The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes GLS 63 AMG 4MATIC+ Speedshift TCT 9G (20 - ..) vs. Mercedes GL 350 CDI BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 12)

€ 150,300
Mercedes GLS 63 AMG 4MATIC+ Speedshift TCT 9G (20 - ..) GLS 63 AMG
€ 76,400
 Mercedes GL 350 CDI BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 12) GL 350 CDI BlueTEC
€ 150,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 76,400

ⓘ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 GLS 63 AMG is 4.3 inches longer, 1.4 inches wider and 0.7 inches lower than the GL 350 CDI BlueTEC.
GLS 63 AMG
GL 350 CDI BlueTEC
71.8
Blueprint Mercedes GLS 63 AMG 4MATIC+ Speedshift TCT 9G (20 - ..)
77
84.9
72.4
Blueprint Mercedes GL 350 CDI BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 12)
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
Blueprint Mercedes GLS 63 AMG 4MATIC+ Speedshift TCT 9G (20 - ..)
123.4
205
Blueprint Mercedes GL 350 CDI BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 12)
121.1
200.7
205 in
Length
200.7 in
123.4 in
Wheelbase
121.1 in

Vehicle Weight

GLS 63 AMG
GL 350 CDI BlueTEC
5798 lb
Curb Weight
5490 lb
7485 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6945 lb
Mercedes GLS 63 AMG 4MATIC+ Speedshift TCT 9G (20 - ..)
Weight Difference:
309 lb
5.33 %
Mercedes GL 350 CDI BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 12)

General

GLS 63 AMG
GL 350 CDI BlueTEC
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 350 CDI BlueTEC
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
208 hp
at 3400 rpm
GLS 63 AMG
625 hp
208 hp
GL 350 CDI BlueTEC
627 lb‑ft
at 2250 rpm
Max. Torque
398 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
GLS 63 AMG
627 lb‑ft
398 lb‑ft
GL 350 CDI BlueTEC

Performance

GLS 63 AMG
GL 350 CDI BlueTEC
155 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
4.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

190 ft
0.000 sec

GLS 63 AMG

62 mph 62
mph

436 ft
0.000 sec

GL 350 CDI BlueTEC

▶ REPLAY
9.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.39 lb/hp
GLS 63 AMG
9.28 lb/hp
26.39 lb/hp
GL 350 CDI BlueTEC

Fuel Economy / Emissions

GLS 63 AMG
GL 350 CDI BlueTEC
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
25 mpg
GLS 63 AMG
20 mpg
25 mpg
GL 350 CDI BlueTEC
15 mpg
city
19 mpg
24 mpg
highway
31 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
26.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
466 mi
Range
668 mi
GLS 63 AMG
466 mi
668 mi
GL 350 CDI BlueTEC
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).
191.4 kWh
GLS 63 AMG
227.4 kWh
191.4 kWh
GL 350 CDI BlueTEC
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
463 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
393 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

GLS 63 AMG
GL 350 CDI BlueTEC
5
Doors
5
7
No. of Seats
5
1687 lb
Maximum Payload
1455 lb
10.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.6 cu ft
68 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
65.1 cu ft