2019 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE 63 S Coupe

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Updated on November 3, 2023

ProsConsWhat's New

Powerful V8 engine

Low Performance

GLE 63 goes unchanged or the 2019 Model year

Composed and well mannered ride

Low Fuel Economy

Exceptional interior quality

Specs & Features

$113,000

price

577 hp @ 5500 rpm

horsepower

561 lb.-ft. @ 1750 rpm

torque

7-Speed Shiftable Automatic

transmission

5.5L 8cyl AWD 7AM

engine

-

basic warranty

Overview

The GLE coupe SUVs have been a part of the crossover market for quite some time now. This class was first introduced by the madmen at the Mercedes AMG in 2016 to bring down the monopoly of the BMW X6 and X6 M which was the only coupe styled SUV till then. The Mercedes consider them as the race bred beasts of the AMG Bloodline.

This Merc after being in the market for some time, threatens the position of many others crossovers in the market. Apart from its Arch nemesis, the BMW X6 M it gives competition to Porsche cayenne, Maserati Levante, Jaguar F-Pace SVR, etc.

Buying Advice

This car comes with a single well appointed trim

Comparative Analysis against Competition

The GLE 63 S coupe has been a part of the Coupe class SUVs since the beginning. It is the high-end performer of the class and has always stood as the elder sibling. The 2019 Mercedes Benz AMG GLE 63 S comes with the 5.5 liter biturbo V8 engine and is priced $113,000. Although it has not changed much over years, the price being paid for it is quite justified for the features it comes loaded up with.

Features

The 2019 Mercedes Benz AMG GLE 63 S Coupe SUV comes in only one trim. But this one trim comes fully loaded up with features that it justifies the price being paid. Some of the standard features include 4.5-inch color instrument cluster display, harman/kardon LOGIC7 sound system, voice control with learning feature, etc.

Trims

AMG GLE 63 S 4Matic SUV

MSRP

$113,000

Key Features

22-inch AMG cross-spoke wheels, silver

 

Panorama roof

 

Carbon fiber engine cover

 

AMG Nappa leather Performance steering wheel

 

Premium interior lighting

 

Black DINAMICA headliner

 

4.5-inch color instrument cluster display

 

Brushed aluminum pedals

 

Power front sport seats with memory

 

Remote Start via Mercedes Me Mobile App

 

Power liftgate

 

KEYLESS-GO

 

Dual-zone automatic climate control

 

Rear center-armrest pass-through

 

Power tilt/telescoping steering column

 

Heated, power-folding side mirrors

 

COMAND with touchpad controller

 

8-inch high-resolution color screen

 

harman/kardon LOGIC7 sound system

 

Hands-free Bluetooth interface, Dual USB audio ports

 

HD Radio receiver

 

Voice control with learning feature

 

Bluetooth audio streaming

 

In-dash DVD/CD player and SD card reader

We recommend

This car comes with a single well appointed trim

Engine and Performance
5.6/10

The 2019 Mercedes Benz AMG GLE 63 S Coupe SUV is powered by quite a powerful engine. It comes equipped with an AMG Handcrafted 5.5. liter Biturbo V8 engine which is considered one of the best V8 manufactured by the AMG. It is capable enough to produce a power of 577 hp and yield a torque of 561. This engine comes paired with a 7 speed Automatic transmission and the Mercedes 4Matic All-Wheel- Drive system.

Models

Mercedes AMG GLE 63 4MATIC SUV

Jaguar F-pace SVR

Porsche Cayenne

Maserati Levante GTS

BMW X6 M

MSRP

$113,000

$80,985

$114,595

$119,980

$105,700

Engine

5.5L V8 Twin Turbo Premium Unleaded

5.0L V8 Intercooled Supercharger Premium Unleaded

4.0L twin turbo V8

3.8L V8 Twin Turbo Premium Unleaded

Twin Turbo Premium Unleaded V-8 4.4 L/268

Transmission

7 Speed automatic

8 Speed Automatic

8 Speed automatic

8 Speed Automatic

8-speed M Sport Automatic Transmission with Drivelogic

Horsepower

577 hp@ 5000rpm

550 hp@ 6500 rpm

541 hp@ 6000rpm

550 hp@ 5750 rpm

567 hp @ 6,000 rpm

Torque

561 ft-lbs@ 5250rpm

502 ft-lbs@ 3500rpm

568 ft-lbs@ 4500rpm

538 ft-lbs@ 1750rpm

553 lb.-ft. @ 2,200 rpm

This AMG bread Crossover Mercedes is quite powerful than all its competitors. It even beats the supercharged F-Pace SVR in terms of power. It is seconded by its long standing competitor the BMW X6 M

Acceleration

The 2019 Mercedes Benz AMG GLE 63 S might be powerful but is a slow starter. It takes 4.2 seconds to attain a speed of 60 MPH. looks like its heavy weight becomes a barrier here.

Models

Mercedes AMG GLE 63 S 4MATIC

Jaguar F-pace SVR

Land Rover Range Rover Sport SVR

Maserati Levante GTS 3.8L

BMW X6 M

0-60 MPH

4.2 sec

4.1 sec

3.9 sec

4.0 sec

4.0 sec

Quarter mile

N/A

N/A

12.4

13.2 sec

12.4 sec

Engine

5.5L V8 Twin Turbo Premium Unleaded

5.0L V8 Intercooled Supercharger Premium Unleaded

4.0L twin turbo V8

3.8L V8 Twin Turbo Premium Unleaded

4.4L

Emission

(Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year)

11.7

N/A

N/A

N/A

11.0

This Merc though Aggressive is not so athletic. The others take around 4.0 seconds on an average to accelerate to 60 MPH.

Ride and Handling

Driving the 2019 Mercedes Benz AMG GLE 63 S is like riding a Mammoth. It is quite powerful but quite elegantly composed and behaves in a well-mannered way. It's well curated suspension keeps it quite stable on bumpy roads. Moreover the steering is quite well weighted, balanced and responsive. Hence this SUV stays composed and can be handled with finesse due to almost negligible body roll.

Braking

Being the highest performing member of the class, the GLE 63 S coupe cannot compromise with any ordinary brakes. That is the reason it gets the AMG performance brakes which are sized 15.4 inches in the front and 13.6 inches in the back. They are quite efficient enough to stop this heavy beast at a safe distance in emergency situations.

Model

Mercedes AMG GLE 63 4MATIC

Jaguar F-pace SVR

Porsche Cayenne Turbo

Maserati Levante GTS

BMW X6 M

Brake Front (in.)

15.4

15.6

16.3

15

15.6

Brake Rear (in.)

13.6

15.6

14.4

13

15.2

Curb Weight (lbs.)

5203

4395

4796

4649

5260

60-0 MPH (ft.)

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

104

Towing Capacity

The 2019 Mercedes Benz AMG GLE 63 S coupe is quite a powerful hauler. It has the capacity to tow upto 7,200 lbs on its back. The others in the class have always been behind the GLE in this aspect for years. However the Cayenne Turbo surprisingly has more towing capability this year.

Model

Mercedes AMG GLE 63 S 4MATIC

Jaguar F-Pace SVR

Porsche Cayenne Turbo

Maserati Levante GTS

BMW X6 M

Towing Capacity (lbs.)

7200

TBD

7,700

TBD

TBD.

Fuel Economy
6.7/10

The 2019 Mercedes Benz AMG GLE 63 S coupe is quite powerful but this power comes at a cost. The thirst of this beast cannot be quenched so easily. It has an average fuel economy of 14 MPG with 12 MPG in the city and 18 MPG on the highway.

Model

Mercedes AMG GLE 63 S 4MATIC

Jaguar F-pace SVR

Porsche Cayenne Turbo

Maserati Levante GTS

BMW X6 M

MPG (city)

12

16

TBD

TBD

14

MPG (highway)

18

22

TBD

TBD

19

MPG (combined)

14

18

TBD

TBD

16

Tank Capacity (gal)

24.6

21.7

23.7

21.1

22.4

The 2019 GLE 63 S coupe SUV is the least fuel efficient crossover in the series so far. Although the fuel economy of the Levante and the Cayenne turbo are not yet available.

Interior
7.9/10

Seating and Comfort

As aggressive and intense as it looks on the outside, so lavish and roomy is it on the inside. Although we don't have the specs of the interior dimensions so far. However this crossover is quite capable enough to fit in 5 passengers with ease. All you have to complain about would be the low rear head room due to the descending roofline.

Model

Mercedes AMG GLE 63 S 4MATIC

Jaguar F-pace SVR

Porsche Cayenne Turbo

Maserati Levante GTS

BMW X6 M

Passenger capacity

5

5

5

5

5

Front (Head/Shoulder/Leg) (In.)

TBD

37.8/57.7/40.3

TBD

TBD

39.9/61.5/40.3

Second

(Head/Shoulder/Leg) (In.)

TBD

37.5/55.8/37.2

TBD

TBD

37.9/59.6/35.6

Infotainment features

Like all the other Mercedes, the 2019 GLE 63 S coupe SUV also gets a COMAND infotainment system with a touchpad controller and an 8 inch high resolution display. This might seem a little complicated to use initially. However when you get used to it, it is quite user friendly. Moreover it also gets the following infotainment features:

  • COMAND with touchpad controller
  • 8-inch high-resolution color screen
  • COMAND navigation
  • No-charge navigation map updates for 3 years
  • Apple CarPlay
  • Android Auto
  • harman/kardon LOGIC7 sound system
  • Hands-free Bluetooth interface
  • Dual USB audio ports
  • HD Radio receiver
  • SiriusXM Radio with 6-month All Access trial
  • 5 years of SiriusXM Traffic and Weather service
  • Voice control with learning feature
  • Bluetooth audio streaming
  • In-dash DVD/CD player and SD card reader

Interior Features

  • Remote Start via Mercedes Me Mobile App
  • Power liftgate
  • Heated and cooled front cupholders
  • KEYLESS-GO
  • Dual-zone automatic climate control
  • Topstitched MB-Tex upper dash and door trim
  • Laminated acoustic front door glass
  • Exclusive Nappa leather upholstery
  • Versatile cargo space and 60/40 split rear seats
  • Retractable luggage cover
  • Rear center-armrest pass-through
  • Power tilt/telescoping steering column
  • Heated, power-folding side mirrors
  • Household-type 115V power outlet
  • Garage door opener
  • Infrared-remote window opening and closing
  • Brake HOLD feature

Cargo volume

The rear cargo Volume of the 2019 Mercedes Benz AMG GLE 63 S coupe has a little less cargo volume than others in the class. Although you can still accommodate it with quite some necessities. It has a 23 cu.ft cargo volume behind the rear seats. This gets extended upto 60.7 cu.ft by folding the rear seats.

Model

Mercedes AMG GLE 63 S 4MATIC

Jaguar F-pace SVR

Porsche Cayenne Turbo

Maserati Levante GTS 3.8L

BMW X6 M

Cargo Volume (ft.3)

23

33.5

26.3

19.4

26.6

Cargo Volume (ft.3) (second row folded)

60.7

 

59.3

 

59.7

Although the rear cargo room gets drastically cut down by the Descending roofline, after bending the rear seats, this crossover gets the maximum cargo Volume than others in the class.

Exterior
5.6/10

The 2019 Mercedes Benz AMG GLE 63 S SUV has quite a beastly look which is ready to jump on the track and ready to run. Its aggressively styled slopping roofline intimidates this feeling a bit more. Speaking of the dimensions, this 5203 lbs heavy beast is 191 inches in length, 76.2 inche wide and 69.4 inches tall.

Model

Mercedes AMG GLE 63 S 4MATIC

Jaguar F-pace SVR

Porsche Cayenne Turbo

Maserati Levante GTS 3.8L

BMW X6 M

Curb weight (lbs.)

5203

4395

4796

4649

5285

Length(in)

191

186.5

194.0

197

193.8

Width(in)

76.2

81.5

78.1

77.5

78.3

Height(in)

69.4

65.0

65.9

66.1

66.5

Ground clearance (in)

N/A

8.4

7.4

N/A

8.1

Wheelbase (in)

114.8

113.1

114.0

118.3

115.5

Track width (in) F/R

66.4/67.1

64.6/65.1

66.5/65.8

63.9/66

65.6/65.6

Exterior Features

  • Luxuriously crafted cabin
  • AMG body styling
  • 22-inch AMG cross-spoke wheels, silver
  • Panorama roof
  • Carbon fiber engine cover
  • AMG instrumentation
  • AMG Nappa leather Performance steering wheel
  • Premium interior lighting
  • Multicolor ambient lighting
  • Black DINAMICA headliner
  • Privacy glass
  • 4.5-inch color instrument cluster display
  • Brushed aluminum pedals

 

Safety
9.0/10

The 2019 Mercedes Benz AMG GLE 63 S might be a beast but it surely knows how to keep its riders safe. Here are the list of safety features it provides:

  • Active Brake Assist
  • Mercedes-Benz Emergency Call
  • 9 air bags
  • ATTENTION ASSIST
  • Active LED headlamps and LED taillamps
  • LED Daytime Running Lamps
  • Crosswind Assist
  • Blind Spot Assist
  • Lane Keeping Assist
  • Active Parking Assist
  • Surround View System
  • PRE-SAFE
  • Adaptive braking technology
  • Antilock Braking System (ABS)
  • Brake Assist (BAS)
  • Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
  • 4-wheel Electronic Traction System (4-ETS)
  • Trailer Stability Assist
  • Advanced Tire Pressure Monitoring System
  • SmartKey with KEYLESS-START
  • Antitheft alarm system with remote panic feature
  • Rain-sensing windshield wipers
  • Auto-dimming rearview and driver-side mirrors
  • Seat belt technology
  • Body structure
  • Night Security Illumination

 

Competition
8.0/10

2019 Mercedes Benz AMG GLE 63 S Coupe SUV vs BMW X6

The Mercedes Benz AMG GLE 63 S coupe might be a late comer in the market, but it surely knows how to outrun its arch nemesis. Its powerful than the X6 M, is a bit more spacious and is as feature filled as its arch nemesis. However the X6 M has an upper hand when it comes to performance and fuel consumption.

2019 Mercedes Benz AMG GLE 63 S Coupe SUV vs Porsche Cayenne

The Porsche Cayenne is enters its third generation this year. It is more powerful and totally looks up to date. Despite of being less powerful than the GLE, this beauty still performs better than this heavy beast in most of the aspects. On the other hand, the GLE has started to look a bit dated in front of the all new Cayenne Turbo.

2019 Mercedes Benz AMG GLE 63 S Coupe SUV vs Maserati Levante GTS

The Maserati enters the market of powerful SUVs with V8 engines this year by introducing the Levante GTS. Although it still has a lot to learn about this market from the older player such as the GLE 63 S coupe SUV. After looking at the GLE, the Maserati might look a bit out of option.

Final Verdict

The Mercedes Benz AMG GLE 63 S coupe SUV has come a long way since its debut in 2016. It is more power-packed and feature filled than its predecessors. However it has started to look a little dated. Moreover it is high time for the Mad men at the AMG to work on its fuel consumption and performance.

Trims

    Base
    $113,000 onwards
    • Engine: 5.5L 8cyl AWD 7AM
    • Horsepower: 577 hp @ 5500 rpm hp
    • Torque: 561 lb.-ft. @ 1750 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 3.4 sec
    • Top Speed: TBD mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 15 mpg

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$113,000

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Rating

7.48

Horsepower

577 hp @ 5500 rpm

Torque

561 lb.-ft. @ 1750 rpm

Capacity

5

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Gasoline

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Gasoline

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Gasoline

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Gasoline

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Gasoline

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Gasoline

6.85

293 hp @ 6400 rpm

260 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm

5

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2019 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--
    4.08 sec--
    4.29 sec-149 mph
    4.4 sec12.7 sec-
    4.8 sec--
    4.8 sec-155 mph

    2019 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 gal.336/432 mi.
      22 mpg29 mpg25 mpg18.8 gal.413.6/545.2 mi.
      2019 BMW X4

      Ranked #1

      22 mpg29 mpg25 mpg17.2 gal.378.4/498.8 mi.
      22 mpg27 mpg24 mpg19.4 gal.426.8/523.8 mi.
      20 mpg27 mpg23 mpg19.5 gal.390/526.5 mi.
      21 mpg26 mpg23 mpg19 gal.399/494 mi.

      2019 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE 63 S Coupe vs competitor's dimensions

        Car Name
        Length
        Width
        Height
        Ground Clearance
        Wheelbase
        SourceCompare
        193.6 in.78.7 in.67.6 in.8 in.114.8 in.
        204.3 in.78.6 in.70.7 in.8 in.120.9 in.
        202.4 in.78.7 in.68.6 in.9.7 in.117.9 in.
        201.2 in.75.8 in.70.9 in.8.1 in.119.8 in.
        200.6 in.77.2 in.68.6 in.6.5 in.114.2 in.
        198.3 in.78.9 in.70 in.7.8 in.112.8 in.

        2019 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.
          2019 BMW X6

          Ranked #1

          26.6 cu.ft.164.4 cu.ft.59.7 cu.ft.
          20.5 cu.ft.108 cu.ft.140.7 cu.ft.
          27.1 cu.ft.102.6 cu.ft.60.3 cu.ft.
          24.8 cu.ft.159.6 cu.ft.56.8 cu.ft.
          15 cu.ft.132.7 cu.ft.68.4 cu.ft.

          2019 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.-
            70.7 cu.ft.38.6 cu.ft.70.1 cu.ft.-
            83.1 cu.ft.21 cu.ft.81.7 cu.ft.-
            60.7 cu.ft.23 cu.ft.60.7 cu.ft.-
            68.3 cu.ft.36.3 cu.ft.68.3 cu.ft.-Jeep USA
            103.3 cu.ft.24.8 cu.ft.56.8 cu.ft.-

            2019 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.
              8201 lbs.1841 lbs.4751 lbs.
              7716 lbs.1885 lbs.5264 lbs.
              7716 lbs.1775 lbs.4839 lbs.
              7700 lbs.1862 lbs.4377 lbs.
              7200 lbs.1486 lbs.5203 lbs.

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