The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes GL 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09) vs. Mercedes GLS 63 AMG 4MATIC+ Speedshift TCT 9G (20 - ..)
€ 92,000
€ 150,300
€ 92,000
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 500 is 4.4 inches shorter, 1.4 inches narrower and 0.7 inches taller than the GLS 63 AMG.
GL 500
GLS 63 AMG
72.4
75.6
83.9
71.8
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
121.1
200.6
123.4
205
200.6 in
Length
205 in
121.1 in
Wheelbase
123.4 in
Vehicle Weight
GL 500
GLS 63 AMG
5390 lb
Curb Weight
5798 lb
6945 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
7485 lb
Weight Difference:
408 lb
7.04 %
General
GL 500
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 500
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 273.963
Engine Code
M 177.980
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
5.5 L / 269 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
383 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
625 hp
at 5750 rpm
GL 500
383 hp
625 hp
GLS 63 AMG
391 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Max. Torque
627 lb‑ft
at 2250 rpm
GL 500
391 lb‑ft
627 lb‑ft
GLS 63 AMG
Performance
GL 500
GLS 63 AMG
149 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
GL 500
62 mph
62
mph
mph
190 ft
0.000 sec
GLS 63 AMG
▶ REPLAY
14.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.28 lb/hp
GL 500
14.07 lb/hp
9.28 lb/hp
GLS 63 AMG
Fuel Economy / Emissions
GL 500
GLS 63 AMG
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
20 mpg
GL 500
18 mpg
20 mpg
GLS 63 AMG
13 mpg
city
15 mpg
23 mpg
highway
24 mpg
26.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
467 mi
Range
466 mi
GL 500
467 mi
466 mi
GLS 63 AMG
Environmental Impact
252 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).
227.4 kWh
GL 500
252 kWh
227.4 kWh
GLS 63 AMG
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
510 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
463 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
GL 500
GLS 63 AMG
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
7
1554 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
