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Mspeed_1 06-25-2016 10:55 AM

GLS550 or GLS63
 
We were originally looking to purchase the GL550, and by the time all options were added on, including the designo leather seats curve assist, the difference between this and the GLS63 was about 20K. I feel With this much difference may as well go for the GLS63. What does everyone feel driving a big car like this with so much power as a daily, overkill?

fabbrisd1 06-25-2016 05:46 PM

Frankly... the GLS63 is a whole barrel of fun !

PeterUbers 06-25-2016 06:44 PM

Make sure you actually drive the g63 and feel the mct and wet clutch drivability and determine you won't gripe about this after you buy it

The 550 with the traditional torque converter may suit you better

silvertige 06-25-2016 11:21 PM


Originally Posted by Mspeed_1 (Post 6842835)
We were originally looking to purchase the GL550, and by the time all options were added on, including the designo leather seats curve assist, the difference between this and the GLS63 was about 20K. I feel With this much difference may as well go for the GLS63. What does everyone feel driving a big car like this with so much power as a daily, overkill?

Of course it's overkill.. But c'mon... That's the fun, right? Both would be great choices. So if 20k is no big deal, my votes for the 63!

Mspeed_1 06-26-2016 01:09 AM

There's none in the country to try the GLS63, not even the 550.. Canada has almost no inventory of these cars, other than the GLS450, which is completely different.


I've had a 14' E63 and it was great fun to drive. Pulled the trigger today on the GLS63, waiting for October delivery, will post some pictures once she arrives!

Christian K 06-26-2016 04:44 PM

I choose between the two and ended up with the GLS500 over 63 - mainly because I wanted as much comfort as possible and that the off-road package wasn't available for the 63. I will get it in August and hopefully I won't regret it. :)

Mspeed_1 06-26-2016 09:54 PM

GLS500 is a great choice, i'm sure you will enjoy the car for many years to come. I already have a truck with off road package, so I wasn't too concerned the 63 doesn't come with the package

PeterUbers 06-27-2016 12:14 AM


Originally Posted by Mspeed_1 (Post 6843945)
GLS500 is a great choice, i'm sure you will enjoy the car for many years to come. I already have a truck with off road package, so I wasn't too concerned the 63 doesn't come with the package

If you've had the e63 that you'll be fine if you didn't mind that mct

Christian K 06-28-2016 03:17 PM


Originally Posted by Mspeed_1 (Post 6843945)
GLS500 is a great choice, i'm sure you will enjoy the car for many years to come. I already have a truck with off road package, so I wasn't too concerned the 63 doesn't come with the package

Yeah, I hope so :)

...and since my S63 has 585 Bhp I wasn't too concerned that my new GLS don't :cheers:

Chris D 06-29-2016 03:35 PM

I also drove both and decided the 550 was quick enough but tamer to drive. Mine will be a daily driver and the tranny on the 63 was too much "beast" for my needs - though it absolutely appeals to me on a number of more primal levels. The 550 just seemed the more luxurious drive to me. Just my .02, YMMV, but you won't regret your choice.

DigitalRacer 07-11-2016 04:35 PM

GLS63
 
I ordered my GLS63 on 6/1/16 and just got word that the build will start in the first decade (ten days) of September. I'm driving a 2006 Saturn VUE V6 FWD with a 150K miles and it was originally going to be the wife's car after the GLS came in. but after driving it for a couple of weeks and noticing every little rattle and hum that it had I suggested to the wife that she would be "safer" in a new GLC300. So on July 4th we went down and bought a sweet little black GLC300 w/beige interior and sport package and parked the VUE for the time being. Now it makes the waiting just a little bit easier.

DigitalRacer

PeterUbers 07-11-2016 07:05 PM


Originally Posted by DigitalRacer (Post 6856129)
I ordered my GLS63 on 6/1/16 and just got word that the build will start in the first decade (ten days) of September. I'm driving a 2006 Saturn VUE V6 FWD with a 150K miles and it was originally going to be the wife's car after the GLS came in. but after driving it for a couple of weeks and noticing every little rattle and hum that it had I suggested to the wife that she would be "safer" in a new GLC300. So on July 4th we went down and bought a sweet little black GLC300 w/beige interior and sport package and parked the VUE for the time being. Now it makes the waiting just a little bit easier.

DigitalRacer

You went from a Saturn valued at about $7000 (totally rough guess) to $200,000 in brand new Cars

Slow clap.... Well played

Christian K 08-19-2016 04:54 AM

...And my GLS 500 finally arrived yesterday :)

https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.mbw...2e0c8e6183.jpg

Mspeed_1 08-19-2016 09:51 AM

very nice. In Asia they also get the GLS500 which I feel it's a perfect balance between the 450 and 550

Christian K 08-19-2016 05:48 PM


Originally Posted by Mspeed_1 (Post 6892320)
very nice. In Asia they also get the GLS500 which I feel it's a perfect balance between the 450 and 550

Thanks! I think the European 500 is more or less the same as the US 550 with a 455 hp and 700 Nm V8 in Europe and 449 hp and 516 lb-ft in NA - just different names. Not sure about the 400/450 though.

Same thing with my s63 AMG - slight difference in engine spec. 585 hp in Europe while 577 in NA. Different way to measure or actual differences in performance???

tate16t 08-19-2016 09:50 PM

That is one sharp looking ride!

Wolfman 08-21-2016 02:15 AM


Originally Posted by Christian K (Post 6892778)
Thanks! I think the European 500 is more or less the same as the US 550 with a 455 hp and 700 Nm V8 in Europe and 449 hp and 516 lb-ft in NA - just different names. Not sure about the 400/450 though.

Same thing with my s63 AMG - slight difference in engine spec. 585 hp in Europe while 577 in NA. Different way to measure or actual differences in performance???

The European 500 is identical to the US 550 model. Same car. This is simply a marketing term. Same of the S-Class models and SL.
Same with the 63 engine. Identical cars with the same engine, just different base options...

The US uses SAE HP. Europe uses KW and for reference DIN HP. Hence the slightly different values.

JoeMa 08-21-2016 04:47 AM


Originally Posted by Christian K (Post 6892197)
...And my GLS 500 finally arrived yesterday :)

https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.mbw...2e0c8e6183.jpg

MB doesn't offer the multi-spoke wheel here in the US market but I really like it on the GLS. Great looking ride!

jerome8283 08-21-2016 07:43 AM

+1

Mspeed_1 08-22-2016 05:37 PM


Originally Posted by JoeMa (Post 6893771)
MB doesn't offer the multi-spoke wheel here in the US market but I really like it on the GLS. Great looking ride!



That's strange, we get them here in Canada, surprised it's not offered in the US.


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