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Mercedes-Benz GL (X164) · Facelift 2009 GL 500vsMercedes-Benz GLK (X204) GLK 350 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 500

388 hp5461 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSUV2009-2012
VS

Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204)

GLK 350 V6

272 hp3498 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSUV2008-2011

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz GL (X164) Facelift 2009 GL 500

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.5 s
  • Fastest top speed
    240 km/h
    149 mph
  • Most powerful
    388 hp
    289 kW
  • Highest torque
    530 Nm
    391 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    164 hp/t
    122 kW/t
    6.1 kg/hp
  • Best estimated range
    735 km
    457 mi
  • Largest trunk
    620 L
  • Best overall score
    72/100
  • Best performance score
    63/100
  • Best practicality score
    90/100

Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) GLK 350 V6

  • Lightest
    1,755 kg
    3,869 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    10.8 L/100 km
    21.8 mpg US
    26.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    14.6 L/100 km
    16.1 mpg US
    19.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    8.5 L/100 km
    27.7 mpg US
    33.2 mpg UK
  • Best economy score
    78/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzGL (X164)Facelift 2009GL 500Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 350 V6
Power
388hp289kW
272hp203kW
Torque
530Nm391lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
2,370kg5,225lb
1,755kg3,869lb
Gross weight
3,150kg6,945lb
2,480kg5,467lb
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
230 km/h
143 mph
To 99% top speed
94.1s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
78.8s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.5s
6.7s
0-200 km/h
29.0s
Calculated
30.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.1s
Calculated
6.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
13.6L/100 km17.3mpg US20.8mpg UK
10.8L/100 km21.8mpg US26.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
18.8L/100 km12.5mpg US15.0mpg UK
14.6L/100 km16.1mpg US19.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
10.6L/100 km22.2mpg US26.6mpg UK
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.6s
Calculated
14.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
164hp/t122kW/t74hp/1000 lb
Calculated
155hp/t116kW/t70hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
224Nm/t150lb-ft/ton
Calculated
199Nm/t133lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
735km457mi
Calculated
611km380mi
Calculated
Displacement
5,461cc333cu in
3,498cc213cu in
Length
5,099mm201in
4,525mm178in
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
1,588mm63in
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
317g/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 500Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) GLK 350 V6PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz GL (X164) Facelift 2009 GL 500: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) GLK 350 V6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzGL (X164)Facelift 2009GL 5006,000 rpm2,800-4,800 rpm6,500 rpm
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 350 V66,000 rpm2,400-5,000 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzGL (X164)Facelift 2009GL 500Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 350 V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.1 s
6.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.5 s
6.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
29.0 s
30.1 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
230 km/h
143 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.2 s
6.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.5 s
9.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.3 s
12.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.6 s
14.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
155 km/h
96 mph
155 km/h
96 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGL (X164)Facelift 2009GL 500
388 hp
289 kW
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 350 V6
272 hp
203 kW

Mercedes-Benz GL (X164) Facelift 2009 GL 500 has 116 hp more than Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) GLK 350 V6.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) GLK 350 V6 and Mercedes-Benz GL (X164) Facelift 2009 GL 500: 116 hp (87 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGL (X164)Facelift 2009GL 500
530 Nm
391 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 350 V6
350 Nm
258 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 500
2,370 kg
5,225 lb
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 350 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 500
240 km/h
149 mph
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 350 V6
230 km/h
143 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 5006.5 s
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 350 V66.7 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz GL (X164) Facelift 2009 GL 500 and Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) GLK 350 V6: 0.2 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 500
13.6 L/100 km
17.3 mpg US
20.8 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 350 V6
10.8 L/100 km
21.8 mpg US
26.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) GLK 350 V6 and Mercedes-Benz GL (X164) Facelift 2009 GL 500: 2.8 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 500
164 hp/t
122 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 350 V6
155 hp/t
116 kW/t
6.5 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 500
735 km
457 mi
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 350 V6
611 km
380 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzGL (X164)Facelift 2009GL 500
388 hp
289 kW
6.5 s
240 km/h
149 mph
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 350 V6
272 hp
203 kW
6.7 s
230 km/h
143 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 500
Power
388 hp
289 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 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 350 V6
Power
272 hp
203 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Length
4,525 mm
178.1 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 500
Power
388 hp
289 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
13.6 L/100 km
17.3 mpg US
20.8 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 350 V6
Power
272 hp
203 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
10.8 L/100 km
21.8 mpg US
26.2 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz GL (X164) Facelift 2009 GL 500 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 500
13.6 L/100 km
17.3 mpg US
20.8 mpg UK
6.5 s
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 350 V6
10.8 L/100 km
21.8 mpg US
26.2 mpg UK
6.7 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 500
164 hp/t
122 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp
13.6 L/100 km
17.3 mpg US
20.8 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 350 V6
155 hp/t
116 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
10.8 L/100 km
21.8 mpg US
26.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzGL (X164)Facelift 2009GL 500Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 350 V6
Power
388 hp
289 kW
272 hp
203 kW
Torque
530 Nm
391 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.5 s
6.7 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
230 km/h
143 mph
Lightness
2,370 kg
5,225 lb
1,755 kg
3,869 lb
Fuel consumption
13.6 L/100 km
17.3 mpg US
20.8 mpg UK
10.8 L/100 km
21.8 mpg US
26.2 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
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Length
4,525 mm
178.1 in
Height
1,689 mm
66.5 in
Range score
735 km
457 mi
611 km
380 mi
CO2 score
317 g/km
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Trunk score
620 L
21.9 cu ft
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
164 hp/t
122 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp
155 hp/t
116 kW/t
6.5 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 500Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) GLK 350 V6
Consumption13.6 L/100 km17.3 mpg US20.8 mpg UK10.8 L/100 km21.8 mpg US26.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km23.80 LC100 km18.90 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi38.30 LC100 mi30.42 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,040 L539 US gal449 UK gal1,620 L428 US gal356 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,570 LC/year2,835 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz GL (X164) Facelift 2009 GL 500

  • Has 116 hp more
  • Has 180 Nm more
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 9 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 124 km (77 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 power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) GLK 350 V6

  • Is 615 kg lighter
  • Uses 2.8 L/100 km less fuel

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption

Cons

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

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