The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes GLS 63 AMG 4MATIC+ Speedshift TCT 9G (20 - ..) vs. Mercedes GLS 500 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (18 - 19)
€ 150,300

€ 102,200

€ 150,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 102,200
ⓘ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 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 1.1 inches lower than the GLS 500.
GLS 63 AMG
GLS 500
71.8
77
84.9
72.8
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
123.4
205
121.1
202
205 in
Length
202 in
123.4 in
Wheelbase
121.1 in
Vehicle Weight
GLS 63 AMG
GLS 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
GLS 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
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
GLS 63 AMG
GLS 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
450 hp
at 5250 rpm
GLS 63 AMG
625 hp
450 hp
GLS 500
627 lb‑ft
at 2250 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
GLS 63 AMG
627 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
GLS 500
Performance
GLS 63 AMG
GLS 500
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
190 ft
0.000 sec

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

GLS 500
▶ REPLAY
9.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.98 lb/hp
GLS 63 AMG
9.28 lb/hp
11.98 lb/hp
GLS 500
Fuel Economy / Emissions
GLS 63 AMG
GLS 500
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
19 mpg
GLS 63 AMG
20 mpg
19 mpg
GLS 500
15 mpg
city
14 mpg
24 mpg
highway
26 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
26.4 gal
466 mi
Range
505 mi
GLS 63 AMG
466 mi
505 mi
GLS 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).
233 kWh
GLS 63 AMG
227.4 kWh
233 kWh
GLS 500
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
Emission Standard
Euro 6
463 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
484 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
GLS 63 AMG
GLS 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