Mercedes-Benz GLS AMG GLS 63 vs. Mercedes-Benz GLE AMG GLE 63 S
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Mercedes-Benz GLS AMG GLS 63 and Mercedes-Benz GLE AMG GLE 63 S 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 GLE AMG GLE 63 S.
When we compare the Mercedes-Benz GLS AMG GLS 63's and the Mercedes-Benz GLE AMG GLE 63 S's specifications and ratings, The Mercedes-Benz GLE AMG GLE 63 S has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing, typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, reliability, resale value and overall quality score. The Mercedes-Benz GLS AMG GLS 63 and Mercedes-Benz GLE AMG GLE 63 S have the same base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Mercedes-Benz GLS AMG GLS 63's and the Mercedes-Benz GLE AMG GLE 63 S's specifications and ratings, the Mercedes-Benz GLE AMG GLE 63 S is a better car than the Mercedes-Benz GLS AMG GLS 63.
Pricing: A used 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLS AMG GLS 63 ranges from $136,450 to $164,983 while a used 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLE AMG GLE 63 S is priced between $113,749 to $141,660. For a new model, the Mercedes-Benz GLS AMG GLS 63's price is between $150,096 and $165,815, with the Mercedes-Benz GLE AMG GLE 63 S priced between $132,893 and $142,856.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Mercedes-Benz GLS AMG GLS 63 loses 55.8 percent of its value and the Mercedes-Benz GLE AMG GLE 63 S loses 50.9 percent of its value. This means the Mercedes-Benz GLE AMG GLE 63 S retains 4.9 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Mercedes-Benz GLS AMG GLS 63.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Mercedes-Benz GLS is 6.3 out of 10 while the Mercedes-Benz GLE's quality rating is 8.2 out of 10. This results in the Mercedes-Benz GLS being ranked 39 out of 68 Best Luxury Crossover SUVs and the Mercedes-Benz GLE being ranked 10 out of 68.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Mercedes-Benz GLS is 5.6 out of 10. For the Mercedes-Benz GLE the reliability rating is 7.2 out of 10. This gives the Mercedes-Benz GLE an advantage in reliability compared to the Mercedes-Benz GLS.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the base engine of both the Mercedes-Benz GLS AMG GLS 63 and the Mercedes-Benz GLE AMG GLE 63 S makes 603 horsepower.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Mercedes-Benz GLS AMG GLS 63 and Mercedes-Benz GLE AMG GLE 63 S are comparable in regards to front shoulder room and front leg room.
Safety Ratings: The Mercedes-Benz GLE AMG GLE 63 S has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings. When comparing IIHS evaluations, the Mercedes-Benz GLE AMG GLE 63 S has the advantage with a Top Safety Pick+ award.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
$150,096 - $165,815
Starting MSRP:
$145,850
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
$88,803
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
$43,900 - $155,295
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
$132,893 - $142,856
Starting MSRP:
$127,700
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
$72,087
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
$48,600 - $127,200
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$148,455
Price Range:
$136,450 - $164,983
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
$108,428
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
$48,353 - $235,429
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$127,201
Price Range:
$113,749 - $141,660
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
$82,938
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
$54,923 - $133,203
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
$82,294
Depreciation %:
56.4%
Resale Value $:
$63,556
Residual Value %:
43.6%
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
57%
Category Depreciation Range:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
42.8% - 61.5%
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
$65,693
Depreciation %:
51.4%
Resale Value $:
$62,007
Residual Value %:
48.6%
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
53.4%
Category Depreciation Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
43.3% - 61%
Mercedes-Benz GLS Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
6.3 / 10
Reliability:
5.6 / 10
Retained Value:
7.0 / 10
Safety:
Not available
Mercedes-Benz GLE Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.2 / 10
Reliability:
7.2 / 10
Retained Value:
7.3 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Mercedes-Benz GLS AMG GLS 63
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
11.7
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
10.4
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
8.5 - 18.9
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
21.9%
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Mercedes-Benz GLE AMG GLE 63 S
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
11
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
10.1
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
7.9 - 12.8
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
21.2%
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
3.5
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
3.1
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
1.5 - 32.7
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
3.4
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
3.8
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
0.8 - 41.1
Mercedes-Benz GLS Rankings
Ranking
2 out of / 68Ranking
2 out of / 68Ranking
2 out of / 29Ranking
2 out of / 22Ranking
2 out of / 4Ranking
4 out of / 68Ranking
4 out of / 29Ranking
4 out of / 22Ranking
5 out of / 68Ranking
5 out of / 68Ranking
5 out of / 22Ranking
6 out of / 29Ranking
7 out of / 22Ranking
8 out of / 22Ranking
8 out of / 10Ranking
8 out of / 10Ranking
11 out of / 29Ranking
12 out of / 22Ranking
12 out of / 22Ranking
12 out of / 19Ranking
13 out of / 29Ranking
14 out of / 22Ranking
14 out of / 22Ranking
15 out of / 29Ranking
15 out of / 29Ranking
16 out of / 22Ranking
18 out of / 68Ranking
20 out of / 29Ranking
20 out of / 29Ranking
21 out of / 26Ranking
23 out of / 29Ranking
38 out of / 68Ranking
39 out of / 68Ranking
39 out of / 68Ranking
53 out of / 59Ranking
57 out of / 68Mercedes-Benz GLE Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 20Ranking
1 out of / 7Ranking
1 out of / 5Ranking
2 out of / 68Ranking
2 out of / 20Ranking
3 out of / 68Ranking
3 out of / 20Ranking
3 out of / 20Ranking
4 out of / 68Ranking
4 out of / 68Ranking
4 out of / 20Ranking
4 out of / 20Ranking
5 out of / 20Ranking
6 out of / 20Ranking
7 out of / 10Ranking
8 out of / 68Ranking
8 out of / 20Ranking
10 out of / 68Ranking
10 out of / 68Ranking
11 out of / 19Ranking
12 out of / 20Ranking
14 out of / 20Ranking
22 out of / 68Ranking
22 out of / 68Ranking
27 out of / 68Ranking
36 out of / 68Ranking
45 out of / 59Available 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 GLE Trim Levels
AMG GLE 53, GLE 350 4MATIC, GLE 450 4MATIC, GLE 580 4MATIC
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
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
TOP SAFETY PICK +
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:
603 hp @ 5750 rpm
Torque:
627 foot-lbs @ 2500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.108 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):
Not yet available
Range (city/hwy):
Not yet available
Recommended Fuel Type:
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):
15 / 19 / 16
Range (city/hwy):
338 / 428 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
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
Internet Radio:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
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
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:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Captain's seat:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Roof Rack:
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
Backup camera:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Backup camera:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
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:
161.0 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
40.5 inches
Front Leg Room:
40.3 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
59.3 inches
Rear Head Room:
36.9 inches
Rear Leg Room:
40.9 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
58.3 inches
Cargo Space:
33.3 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
74.9 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:
5567 lbs
Width:
84.9 inches
Height:
70.2 inches
Length:
195 inches
Wheelbase:
117.9 inches
Ground Clearance:
7.5 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:
21.0 x 10.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
275/45R21
