2017 Mercedes-Benz GLS SUV AMG GLS 63
The 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLS SUV AMG GLS 63 is a 577-hp turbocharged V8 with an amg speedshift plus 7g-tronic 7-speed automatic; wheel-mounted shift paddles and all-wheel drive. It starts at $124,100 MSRP and is rated at 14 mpg combined.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | |
| MSRP | $124,100 |
| MSRP with Destination | $125,025 |
| Destination Charge | $925 |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | Handcrafted AMG 5.5L V8 Biturbo (Aluminum-Alloy; "One Man, One Engine") |
| Horsepower | 577 hp @ 5,500 rpm |
| Torque | 561 lb-ft @ 1750–5250 rpm |
| Redline | 6,500 rpm |
| Valvetrain | DOHC, 4-valves per cylinder |
| Bore and Stroke | 98.0 x 90.5 mm (3.86 x 3.56 in) |
| Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 |
| Injection Type | Twin-turbocharged direct injection |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | AMG Performance 4MATIC All-Wheel Drive (40:60 front/rear) |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS 7G-TRONIC 7-speed automatic; wheel-mounted shift paddles |
| 1st Gear | 4.38 (39 mph **) |
| 2nd Gear | 2.86 (59 mph **) |
| 3rd Gear | 1.92 (88 mph **) |
| 4th Gear | 1.37 (123 mph **) |
| 5th Gear | 1 (169 mph **) |
| 6th Gear | 0.82 (206 mph **) |
| 7th Gear | 0.73 (231 mph **) |
| Reverse | 3.42 |
| Final Drive | 3.47 |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 13 MPG |
| Highway | 17 MPG |
| Combined | 14 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Premium Unleaded |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | Independent multi-link with air spring (AIRMATIC), single-tube shock absorber with continuously adjustable damping and torsion bar |
| Rear Suspension | Independent multi-link with air spring (AIRMATIC), single-tube shock absorber with continuously adjustable damping and tubular torsion bar |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Disc | 15.4 in. dia. / 1.4 in. thick |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 10.0 x 21 in. (Cast) |
| Wheels Rear | 10.0 x 21 in. (Cast) |
| Tires Front | 295/40 ZR21 |
| Tires Rear | 295/40 ZR21 |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 203.2 in |
| Width | 78 in |
| Height | 72.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 121.1 in |
| Front Track | 66 in |
| Rear Track | 66.8 in |
| Ground Clearance | 7.8 in |
| Approach Angle | 22° |
| Departure Angle | 21° |
| Cargo Volume | 16 ft³ |
| Curb Weight | 5,754 lbs |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 41.2 in |
| Headroom Rear | 40 in |
| Legroom Front | 40.3 in |
| Legroom Rear | 38.5 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 58.5 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 58.3 in |
** Theoretical max speed per gear at redline