2016 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class vs 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLC-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 | 2016 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class | 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | ||
| Engine | Varies by configuration: 5.5L 8-cylinder turbocharged (SIDI), 3.0L 6-cylinder turbocharged (SIDI), 4.7L 8-cylinder turbocharged (SIDI) | 2.0L 4-cylinder turbocharged (SIDI) |
| Displacement | 3.0 L to 5.5 L | 2.0 L |
| Cylinders | 6 to 8 | 4 |
| Aspiration | Turbocharged | Turbocharged |
| Fuel type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission and drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Automatic | Automatic |
| Gears | 7 | 9 |
| Drivetrain | 4WD | Varies by configuration: FWD, 4WD |
| Fuel economy and range | ||
| Combined | 19 mpg (12.4 L/100 km) to 14 mpg (16.8 L/100 km) | 24 mpg (9.8 L/100 km) |
| City | 17 mpg (13.8 L/100 km) to 13 mpg (18.1 L/100 km) | 22 mpg (10.7 L/100 km) to 21 mpg (11.2 L/100 km) |
| Highway | 21 mpg (11.2 L/100 km) to 17 mpg (13.8 L/100 km) | 28 mpg (8.4 L/100 km) |