The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes GL 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 15) vs. Mercedes GL 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS 7G-TRONIC (12 - 15)

€ 96,000
Mercedes GL 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 15) GL 500
€ 131,900
 Mercedes GL 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS 7G-TRONIC (12 - 15) GL 63 AMG
€ 96,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 131,900

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of the GL 500 and the GL 63 AMG are absolutely identical. Both are 201.6 inches long, 76.1 inches wide and 72.8 inches tall.
GL 500
GL 63 AMG
72.8
Blueprint Mercedes GL 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 15)
76.1
84.3
72.8
Blueprint Mercedes GL 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS 7G-TRONIC (12 - 15)
76.1
84.3
76.1 in
Width
76.1 in
84.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84.3 in
72.8 in
Height
72.8 in
Blueprint Mercedes GL 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 15)
121.1
201.6
Blueprint Mercedes GL 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS 7G-TRONIC (12 - 15)
121.1
201.6
201.6 in
Length
201.6 in
121.1 in
Wheelbase
121.1 in

Vehicle Weight

GL 500
GL 63 AMG
5390 lb
Curb Weight
5688 lb
7165 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
7165 lb
Mercedes GL 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
298 lb
5.24 %
Mercedes GL 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS 7G-TRONIC (12 - 15)

General

GL 500
GL 63 AMG
X166
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
GL 63 AMG
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 278
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 157
M 278.928
Engine Code
M 157.982
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4.7 L / 230 cu in
Displacement
5.5 L / 269 cu in
429 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
549 hp
at 5250 rpm
GL 500
429 hp
549 hp
GL 63 AMG
516 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
561 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
GL 500
516 lb‑ft
561 lb‑ft
GL 63 AMG

Performance

GL 500
GL 63 AMG
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

269 ft
0.000 sec

GL 500

62 mph 62
mph

236 ft
0.000 sec

GL 63 AMG

▶ REPLAY
12.56 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.36 lb/hp
GL 500
12.56 lb/hp
10.36 lb/hp
GL 63 AMG

Fuel Economy / Emissions

GL 500
GL 63 AMG
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
19 mpg
GL 500
21 mpg
19 mpg
GL 63 AMG
16 mpg
city
15 mpg
25 mpg
highway
23 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
26.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
26.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
550 mi
Range
505 mi
GL 500
550 mi
505 mi
GL 63 AMG
Environmental Impact
214 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 500
214 kWh
233 kWh
GL 63 AMG
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
422 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
463 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

GL 500
GL 63 AMG
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1775 lb
Maximum Payload
1477 lb
19.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
19.3 cu ft
65.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
65.1 cu ft