2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE 63 Coupe

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Rating7.3

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Midsize SUV
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$111,860
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Year

Updated on November 5, 2022

ProsConsWhat's New

Well-appointed interior

Compromised rear headroom

New AMG Performance Studio package

Numerous tech and safety features

Subpar cargo

Serene ride quality

Impressive acceleration

Specs & Features

$111,860

price

577 hp @ 5500 rpm

horsepower

561 lb.-ft. @ 1750 rpm

torque

7-Speed Shiftable Automatic

transmission

5.5L 8cyl AWD 7A

engine

-

basic warranty

Overview

The 2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE 63 S Coupe SUV is a proud member of the midsize SUV segment, locking horns with cars like the Porsche Cayenne Turbo, the BMW X5 M, and the Land Rover Range Rover Sport SVR. With standalone trim, the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE 63 S Coupe SUV carries a base price of MSRP of $111,860. Its 5.5 L twin-turbocharged V8 engine and a 7-speed automatic transmission give the SUV 577 horsepower and 561 lb-ft of torque. With that, it manages a 0-60 of 4.1 seconds and boasts a towing capacity of 7,200 pounds. Moving to fuel economy, the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE 63 S Coupe SUV manages to get a combined EPA rating of 15 MPG, which is just average for the class, with most of its rivals reaching similar numbers. It also has a ground clearance of 7.2 inches.

Buying Advice

The AMG GLE 63 S Coupe is offered in a single very well-appointed trim level that comes with plenty of features like 22-inch wheels, summer performance tires, active stabilizer bars, bigger brakes, adaptive LED headlights, automatic high-beam control, a carbon fiber engine cover, a 360-degree parking camera and more.

Trims

    Base
    $111,860 onwards
    • 22 Inch Wheels
    • Active Stabilizer Bars
    • Adaptive LED Headlights
    • Automatic High Beam Control
    • Bigger Brakes
    • Ummer Performance Tires

Compare to similar cars

Price

$111,860

Engine

Gasoline

Rating

7.31

Horsepower

577 hp @ 5500 rpm

Torque

561 lb.-ft. @ 1750 rpm

Capacity

5

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$195,000- $298,000

Gasoline

8.49

600 hp @ 5000 rpm

664 lb.-ft. @ 1350 rpm

5

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$57,200- $74,050

Gasoline

7.79

300 hp @ 5800 rpm

300 lb.-ft. @ 1200 rpm

5

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$62,950- $77,700

Gasoline

7.23

300 hp @ 5800 rpm

300 lb.-ft. @ 1200 rpm

5

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$74,050- $90,750

Gasoline

8.81

345 hp @ 5750 rpm

369 lb.-ft. @ 1750 rpm

5

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$70,500

Gasoline

7.78

385 hp @ 6100 rpm

384 lb.-ft. @ 2500 rpm

5

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$60,600- $161,600

Gasoline

7.56

300 hp @ 6300 rpm

295 lb.-ft. @ 3000 rpm

5

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$67,750

Gasoline

7.12

385 hp @ 5500 rpm

384 lb.-ft. @ 2000 rpm

5

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$102,550

Gasoline

7.64

550 hp @ 5250 rpm

516 lb.-ft. @ 1750 rpm

5

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$142,800- $180,050

Gasoline

5.81

563 hp @ 5500 rpm

561 lb.-ft. @ 1750 rpm

5

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2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE 63 Coupe vs competitor's 0-60

    Car Name
    0-60 MPH
    Quarter Mile
    Top Speed
    SourceCompare
    4.1 sec--
    3.5 sec12.0 sec-
    3.98 sec--
    4.25 sec--
    4.49 sec--
    4.64 sec--

    2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE 63 Coupe vs competitor's MPG

      Car Name
      MPG City
      MPG Highway
      MPG Combined
      Fuel Tank Capacity
      Range (C/H)
      SourceCompare
      14 mpg18 mpg15 mpg24 gal.336/432 mi.
      2018 BMW X6

      Ranked #1

      18 mpg25 mpg21 mpg22.4 gal.403.2/560 mi.
      2018 BMW X5

      Ranked #1

      18 mpg25 mpg21 mpg22.4 gal.403.2/560 mi.
      18 mpg24 mpg20 mpg26.4 gal.475.2/633.6 mi.
      17 mpg23 mpg19 mpg24.6 gal.418.2/565.8 mi.
      14 mpg20 mpg16 mpg21.1 gal.295.4/422 mi.

      2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE 63 Coupe vs competitor's dimensions

        Car Name
        Length
        Width
        Height
        Ground Clearance
        Wheelbase
        SourceCompare
        193.6 in.78.9 in.67.6 in.7 in.114.8 in.
        202.4 in.78.7 in.68.6 in.9.7 in.117.9 in.
        197 in.77.5 in.66.1 in.10 in.118.3 in.
        2018 BMW X6

        Ranked #3

        193.8 in.78.3 in.67 in.8.3 in.115.5 in.

        2018 BMW X6 M

        Ranked #5

        193.3 in.78.3 in.66.5 in.8.1 in.115.5 in.

        2018 BMW X5 M

        Ranked #6

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

        2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE 63 Coupe vs competitor's trunk space

          Car Name
          Trunk Capacity
          Passenger Volume
          Max Trunk Volume
          SourceCompare
          23 cu.ft.-60.7 cu.ft.
          2018 BMW X6

          Ranked #1

          26.6 cu.ft.164.4 cu.ft.59.7 cu.ft.
          38.2 cu.ft.-80.3 cu.ft.
          38.2 cu.ft.-80.3 cu.ft.
          38.2 cu.ft.-80.3 cu.ft.
          38.6 cu.ft.-79.5 cu.ft.

          2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE 63 Coupe vs competitor's cargo space

            Car Name
            Cargo Volume
            Cargo Volume w/ Seat Area
            Max Cargo Volume
            Bed Length
            SourceCompare
            60.7 cu.ft.23 cu.ft.60.7 cu.ft.-
            2018 BMW X6

            Ranked #2

            150 cu.ft.26.6 cu.ft.59.7 cu.ft.-
            79.5 cu.ft.38.6 cu.ft.79.5 cu.ft.-
            80.3 cu.ft.38.2 cu.ft.80.3 cu.ft.-
            57.5 cu.ft.17.1 cu.ft.57.5 cu.ft.76 ft.
            80.3 cu.ft.38.2 cu.ft.80.3 cu.ft.-

            2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE 63 Coupe vs competitor's towing capacity

              Car Name
              Towing Capacity
              Payload Capacity
              Weight
              SourceCompare
              7200 lbs.1543 lbs.5379 lbs.
              7716 lbs.1786 lbs.5379 lbs.
              7716 lbs.1707 lbs.4488 lbs.
              7200 lbs.1486 lbs.5225 lbs.
              7200 lbs.1650 lbs.4987 lbs.
              7200 lbs.1486 lbs.5203 lbs.

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