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Mercedes-Benz GL (X164) · Facelift 2009 GL 450 CDIvsMercedes-Benz GLK (X204) GLK 280 V6

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 GLK (X204)

GLK 280 V6

231 hp2996 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSUV2008-2009

Comparison overview

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Best choices

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 estimated range
    862 km
    536 mi
  • Largest trunk
    620 L
  • Best overall score
    68/100
  • Best performance score
    58/100
  • Best practicality score
    90/100

Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) GLK 280 V6

  • Lightest
    1,755 kg
    3,869 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    132 hp/t
    98 kW/t
    7.6 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    10.5 L/100 km
    22.4 mpg US
    26.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    14.1 L/100 km
    16.7 mpg US
    20.0 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    8.4 L/100 km
    28.0 mpg US
    33.6 mpg UK
  • Best economy score
    79/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzGL (X164)Facelift 2009GL 450 CDIMercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 280 V6
Power
306hp228kW
231hp172kW
Torque
700Nm516lb-ft
300Nm221lb-ft
Curb weight
2,475kg5,456lb
1,755kg3,869lb
Gross weight
3,250kg7,165lb
2,480kg5,467lb
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
80.9s99% target: 208 km/h / 129 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.6s
7.6s
0-200 km/h
39.6s
Calculated
49.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.2s
Calculated
7.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11.6L/100 km20.3mpg US24.4mpg UK
10.5L/100 km22.4mpg US26.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
15.6L/100 km15.1mpg US18.1mpg UK
14.1L/100 km16.7mpg US20.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
9.2L/100 km25.6mpg US30.7mpg UK
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.5s
Calculated
15.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
124hp/t92kW/t56hp/1000 lb
Calculated
132hp/t98kW/t60hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
283Nm/t189lb-ft/ton
Calculated
171Nm/t114lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
862km536mi
Calculated
629km391mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,996cc244cu in
2,996cc183cu in
Length
5,099mm201in
4,528mm178in
Width
1,920mm76in
1,840mm72in
Height
1,840mm72in
1,689mm66in
Wheelbase
3,075mm121in
2,755mm108in
Front track
1,645mm65in
1,567mm62in
Rear track
1,648mm65in
1,569mm62in
Ground clearance
198mm8in
201mm8in
Trunk volume
620L
450L
Max trunk volume
2,300L
1,550L
Doors
5
5
Seats
7
5
Fuel tank
100L
66L
CO2 emissions
307g/km
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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 GLK (X204) GLK 280 V6PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz GL (X164) Facelift 2009 GL 450 CDI: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) GLK 280 V6: 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-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 280 V66,000 rpm2,500-5,000 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzGL (X164)Facelift 2009GL 450 CDIMercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 280 V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.2 s
7.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.6 s
7.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
39.6 s
49.1 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
210 km/h
130 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.5 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.0 s
10.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.0 s
13.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.5 s
15.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
144 km/h
90 mph
145 km/h
90 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-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 280 V6
231 hp
172 kW

Mercedes-Benz GL (X164) Facelift 2009 GL 450 CDI has 75 hp more than Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) GLK 280 V6.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) GLK 280 V6 and Mercedes-Benz GL (X164) Facelift 2009 GL 450 CDI: 75 hp (56 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-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 280 V6
300 Nm
221 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-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 280 V6
1,755 kg
3,869 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-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 280 V6
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-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 280 V67.6 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-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 280 V6
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) GLK 280 V6 and Mercedes-Benz GL (X164) Facelift 2009 GL 450 CDI: 1.1 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-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 280 V6
132 hp/t
98 kW/t
7.6 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-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 280 V6
629 km
391 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-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 280 V6
231 hp
172 kW
7.6 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-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 280 V6
Power
231 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h7.6 s
Top speed
210 km/h
130 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Length
4,528 mm
178.3 in
Height
1,689 mm
66.5 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-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 280 V6
Power
231 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h7.6 s
Top speed
210 km/h
130 mph
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 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-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 280 V6
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 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
124 hp/t
92 kW/t
8.1 kg/hp
11.6 L/100 km
20.3 mpg US
24.4 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 280 V6
132 hp/t
98 kW/t
7.6 kg/hp
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzGL (X164)Facelift 2009GL 450 CDIMercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 280 V6
Power
306 hp
228 kW
231 hp
172 kW
Torque
700 Nm
516 lb-ft
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.6 s
7.6 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
210 km/h
130 mph
Lightness
2,475 kg
5,456 lb
1,755 kg
3,869 lb
Fuel consumption
11.6 L/100 km
20.3 mpg US
24.4 mpg UK
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 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
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Length
4,528 mm
178.3 in
Height
1,689 mm
66.5 in
Range score
862 km
536 mi
629 km
391 mi
CO2 score
307 g/km
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Trunk score
620 L
21.9 cu ft
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
124 hp/t
92 kW/t
8.1 kg/hp
132 hp/t
98 kW/t
7.6 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) Facelift 2009 GL 450 CDIMercedes-Benz GLK (X204) GLK 280 V6
Consumption11.6 L/100 km20.3 mpg US24.4 mpg UK10.5 L/100 km22.4 mpg US26.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km20.30 LC100 km18.38 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi32.67 LC100 mi29.57 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,740 L460 US gal383 UK gal1,575 L416 US gal346 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,045 LC/year2,756 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Has 75 hp more
  • Has 400 Nm more
  • Has 20 km/h (12 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 233 km (145 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 170 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) GLK 280 V6

  • Is 720 kg lighter
  • Uses 1.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 8 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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