2016 Mercedes-Benz AMG GL 63

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Rating8.2
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$119,450
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Nathan Dyer 

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Updated on September 26, 2023

ProsConsWhat's New

Cabin embraces luxury gracefully

High fuel consumption by the twin-turbo V8

Default 5 years of mbrace service

Delivers the promised performance

Lacks the off-road character

Dropped Cinnabar Red metallic exterior color

All three rows are spacious

Poor highway and city range

Specs & Features

$119,450

price

550 hp @ 5250 rpm

horsepower

560 lb.-ft. @ 2000 rpm

torque

7-Speed Automatic w/od

transmission

5.5L 8cyl AWD 7A

engine

-

basic warranty

Overview

The 2016 Mercedes-Benz AMG GL 63 SUV is a proud member of the fullsize SUV segment, locking horns with cars like the Land Rover Range Rover Supercharged SUV. Meanwhile, less powerful rivals with more affordable price tags include the Lincoln Navigator SUV and the Cadillac Escalade SUV. With a single trim, the AMG GL 63 carries a base price of MSRP $119,450. Its 5.5L Twin-Turbo V8 engine and a 7-speed automatic transmission give the SUV 550 horsepower and 560 lb-ft of torque. With that, it manages a 0-60 of 4.8 seconds and boasts a max towing capacity of 7,500 pounds. Moving to fuel economy, the AMG GL 63 manages to get a combined EPA rating of 14 MPG, a poor number for the class, giving its rivals an edge. It also has a ground clearance of 8.5 inches.

Buying Advice

The Mercedes-Benz AMG GL 63 SUV comes with nearly all the features given on the GL-Class lineup. Hence, the list of options is not very long. Still, you should consider the night view assist plus, rear seat entertainment, and Bang & Olufsen sound System.

Trims

    Base
    $119,450 onwards
    • 1St row LCD monitor
    • 50-50 split-bench 3rd row seats
    • Driver Lumbar support
    • Dual Zone Front Automatic Air Conditioning
    • PARKTRONIC w/active parking assist
    • Rain Sensing Windshield wipers

Compare to similar cars

Price

$119,450- $122,025

Engine

Gasoline

Rating

8.16

Horsepower

550 hp @ 5250 rpm

Torque

560 lb.-ft. @ 2000 rpm

Capacity

7

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$72,970- $91,950

Gasoline

7.6

420 hp @ 5600 rpm

460 lb.-ft. @ 4100 rpm

7

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$88,880

Gasoline

7

383 hp @ 5600 rpm

403 lb.-ft. @ 3600 rpm

8

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$63,195- $76,650

Gasoline

7.82

380 hp @ 5250 rpm

460 lb.-ft. @ 2750 rpm

7

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$58,300- $157,300

Gasoline

7.72

300 hp @ 6300 rpm

295 lb.-ft. @ 3000 rpm

5

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2016 Mercedes-Benz AMG GL 63 vs competitor's 0-60

    Car Name
    0-60 MPH
    Quarter Mile
    Top Speed
    SourceCompare
    5 sec--
    5.7 sec14.1 sec112 mph
    6.2 sec14.7 sec-
    6.6 sec14.9 sec132 mph
    7.3 sec15.5 sec137 mph

    2016 Mercedes-Benz AMG GL 63 vs competitor's MPG

      Car Name
      MPG City
      MPG Highway
      MPG Combined
      Fuel Tank Capacity
      Range (C/H)
      SourceCompare
      13 mpg17 mpg14 mpg26.4 gal.343.2/448.8 mi.
      19 mpg24 mpg21 mpg26.4 gal.501.6/633.6 mi.
      16 mpg22 mpg18 mpg28 gal.448/616 mi.
      15 mpg22 mpg17 mpg26 gal.-
      13 mpg18 mpg15 mpg24.6 gal.319.8/442.8 mi.

      2016 Mercedes-Benz AMG GL 63 vs competitor's dimensions

        Car Name
        Length
        Width
        Height
        Ground Clearance
        Wheelbase
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        202.6 in.84.3 in.72.8 in.8.5 in.121.1 in.
        207.4 in.78.8 in.78.1 in.8.4 in.119 in.
        203.9 in.80.5 in.74.4 in.8 in.116 in.
        199.4 in.78 in.73.4 in.8.9 in.112.2 in.

        2016 BMW X5 M

        Ranked #5

        192.1 in.75 in.69.1 in.8.1 in.115.5 in.
        191.1 in.78.7 in.67.4 in.8.5 in.114 in.

        2016 Mercedes-Benz AMG GL 63 vs competitor's trunk space

          Car Name
          Trunk Capacity
          Passenger Volume
          Max Trunk Volume
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          16 cu.ft.-93.8 cu.ft.
          18.1 cu.ft.-103.3 cu.ft.
          9.1 cu.ft.-45 cu.ft.
          23.6 cu.ft.51.4 cu.ft.62.9 cu.ft.
          62.6 cu.ft.94.1 cu.ft.94.2 cu.ft.

          2016 Mercedes-Benz AMG GL 63 vs competitor's cargo space

            Car Name
            Cargo Volume
            Cargo Volume w/ Seat Area
            Max Cargo Volume
            SourceCompare
            93.8 cu.ft.16 cu.ft.93.8 cu.ft.
            45 cu.ft.9.1 cu.ft.45 cu.ft.
            38.9 cu.ft.23.6 cu.ft.62.9 cu.ft.
            15.7 cu.ft.62.6 cu.ft.94.2 cu.ft.
            103.3 cu.ft.18.1 cu.ft.103.3 cu.ft.

            2016 Mercedes-Benz AMG GL 63 vs competitor's towing capacity

              Car Name
              Towing Capacity
              Payload Capacity
              Weight
              SourceCompare
              7500 lbs.1411 lbs.5754 lbs.
              9000 lbs.1560 lbs.5830 lbs.
              7716 lbs.1862 lbs.4488 lbs.
              7000 lbs.1385 lbs.6000 lbs.
              -1506 lbs.5594 lbs. -

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