Mercedes-Benz GL-Klasse (2012 – 2016) vs Chevrolet Suburban (2014 – 2020): specs compared
The Mercedes-Benz GL-Klasse is the more powerful of the two, with up to 435 hp against 426 hp. It has the higher top speed: 249 km/h against 182 km/h. It is the lighter car, from 2,335 kg against 2,493 kg. At 5,179 mm, the Chevrolet Suburban is 58 mm longer than the Mercedes-Benz GL-Klasse. The Mercedes-Benz GL-Klasse dates from 2012 – 2016, the Chevrolet Suburban from 2014 – 2020.
| Specification |
Mercedes-Benz
GL-Klasse
2012 – 2016
|
Chevrolet
Suburban
2014 – 2020
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | United States |
| Documented years | 2012 – 2016 | 2014 – 2020 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 4 | 4 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | AWD | AWD · RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic | Automatic |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 258 – 435 hp | 340 – 426 hp |
| Torque | 480 – 700 Nm | 519 – 610 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 5.4 – 7.9 s | — |
| Top speed | 220 – 249 km/h | 182 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 7.6 – 14.7 L/100 km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,121 mm | 5,179 mm |
| Width | 2,141 mm | 2,045 mm |
| Height | 1,849 mm | 1,890 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,073 – 3,076 mm | 2,946 mm |
| Curb weight | 2,335 – 2,445 kg | 2,493 – 2,674 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.