The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes GLS 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS 7G-TRONIC (15 - 19) vs. Mercedes GL 450 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 12)

€ 140,200
Mercedes GLS 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS 7G-TRONIC (15 - 19) GLS 63 AMG
€ 87,600
 Mercedes GL 450 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 12) GL 450
€ 140,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 87,600

ⓘ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 450.
GLS 63 AMG
GL 450
72.8
Blueprint Mercedes GLS 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS 7G-TRONIC (15 - 19)
78
84.3
72.4
Blueprint Mercedes GL 450 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 12)
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 450 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 12)
121.1
200.7
203.2 in
Length
200.7 in
121.1 in
Wheelbase
121.1 in

Vehicle Weight

GLS 63 AMG
GL 450
5688 lb
Curb Weight
5357 lb
7253 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6945 lb
Mercedes GLS 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS 7G-TRONIC (15 - 19)
Weight Difference:
331 lb
5.82 %
Mercedes GL 450 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 12)

General

GLS 63 AMG
GL 450
X166
Generation
X164
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 450
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 157
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 273
M 157.982
Engine Code
M 273.923
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
5.5 L / 269 cu in
Displacement
4.7 L / 230 cu in
577 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
335 hp
at 6000 rpm
GLS 63 AMG
577 hp
335 hp
GL 450
561 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
339 lb‑ft
at 2700 rpm
GLS 63 AMG
561 lb‑ft
339 lb‑ft
GL 450

Performance

GLS 63 AMG
GL 450
155 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

GLS 63 AMG

62 mph 62
mph

328 ft
0.000 sec

GL 450

▶ REPLAY
9.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.99 lb/hp
GLS 63 AMG
9.86 lb/hp
15.99 lb/hp
GL 450

Fuel Economy / Emissions

GLS 63 AMG
GL 450
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
18 mpg
GLS 63 AMG
19 mpg
18 mpg
GL 450
15 mpg
city
13 mpg
23 mpg
highway
22 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
26.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
26.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
505 mi
Range
464 mi
GLS 63 AMG
505 mi
464 mi
GL 450
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).
253.8 kWh
GLS 63 AMG
233 kWh
253.8 kWh
GL 450
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
463 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
502 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

GLS 63 AMG
GL 450
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1565 lb
Maximum Payload
1587 lb
19.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.6 cu ft
65.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
65.1 cu ft