Mercedes-Benz GLS AMG GLS 63 vs. Mercedes-Benz G-Class AMG G 63
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Mercedes-Benz GLS AMG GLS 63 and Mercedes-Benz G-Class AMG G 63 contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the Mercedes-Benz GLS AMG GLS 63 and the Mercedes-Benz G-Class AMG G 63.
When we compare the Mercedes-Benz GLS AMG GLS 63's and the Mercedes-Benz G-Class AMG G 63's specifications and ratings, the Mercedes-Benz GLS AMG GLS 63 has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing, typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and base engine power. The Mercedes-Benz G-Class AMG G 63 has the advantage in the area of resale value. The Mercedes-Benz GLS AMG GLS 63 and Mercedes-Benz G-Class AMG G 63 have the same fuel efficiency. Based on this comparison of the Mercedes-Benz GLS AMG GLS 63's and the Mercedes-Benz G-Class AMG G 63's specifications and ratings, the Mercedes-Benz GLS AMG GLS 63 is a better car than the Mercedes-Benz G-Class AMG G 63.
Pricing: A used 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLS AMG GLS 63 ranges from $129,995 to $165,695 while a used 2025 Mercedes-Benz G-Class AMG G 63 is priced between $217,988 to $268,230. For a new model, the Mercedes-Benz GLS AMG GLS 63's price is between $153,393 and $177,837, with the Mercedes-Benz G-Class AMG G 63 priced between $200,057 and $240,361.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Mercedes-Benz GLS AMG GLS 63 loses 56.1 percent of its value and the Mercedes-Benz G-Class AMG G 63 loses 39.8 percent of its value. This means the Mercedes-Benz G-Class AMG G 63 retains 16.2 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Mercedes-Benz GLS AMG GLS 63.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Mercedes-Benz GLS AMG GLS 63’s base engine makes 603 horsepower, and the Mercedes-Benz G-Class AMG G 63 base engine makes 577 horsepower. Both the AMG GLS 63 and the AMG G 63 are rated to deliver an average of 15 miles per gallon, with highway ranges of 428 and 422 miles respectively. Both models use premium unleaded.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
153393 - 177837
Starting MSRP:
149500
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
96113
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
45100 - 165500
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
200057 - 240361
Starting MSRP:
186100
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
96113
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
45100 - 165500
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
145193
Price Range:
129995 - 165695
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
114530
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
48050 - 212747
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
242596
Price Range:
217988 - 268230
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
114530
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
48050 - 212747
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
84099
Depreciation %:
0.56253707
Resale Value $:
65401
Residual Value %:
0.43746293
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
0.53387957
Category Depreciation Range:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
0.40142291 - 0.56934255
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
74705
Depreciation %:
0.40142291
Resale Value $:
111395
Residual Value %:
0.59857709
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
0.53387957
Category Depreciation Range:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
0.40142291 - 0.56934255
Mercedes-Benz GLS Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
7.4 / 10
Safety:
Not available
Mercedes-Benz G-Class Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
8.5 / 10
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Mercedes-Benz GLS AMG GLS 63
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
11.5
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
8.2 - 22.6
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Mercedes-Benz G-Class AMG G 63
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
22.6
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
11.5
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
8.2 - 22.6
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.435
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
3.7220146812876638
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
3.2
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
1.5 - 27.7
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
3.85731972264485
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
3.2
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
1.5 - 27.7
Mercedes-Benz GLS Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 68Ranking
1 out of / 29Ranking
1 out of / 17Ranking
2 out of / 68Ranking
2 out of / 29Ranking
2 out of / 17Ranking
5 out of / 68Ranking
5 out of / 17Ranking
5 out of / 17Ranking
6 out of / 68Ranking
6 out of / 68Ranking
6 out of / 68Ranking
6 out of / 29Ranking
7 out of / 17Ranking
7 out of / 17Ranking
8 out of / 16Ranking
9 out of / 29Ranking
11 out of / 29Ranking
11 out of / 17Ranking
12 out of / 29Ranking
12 out of / 17Ranking
15 out of / 29Ranking
16 out of / 29Ranking
18 out of / 26Ranking
20 out of / 68Ranking
43 out of / 68Ranking
57 out of / 64Mercedes-Benz G-Class Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 17Ranking
1 out of / 17Ranking
6 out of / 17Ranking
7 out of / 17Ranking
11 out of / 17Ranking
12 out of / 17Ranking
14 out of / 17Ranking
14 out of / 16Ranking
16 out of / 17Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Other Mercedes-Benz GLS Trim Levels
GLS 450, GLS 580, Mercedes-Maybach GLS 600 4MATIC
Other Mercedes-Benz G-Class Trim Levels
G 550
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years / 50000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
603 hp @ 5750 rpm
Torque:
627 foot-lbs @ 2500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.100 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
577 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque:
627 foot-lbs @ 2500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.099 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
4 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
8
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
14 / 18 / 15
Range (city/hwy):
333 / 428 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
4 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
8
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
14 / 16 / 15
Range (city/hwy):
370 / 422 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Air Suspension:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Automatic Parking:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Standard
Internet Radio:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Massage Seats:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Trailer Hitch:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Captain's seat:
Available
Quad Seats:
Available
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Air Suspension:
N/A
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Automatic Parking:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Standard
Internet Radio:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Massage Seats:
Available
Navigation System:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Trailer Hitch:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Captain's seat:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Roof Rack:
Available
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
Backup camera:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
Backup camera:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.4 inches
Front Leg Room:
40.3 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
59.3 inches
Rear Head Room:
40.2 inches
Rear Leg Room:
41.9 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
58.5 inches
Cargo Space:
17.4 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
84.7 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
161 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
41.9 inches
Front Leg Room:
38.7 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57.8 inches
Rear Head Room:
40.5 inches
Rear Leg Room:
39.5 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
57.4 inches
Cargo Space:
37.4 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
68.6 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
6019 lbs
Width:
84.9 inches
Height:
72.3 inches
Length:
206.4 inches
Wheelbase:
123.4 inches
Ground Clearance:
8 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
5842 lbs
Width:
86.1 inches
Height:
77.4 inches
Length:
191.9 inches
Wheelbase:
113.8 inches
Ground Clearance:
9.9 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
21.0 x 9.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
275/50R21
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
20.0 x 9.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
275/50R20
