The titans of the Mercedes-AMG SUV lineup, the GLE63 and the GLS63, are back in their newest versions but they're not what they sound like because the folks from AMG introduced a little something under the hood speedo boys served as a forewarn to what plans ahead in the future.
The GLE63 AMG range, starting at 122,079 Euros plus additional costs, and the GLS63 AMG, priced at 146,572 Euros, are not the kind of big guns you are familiar with. Sure, they sure have the same 4.0L V8 BiTurbo as the other guys but unlike them, both the GLE63 and the kingpin GLS63 got their engines fitted with a 48-volt EQ Boost starter-alternator first applied on the 53 AMG models.
That sounds like witchcraft for AMG conservatives but more with that later on but first, what's like to get to know about them? On the GLE side, you get the choice of two different bodystyles such as the normal and the coupe with the sliced roofline a la X6. Of course, the normal-shaped GLE63 is the better pick because of the spacing issues but either way, they've gotten macho because of its AMG treatments all over, inside and out.
The GLS63 boasts itself of being the most powerful and fastest seven-seater in the AMG stable and although too much crude humor and strong language not suitable for family use, the macho-looking GLS63 is fit for the super-rich speedo boys who love to stand out in the streets of Beverly Hills or at Route 66, whatever it is.
With their macho impressions put a shine on the super-rich speedo boys looking for style, performance, and utility that can haul just about everything, it's time to find out the mild hybrid witchcraft beneath them.
The 4.0L V8 BiTurbo engine is bolted with the integrated EQ Boost starter-alternator for the first time. When switched on, it grants an additional 16kW of power and 250Nm of torque into the V8 BiTurbo engine, giving it a whopping 634PS of power and 850Nm of torque. Mated to a 9-speed AMG Speedshift TCT, they're capable of going from 0-100kph in almost four and a half seconds and electronically limited to 250kph.
Sure, both the GLE63 and GLS63 are bulky in size but they're like magnum revolvers held in a well-balanced manner courtesy of their AMG ACTIVE RIDE CONTROL roll stabilization, AMG speed-sensitive sport power steering, high-performance braking systems, and AMG Performance 4MATIC+ all-wheel drive. Not quite as fun as its other guys but with such capability at all kinds of roads, these guys sure know how to keep themselves enjoyable and balanced at their own pace, although the added driver assist systems will make the experience look regular.
Like them or not, these high-powered heavyweights from AMG really mean business.
Photo: Daimler AG
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