The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes GLS 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS 7G-TRONIC (15 - 19) vs. Mercedes GL 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 10)

€ 140,200
Mercedes GLS 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS 7G-TRONIC (15 - 19) GLS 63 AMG
€ 73,500
 Mercedes GL 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 10) GL 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
€ 140,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 73,500

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The GLS 63 AMG is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 2.5 inches longer, 2.4 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the GL 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY.
GLS 63 AMG
GL 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
72.8
Blueprint Mercedes GLS 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS 7G-TRONIC (15 - 19)
78
84.3
72.4
Blueprint Mercedes GL 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 10)
75.6
83.9
78 in
Width
75.6 in
84.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.9 in
72.8 in
Height
72.4 in
Blueprint Mercedes GLS 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS 7G-TRONIC (15 - 19)
121.1
203.2
Blueprint Mercedes GL 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 10)
121.1
200.7
203.2 in
Length
200.7 in
121.1 in
Wheelbase
121.1 in

Vehicle Weight

GLS 63 AMG
GL 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
5688 lb
Curb Weight
5401 lb
7253 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6945 lb
Mercedes GLS 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS 7G-TRONIC (15 - 19)
Weight Difference:
287 lb
5.05 %
Mercedes GL 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 10)

General

GLS 63 AMG
GL 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
X166
Generation
X164
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

GLS 63 AMG
GL 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz M 157
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
M 157.982
Engine Code
OM 642.940
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
5.5 L / 269 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
577 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
221 hp
at 3800 rpm
GLS 63 AMG
577 hp
221 hp
GL 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
561 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
376 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
GLS 63 AMG
561 lb‑ft
376 lb‑ft
GL 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY

Performance

GLS 63 AMG
GL 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
155 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

GLS 63 AMG

62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

GL 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY

▶ REPLAY
9.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.44 lb/hp
GLS 63 AMG
9.86 lb/hp
24.44 lb/hp
GL 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY

Fuel Economy / Emissions

GLS 63 AMG
GL 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
25 mpg
GLS 63 AMG
19 mpg
25 mpg
GL 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
15 mpg
city
20 mpg
23 mpg
highway
31 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
26.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
26.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
505 mi
Range
668 mi
GLS 63 AMG
505 mi
668 mi
GL 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Environmental Impact
233 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
233 kWh
191.4 kWh
GL 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
463 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
393 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

GLS 63 AMG
GL 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1565 lb
Maximum Payload
1543 lb
19.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.6 cu ft
65.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
65.1 cu ft