The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes GL 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS 7G-TRONIC (12 - 15) vs. Mercedes GLS 400 d 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (19 - ..)
€ 131,900
€ 90,400
€ 131,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 90,400
ⓘ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 63 AMG is 3.4 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 1.1 inches taller than the GLS 400 d.
GL 63 AMG
GLS 400 d
72.8
76.1
84.3
71.8
77
84.9
76.1 in
Width
77 in
84.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84.9 in
72.8 in
Height
71.8 in
121.1
201.6
123.4
205
201.6 in
Length
205 in
121.1 in
Wheelbase
123.4 in
Vehicle Weight
GL 63 AMG
GLS 400 d
5688 lb
Curb Weight
5490 lb
7165 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
7165 lb
Weight Difference:
198 lb
3.48 %
General
GL 63 AMG
GLS 400 d
X166
Generation
X167
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
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
GL 63 AMG
GLS 400 d
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 157
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 656
M 157.982
Engine Code
OM 656.929
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
5.5 L / 269 cu in
Displacement
2.9 L / 142 cu in
549 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
325 hp
at 3600 rpm
GL 63 AMG
549 hp
325 hp
GLS 400 d
561 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
GL 63 AMG
561 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
GLS 400 d
Performance
GL 63 AMG
GLS 400 d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
148 mph
5.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec
GL 63 AMG
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
GLS 400 d
▶ REPLAY
10.36 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.89 lb/hp
GL 63 AMG
10.36 lb/hp
16.89 lb/hp
GLS 400 d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
GL 63 AMG
GLS 400 d
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
31 mpg
GL 63 AMG
19 mpg
31 mpg
GLS 400 d
15 mpg
city
25 mpg
23 mpg
highway
36 mpg
26.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
505 mi
Range
736 mi
GL 63 AMG
505 mi
736 mi
GLS 400 d
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).
156.4 kWh
GL 63 AMG
233 kWh
156.4 kWh
GLS 400 d
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC
463 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
367 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
GL 63 AMG
GLS 400 d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
7
1477 lb
Maximum Payload
1676 lb
19.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.1 cu ft
65.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
68 cu ft
