The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes GLS 63 AMG 4MATIC+ Speedshift TCT 9G (20 - ..) vs. Mercedes GL 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 15)
€ 150,300
GLS 63 AMG € 96,000
GL 500
€ 150,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 96,000
ⓘ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 500.
GLS 63 AMG
GL 500
77 in
Width
76.1 in
84.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84.3 in
71.8 in
Height
72.8 in
205 in
Length
201.6 in
123.4 in
Wheelbase
121.1 in
Vehicle Weight
GLS 63 AMG
GL 500
5798 lb
Curb Weight
5390 lb
7485 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
7165 lb
Weight Difference:
408 lb
7.04 %
General
GLS 63 AMG
GL 500
X167
Generation
X166
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 500
8-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 177
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 278
M 177.980
Engine Code
M 278.928
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
4.7 L / 230 cu in
625 hp
at 5750 rpm
Power
429 hp
at 5250 rpm
GLS 63 AMG
625 hp
429 hp
GL 500
627 lb‑ft
at 2250 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
GLS 63 AMG
627 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
GL 500
Performance
GLS 63 AMG
GL 500
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
190 ft
0.000 sec
GLS 63 AMG
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec
GL 500
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9.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.56 lb/hp
GLS 63 AMG
9.28 lb/hp
12.56 lb/hp
GL 500
Fuel Economy / Emissions
GLS 63 AMG
GL 500
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
21 mpg
GLS 63 AMG
20 mpg
21 mpg
GL 500
15 mpg
city
16 mpg
24 mpg
highway
25 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
26.4 gal
466 mi
Range
550 mi
GLS 63 AMG
466 mi
550 mi
GL 500
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).
214 kWh
GLS 63 AMG
227.4 kWh
214 kWh
GL 500
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
463 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
422 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
GLS 63 AMG
GL 500
5
Doors
5
7
No. of Seats
5
1687 lb
Maximum Payload
1775 lb
10.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
19.3 cu ft
68 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
65.1 cu ft