Core summary
U.S. MY2024 Mercedes-AMG GLS 63 facelift. Source-based specification and buying analysis.
The GLS 63 is a family-space decision with a performance layer added. Establish who will use the rear rows and how much luggage remains before deciding whether the AMG drivetrain is worth the ownership commitment.
History & generations
Mercedes announced the MY2024 GLS family update in 2023. The AMG version received additional equipment and revised chassis-control software.
Body, platform & design
The GLS 63 has a revised rear-light signature and AMG bonnet emblem. Wheels run from standard 21-inch items to optional 22- and 23-inch designs.
Engine & drivetrain
Its 4.0-liter biturbo V8 produces 603 hp and 627 lb-ft, supported by a 48-volt starter-generator. Variable 4MATIC+ AWD works with a nine-speed TCT gearbox.
Trim differences
AMG RIDE CONTROL+ damping and active roll stabilization are standard. They are part of the chassis package, not merely appearance options.
Interior & seating
The refreshed specification includes heated and ventilated front seats, Burmester audio and an updated AMG-themed MBUX system.
Efficiency & range
Budget the cost of the actual wheel-and-tire configuration, fuel and insurance. Comparing only monthly finance payments can conceal a substantial difference between otherwise similar-looking used examples.
Safety & equipment
The U.S. update lists surround-view cameras and Blind Spot Assist among standard equipment. Those are assistance features rather than a combined safety rating.
Strengths
Our assessment is strongest for someone who genuinely needs the passenger arrangement and specifically wants AMG performance. If the rear rows will remain unused, repeat the comparison with a smaller candidate.
Our assessment is strongest for someone who genuinely needs the passenger arrangement and specifically wants AMG performance. If the rear rows will remain unused, repeat the comparison with a smaller candidate.
Considerations
On a used car, test every seat mechanism and commission a chassis inspection. An impressive specification is not evidence that all its expensive functions still operate correctly.
Recommended use
Rehearse a full-family departure: seats, belts, bags and access to the last row. Then repeat the parking maneuver at home. This is more revealing than an empty-car drive alone.
Rivals & related
A GLS 580 belongs on the comparison sheet as a different drivetrain choice. Keep its engine rating separate instead of allowing a general GLS brochure to blur the AMG specification.
FAQ
Where does the quoted sprint time come from? Mercedes estimates 4.1 seconds from 0–60 mph for the MY2024 GLS 63.
What makes the Mercedes-AMG GLS 63 different?
Our assessment is strongest for someone who genuinely needs the passenger arrangement and specifically wants AMG performance. If the rear rows will remain unused, repeat the comparison with a smaller candidate.
Who should consider it?
Fast luxury family travel and towing
Sources & updates
Reference scope: U.S. MY2024 Mercedes-AMG GLS 63 facelift. Research-based guide; no hands-on road test is claimed. Manufacturer specifications are distinguished from Cariary buying interpretation. Text reviewed 14 October 2026. Sources for the revised text:
https://media.mbusa.com/news/the-new-gls-models-fresh-look-new-software
- Manufacturer reference — U.S. MY2024 Mercedes-AMG GLS 63 facelift →Source used for the stated historical model-year specification; not a claim of a current range.
- Photo 1 — Tokumeigakarinoaoshima / Wikimedia Commons / CC0 1.0 →Resized and encoded as WEBP; original composition retained. Facelift Mercedes-AMG GLS 63 4MATIC+ X167. Japanese-market facelift example photographed in January 2025. Market equipment may differ from the U.S. MY2024 specification.
- Photo reuse terms — CC0 1.0 →Applies to the photographs carrying this license above.
Last editorial review: October 14, 2026. Specifications remain market- and model-year-specific.