2012 Mercedes-Benz GL 350 BlueTEC vs. 2012 Mercedes-Benz GL 450 4MATIC
To start off, both 2012 Mercedes-Benz GL 350 BlueTEC and 2012 Mercedes-Benz GL 450 4MATIC were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Mercedes-Benz GL 450 4MATIC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Mercedes-Benz GL 450 4MATIC (335 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 2012 Mercedes-Benz GL 350 BlueTEC. (210 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mercedes-Benz GL 450 4MATIC should accelerate faster than 2012 Mercedes-Benz GL 350 BlueTEC. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Mercedes-Benz GL 350 BlueTEC weights approximately 75 kg more than 2012 Mercedes-Benz GL 450 4MATIC.
Both vehicles are all wheel drive (AWD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2012 Mercedes-Benz GL 350 BlueTEC (542 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Mercedes-Benz GL 450 4MATIC. (459 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2012 Mercedes-Benz GL 350 BlueTEC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Mercedes-Benz GL 450 4MATIC.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Mercedes-Benz GL 350 BlueTEC | 2012 Mercedes-Benz GL 450 4MATIC | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | GL | GL |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3000 cc | 4700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 335 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 542 Nm | 459 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | 7-speed shiftable automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2500 kg | 2425 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5098 mm | 5098 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1989 mm | 1989 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1839 mm | 1839 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3076 mm | 3076 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 11.2 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 100 L |
