Mercedes-Benz R-Class vs Mercedes-Benz GL

CarWale brings you comparison of Mercedes-Benz R-Class and Mercedes-Benz GL. The Mercedes-Benz R-Class price is Rs. 60.23 Lakh and Mercedes-Benz GL price is Rs. 77.68 Lakh. The Mercedes-Benz R-Class is available in 2987 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Diesel and Mercedes-Benz GL is available in 2987 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Diesel.

R-Class vs GL Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	R-Class	GL
Price	Rs. 60.23 Lakh	Rs. 77.68 Lakh
Engine Capacity	2987 cc	2987 cc
Power	265 bhp	258 bhp
Transmission	Automatic	Automatic
Fuel Type	Diesel	Diesel

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Mercedes-Benz R-Class

R350 CDI 4Matic

Rs. 60.23 Lakh

Last Recorded Price

Mercedes-Benz GL

350 CDI

Rs. 77.68 Lakh

Last Recorded Price

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Mercedes-Benz R-Class

R350 CDI 4Matic

Mercedes-Benz GL

350 CDI

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SPECIFICATIONS
FEATURES
BROCHURE
COLOURS

SPECIFICATIONS
FEATURES
BROCHURE
COLOURS

Specifications and Finance

Finance

Engine & Transmission

Engine	2987 cc, 6 Cylinders In V Shape, 4 Valves/Cylinder	2987 cc, 6 Cylinders In V Shape, DOHC
Engine Type	V6 Diesel engine	V/6 7G-Tronic Plus
Fuel Type	Diesel	Diesel
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	265 bhp @ 3800 rpm	258 bhp @ 3600 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	617 Nm @ 2400 rpm	619 Nm @ 1600 rpm
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Transmission	Automatic - 7 Gears	Automatic - 7 Gears, Paddle Shift, Sport Mode
Turbocharger / Supercharger		Turbocharged
Others		Idle Start/Stop

Dimensions & Weight
Length (mm)
5157 5120
Width (mm)
2183 1934
Height (mm)
1659 1850
Wheelbase (mm)
3215 3075
Kerb Weight (kg)
2175
Capacity
Doors (Doors)
5 5
Seating Capacity (Person)
7 7
No of Rows (Rows)
3 3
Bootspace (litres)
633 680
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)
80 100

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension	AIRMATIC air suspension
Rear Suspension	AIRMATIC air suspension
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)	6.3	6.02
Steering Type		Power assisted (Electric)
Wheels		Alloy Wheels
Spare Wheel		Alloy
Front Tyres	255 / 55 R18	275 / 55 R19
Rear Tyres	255 / 55 R18	275 / 55 R19

Features

Safety
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Child Seat Anchor Points
Seat Belt Warning

Braking & Traction

Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
Brake Assist (BA)
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Four-Wheel-Drive		Torque-On-Demand
Hill Hold Control
Traction Control System (TC/TCS)
Ride Height Adjustment
Hill Descent Control

Locks & Security
Engine Immobiliser
Central Locking
Remote Remote
Speed Sensing Door Lock
Child Safety Lock

Comfort & Convenience

Air Conditioner	Yes (Automatic Climate Control)	Yes (Automatic Three Zone)
Front AC		Two Zones
Rear AC		Separate Zone
Heater
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors		Driver & Co-Driver
Anti-glare Mirrors		Electronic - Internal & Driver Door
Parking Assist		360 Degree Camera
Parking Sensors		Front & Rear
Cruise Control
Headlight and Ignition On Reminder
Keyless Start/ Button Start
Steering Adjustment	Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt & Telescopic
12V Power Outlets		1

Seats & Upholstery

Seat Upholstery	Leather	Leather
Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel
Driver Armrest
Rear Passenger Seat Type		Bench
Third Row Seat Type		Bench
Rear Armrest
Folding Rear Seat		Full
Split Rear Seat		60:40 split
Split Third Row Seat		50:50 split
Front Seatback Pockets
Headrests	Front & Rear	Front & Rear

Storage
Cup Holders Front & Rear
Driver Armrest Storage
Cooled Glovebox
Sunglass Holder
Third Row Cup Holders

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

Power Windows	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
One Touch Down		All
One Touch Up		All
Adjustable ORVMs	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable	Electrically Adjustable
Turn Indicators on ORVMs
Rear Defogger
Rear Wiper
Exterior Door Handles	Body Coloured	Body Coloured
Rain-sensing Wipers
Interior Door Handles		Chrome
Bootlid Opener	Internal with Remote	Internal with Remote

Exterior
Sunroof / Moonroof
Electrically Adjustable Panoramic Sunroof
Roof-mounted Antenna
Body-coloured Bumpers
Chrome Finish Exhaust Pipe

Lighting

Headlights	Projector with Xenon	Projector with Xenon
Automatic Headlamps
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Taillights		LED
Cabin Lamps		Front and Rear
Light on Vanity Mirrors		Driver & Co-Driver
Rear Reading Lamp
Glovebox Lamp
Headlight Height Adjuster

Instrumentation

Instantaneous Consumption
Instrument Cluster		Analogue
Trip Meter		Electronic 2 Trips
Average Fuel Consumption
Average Speed
Distance to Empty
Clock	Digital	Digital
Low Fuel Level Warning
Door Ajar Warning
Adjustable Cluster Brightness
Gear Indicator
Shift Indicator
Tachometer		Analogue

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Display		LCD Display
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
Speakers	6+	6+
Steering-mounted controls
Voice Command
GPS Navigation System
Bluetooth Compatibility	Phone	Phone & Audio Streaming
AUX Compatibility
AM/FM Radio
USB Compatibility
Head Unit Size	2 Din	2 Din
iPod Compatibility
DVD Playback

Manufacturer Warranty
Warranty (In Years)
2 2
Warranty (In Kilometres)
Unlimited Unlimited

Colours

	Chromite Black	Obsidian Black
	Palladium Silver	Palladium Silver
	Iridium Silver	Polar White
	Diamond White BRIGHT

More Expert Reviews on R-Class and GL

Mercedes-Benz GL350 CDI Long Term Report 1

By Charles Pennefather09 Sep 2014

Everyone makes a global vehicle, but some models are more focused on particular markets. The US market and the Mercedes GL are a prime example, and nothing brings this to the fore like a trip to office during rush hour I think, as the parking sensors trill their warning at me from all sides. With rickshaws and motorcycles threatening to scratch my paint, I break out in a sweat and tiptoe through the honking hordes until I realise that without so much as a peep from me they’re parting like the Red Sea before Moses.

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Mercedes-Benz is the first to roll out something in this category. Sooner or later, we can expect this segment to get populated. So, if you are one of those looking to buy a premium MPV for your family, read further as we drive the new Mercedes-Benz R-Class.

Mercedes-Benz GL

By Ninad Mirajgaonkar12 May 2014

My team very well knows about my affinity and profound love for all the big SUVs (pun intended) and so when the Mercedes GL 350 was at CarWale HQ, they had no difficulty choosing the ‘right guy’ for the review.

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R-Class vs GL Comparison FAQs

Q: Which car is cheaper between Mercedes-Benz R-Class and Mercedes-Benz GL?

Mercedes-Benz R-Class price is Rs. 60.23 Lakh and Mercedes-Benz GL price is Rs. 77.68 Lakh. Hence Mercedes-Benz R-Class is the cheapest amongst these cars.

Q: How is the performance of R-Class compared to GL?

For the R350 CDI 4Matic variant, 2987 cc Diesel engine of R-Class produces 265 bhp @ 3800 rpm of power and 617 Nm @ 2400 rpm of torque. For the 350 CDI variant, 2987 cc Diesel engine of GL produces 258 bhp @ 3600 rpm of power and 619 Nm @ 1600 rpm of torque.

Disclaimer: For the above Comparison of Compare R-Class and GL, CarWale has taken utmost care in gathering precise and accurate information about price, specs, features, colours etc, however, CarWale cannot be held liable for any direct or indirect damage/loss. For Compare R-Class and GL comparison, we have considered most popular variant on CarWale as default, however, any variant of these cars can be compared.

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Mercedes-Benz R-Class vs Mercedes-Benz GL

Length (mm)	5157	5120
Width (mm)	2183	1934
Height (mm)	1659	1850
Wheelbase (mm)	3215	3075
Kerb Weight (kg)		2175

Doors (Doors)	5	5
Seating Capacity (Person)	7	7
No of Rows (Rows)	3	3
Bootspace (litres)	633	680
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	80	100

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Child Seat Anchor Points
Seat Belt Warning

Engine Immobiliser
Central Locking	Remote	Remote
Speed Sensing Door Lock
Child Safety Lock

Cup Holders		Front & Rear
Driver Armrest Storage
Cooled Glovebox
Sunglass Holder
Third Row Cup Holders

Sunroof / Moonroof	Electrically Adjustable	Panoramic Sunroof
Roof-mounted Antenna
Body-coloured Bumpers
Chrome Finish Exhaust Pipe

Warranty (In Years)	2	2
Warranty (In Kilometres)	Unlimited	Unlimited