Arguably Mercedes-Benz produces some of the best luxury German SUVs in the market. Their tendency to equate their SUV’s to their cars is evident in the features and design that they implement. From the humble but legendary start of their first luxury modern SUV, the ML-Class, Mercedes-Benz revolutionized the way SUVs were made. They incorporated many features that were known and seen in their cars into the ML-Class. The Mercedes-Benz GL-Class, renamed to the GLS-Class after the 2016 facelift, is an SUV which boasts many features ahead of its time, with elegance, luxury and power packed in a full-sized 7-seater luxury SUV. Our subject vehicle is a 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLS63 AMG 4MATIC from Tennessee has only 40,000 miles on the clock and comes with many desirable options.

Exterior and Interior

The subject 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLS63 AMG 4MATIC is dressed in a Mercedes-Benz’ well-known Obsidian Black exterior. The AMG styling package includes the front spoiler, side skirts and factory enlarged wheel arches. This car sits on a set of OEM multi-spoke 22” AMG wheels with summer tires. The red AMG brake calipers pop out with the black exterior. The interior is decked out with black Nappa leather and carbon fiber trim, finished off with a contrasting white stitch. The AMG performance steering wheel is wrapped in Nappa leather too. As part of the extended packages, options include front memory seats with heating/ventilation and massage function, temperature-controlled cup holders, driving package with park assist and blind spot assist and a premium sound system upgrade are part of a long list. This GLS seats seven, and the third row of seats can be electrically folded.

Engine

This 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class GLS63 AMG 4MATIC being Mercedes-Benz’ highest grade SUV available at that time is equipped with an AMG-tuned 5.5L V8 twin-turbo motor which produces over 577 hp and 561 lb ft of torque. The GLS63 AMG is timed at 4.6 seconds for the 0-60 sprint and tops out at an electronically limited 155mph. The powerful engine is mated to a 7-speed 7G-Tronic automatic transmission. AMG-specific features include upgraded brakes, a sports exhaust, AMG exterior and interior styling, and an air suspension system which automatically lowers the SUV’s height during high speeds.