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
Mercedes GL 420 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09) GL 420 CDI
€ 140,200
 Mercedes GLS 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS 7G-TRONIC (15 - 19) GLS 63 AMG
€ 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 2.6 inches shorter, 2.4 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the GLS 63 AMG.
GL 420 CDI
GLS 63 AMG
72.4
Blueprint Mercedes GL 420 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09)
75.6
83.9
72.8
Blueprint Mercedes GLS 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS 7G-TRONIC (15 - 19)
78
84.3
75.6 in
Width
78 in
83.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84.3 in
72.4 in
Height
72.8 in
Blueprint Mercedes GL 420 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09)
121.1
200.6
Blueprint Mercedes GLS 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS 7G-TRONIC (15 - 19)
121.1
203.2
200.6 in
Length
203.2 in
121.1 in
Wheelbase
121.1 in

Vehicle Weight

GL 420 CDI
GLS 63 AMG
5622 lb
Curb Weight
5688 lb
7165 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
7253 lb
Mercedes GL 420 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09)
Weight Difference:
66 lb
1.16 %
Mercedes GLS 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS 7G-TRONIC (15 - 19)

General

GL 420 CDI
GLS 63 AMG
X164
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 420 CDI
GLS 63 AMG
V8 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline 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
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
5.5 L / 269 cu in
302 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
577 hp
at 5500 rpm
GL 420 CDI
302 hp
577 hp
GLS 63 AMG
516 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Max. Torque
561 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
GL 420 CDI
516 lb‑ft
561 lb‑ft
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

348 ft
0.000 sec

GL 420 CDI

62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

GLS 63 AMG

▶ REPLAY
18.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.86 lb/hp
GL 420 CDI
18.62 lb/hp
9.86 lb/hp
GLS 63 AMG

Fuel Economy / Emissions

GL 420 CDI
GLS 63 AMG
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
19 mpg
GL 420 CDI
20 mpg
19 mpg
GLS 63 AMG
15 mpg
city
15 mpg
26 mpg
highway
23 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
26.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
26.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
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).
233 kWh
GL 420 CDI
238.7 kWh
233 kWh
GLS 63 AMG
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6
494 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
463 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

GL 420 CDI
GLS 63 AMG
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1543 lb
Maximum Payload
1565 lb
17.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
19.3 cu ft
65.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
65.1 cu ft