The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes GL 450 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 12) vs. Mercedes GLS 63 AMG 4MATIC+ Speedshift TCT 9G (20 - ..)

€ 87,600
Mercedes GL 450 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 12) GL 450
€ 150,300
 Mercedes GLS 63 AMG 4MATIC+ Speedshift TCT 9G (20 - ..) GLS 63 AMG
€ 87,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 150,300

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The GL 450 is 4.3 inches shorter, 1.4 inches narrower and 0.7 inches taller than the GLS 63 AMG.
GL 450
GLS 63 AMG
72.4
Blueprint Mercedes GL 450 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 12)
75.6
83.9
71.8
Blueprint Mercedes GLS 63 AMG 4MATIC+ Speedshift TCT 9G (20 - ..)
77
84.9
75.6 in
Width
77 in
83.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84.9 in
72.4 in
Height
71.8 in
Blueprint Mercedes GL 450 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 12)
121.1
200.7
Blueprint Mercedes GLS 63 AMG 4MATIC+ Speedshift TCT 9G (20 - ..)
123.4
205
200.7 in
Length
205 in
121.1 in
Wheelbase
123.4 in

Vehicle Weight

GL 450
GLS 63 AMG
5357 lb
Curb Weight
5798 lb
6945 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
7485 lb
Mercedes GL 450 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
441 lb
7.61 %
Mercedes GLS 63 AMG 4MATIC+ Speedshift TCT 9G (20 - ..)

General

GL 450
GLS 63 AMG
X164
Generation
X167
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission

Engine

GL 450
GLS 63 AMG
V8 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
8-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 273
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 177
M 273.923
Engine Code
M 177.980
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4.7 L / 230 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
335 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
625 hp
at 5750 rpm
GL 450
335 hp
625 hp
GLS 63 AMG
339 lb‑ft
at 2700 rpm
Max. Torque
627 lb‑ft
at 2250 rpm
GL 450
339 lb‑ft
627 lb‑ft
GLS 63 AMG

Performance

GL 450
GLS 63 AMG
146 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

328 ft
0.000 sec

GL 450

62 mph 62
mph

190 ft
0.000 sec

GLS 63 AMG

▶ REPLAY
15.99 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.28 lb/hp
GL 450
15.99 lb/hp
9.28 lb/hp
GLS 63 AMG

Fuel Economy / Emissions

GL 450
GLS 63 AMG
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
20 mpg
GL 450
18 mpg
20 mpg
GLS 63 AMG
13 mpg
city
15 mpg
22 mpg
highway
24 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
26.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
464 mi
Range
466 mi
GL 450
464 mi
466 mi
GLS 63 AMG
Environmental Impact
253.8 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).
227.4 kWh
GL 450
253.8 kWh
227.4 kWh
GLS 63 AMG
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
502 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
463 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

GL 450
GLS 63 AMG
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
7
1587 lb
Maximum Payload
1687 lb
17.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.1 cu ft
65.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
68 cu ft