The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes GLS 63 AMG 4MATIC+ Speedshift TCT 9G (20 - ..) vs. Mercedes GL 350 CDI BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 15)

€ 150,300
Mercedes GLS 63 AMG 4MATIC+ Speedshift TCT 9G (20 - ..) GLS 63 AMG
€ 74,300
 Mercedes GL 350 CDI BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 15) GL 350 CDI BlueTEC
€ 150,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 74,300

ⓘ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 3.4 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 1.1 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
72.8
Blueprint Mercedes GL 350 CDI BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 15)
76.1
84.3
77 in
Width
76.1 in
84.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84.3 in
71.8 in
Height
72.8 in
Blueprint Mercedes GLS 63 AMG 4MATIC+ Speedshift TCT 9G (20 - ..)
123.4
205
Blueprint Mercedes GL 350 CDI BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 15)
121.1
201.6
205 in
Length
201.6 in
123.4 in
Wheelbase
121.1 in

Vehicle Weight

GLS 63 AMG
GL 350 CDI BlueTEC
5798 lb
Curb Weight
5412 lb
7485 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
7165 lb
Mercedes GLS 63 AMG 4MATIC+ Speedshift TCT 9G (20 - ..)
Weight Difference:
386 lb
6.66 %
Mercedes GL 350 CDI BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 15)

General

GLS 63 AMG
GL 350 CDI BlueTEC
X167
Generation
X166
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 642.826
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
625 hp
at 5750 rpm
Power
254 hp
at 3600 rpm
GLS 63 AMG
625 hp
254 hp
GL 350 CDI BlueTEC
627 lb‑ft
at 2250 rpm
Max. Torque
457 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
GLS 63 AMG
627 lb‑ft
457 lb‑ft
GL 350 CDI BlueTEC

Performance

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

190 ft
0.000 sec

GLS 63 AMG

62 mph 62
mph

361 ft
0.000 sec

GL 350 CDI BlueTEC

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

GLS 63 AMG
GL 350 CDI BlueTEC
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
32 mpg
GLS 63 AMG
20 mpg
32 mpg
GL 350 CDI BlueTEC
15 mpg
city
29 mpg
24 mpg
highway
34 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
26.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
466 mi
Range
839 mi
GLS 63 AMG
466 mi
839 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).
152.2 kWh
GLS 63 AMG
227.4 kWh
152.2 kWh
GL 350 CDI BlueTEC
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
463 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
309 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

GLS 63 AMG
GL 350 CDI BlueTEC
5
Doors
5
7
No. of Seats
5
1687 lb
Maximum Payload
1753 lb
10.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
19.3 cu ft
68 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
65.1 cu ft