL (X166) GL 350 BlueTEC.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz GL (X166) GL 350 BlueTEC and Mercedes-Benz GL (X164) Facelift 2009 GL 450 CDI: 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 CDI
700 Nm
516 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 350 BlueTEC
620 Nm
457 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 (X166)GL 350 BlueTEC
2,380 kg
5,247 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 (X166)GL 350 BlueTEC
220 km/h
137 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 (X166)GL 350 BlueTEC7.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz GL (X164) Facelift 2009 GL 450 CDI and Mercedes-Benz GL (X166) GL 350 BlueTEC: 0.3 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 CDI
11.6 L/100 km
20.3 mpg US
24.4 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 350 BlueTEC
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz GL (X166) GL 350 BlueTEC and Mercedes-Benz GL (X164) Facelift 2009 GL 450 CDI: 3.8 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 (X166)GL 350 BlueTEC
108 hp/t
81 kW/t
9.2 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 (X166)GL 350 BlueTEC
1,282 km
797 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 (X166)GL 350 BlueTEC
258 hp
192 kW
7.9 s
220 km/h
137 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 (X166)GL 350 BlueTEC
Power
258 hp
192 kW
0-100 km/h7.9 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
7 seats
Trunk
680 L
24.0 cu ft
Length
5,120 mm
201.6 in
Height
1,850 mm
72.8 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 (X166)GL 350 BlueTEC
Power
258 hp
192 kW
0-100 km/h7.9 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 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 (X166)GL 350 BlueTEC
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK
7.9 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 (X166)GL 350 BlueTEC
108 hp/t
81 kW/t
9.2 kg/hp
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzGL (X164)Facelift 2009GL 450 CDIMercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 350 BlueTEC
Power
306 hp
228 kW
258 hp
192 kW
Torque
700 Nm
516 lb-ft
620 Nm
457 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.6 s
7.9 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
220 km/h
137 mph
Lightness
2,475 kg
5,456 lb
2,380 kg
5,247 lb
Fuel consumption
11.6 L/100 km
20.3 mpg US
24.4 mpg UK
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 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
7 seats
Trunk
680 L
24.0 cu ft
Length
5,120 mm
201.6 in
Height
1,850 mm
72.8 in
Range score
862 km
536 mi
1,282 km
797 mi
CO2 score
307 g/km
205 g/km
Trunk score
620 L
21.9 cu ft
680 L
24.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
124 hp/t
92 kW/t
8.1 kg/hp
108 hp/t
81 kW/t
9.2 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 (X166) GL 350 BlueTEC
Consumption11.6 L/100 km20.3 mpg US24.4 mpg UK7.8 L/100 km30.2 mpg US36.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km20.30 LC100 km13.65 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi32.67 LC100 mi21.97 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,740 L460 US gal383 UK gal1,170 L309 US gal257 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,045 LC/year2,048 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Has 48 hp more
  • Has 80 Nm more
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 15 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

Mercedes-Benz GL (X166) GL 350 BlueTEC

  • Is 95 kg lighter
  • Uses 3.8 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 420 km (261 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 60 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 102 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed

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