The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes GL 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09) vs. Mercedes GLS 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS 7G-TRONIC (15 - 19)
€ 92,000
€ 140,200
€ 92,000
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 500 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 500
GLS 63 AMG
72.4
75.6
83.9
72.8
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
121.1
200.6
121.1
203.2
200.6 in
Length
203.2 in
121.1 in
Wheelbase
121.1 in
Vehicle Weight
GL 500
GLS 63 AMG
5390 lb
Curb Weight
5688 lb
6945 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
7253 lb
Weight Difference:
298 lb
5.24 %
General
GL 500
GLS 63 AMG
X164
Generation
X166
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 500
GLS 63 AMG
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 273
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 157
M 273.963
Engine Code
M 157.982
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
5.5 L / 269 cu in
Displacement
5.5 L / 269 cu in
383 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
577 hp
at 5500 rpm
GL 500
383 hp
577 hp
GLS 63 AMG
391 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Max. Torque
561 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
GL 500
391 lb‑ft
561 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
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
GL 500
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
GLS 63 AMG
▶ REPLAY
14.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.86 lb/hp
GL 500
14.07 lb/hp
9.86 lb/hp
GLS 63 AMG
Fuel Economy / Emissions
GL 500
GLS 63 AMG
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
19 mpg
GL 500
18 mpg
19 mpg
GLS 63 AMG
13 mpg
city
15 mpg
23 mpg
highway
23 mpg
26.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
26.4 gal
467 mi
Range
505 mi
GL 500
467 mi
505 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).
233 kWh
GL 500
252 kWh
233 kWh
GLS 63 AMG
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6
510 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
463 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
GL 500
GLS 63 AMG
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1554 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
