The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes GLS 350 d 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (15 - 19) vs. Mercedes GLS 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS 7G-TRONIC (15 - 19)
€ 75,200
GLS 350 d € 140,200
GLS 63 AMG
€ 75,200
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. Both cars are the same height, but the GLS 350 d is 1.3 inches shorter and 1.9 inches narrower.
GLS 350 d
GLS 63 AMG
76.1 in
Width
78 in
84.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84.3 in
72.8 in
Height
72.8 in
202 in
Length
203.2 in
121.1 in
Wheelbase
121.1 in
Vehicle Weight
GLS 350 d
GLS 63 AMG
5412 lb
Curb Weight
5688 lb
7165 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
7253 lb
Weight Difference:
276 lb
4.85 %
General
GLS 350 d
GLS 63 AMG
X166
Generation
X166
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
GLS 350 d
GLS 63 AMG
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 157
OM 642.826
Engine Code
M 157.982
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
5.5 L / 269 cu in
254 hp
at 3400 rpm
Power
577 hp
at 5500 rpm
GLS 350 d
254 hp
577 hp
GLS 63 AMG
457 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
561 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
GLS 350 d
457 lb‑ft
561 lb‑ft
GLS 63 AMG
Performance
GLS 350 d
GLS 63 AMG
138 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
GLS 350 d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
GLS 63 AMG
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21.31 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.86 lb/hp
GLS 350 d
21.31 lb/hp
9.86 lb/hp
GLS 63 AMG
Fuel Economy / Emissions
GLS 350 d
GLS 63 AMG
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
19 mpg
GLS 350 d
31 mpg
19 mpg
GLS 63 AMG
27 mpg
city
15 mpg
33 mpg
highway
23 mpg
26.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
26.4 gal
807 mi
Range
505 mi
GLS 350 d
807 mi
505 mi
GLS 63 AMG
Environmental Impact
158.4 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
GLS 350 d
158.4 kWh
233 kWh
GLS 63 AMG
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
463 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
GLS 350 d
GLS 63 AMG
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1753 lb
Maximum Payload
1565 lb
19.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
19.3 cu ft
65.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
65.1 cu ft