2017 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE 63 S Coupe

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Rating7.2

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Midsize SUV
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$110,650
Starting Price 
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Nathan Dyer 

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Updated on November 7, 2022

ProsConsWhat's New

Graceful interiors with premium materials

Poor rear headroom

Few minor changes and feature reshuffling

Aggressive exterior styling

Average cargo room

Smooth and refined drive dynamics

Competitors are better at off-roading

Plenty of standard tech and safety features

Specs & Features

$110,650

price

577 hp @ 5500 rpm

horsepower

561 lb.-ft. @ 1750 rpm

torque

7-Speed Automatic w/od

transmission

5.5L 8cyl AWD 7A

engine

-

basic warranty

Overview

Competing in the midsize SUV segment, the 2017 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE 63 S Coupe SUV is a direct competitor to the BMW X6 M, the Maserati Levante GTS, and the Porsche Cayenne Turbo. The Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE 63 S Coupe starts off at an MSRP of $108,840, with a single trim in the lineup. It is offered with a 5.5L turbocharged V8 engine and a 7-speed automatic transmission, producing 577 horsepower and 561 lb-ft of torque. Through this powertrain, the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE 63 S Coupe SUV manages a 0-60 of 4.2 seconds and a combined fuel economy of 15 MPG. 

Buying Advice

With only one trim to choose from, we recommend adding the Premium Package 3 and Parking Assist package, which includes front and rear parking sensors, parallel parking sensors, a 360-degree camera, 14-speaker Bang & Olufsen sound system, and massaging front seats.

Trims

    Base
    $110,650 onwards
    • Bang & olufsen 3d premium sound system
    • Cruise control
    • Dual Illuminating Vanity Mirrors
    • Electric power steering
    • Keyless entry and keyless ignition
    • Premium leather upholstery
    • Sunroof

Compare to similar cars

Price

$110,650

Engine

Gasoline

Rating

7.2

Horsepower

577 hp @ 5500 rpm

Torque

561 lb.-ft. @ 1750 rpm

Capacity

5

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$229,100- $297,400

Gasoline

8.4

600 hp @ 5000 rpm

664 lb.-ft. @ 1350 rpm

5

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$56,600- $73,650

Gasoline

7.47

300 hp @ 5800 rpm

300 lb.-ft. @ 1200 rpm

5

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$62,500- $77,450

Gasoline

7.58

300 hp @ 5800 rpm

300 lb.-ft. @ 1200 rpm

5

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$72,000- $83,000

Gasoline

6.95

345 hp @ 5750 rpm

369 lb.-ft. @ 1750 rpm

5

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$59,600- $159,600

Gasoline

7.89

300 hp @ 6300 rpm

295 lb.-ft. @ 3000 rpm

5

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$67,150

Gasoline

8.3

385 hp @ 5500 rpm

384 lb.-ft. @ 2000 rpm

5

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$101,690

Gasoline

8.37

550 hp @ 5250 rpm

516 lb.-ft. @ 1750 rpm

5

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$141,400

Gasoline

6.07

563 hp @ 5500 rpm

561 lb.-ft. @ 1750 rpm

5

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$220,400

Gasoline

7.49

621 hp @ 4800 rpm

738 lb.-ft. @ 2300 rpm

5

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2017 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE 63 S Coupe vs competitor's 0-60

    Car Name
    0-60 MPH
    Quarter Mile
    Top Speed
    SourceCompare
    3.4 sec-112 mph
    3.5 sec12.0 sec-
    4.49 sec--
    4.49 sec--
    4.64 sec--
    4.97 sec--

    2017 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE 63 S Coupe vs competitor's MPG

      Car Name
      MPG City
      MPG Highway
      MPG Combined
      Fuel Tank Capacity
      Range (C/H)
      SourceCompare
      14 mpg18 mpg15 mpg24.6 gal.336/432 mi.
      2017 BMW X5

      Ranked #1

      18 mpg25 mpg21 mpg22.4 gal.403.2/560 mi.
      2017 BMW X6

      Ranked #1

      18 mpg25 mpg21 mpg22.4 gal.403.2/560 mi.
      17 mpg23 mpg20 mpg24.6 gal.408/552 mi.
      17 mpg23 mpg20 mpg24.6 gal.418.2/565.8 mi.
      18 mpg24 mpg20 mpg26.4 gal.475.2/633.6 mi.

      2017 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE 63 S Coupe vs competitor's dimensions

        Car Name
        Length
        Width
        Height
        Ground Clearance
        Wheelbase
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        192.6 in.78.9 in.67.7 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.

        2017 BMW X6 M

        Ranked #3

        193.3 in.78.3 in.66.5 in.8.1 in.115.5 in.
        192.6 in.78.9 in.67.7 in.6 in.114.8 in.
        2017 BMW X5

        Ranked #5

        192.4 in.76.3 in.69.4 in.8.2 in.115.5 in.

        2017 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE 63 S Coupe vs competitor's trunk space

          Car Name
          Trunk Capacity
          Passenger Volume
          Max Trunk Volume
          SourceCompare
          23 cu.ft.-60.7 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.
          38.6 cu.ft.-79.5 cu.ft.

          2017 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE 63 S 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.-
            80.3 cu.ft.38.2 cu.ft.80.3 cu.ft.-
            79.5 cu.ft.38.6 cu.ft.79.5 cu.ft.-
            57.5 cu.ft.17.1 cu.ft.57.5 cu.ft.67 ft.
            -19.4 cu.ft.19.4 cu.ft.-
            79.5 cu.ft.38.6 cu.ft.79.5 cu.ft.-

            2017 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE 63 S Coupe vs competitor's towing capacity

              Car Name
              Towing Capacity
              Payload Capacity
              Weight
              SourceCompare
              7200 lbs.1543 lbs.5379 lbs.
              7716 lbs.1707 lbs.4488 lbs.
              7716 lbs.1786 lbs.5379 lbs.
              7200 lbs.1650 lbs.4987 lbs.
              7200 lbs.1455 lbs.4960 lbs.
              7198 lbs.1486 lbs.5203 lbs.

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