The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes GL 420 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09) vs. Mercedes GLS 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS 7G-TRONIC (15 - 19)
€ 85,400
€ 140,200
€ 85,400
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 GL 420 CDI is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 6.6 cm shorter, 6.2 cm narrower and 1 cm lower than the GLS 63 AMG.
GL 420 CDI
GLS 63 AMG
1840
1920
2130
1850
1982
2141
1920 mm
Width
1982 mm
2130 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2141 mm
1840 mm
Height
1850 mm
3075
5096
3075
5162
5096 mm
Length
5162 mm
3075 mm
Wheelbase
3075 mm
Vehicle Weight
GL 420 CDI
GLS 63 AMG
2550 kg
Kerb Weight
2580 kg
3250 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3290 kg
Weight Difference:
30 kg
1.16 %
General
GL 420 CDI
GLS 63 AMG
X164
Generation
X166
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
GL 420 CDI
GLS 63 AMG
V8 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 petrol engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz OM 629
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 157
OM 629.912
Engine Code
M 157.982
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
3996 CC
Engine Capacity
5461 CC
302 bhp
at 3600 rpm
Power
577 bhp
at 5500 rpm
GL 420 CDI
302 bhp
577 bhp
GLS 63 AMG
700 NM
at 2200 rpm
Max. Torque
760 NM
at 1750 rpm
GL 420 CDI
700 NM
760 NM
GLS 63 AMG
Performance
GL 420 CDI
GLS 63 AMG
143 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
106 m
0.000 sec
GL 420 CDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
64 m
0.000 sec
GLS 63 AMG
▶ REPLAY
8.44 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.47 kg/bhp
GL 420 CDI
8.44 kg/bhp
4.47 kg/bhp
GLS 63 AMG
Fuel Economy / Emissions
GL 420 CDI
GLS 63 AMG
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
23 mpg
GL 420 CDI
24 mpg
23 mpg
GLS 63 AMG
18 mpg
city
18 mpg
31 mpg
motorway
27 mpg
100 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
100 L
536 mi
Range
505 mi
GL 420 CDI
536 mi
505 mi
GLS 63 AMG
Environmental Impact
238.7 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).
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 420 CDI
238.7 kWh
233 kWh
GLS 63 AMG
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6
307 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
288 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
GL 420 CDI
GLS 63 AMG
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
700 kg
Maximum Payload
710 kg
620 L
Boot Capacity
680 L
2300 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
2300 L
