The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes GLS 63 AMG 4MATIC+ Speedshift TCT 9G (20 - ..) vs. Mercedes GL 450 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)

€ 150,300
Mercedes GLS 63 AMG 4MATIC+ Speedshift TCT 9G (20 - ..) GLS 63 AMG
€ 88,300
 Mercedes GL 450 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11) GL 450 CDI
€ 150,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 88,300

ⓘ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 4.3 inches longer, 1.4 inches wider and 0.7 inches lower than the GL 450 CDI.
GLS 63 AMG
GL 450 CDI
71.8
Blueprint Mercedes GLS 63 AMG 4MATIC+ Speedshift TCT 9G (20 - ..)
77
84.9
72.4
Blueprint Mercedes GL 450 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)
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 450 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)
121.1
200.7
205 in
Length
200.7 in
123.4 in
Wheelbase
121.1 in

Vehicle Weight

GLS 63 AMG
GL 450 CDI
5798 lb
Curb Weight
5622 lb
7485 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
7165 lb
Mercedes GLS 63 AMG 4MATIC+ Speedshift TCT 9G (20 - ..)
Weight Difference:
176 lb
3.04 %
Mercedes GL 450 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)

General

GLS 63 AMG
GL 450 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 450 CDI
8-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V8 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz M 177
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 629
M 177.980
Engine Code
OM 629.912
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
625 hp
at 5750 rpm
Power
302 hp
at 3600 rpm
GLS 63 AMG
625 hp
302 hp
GL 450 CDI
627 lb‑ft
at 2250 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
GLS 63 AMG
627 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
GL 450 CDI

Performance

GLS 63 AMG
GL 450 CDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
4.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

190 ft
0.000 sec

GLS 63 AMG

62 mph 62
mph

348 ft
0.000 sec

GL 450 CDI

▶ REPLAY
9.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.62 lb/hp
GLS 63 AMG
9.28 lb/hp
18.62 lb/hp
GL 450 CDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

GLS 63 AMG
GL 450 CDI
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
20 mpg
GLS 63 AMG
20 mpg
20 mpg
GL 450 CDI
15 mpg
city
15 mpg
24 mpg
highway
26 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
26.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
466 mi
Range
536 mi
GLS 63 AMG
466 mi
536 mi
GL 450 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).
238.7 kWh
GLS 63 AMG
227.4 kWh
238.7 kWh
GL 450 CDI
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
463 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
494 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

GLS 63 AMG
GL 450 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