2021 Mercedes-AMG GLS 63 Is Your Glorious 603 HP Luxury 7-Seater SUV
If you feel as though neither the 2020 Mercedes GLS 450 nor the 580 version is quick enough, then the brand new Mercedes-AMG GLS 63 4MATIC+ variant might just be what you’re looking for, thanks to its 603 HP (612 PS) twin-turbo V8 engine. This flagship spec also comes with a 22 HP EQ Boost unit, providing assistance at low engine speeds. Other major features include the variable 4MATIC+ all-wheel drive system, 9-speed gearbox and AMG ACTIVE RIDE CONTROL air suspension. As for performance, the previously-mentioned EQ Boost starter-alternator adds 22 HP and 250 Nm (184 lb-ft) of torque to the 4.0-liter V8 biturbo engine’s 603 HP (612 PS) and up to 850 Nm (627 lb-ft) of torque. This means that the 2020 GLS 63 4MATIC+ can accelerate to 100 km/h (62 mph) in just 4.2 seconds, with top speed electronically limited to 250 km/h (155 mph) – although the optional AMG Driver’s package unleashes you all the way to 280 km/h (174 mph). Compared to the previous-generation GLS 63, this new one...