2009 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class vs 2009 Mercedes-Benz R-Class
Published figures side by side. Rows where our sources have no value for a vehicle read “Not available”. Configurations differ within a model year, so ranges are shown where they apply.
| Specification | 2009 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class | 2009 Mercedes-Benz R-Class |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | ||
| Engine | Varies by configuration: 4.6L 8-cylinder, 5.5L 8-cylinder | 3.5L 6-cylinder |
| Displacement | 4.6 L to 5.5 L | 3.5 L |
| Cylinders | 8 | 6 |
| Fuel type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission and drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Automatic | Automatic |
| Gears | 7 | 7 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD |
| Fuel economy and range | ||
| Combined | 15 mpg (15.7 L/100 km) to 14 mpg (16.8 L/100 km) | 16 mpg (14.7 L/100 km) |
| City | 13 mpg (18.1 L/100 km) | 15 mpg (15.7 L/100 km) |
| Highway | 18 mpg (13.1 L/100 km) to 17 mpg (13.8 L/100 km) | 19 mpg (12.4 L/100 km) |