The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes GLS 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS 7G-TRONIC (15 - 19) vs. Mercedes GL 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 12)

€ 140,200
Mercedes GLS 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS 7G-TRONIC (15 - 19) GLS 63 AMG
€ 96,400
 Mercedes GL 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 12) GL 500
€ 140,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 96,400

ⓘ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 500.
GLS 63 AMG
GL 500
72.8
Blueprint Mercedes GLS 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS 7G-TRONIC (15 - 19)
78
84.3
72.4
Blueprint Mercedes GL 500 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 500 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 500
5688 lb
Curb Weight
5390 lb
7253 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6945 lb
Mercedes GLS 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS 7G-TRONIC (15 - 19)
Weight Difference:
298 lb
5.24 %
Mercedes GL 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 12)

General

GLS 63 AMG
GL 500
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 500
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 273.963
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
5.5 L / 269 cu in
Displacement
5.5 L / 269 cu in
577 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
383 hp
at 6000 rpm
GLS 63 AMG
577 hp
383 hp
GL 500
561 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
391 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
GLS 63 AMG
561 lb‑ft
391 lb‑ft
GL 500

Performance

GLS 63 AMG
GL 500
155 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

GLS 63 AMG

62 mph 62
mph

295 ft
0.000 sec

GL 500

▶ REPLAY
9.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.07 lb/hp
GLS 63 AMG
9.86 lb/hp
14.07 lb/hp
GL 500

Fuel Economy / Emissions

GLS 63 AMG
GL 500
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
17 mpg
GLS 63 AMG
19 mpg
17 mpg
GL 500
15 mpg
city
13 mpg
23 mpg
highway
22 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
26.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
26.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
505 mi
Range
457 mi
GLS 63 AMG
505 mi
457 mi
GL 500
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).
257.7 kWh
GLS 63 AMG
233 kWh
257.7 kWh
GL 500
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
463 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
510 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

GLS 63 AMG
GL 500
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1565 lb
Maximum Payload
1554 lb
19.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.6 cu ft
65.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
65.1 cu ft