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Mercedes-Benz GL (X164) · Facelift 2009 GL 450 CDIvsVolvo XC90 · Facelift 2007 4.4 V8

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

Volvo XC90 · Facelift 2007

4.4 V8

315 hp4414 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSUV2007-2014

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
  • Best estimated range
    862 km
    536 mi
  • Largest trunk
    620 L
  • Best overall score
    68/100
  • Best performance score
    58/100
  • Best economy score
    76/100
  • Best practicality score
    90/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzGL (X164)Facelift 2009GL 450 CDIVolvoXC90Facelift 20074.4 V8
Power
306hp228kW
315hp235kW
Torque
700Nm516lb-ft
440Nm325lb-ft
Curb weight
2,475kg5,456lb
2,080kg4,586lb
Gross weight
3,250kg7,165lb
2,590kg5,710lb
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
113.9s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
81.2s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.6s
7.3s
0-200 km/h
39.6s
Calculated
37.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.2s
Calculated
6.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11.6L/100 km20.3mpg US24.4mpg UK
13.3L/100 km17.7mpg US21.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
15.6L/100 km15.1mpg US18.1mpg UK
19.8L/100 km11.9mpg US14.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
9.2L/100 km25.6mpg US30.7mpg UK
9.6L/100 km24.5mpg US29.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.5s
Calculated
15.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
124hp/t92kW/t56hp/1000 lb
Calculated
151hp/t113kW/t69hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
283Nm/t189lb-ft/ton
Calculated
212Nm/t142lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
862km536mi
Calculated
602km374mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,996cc244cu in
4,414cc269cu in
Length
5,099mm201in
4,798mm189in
Width
1,920mm76in
1,898mm75in
Height
1,840mm72in
1,743mm69in
Wheelbase
3,075mm121in
2,857mm112in
Front track
1,645mm65in
-
Rear track
1,648mm65in
-
Ground clearance
198mm8in
-
Trunk volume
620L
249L
Max trunk volume
2,300L
1,837L
Doors
5
5
Seats
7
7
Fuel tank
100L
80L
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 CDIVolvo XC90 Facelift 2007 4.4 V8PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz GL (X164) Facelift 2009 GL 450 CDI: Power / Torque
  • Volvo XC90 Facelift 2007 4.4 V8: 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
VolvoXC90Facelift 20074.4 V85,950 rpm3,950 rpm6,200 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzGL (X164)Facelift 2009GL 450 CDIVolvoXC90Facelift 20074.4 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.2 s
6.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.6 s
7.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
39.6 s
37.4 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Likely limited
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
9.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.0 s
12.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.5 s
15.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
144 km/h
90 mph
149 km/h
93 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
VolvoXC90Facelift 20074.4 V8
315 hp
235 kW

Volvo XC90 Facelift 2007 4.4 V8 has 9 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 Volvo XC90 Facelift 2007 4.4 V8: 9 hp (7 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
VolvoXC90Facelift 20074.4 V8
440 Nm
325 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
VolvoXC90Facelift 20074.4 V8
2,080 kg
4,586 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
VolvoXC90Facelift 20074.4 V8
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 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
VolvoXC90Facelift 20074.4 V87.3 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volvo XC90 Facelift 2007 4.4 V8 and Mercedes-Benz GL (X164) Facelift 2009 GL 450 CDI: 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
VolvoXC90Facelift 20074.4 V8
13.3 L/100 km
17.7 mpg US
21.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz GL (X164) Facelift 2009 GL 450 CDI and Volvo XC90 Facelift 2007 4.4 V8: 1.7 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
VolvoXC90Facelift 20074.4 V8
151 hp/t
113 kW/t
6.6 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
VolvoXC90Facelift 20074.4 V8
602 km
374 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
VolvoXC90Facelift 20074.4 V8
315 hp
235 kW
7.3 s
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 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
VolvoXC90Facelift 20074.4 V8
Power
315 hp
235 kW
0-100 km/h7.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
7 seats
Trunk
249 L
8.8 cu ft
Length
4,798 mm
188.9 in
Height
1,743 mm
68.6 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
VolvoXC90Facelift 20074.4 V8
Power
315 hp
235 kW
0-100 km/h7.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
13.3 L/100 km
17.7 mpg US
21.2 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
VolvoXC90Facelift 20074.4 V8
13.3 L/100 km
17.7 mpg US
21.2 mpg UK
7.3 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
VolvoXC90Facelift 20074.4 V8
151 hp/t
113 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
13.3 L/100 km
17.7 mpg US
21.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzGL (X164)Facelift 2009GL 450 CDIVolvoXC90Facelift 20074.4 V8
Power
306 hp
228 kW
315 hp
235 kW
Torque
700 Nm
516 lb-ft
440 Nm
325 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.6 s
7.3 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Lightness
2,475 kg
5,456 lb
2,080 kg
4,586 lb
Fuel consumption
11.6 L/100 km
20.3 mpg US
24.4 mpg UK
13.3 L/100 km
17.7 mpg US
21.2 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
249 L
8.8 cu ft
Length
4,798 mm
188.9 in
Height
1,743 mm
68.6 in
Range score
862 km
536 mi
602 km
374 mi
CO2 score
307 g/km
-
Trunk score
620 L
21.9 cu ft
249 L
8.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
124 hp/t
92 kW/t
8.1 kg/hp
151 hp/t
113 kW/t
6.6 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.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz GL (X164) Facelift 2009 GL 450 CDIVolvo XC90 Facelift 2007 4.4 V8
Consumption11.6 L/100 km20.3 mpg US24.4 mpg UK13.3 L/100 km17.7 mpg US21.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km20.30 LC100 km23.28 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi32.67 LC100 mi37.46 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,740 L460 US gal383 UK gal1,995 L527 US gal439 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,045 LC/year3,491 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Has 260 Nm more
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.7 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 261 km (162 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 371 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

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

Volvo XC90 Facelift 2007 4.4 V8

  • Has 9 hp more
  • Is 395 kg lighter
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 28 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
  • Smallest trunk

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