Compare Mercedes GL-Class X166 vs Mercedes ML-Class W166 vs Mercedes GL-Class X164 facelift

Variants
GL 63 AMG
GL 350 BlueTEC
GL 400
GL 500
ML 250 BlueTEC
ML 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
ML 350 BlueTEC
ML 400
ML 500
ML 63 AMG
GL350 CDI
GL350 CDI
GL350 CDI Euro5
GL450
GL450 CDI
GL500

Capacity

Cargo Capacity
680 L / 24.0 cu-ft ~ 2300 L / 81.2 cu-ft
690 L / 24.4 cu-ft ~ 2010 L / 71.0 cu-ft
620 L / 21.9 cu-ft ~ 2300 L / 81.2 cu-ft
Fuel Capacity
100.0 L / 26.4 gal
100.0 L / 26.4 gal
Passengers
7
5
7

Chassis

Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Brakes | Rear
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Power Steering
Electric Steering
Electric Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Suspension | Front
Double-wishbone
Double-wishbone
Double-wishbone
Suspension | Rear
Multi-link
Multi-link
Multi-link
Turning Circle
11.8 m / 38.7 ft
12.1 m / 39.7 ft
Water Fording
500 mm / 19.7 in

Construction

Body Style
5-door SUV
5-door SUV
5-door SUV

Dimensions

Ground Clearance
198 mm / 7.8 in
Size | Height
1850 mm / 72.8 in
1796 mm / 70.7 in
1840 mm / 72.4 in
Size | Length
4804 mm / 189.1 in
5099 mm / 200.7 in
Size | Width
1926 mm / 75.8 in
1920 mm / 75.6 in
Track Width | Front
1648.0 mm / 64.9 in
Track Width | Rear
1663.0 mm / 65.5 in
Wheelbase
3075 mm / 121.1 in
2915 mm / 114.8 in
3075 mm / 121.1 in

Performance

Towing Capacity
750 kg / 1653 lbs (w/o brakes) | 3500 kg / 7716 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)

Powertrain

Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine (longitudinal), All-wheel drive
Front-engine (longitudinal), All-wheel drive
Front-engine (longitudinal), All-wheel drive
Emission Standard
Euro 6
Transmission | Gears
7
7
7
Transmission | Type
Automatic 7G-TRONIC

Reviews

Neofiliac score
87%
72%
79%
Pros
  • Great V8 engine lineup
  • Improved 7G-Tronic transmission
  • Much better styling
  • High cargo capacity
  • Good towing capacity
  • Some interesting engine options
  • High cargo capacity
  • Good performance on-road
  • Improved petrol V8 reliability
  • High cargo capacity
  • Good towing capacity
  • Improved 7G-Tronic transmission
Cons
  • No more V8 diesel
  • Over-commitment to turbocharging
  • No real updates
  • High 0.36 drag coefficient

Price

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