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Mercedes-Benz GL (X166) GL 350 BlueTEC · Stage 3vsMercedes-Benz GL (X166) GL 350 BlueTEC · Stage 2vsMercedes-Benz GL (X166) GL 350 BlueTEC · Stage 1vsMercedes-Benz GL (X166) GL 350 BlueTEC

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Mercedes-Benz GL (X166)

GL 350 BlueTEC

258 hp2987 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2012-2015

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz GL (X166) GL 350 BlueTEC (Stage 3) 400 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.0 s
  • Fastest top speed
    250 km/h
    155 mph
  • Most powerful
    400 hp
    298 kW
  • Highest torque
    992 Nm
    732 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    2,380 kg
    5,247 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    168 hp/t
    125 kW/t
    6.0 kg/hp
  • 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 overall score
    77/100
  • Best performance score
    70/100
  • Best economy score
    86/100
  • Best practicality score
    93/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 350 BlueTEC (Stage 3)400 hpMercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 350 BlueTEC (Stage 2)348 hpMercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 350 BlueTEC (Stage 1)310 hpMercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 350 BlueTEC258 hp
Power
400hp298kW+142 hp
348hp260kW+90 hp
310hp231kW+52 hp
258hp192kW
Torque
992Nm732lb-ft+372 Nm
868Nm640lb-ft+248 Nm
775Nm572lb-ft+155 Nm
620Nm457lb-ft
Curb weight
2,380kg5,247lb
2,380kg5,247lb
2,380kg5,247lb
2,380kg5,247lb
Gross weight
3,250kg7,165lb
3,250kg7,165lb
3,250kg7,165lb
3,250kg7,165lb
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
+30 km/h
240 km/h
149 mph
+20 km/h
232 km/h
144 mph
+12 km/h
220 km/h
137 mph
To 99% top speed
100.6s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph-23.4 s
Calculated
108.5s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph-15.5 s
Calculated
114.8s99% target: 230 km/h / 143 mph-9.2 s
Calculated
123.9s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.0s-1.9 s
6.6s-1.4 s
7.0s-0.9 s
7.9s
0-200 km/h
26.1s-25.0 s
Calculated
31.6s-19.6 s
Calculated
37.4s-13.7 s
Calculated
51.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.7s-1.7 s
Calculated
6.2s-1.2 s
Calculated
6.6s-0.8 s
Calculated
7.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.7L/100 km27mpg US32.5mpg UK
8.7L/100 km27mpg US32.5mpg UK
8.7L/100 km27mpg US32.5mpg UK
8.7L/100 km27mpg US32.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.2s-1.5 s
Calculated
14.7s-1.0 s
Calculated
15.1s-0.6 s
Calculated
15.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
168hp/t125kW/t76hp/1000 lb
Calculated
146hp/t109kW/t66hp/1000 lb
Calculated
130hp/t97kW/t59hp/1000 lb
Calculated
108hp/t81kW/t49hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
417Nm/t279lb-ft/ton
Calculated
365Nm/t244lb-ft/ton
Calculated
326Nm/t218lb-ft/ton
Calculated
261Nm/t174lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,282km797mi
Calculated
1,282km797mi
Calculated
1,282km797mi
Calculated
1,282km797mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,987cc182cu in
2,987cc182cu in
2,987cc182cu in
2,987cc182cu in
Length
5,120mm202in
5,120mm202in
5,120mm202in
5,120mm202in
Width
1,934mm76in
1,934mm76in
1,934mm76in
1,934mm76in
Height
1,850mm73in
1,850mm73in
1,850mm73in
1,850mm73in
Wheelbase
3,075mm121in
3,075mm121in
3,075mm121in
3,075mm121in
Front track
1,655mm65in
1,655mm65in
1,655mm65in
1,655mm65in
Rear track
1,675mm66in
1,675mm66in
1,675mm66in
1,675mm66in
Trunk volume
680L
680L
680L
680L
Max trunk volume
2,300L
2,300L
2,300L
2,300L
Doors
5
5
5
5
Seats
7
7
7
7
Fuel tank
100L
100L
100L
100L
CO2 emissions
205g/km
205g/km
205g/km
205g/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 BlueTEC (Stage 3) 400 hpMercedes-Benz GL (X166) GL 350 BlueTEC (Stage 2) 348 hpMercedes-Benz GL (X166) GL 350 BlueTEC (Stage 1) 310 hpMercedes-Benz GL (X166) GL 350 BlueTEC 258 hpPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz GL (X166) GL 350 BlueTEC (Stage 3) 400 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz GL (X166) GL 350 BlueTEC (Stage 2) 348 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz GL (X166) GL 350 BlueTEC (Stage 1) 310 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz GL (X166) GL 350 BlueTEC 258 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 350 BlueTEC (Stage 3)400 hp3,600 rpm1,600-2,400 rpm4,200 rpm
Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 350 BlueTEC (Stage 2)348 hp3,600 rpm1,600-2,400 rpm4,200 rpm
Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 350 BlueTEC (Stage 1)310 hp3,600 rpm1,600-2,400 rpm4,200 rpm
Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 350 BlueTEC258 hp3,600 rpm1,600-2,400 rpm4,200 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 350 BlueTEC (Stage 3)400 hpMercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 350 BlueTEC (Stage 2)348 hpMercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 350 BlueTEC (Stage 1)310 hpMercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 350 BlueTEC258 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.7 s
6.2 s
6.6 s
7.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.0 s
6.6 s
7.0 s
7.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
26.1 s
31.6 s
37.4 s
51.1 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
240 km/h
149 mph
232 km/h
144 mph
220 km/h
137 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.2 s
2.2 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
6.0 s
6.2 s
6.3 s
6.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.2 s
9.4 s
9.7 s
10.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.9 s
12.3 s
12.6 s
13.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.2 s
14.7 s
15.1 s
15.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
158 km/h
98 mph
152 km/h
94 mph
147 km/h
91 mph
140 km/h
87 mph

Power comparison

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

Mercedes-Benz GL (X166) GL 350 BlueTEC (Stage 3) 400 hp has 142 hp more than Mercedes-Benz GL (X166) GL 350 BlueTEC 258 hp.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz GL (X166) GL 350 BlueTEC 258 hp and Mercedes-Benz GL (X166) GL 350 BlueTEC (Stage 3) 400 hp: 142 hp (106 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz GL (X166) GL 350 BlueTEC (Stage 3) 400 hp and Mercedes-Benz GL (X166) GL 350 BlueTEC 258 hp: 1.9 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are Mercedes-Benz GL (X166) GL 350 BlueTEC (Stage 2) 348 hp and Mercedes-Benz GL (X166) GL 350 BlueTEC (Stage 1) 310 hp, separated by only 0.5 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 (Stage 3)400 hp
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 350 BlueTEC (Stage 2)348 hp
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 350 BlueTEC (Stage 1)310 hp
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 350 BlueTEC258 hp
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 350 BlueTEC (Stage 3)400 hp
400 hp
298 kW
6.0 s
250 km/h
155 mph
Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 350 BlueTEC (Stage 2)348 hp
348 hp
260 kW
6.6 s
240 km/h
149 mph
Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 350 BlueTEC (Stage 1)310 hp
310 hp
231 kW
7.0 s
232 km/h
144 mph
Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 350 BlueTEC258 hp
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 (X166)GL 350 BlueTEC (Stage 3)400 hp
Power
400 hp
298 kW
0-100 km/h6.0 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 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 (X166)GL 350 BlueTEC (Stage 2)348 hp
Power
348 hp
260 kW
0-100 km/h6.6 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 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 (X166)GL 350 BlueTEC (Stage 1)310 hp
Power
310 hp
231 kW
0-100 km/h7.0 s
Top speed
232 km/h
144 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 (X166)GL 350 BlueTEC258 hp
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 (X166)GL 350 BlueTEC (Stage 3)400 hp
Power
400 hp
298 kW
0-100 km/h6.0 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 350 BlueTEC (Stage 2)348 hp
Power
348 hp
260 kW
0-100 km/h6.6 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 350 BlueTEC (Stage 1)310 hp
Power
310 hp
231 kW
0-100 km/h7.0 s
Top speed
232 km/h
144 mph
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 350 BlueTEC258 hp
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 (X166) GL 350 BlueTEC (Stage 3) 400 hp 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 (Stage 3)400 hp
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK
6.0 s
Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 350 BlueTEC (Stage 2)348 hp
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK
6.6 s
Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 350 BlueTEC (Stage 1)310 hp
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK
7.0 s
Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 350 BlueTEC258 hp
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 (X166)GL 350 BlueTEC (Stage 3)400 hp
168 hp/t
125 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 350 BlueTEC (Stage 2)348 hp
146 hp/t
109 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 350 BlueTEC (Stage 1)310 hp
130 hp/t
97 kW/t
7.7 kg/hp
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 350 BlueTEC258 hp
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 (X166)GL 350 BlueTEC (Stage 3)400 hpMercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 350 BlueTEC (Stage 2)348 hpMercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 350 BlueTEC (Stage 1)310 hpMercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 350 BlueTEC258 hp
Power
400 hp
298 kW
348 hp
260 kW
310 hp
231 kW
258 hp
192 kW
Torque
992 Nm
732 lb-ft
868 Nm
640 lb-ft
775 Nm
572 lb-ft
620 Nm
457 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.0 s
6.6 s
7.0 s
7.9 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
240 km/h
149 mph
232 km/h
144 mph
220 km/h
137 mph
Lightness
2,380 kg
5,247 lb
2,380 kg
5,247 lb
2,380 kg
5,247 lb
2,380 kg
5,247 lb
Fuel consumption
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 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
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
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
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
1,282 km
797 mi
1,282 km
797 mi
1,282 km
797 mi
1,282 km
797 mi
CO2 score
205 g/km
205 g/km
205 g/km
205 g/km
Trunk score
680 L
24.0 cu ft
680 L
24.0 cu ft
680 L
24.0 cu ft
680 L
24.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
168 hp/t
125 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
146 hp/t
109 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
130 hp/t
97 kW/t
7.7 kg/hp
108 hp/t
81 kW/t
9.2 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz GL (X166) GL 350 BlueTEC (Stage 3) 400 hpMercedes-Benz GL (X166) GL 350 BlueTEC (Stage 2) 348 hpMercedes-Benz GL (X166) GL 350 BlueTEC (Stage 1) 310 hpMercedes-Benz GL (X166) GL 350 BlueTEC 258 hp
Consumption7.8 L/100 km30.2 mpg US36.2 mpg UK7.8 L/100 km30.2 mpg US36.2 mpg UK7.8 L/100 km30.2 mpg US36.2 mpg UK7.8 L/100 km30.2 mpg US36.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km13.65 LC100 km13.65 LC100 km13.65 LC100 km13.65 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi21.97 LC100 mi21.97 LC100 mi21.97 LC100 mi21.97 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,170 L309 US gal257 UK gal1,170 L309 US gal257 UK gal1,170 L309 US gal257 UK gal1,170 L309 US gal257 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,048 LC/year2,048 LC/year2,048 LC/year2,048 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz GL (X166) GL 350 BlueTEC (Stage 3) 400 hp

  • Has 52 hp more
  • Has 124 Nm more
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 22 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest CO2 emissions

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