The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes GLS 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS 7G-TRONIC (15 - 19) vs. Mercedes GL 450 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)
€ 140,200
![Mercedes GLS 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS 7G-TRONIC (15 - 19)](graphbase/cars/cars_big_png/Mercedes_GLS_63_AMG_X166.png)
€ 88,300
![Mercedes GL 450 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)](graphbase/cars/cars_big/Mercedes_GL_X164.webp)
€ 140,200
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 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 CDI.
GLS 63 AMG
GL 450 CDI
72.8
78
84.3
72.4
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
121.1
203.2
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 CDI
5688 lb
Curb Weight
5622 lb
7253 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
7165 lb
![Mercedes GLS 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS 7G-TRONIC (15 - 19)](graphbase/cars/cars_big_png/Mercedes_GLS_63_AMG_X166.png)
Weight Difference:
66 lb
1.16 %
![Mercedes GL 450 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)](graphbase/cars/cars_big_png/Mercedes_GL_X164.png)
General
GLS 63 AMG
GL 450 CDI
X166
Generation
X164
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
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Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
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7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
GLS 63 AMG
GL 450 CDI
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V8 diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 157
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 629
M 157.982
Engine Code
OM 629.912
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4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
5.5 L / 269 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
577 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
302 hp
at 3600 rpm
GLS 63 AMG
577 hp
302 hp
GL 450 CDI
561 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
GLS 63 AMG
561 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
GL 450 CDI
Performance
GLS 63 AMG
GL 450 CDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
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GLS 63 AMG
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
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GL 450 CDI
▶ REPLAY
9.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.62 lb/hp
GLS 63 AMG
9.86 lb/hp
18.62 lb/hp
GL 450 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
GLS 63 AMG
GL 450 CDI
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
20 mpg
GLS 63 AMG
19 mpg
20 mpg
GL 450 CDI
15 mpg
city
15 mpg
23 mpg
highway
26 mpg
26.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
26.4 gal
505 mi
Range
536 mi
GLS 63 AMG
505 mi
536 mi
GL 450 CDI
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).
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
233 kWh
238.7 kWh
GL 450 CDI
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
463 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
494 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
GLS 63 AMG
GL 450 CDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1565 lb
Maximum Payload
1543 lb
19.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.6 cu ft
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65.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
65.1 cu ft