2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLS 63

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Rating7.5
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$125,300
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Nathan Dyer 

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Updated on September 26, 2023

ProsConsWhat's New

Commendable ride quality

Options are too expensive

No significant changes

Premium quality cabin

Most features are reserved for optional packages

Very spacious third-row

Impressive off-road capabilities

Specs & Features

$125,300

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 GLS 63 SUV is a proud member of the fullsize SUV segment, locking horns with cars like the Land Rover Range Rover Autobiography and less expensive Lexus LX 570. Indirect rivals with quite similar power output from themidsize SUVclass include Porsche Cayenne Turboand theBMW X6 M. With standalone trim, the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLS 63 SUV carries a base price of MSRP of $125,300. 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

Buying Advice

Though there is only a single trim to choose from, Mercedes offers a wealth of features like a sport exhaust, exclusive 21-inch alloy wheels, a sport-tuned suspension, upgraded brakes, adaptive stabilizer bars, AMG-specific styling elements inside and out, and many more.

Trims

    Base
    $125,300 onwards
    • 1St row LCD monitor
    • 50-50 split-bench 3rd row seats
    • Driver Lumbar support
    • Dual Zone Front Automatic Air Conditioning
    • Nappa leather seats
    • Rain Sensing Windshield wipers

Compare to similar cars

Price

$125,300- $140,050

Engine

Gasoline

Rating

7.51

Horsepower

603 hp @ 5750 rpm

Torque

627 lb.-ft. @ 2500 rpm

Capacity

7

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$73,995- $111,990

Gasoline

7.08

420 hp @ 5600 rpm

460 lb.-ft. @ 4100 rpm

7

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$85,630- $90,630

Gasoline

7.12

383 hp @ 5600 rpm

403 lb.-ft. @ 3600 rpm

5

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2018 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--
    5.5 sec14 sec120 mph
    7.4 sec15.8 sec-

    2018 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 mpg18 mpg15 mpg26.4 gal.343.2/475.2 mi.
      14 mpg23 mpg17 mpg26 gal.364/598 mi.
      13 mpg18 mpg15 mpg24.6 gal.319.8/442.8 mi.

      2018 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.
        203.9 in.80.5 in.74.4 in.8 in.116 in.
        199.4 in.78 in.73.4 in.8.9 in.112.2 in.

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

          Car Name
          Trunk Capacity
          Passenger Volume
          Max Trunk Volume
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          16 cu.ft.114.9 cu.ft.93.8 cu.ft.
          9.1 cu.ft.91 cu.ft.45 cu.ft.
          15.2 cu.ft.77.4 cu.ft.94.2 cu.ft.

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

            Car Name
            Cargo Volume
            Cargo Volume w/ Seat Area
            Max Cargo Volume
            SourceCompare
            34.1 cu.ft.16 cu.ft.93.8 cu.ft.
            10.5 cu.ft.15.2 cu.ft.94.2 cu.ft.
            14 cu.ft.9.1 cu.ft.45 cu.ft.

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

              Car Name
              Towing Capacity
              Payload Capacity
              Weight
              SourceCompare
              7500 lbs.1565 lbs.5754 lbs.
              8300 lbs.1460 lbs.5578 lbs.
              7000 lbs.1285 lbs.5800 lbs.

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