Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz GL (X166) GL 350 BlueTECvsMercedes-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 (X166)

GL 350 BlueTEC

258 hp2987 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2012-2015
VS

Mercedes-Benz GL (X164)

GL 500

388 hp5461 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSUV2006-2008

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz GL (X166) GL 350 BlueTEC

  • Fastest top speed
    220 km/h
    137 mph
  • Highest torque
    620 Nm
    457 lb-ft
  • 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) 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 (X166)GL 350 BlueTECMercedes-BenzGL (X164)GL 500
Power
258hp192kW
388hp289kW
Torque
620Nm457lb-ft
530Nm391lb-ft
Curb weight
2,380kg5,247lb
2,170kg4,784lb
Gross weight
3,250kg7,165lb
2,850kg6,283lb
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
210 km/h
130 mph
To 99% top speed
123.9s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
74.6s99% target: 208 km/h / 129 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.9s
5.9s
0-200 km/h
51.1s
Calculated
43.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.4s
Calculated
5.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
14.7L/100 km16mpg US19.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.7L/100 km27mpg US32.5mpg UK
19.3L/100 km12.2mpg US14.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
12L/100 km19.6mpg US23.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.7s
Calculated
14.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
108hp/t81kW/t49hp/1000 lb
Calculated
179hp/t133kW/t81hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
261Nm/t174lb-ft/ton
Calculated
244Nm/t163lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,282km797mi
Calculated
653km406mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,987cc182cu in
5,461cc333cu in
Length
5,120mm202in
5,088mm200in
Width
1,934mm76in
1,920mm76in
Height
1,850mm73in
1,840mm72in
Wheelbase
3,075mm121in
3,075mm121in
Front track
1,655mm65in
1,645mm65in
Rear track
1,675mm66in
1,648mm65in
Trunk volume
680L
620L
Max trunk volume
2,300L
2,300L
Doors
5
5
Seats
7
5
Fuel tank
100L
96L
CO2 emissions
205g/km
351g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Mercedes-Benz GL (X166) GL 350 BlueTECMercedes-Benz GL (X164) GL 500PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz GL (X166) GL 350 BlueTEC: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz GL (X164) GL 500: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 350 BlueTEC3,600 rpm1,600-2,400 rpm4,200 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 (X166)GL 350 BlueTECMercedes-BenzGL (X164)GL 500
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.4 s
5.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.9 s
5.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
51.1 s
43.7 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
210 km/h
130 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 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
13.1 s
11.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.7 s
14.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
140 km/h
87 mph
152 km/h
94 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 350 BlueTEC
258 hp
192 kW
Mercedes-BenzGL (X164)GL 500
388 hp
289 kW

Mercedes-Benz GL (X164) GL 500 has 130 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) GL 500: 130 hp (97 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 350 BlueTEC
620 Nm
457 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 (X166)GL 350 BlueTEC
2,380 kg
5,247 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 (X166)GL 350 BlueTEC
220 km/h
137 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 (X166)GL 350 BlueTEC7.9 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 (X166) GL 350 BlueTEC: 2.0 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 (X166)GL 350 BlueTEC
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 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 (X166) GL 350 BlueTEC and Mercedes-Benz GL (X164) GL 500: 6.9 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 (X166)GL 350 BlueTEC
108 hp/t
81 kW/t
9.2 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 (X166)GL 350 BlueTEC
1,282 km
797 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 (X166)GL 350 BlueTEC
258 hp
192 kW
7.9 s
220 km/h
137 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 (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
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 (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-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 (X166) GL 350 BlueTEC 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 (X166)GL 350 BlueTEC
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK
7.9 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 (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
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 (X166)GL 350 BlueTECMercedes-BenzGL (X164)GL 500
Power
258 hp
192 kW
388 hp
289 kW
Torque
620 Nm
457 lb-ft
530 Nm
391 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.9 s
5.9 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
210 km/h
130 mph
Lightness
2,380 kg
5,247 lb
2,170 kg
4,784 lb
Fuel consumption
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK
14.7 L/100 km
16.0 mpg US
19.2 mpg UK
Practicality
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
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
1,282 km
797 mi
653 km
406 mi
CO2 score
205 g/km
351 g/km
Trunk score
680 L
24.0 cu ft
620 L
21.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
108 hp/t
81 kW/t
9.2 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 (X166) GL 350 BlueTECMercedes-Benz GL (X164) GL 500
Consumption7.8 L/100 km30.2 mpg US36.2 mpg UK14.7 L/100 km16 mpg US19.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km13.65 LC100 km25.72 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi21.97 LC100 mi41.40 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,170 L309 US gal257 UK gal2,205 L582 US gal485 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,048 LC/year3,859 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz GL (X166) GL 350 BlueTEC

  • Has 90 Nm more
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 6.9 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 629 km (391 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 60 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 146 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 130 hp more
  • Is 210 kg lighter
  • Is 2.0 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 70 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
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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