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Mercedes-Benz GL (X166) AMG GL 63vsMercedes-Benz GL (X164) · Facelift 2009 GL 500

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Mercedes-Benz GL (X166)

AMG GL 63

558 hp5461 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSUV2012-2015
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Mercedes-Benz GL (X164) · Facelift 2009

GL 500

388 hp5461 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSUV2009-2012

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz GL (X166) AMG GL 63

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    558 hp
    416 kW
  • Highest torque
    760 Nm
    561 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    223 hp/t
    166 kW/t
    4.5 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    12.3 L/100 km
    19.1 mpg US
    23.0 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    15.8 L/100 km
    14.9 mpg US
    17.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    10.3 L/100 km
    22.8 mpg US
    27.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    288 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    813 km
    505 mi
  • Largest trunk
    680 L
  • Best overall score
    83/100
  • Best performance score
    78/100
  • Best economy score
    74/100
  • Best practicality score
    93/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzGL (X166)AMG GL 63Mercedes-BenzGL (X164)Facelift 2009GL 500
Power
558hp416kW
388hp289kW
Torque
760Nm561lb-ft
530Nm391lb-ft
Curb weight
2,505kg5,523lb
2,370kg5,225lb
Gross weight
3,250kg7,165lb
3,150kg6,945lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
240 km/h
149 mph
To 99% top speed
78.8s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
94.1s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.9s
6.5s
0-200 km/h
19.2s
Calculated
29.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.6s
Calculated
6.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
12.3L/100 km19.1mpg US23.0mpg UK
13.6L/100 km17.3mpg US20.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
15.8L/100 km14.9mpg US17.9mpg UK
18.8L/100 km12.5mpg US15.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
10.3L/100 km22.8mpg US27.4mpg UK
10.6L/100 km22.2mpg US26.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.1s
Calculated
14.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
223hp/t166kW/t101hp/1000 lb
Calculated
164hp/t122kW/t74hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
303Nm/t203lb-ft/ton
Calculated
224Nm/t150lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
813km505mi
Calculated
735km457mi
Calculated
Displacement
5,461cc333cu in
5,461cc333cu in
Length
5,141mm202in
5,099mm201in
Width
1,982mm78in
1,920mm76in
Height
1,850mm73in
1,840mm72in
Wheelbase
3,075mm121in
3,075mm121in
Front track
1,677mm66in
1,645mm65in
Rear track
1,696mm67in
1,648mm65in
Ground clearance-
198mm8in
Trunk volume
680L
620L
Max trunk volume
2,300L
2,300L
Doors
5
5
Seats
7
7
Fuel tank
100L
100L
CO2 emissions
288g/km
317g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Mercedes-Benz GL (X166) AMG GL 63Mercedes-Benz GL (X164) Facelift 2009 GL 500PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz GL (X166) AMG GL 63: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz GL (X164) Facelift 2009 GL 500: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)AMG GL 635,250-5,750 rpm2,000-5,000 rpm6,000 rpm
Mercedes-BenzGL (X164)Facelift 2009GL 5006,000 rpm2,800-4,800 rpm6,500 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzGL (X166)AMG GL 63Mercedes-BenzGL (X164)Facelift 2009GL 500
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.6 s
6.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.9 s
6.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
19.2 s
29.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
240 km/h
149 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
5.6 s
6.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.5 s
9.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.0 s
12.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.1 s
14.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
172 km/h
107 mph
155 km/h
96 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)AMG GL 63
558 hp
416 kW
Mercedes-BenzGL (X164)Facelift 2009GL 500
388 hp
289 kW

Mercedes-Benz GL (X166) AMG GL 63 has 170 hp more than Mercedes-Benz GL (X164) Facelift 2009 GL 500.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz GL (X164) Facelift 2009 GL 500 and Mercedes-Benz GL (X166) AMG GL 63: 170 hp (127 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)AMG GL 63
760 Nm
561 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzGL (X164)Facelift 2009GL 500
530 Nm
391 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)AMG GL 63
2,505 kg
5,523 lb
Mercedes-BenzGL (X164)Facelift 2009GL 500
2,370 kg
5,225 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)AMG GL 63
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzGL (X164)Facelift 2009GL 500
240 km/h
149 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)AMG GL 634.9 s
Mercedes-BenzGL (X164)Facelift 2009GL 5006.5 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz GL (X166) AMG GL 63 and Mercedes-Benz GL (X164) Facelift 2009 GL 500: 1.6 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)AMG GL 63
12.3 L/100 km
19.1 mpg US
23.0 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGL (X164)Facelift 2009GL 500
13.6 L/100 km
17.3 mpg US
20.8 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz GL (X166) AMG GL 63 and Mercedes-Benz GL (X164) Facelift 2009 GL 500: 1.3 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)AMG GL 63
223 hp/t
166 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzGL (X164)Facelift 2009GL 500
164 hp/t
122 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)AMG GL 63
813 km
505 mi
Mercedes-BenzGL (X164)Facelift 2009GL 500
735 km
457 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)AMG GL 63
558 hp
416 kW
4.9 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzGL (X164)Facelift 2009GL 500
388 hp
289 kW
6.5 s
240 km/h
149 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)AMG GL 63
Power
558 hp
416 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
7 seats
Trunk
680 L
24.0 cu ft
Length
5,141 mm
202.4 in
Height
1,850 mm
72.8 in
Mercedes-BenzGL (X164)Facelift 2009GL 500
Power
388 hp
289 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
7 seats
Trunk
620 L
21.9 cu ft
Length
5,099 mm
200.7 in
Height
1,840 mm
72.4 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)AMG GL 63
Power
558 hp
416 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
12.3 L/100 km
19.1 mpg US
23.0 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGL (X164)Facelift 2009GL 500
Power
388 hp
289 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
13.6 L/100 km
17.3 mpg US
20.8 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz GL (X166) AMG GL 63 is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)AMG GL 63
12.3 L/100 km
19.1 mpg US
23.0 mpg UK
4.9 s
Mercedes-BenzGL (X164)Facelift 2009GL 500
13.6 L/100 km
17.3 mpg US
20.8 mpg UK
6.5 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)AMG GL 63
223 hp/t
166 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
12.3 L/100 km
19.1 mpg US
23.0 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGL (X164)Facelift 2009GL 500
164 hp/t
122 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp
13.6 L/100 km
17.3 mpg US
20.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzGL (X166)AMG GL 63Mercedes-BenzGL (X164)Facelift 2009GL 500
Power
558 hp
416 kW
388 hp
289 kW
Torque
760 Nm
561 lb-ft
530 Nm
391 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.9 s
6.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
240 km/h
149 mph
Lightness
2,505 kg
5,523 lb
2,370 kg
5,225 lb
Fuel consumption
12.3 L/100 km
19.1 mpg US
23.0 mpg UK
13.6 L/100 km
17.3 mpg US
20.8 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
7 seats
Trunk
680 L
24.0 cu ft
Length
5,141 mm
202.4 in
Height
1,850 mm
72.8 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
7 seats
Trunk
620 L
21.9 cu ft
Length
5,099 mm
200.7 in
Height
1,840 mm
72.4 in
Range score
813 km
505 mi
735 km
457 mi
CO2 score
288 g/km
317 g/km
Trunk score
680 L
24.0 cu ft
620 L
21.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
223 hp/t
166 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
164 hp/t
122 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz GL (X166) AMG GL 63Mercedes-Benz GL (X164) Facelift 2009 GL 500
Consumption12.3 L/100 km19.1 mpg US23 mpg UK13.6 L/100 km17.3 mpg US20.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km21.53 LC100 km23.80 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi34.64 LC100 mi38.30 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,845 L487 US gal406 UK gal2,040 L539 US gal449 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,229 LC/year3,570 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz GL (X166) AMG GL 63

  • Has 170 hp more
  • Has 230 Nm more
  • Is 1.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 20 km/h (12 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 59 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 78 km (48 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 60 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 29 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Heaviest

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