2017 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLS 63

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Rating7.8
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$124,100
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Nathan Dyer 

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Updated on September 26, 2023

ProsConsWhat's New

Practical and comfy third row

Too expensive with the options

All-new model

Notably quick than most rivals

Smooth and well-designed cabin

Wealth of standard features

Specs & Features

$124,100

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

The 2017 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLS 63 SUV is a proud member of the fullsize SUV segment, locking horns with cars like the Land Rover Range Rover Autobiography. Buyers could also consider the way more expensive Bentley Bentayga. With standalone trim, the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLS 63 SUV carries a base price of MSRP $124,100. Its 5.5L 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 4.2 seconds and boasts a towing capacity of 7,500 pounds. Moving to fuel economy, the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLS 63 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 8 inches.

Buying Advice

The performance oriented AMG GS 63 sits above all with the best of the features that Mercedes has to offer. Furthermore, you can get the available trailer hitch, a heated steering wheel, power-sliding second-row seats for third-row access, rear side window sunshades, a rear entertainment system, a WiFi hotspot and a 14-speaker Bang & Olufsen audio system.

Trims

    Base
    $124,100 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

$124,100- $140,050

Engine

Gasoline

Rating

7.79

Horsepower

603 hp @ 5750 rpm

Torque

627 lb.-ft. @ 2500 rpm

Capacity

7

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$122,400- $225,000

Gasoline

6.23

416 hp @ 5500 rpm

450 lb.-ft. @ 2000 rpm

5

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2017 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLS 63 vs competitor's 0-60

    Car Name
    0-60 MPH
    Quarter Mile
    Top Speed
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    4.83 sec-111 mph
    6.15 sec11.6 sec194 mph

    2017 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLS 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.
      13 mpg14 mpg13 mpg25.4 gal.330.2/355.6 mi.

      2017 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLS 63 vs competitor's dimensions

        Car Name
        Length
        Width
        Height
        Ground Clearance
        Wheelbase
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        203.2 in.84.3 in.72.8 in.8.5 in.121.1 in.
        187.6 in.71.8 in.76.9 in.8 in.112.2 in.

        2017 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLS 63 vs competitor's trunk space

          Car Name
          Trunk Capacity
          Max Trunk Volume
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          16 cu.ft.93.8 cu.ft.
          38.6 cu.ft.79.5 cu.ft.

          2017 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLS 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.
            79.5 cu.ft.38.6 cu.ft.79.5 cu.ft.

            2017 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLS 63 vs competitor's towing capacity

              Car Name
              Towing Capacity
              Payload Capacity
              Weight
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              7500 lbs.1565 lbs.5754 lbs.
              7000 lbs.1334 lbs.5724 lbs.

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