The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes GL 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS 7G-TRONIC (12 - 15) vs. Mercedes GLS 400 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (15 - 19)
€ 131,900
€ 81,600
€ 131,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 81,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same width and height, but the GL 63 AMG is 0.4 inches shorter.
GL 63 AMG
GLS 400
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
202
201.6 in
Length
202 in
121.1 in
Wheelbase
121.1 in
Vehicle Weight
GL 63 AMG
GLS 400
5688 lb
Curb Weight
5368 lb
7165 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
7165 lb
Weight Difference:
320 lb
5.63 %
General
GL 63 AMG
GLS 400
X166
Generation
X166
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Premium 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 63 AMG
GLS 400
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 157
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 276
M 157.982
Engine Code
M 276.821
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
5.5 L / 269 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
549 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
328 hp
at 5250 rpm
GL 63 AMG
549 hp
328 hp
GLS 400
561 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
354 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
GL 63 AMG
561 lb‑ft
354 lb‑ft
GLS 400
Performance
GL 63 AMG
GLS 400
155 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
5.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec
GL 63 AMG
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
GLS 400
▶ REPLAY
10.36 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.37 lb/hp
GL 63 AMG
10.36 lb/hp
16.37 lb/hp
GLS 400
Fuel Economy / Emissions
GL 63 AMG
GLS 400
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
26 mpg
GL 63 AMG
19 mpg
26 mpg
GLS 400
15 mpg
city
21 mpg
23 mpg
highway
30 mpg
26.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
26.4 gal
505 mi
Range
675 mi
GL 63 AMG
505 mi
675 mi
GLS 400
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).
174.3 kWh
GL 63 AMG
233 kWh
174.3 kWh
GLS 400
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6
463 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
341 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
GL 63 AMG
GLS 400
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1477 lb
Maximum Payload
1797 lb
19.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
19.3 cu ft
65.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
65.1 cu ft
