2019 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLS 63

The Mercedes Benz AMG GLS 63 comes in a single trim level starting at the price of $126,150. The SUV is powered with the 5.5L twin-turbo engine that delivers abundant power out of the SUV. Churning out 577 horses and 561 pulling forces, the GLS drives all the wheel of the drivetrain and is offered with a host of luxurious features alongside an AMG body styling with sport-tuned suspension. With the ability to seat 7 passengers, the GLS is spacious and a large opulent and performance heavy duty.

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While the AMG GLS 63 comes housed with performance and a wide array of features, invest in the optional power-sliding second-row seats so you’d get improved third-row access.

Despite the fact that the AMG GLS 63 is commendable its performance and power, its fuel economy delivered by the SUV its not to be mentioned as its strongest points.

The Land Rover Range Rover Supercharged SV Autobiography Dynamic SWB delivers the maximum fuel economy of \xa014/19 mpg on city/highway roads., sharing the output with BMW X6 M. The GLS' younger brother, the GLE 63, falls short of the field by a single mpg in comparison to the Mercedes GLS.

"The GLS can shuttle seven adults without issue and is out-spaced by only the largest SUVs on the market." -thecarconnection

Seating and Comfort:

Designed with a sculpted interior cabin, the Mercedes highlights creativity and craftsmanship with a host of luxurious and opulent features abound with quality materials used aboard its trim.

With the ability to seat 7, the AMG GLS 63 is spacious and large, while at the same time offering a good amount of legroom and headspace. Flexible seating arrangement makes sure you have the best possible experience inside this large and commodious Mercedes Benz.

Interior Features

The interior features of the AMG GLS 63 are as follows -

• 3-zone climate control
• Power liftgate
• 60/40-split 2^nd row-seats with EASY-ENTRY
• Power-folding 50/50 -split 3^rd row seats

 Infotainment System:

The Mercedes-Benz AMG GLS 63 comes with a COMAND 8" high resolution display. Harmon/Kardon speakers are provided for a clear and excellent sound experience. The additional peripherals such as USB, CD, DVD can be inserted into the mountable slots provided exclusively. The phone and audio streaming can also be done with the Bluetooth compatibility. The GPS Navigation system, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Voice Controls, Steering mounted controls are catchy features of Mercedes AMG GLS 63.

Cargo and Capacity:

The cargo capacity behind the Mercedes Benz AMG GLS 63 contains 16 cubic feet behind the 1^st row, 49.4 for the 2^nd row and behind the 1^st row is a massive 93.8. Its competition is not great a match for the GLS while its younger brother, the GLE 63 shares the same story as its rivals.

"Although the 2019 AMG GLS63 is clearly based on the classic GLS-Class, there are still enough AMG additions to make it stand out in a crowd." -kbb

Dimensions and Weight

A big bloated SUV design with AMG body styling showcasing its athleticism, the AMG GLS 63 has the same design as compared to its previous iteration. In terms of dimensions, the vehicle is 187.5 inches long and 80.9inches wide. The AMG GLS 63's ground clearance is 8.3 inches while other rivalries such as Land Rover Range Rover Supercharged SV Autobiography Dynamic SWB and BMW X6 M has a similar values of length and width measurement but with a high ground clearance of 8.7 on the former.

Exterior Features:

• Aluminum roof rails
• Dual chrome AMG exhaust tips
• 21" AMG wheels, titanium
• AMG body styling

Equipped with advanced safety tech, the Mercedes AMG GLS 63 comes kitted with a host of features that allows it to prevent major crash or damage itself from potential danger. Given below are some of the safety features found in the GLS 63 -

• Active LED Headlamps
• Active Steering Assist
• Brake Assist
• ATTENTION ASSIST
• Speed-limit assist
• Surround View System
• PRE-SAFE
• Seat belt technology
• 11-way air bag protection
• Electronic Stability Program
• Active Parking System

Mercedes Benz AMG GLS 63 vs Land Rover Range Rover Supercharged SV autobiography Dynamic SWB

Comparing both the luxurious SUVs, the Mercedes Benz AMG GLS 63 has more cargo space alongside passenger capacity and a commodious cabin. With similar performance and fuel efficiency, despite being more traditional and a lesser graded infotainment system, upgrade with a few optional pacakges and the GLS will still not be close to the price of the Range Rover, effectively making it a better SUV if budget is a concern.

Mercedes Benz AMG GLS 63 vs Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE 63:

With these two large SUVs, you'd find impeccable quality materials and luxurious features alongside a powerful engine. But where the GLE falls short is the spaciousness and more passenger seating as compared to the GLS. The Mercedes GLS is a more expensive variant of the similar philosophy of the GLE and if money is a concern, the GLE is a great alternative.

The 2019 Mercedes Benz AMG GLS 63 is a great and spacious SUV from Mercedes Benz. While its pricing seems hard to justify when you compare it to its younger siblings in the same class, the AMG variant promises more performance and luxurious features yet falls short when taking its MSRP, which if deemed a problem, you might as well settle for the GLE-class' AMG model.