The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes GL 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS 7G-TRONIC (12 - 15) vs. Mercedes GL 350 CDI BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 15)
€ 131,900

€ 74,300

€ 131,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 74,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of the GL 63 AMG and the GL 350 CDI BlueTEC are absolutely identical. Both are 201.6 inches long, 76.1 inches wide and 72.8 inches tall.
GL 63 AMG
GL 350 CDI BlueTEC
72.8
76.1
84.3
72.8
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
121.1
201.6
121.1
201.6
201.6 in
Length
201.6 in
121.1 in
Wheelbase
121.1 in
Vehicle Weight
GL 63 AMG
GL 350 CDI BlueTEC
5688 lb
Curb Weight
5412 lb
7165 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
7165 lb

Weight Difference:
276 lb
4.85 %

General
GL 63 AMG
GL 350 CDI BlueTEC
X166
Generation
X166
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
GL 63 AMG
GL 350 CDI BlueTEC
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 157
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
M 157.982
Engine Code
OM 642.826


4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
5.5 L / 269 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
549 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
254 hp
at 3600 rpm
GL 63 AMG
549 hp
254 hp
GL 350 CDI BlueTEC
561 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
457 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
GL 63 AMG
561 lb‑ft
457 lb‑ft
GL 350 CDI BlueTEC
Performance
GL 63 AMG
GL 350 CDI BlueTEC
155 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
5.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec

GL 63 AMG
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec

GL 350 CDI BlueTEC
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10.36 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.31 lb/hp
GL 63 AMG
10.36 lb/hp
21.31 lb/hp
GL 350 CDI BlueTEC
Fuel Economy / Emissions
GL 63 AMG
GL 350 CDI BlueTEC
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
32 mpg
GL 63 AMG
19 mpg
32 mpg
GL 350 CDI BlueTEC
15 mpg
city
29 mpg
23 mpg
highway
34 mpg
26.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
26.4 gal
505 mi
Range
839 mi
GL 63 AMG
505 mi
839 mi
GL 350 CDI BlueTEC
Environmental Impact
233 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).
152.2 kWh
GL 63 AMG
233 kWh
152.2 kWh
GL 350 CDI BlueTEC
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
463 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
309 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
GL 63 AMG
GL 350 CDI BlueTEC
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1477 lb
Maximum Payload
1753 lb
19.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
19.3 cu ft














65.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
65.1 cu ft