The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes GLS 63 AMG 4MATIC+ Speedshift TCT 9G (20 - ..) vs. Mercedes GL 320 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (06 - 09)
€ 150,300

€ 69,300

€ 150,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 69,300
ⓘ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 GLS 63 AMG is 4.4 inches longer, 1.4 inches wider and 0.7 inches lower than the GL 320 CDI.
GLS 63 AMG
GL 320 CDI
71.8
77
84.9
72.4
75.6
83.9
77 in
Width
75.6 in
84.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.9 in
71.8 in
Height
72.4 in
123.4
205
121.1
200.6
205 in
Length
200.6 in
123.4 in
Wheelbase
121.1 in
Vehicle Weight
GLS 63 AMG
GL 320 CDI
5798 lb
Curb Weight
5401 lb
7485 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6945 lb

Weight Difference:
397 lb
6.85 %

General
GLS 63 AMG
GL 320 CDI
X167
Generation
X164
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
GLS 63 AMG
GL 320 CDI
8-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 177
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
M 177.980
Engine Code
OM 642.940


4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
625 hp
at 5750 rpm
Power
221 hp
at 3800 rpm
GLS 63 AMG
625 hp
221 hp
GL 320 CDI
627 lb‑ft
at 2250 rpm
Max. Torque
376 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
GLS 63 AMG
627 lb‑ft
376 lb‑ft
GL 320 CDI
Performance
GLS 63 AMG
GL 320 CDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
4.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
190 ft
0.000 sec

GLS 63 AMG
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec

GL 320 CDI
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9.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.44 lb/hp
GLS 63 AMG
9.28 lb/hp
24.44 lb/hp
GL 320 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
GLS 63 AMG
GL 320 CDI
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
24 mpg
GLS 63 AMG
20 mpg
24 mpg
GL 320 CDI
15 mpg
city
19 mpg
24 mpg
highway
29 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
26.4 gal
466 mi
Range
634 mi
GLS 63 AMG
466 mi
634 mi
GL 320 CDI
Environmental Impact
227.4 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).
201.7 kWh
GLS 63 AMG
227.4 kWh
201.7 kWh
GL 320 CDI
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
463 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
420 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
GLS 63 AMG
GL 320 CDI
5
Doors
5
7
No. of Seats
5
1687 lb
Maximum Payload
1543 lb
10.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.6 cu ft











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