2015 Mercedes-Benz AMG GL 63

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Rating7.5
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$119,450
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Nathan Dyer 

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Updated on November 3, 2023

ProsConsWhat's New

Opulent interior

Choppy handling

New automated Stop-Start features

Quick acceleration

Poor steering feedback

Agile braking system

Spacious cabin that can seat 7 people

Specs & Features

$119,450

price

550 hp @ 5250 rpm

horsepower

560 lb.-ft. @ 2000 rpm

torque

7-Speed Shiftable Automatic

transmission

5.5L 8cyl AWD 7A

engine

-

basic warranty

Overview

The 2015 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. 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 AMG GL 63 being the high-performance trim comes with a pool of features that might overwhelm you. It boasts a powerful V8 engine, exclusive 21-inch alloy wheels, a sport-tuned suspension, upgraded brakes, adaptive stabilizer bars, AMG-specific styling elements, upgraded "designo" leather upholstery and a microfiber-trimmed sport steering wheel.

Trims

    Base
    $119,450 onwards
    • 7-Inch central display
    • Automatic headlights
    • Comand navigation
    • Dual-Zone automatic climate control
    • Microfiber steering wheel
    • Power liftgate
    • Rear privacy glass
    • Rearview camera
    • Roof rails
    • Sunroof

Compare to similar cars

Price

$119,450

Engine

Gasoline

Rating

7.51

Horsepower

550 hp @ 5250 rpm

Torque

560 lb.-ft. @ 2000 rpm

Capacity

7

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$83,495- $186,495

Gasoline

8.32

340 hp @ 6500 rpm

332 lb.-ft. @ 3500 rpm

5

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2015 Mercedes-Benz AMG GL 63 vs competitor's 0-60

    Car Name
    0-60 MPH
    Quarter Mile
    Top Speed
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    5 sec--
    6.3 sec14.6 sec131 mph

    2015 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.
      17 mpg23 mpg19 mpg22.5 gal.382.5/517.5 mi.

      2015 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.
        196.8 in.78.1 in.72.3 in.8.7 in.115 in.

        2015 BMW X5 M

        Ranked #3

        192.7 in.78.1 in.67.6 in.8.1 in.115.5 in.

        2015 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.
          32.1 cu.ft.121 cu.ft.71.7 cu.ft.

          2015 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.
            15.9 cu.ft.32.1 cu.ft.71.7 cu.ft.

            2015 Mercedes-Benz AMG GL 63 vs competitor's towing capacity

              Car Name
              Towing Capacity
              Payload Capacity
              Weight
              SourceCompare
              7500 lbs.1411 lbs.5754 lbs.
              7716 lbs.2029 lbs.4918 lbs.

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