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Mercedes-Benz GL (X166) GL 350 BlueTECvsNissan Murano II (Z51) · Facelift 2010 3.5 V6

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

Nissan Murano II (Z51) · Facelift 2010

3.5 V6

256 hp3498 ccGasolineAWDCVTNaturally aspiratedSUV2010-2014

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz GL (X166) GL 350 BlueTEC

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    220 km/h
    137 mph
  • Most powerful
    258 hp
    192 kW
  • 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 overall score
    65/100
  • Best performance score
    52/100
  • Best economy score
    86/100
  • Best practicality score
    93/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 350 BlueTECNissanMurano II (Z51)Facelift 20103.5 V6
Power
258hp192kW
256hp191kW
Torque
620Nm457lb-ft
334Nm246lb-ft
Curb weight
2,380kg5,247lb
1,830kg4,034lb
Gross weight
3,250kg7,165lb
2,297kg5,064lb
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
123.9s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
90.8s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.9s
8.0s
0-200 km/h
51.1s
Calculated
41.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.4s
Calculated
7.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
10.6L/100 km22.2mpg US26.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.7L/100 km27mpg US32.5mpg UK
14.8L/100 km15.9mpg US19.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
8.3L/100 km28.3mpg US34.0mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.7s
Calculated
15.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
108hp/t81kW/t49hp/1000 lb
Calculated
140hp/t104kW/t63hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
261Nm/t174lb-ft/ton
Calculated
183Nm/t122lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,282km797mi
Calculated
774km481mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,987cc182cu in
3,498cc213cu in
Length
5,120mm202in
4,860mm191in
Width
1,934mm76in
1,885mm74in
Height
1,850mm73in
1,720mm68in
Wheelbase
3,075mm121in
2,825mm111in
Front track
1,655mm65in
1,610mm63in
Rear track
1,675mm66in
1,610mm63in
Ground clearance-
178mm7in
Trunk volume
680L
402L
Max trunk volume
2,300L
1,510L
Doors
5
5
Seats
7
5
Fuel tank
100L
82L
CO2 emissions
205g/km
248g/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 BlueTECNissan Murano II (Z51) Facelift 2010 3.5 V6PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz GL (X166) GL 350 BlueTEC: Power / Torque
  • Nissan Murano II (Z51) Facelift 2010 3.5 V6: 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
NissanMurano II (Z51)Facelift 20103.5 V66,000 rpm4,400 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 350 BlueTECNissanMurano II (Z51)Facelift 20103.5 V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.4 s
7.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.9 s
8.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
51.1 s
41.6 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.5 s
6.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.0 s
10.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.1 s
13.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.7 s
15.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
140 km/h
87 mph
145 km/h
90 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
NissanMurano II (Z51)Facelift 20103.5 V6
256 hp
191 kW

Mercedes-Benz GL (X166) GL 350 BlueTEC has 2 hp more than Nissan Murano II (Z51) Facelift 2010 3.5 V6.

The biggest power difference is between Nissan Murano II (Z51) Facelift 2010 3.5 V6 and Mercedes-Benz GL (X166) GL 350 BlueTEC: 2 hp (1 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
NissanMurano II (Z51)Facelift 20103.5 V6
334 Nm
246 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
NissanMurano II (Z51)Facelift 20103.5 V6
1,830 kg
4,034 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
NissanMurano II (Z51)Facelift 20103.5 V6
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 (X166)GL 350 BlueTEC7.9 s
NissanMurano II (Z51)Facelift 20103.5 V68.0 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz GL (X166) GL 350 BlueTEC and Nissan Murano II (Z51) Facelift 2010 3.5 V6: 0.1 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
NissanMurano II (Z51)Facelift 20103.5 V6
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz GL (X166) GL 350 BlueTEC and Nissan Murano II (Z51) Facelift 2010 3.5 V6: 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 (X166)GL 350 BlueTEC
108 hp/t
81 kW/t
9.2 kg/hp
NissanMurano II (Z51)Facelift 20103.5 V6
140 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.1 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
NissanMurano II (Z51)Facelift 20103.5 V6
774 km
481 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
NissanMurano II (Z51)Facelift 20103.5 V6
256 hp
191 kW
8.0 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 (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
NissanMurano II (Z51)Facelift 20103.5 V6
Power
256 hp
191 kW
0-100 km/h8.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
402 L
14.2 cu ft
Length
4,860 mm
191.3 in
Height
1,720 mm
67.7 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
NissanMurano II (Z51)Facelift 20103.5 V6
Power
256 hp
191 kW
0-100 km/h8.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 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
NissanMurano II (Z51)Facelift 20103.5 V6
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 mpg UK
8.0 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
NissanMurano II (Z51)Facelift 20103.5 V6
140 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 350 BlueTECNissanMurano II (Z51)Facelift 20103.5 V6
Power
258 hp
192 kW
256 hp
191 kW
Torque
620 Nm
457 lb-ft
334 Nm
246 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.9 s
8.0 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Lightness
2,380 kg
5,247 lb
1,830 kg
4,034 lb
Fuel consumption
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 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
402 L
14.2 cu ft
Length
4,860 mm
191.3 in
Height
1,720 mm
67.7 in
Range score
1,282 km
797 mi
774 km
481 mi
CO2 score
205 g/km
248 g/km
Trunk score
680 L
24.0 cu ft
402 L
14.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
108 hp/t
81 kW/t
9.2 kg/hp
140 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.1 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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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz GL (X166) GL 350 BlueTECNissan Murano II (Z51) Facelift 2010 3.5 V6
Consumption7.8 L/100 km30.2 mpg US36.2 mpg UK10.6 L/100 km22.2 mpg US26.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km13.65 LC100 km18.55 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi21.97 LC100 mi29.85 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,170 L309 US gal257 UK gal1,590 L420 US gal350 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,048 LC/year2,783 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz GL (X166) GL 350 BlueTEC

  • Has 2 hp more
  • Has 286 Nm more
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 2.8 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 508 km (316 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 278 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 43 g/km less CO2

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heaviest

Nissan Murano II (Z51) Facelift 2010 3.5 V6

  • Is 550 kg lighter
  • Has 31 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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