The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes GL 350 CDI BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 15) vs. Mercedes GLS 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS 7G-TRONIC (15 - 19)

€ 74,300
Mercedes GL 350 CDI BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 15) GL 350 CDI BlueTEC
€ 140,200
 Mercedes GLS 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS 7G-TRONIC (15 - 19) GLS 63 AMG
€ 74,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 140,200

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. Both cars are the same height, but the GL 350 CDI BlueTEC is 1.7 inches shorter and 1.9 inches narrower.
GL 350 CDI BlueTEC
GLS 63 AMG
72.8
Blueprint Mercedes GL 350 CDI BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 15)
76.1
84.3
72.8
Blueprint Mercedes GLS 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS 7G-TRONIC (15 - 19)
78
84.3
76.1 in
Width
78 in
84.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84.3 in
72.8 in
Height
72.8 in
Blueprint Mercedes GL 350 CDI BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 15)
121.1
201.6
Blueprint Mercedes GLS 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS 7G-TRONIC (15 - 19)
121.1
203.2
201.6 in
Length
203.2 in
121.1 in
Wheelbase
121.1 in

Vehicle Weight

GL 350 CDI BlueTEC
GLS 63 AMG
5412 lb
Curb Weight
5688 lb
7165 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
7253 lb
Mercedes GL 350 CDI BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
276 lb
4.85 %
Mercedes GLS 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS 7G-TRONIC (15 - 19)

General

GL 350 CDI BlueTEC
GLS 63 AMG
X166
Generation
X166
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

GL 350 CDI BlueTEC
GLS 63 AMG
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 157
OM 642.826
Engine Code
M 157.982
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
5.5 L / 269 cu in
254 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
577 hp
at 5500 rpm
GL 350 CDI BlueTEC
254 hp
577 hp
GLS 63 AMG
457 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
561 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
GL 350 CDI BlueTEC
457 lb‑ft
561 lb‑ft
GLS 63 AMG

Performance

GL 350 CDI BlueTEC
GLS 63 AMG
137 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

361 ft
0.000 sec

GL 350 CDI BlueTEC

62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

GLS 63 AMG

▶ REPLAY
21.31 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.86 lb/hp
GL 350 CDI BlueTEC
21.31 lb/hp
9.86 lb/hp
GLS 63 AMG

Fuel Economy / Emissions

GL 350 CDI BlueTEC
GLS 63 AMG
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
19 mpg
GL 350 CDI BlueTEC
32 mpg
19 mpg
GLS 63 AMG
29 mpg
city
15 mpg
34 mpg
highway
23 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
26.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
26.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
839 mi
Range
505 mi
GL 350 CDI BlueTEC
839 mi
505 mi
GLS 63 AMG
Environmental Impact
152.2 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
233 kWh
GL 350 CDI BlueTEC
152.2 kWh
233 kWh
GLS 63 AMG
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6
309 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
463 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

GL 350 CDI BlueTEC
GLS 63 AMG
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1753 lb
Maximum Payload
1565 lb
19.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
19.3 cu ft
65.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
65.1 cu ft