2021 Mercedes-AMG GLE 63 S review
AMG's latest take on the Mercedes GLE is a big, bluff bruiser that defies physics as well as it can comfortably carry you and the kids.
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James Wong
2022 Mercedes-AMG GLE63 S vs 2024 Porsche Cayenne Comparison
Mercedes-AMG GLE63 S
Porsche Cayenne
2022 Mercedes-AMG
GLE63 S
vs
2024 Porsche
Cayenne
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How they stack...
CarExpert Rating
Based on the Mercedes-AMG GLE63 S 63 S 4MATIC+ (HYBRID)
Based on the Porsche Cayenne S
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Towing
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
85L
791 to 1071 km
70L - 90L
175 to 1125 km
Warranty
5 year
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CarExpert's Take
James Wong
Marketplace Editor
James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Monstrous performance
- Surprisingly comfortable in normal driving
- Has more than enough space for three kids and your dog
Misses
- Wagon costs more than Coupe spec-for-spec
- You'll never realise its potential on Australian roads
- Steering can feel a little lifeless even in its sportiest setting
Anthony Crawford
Senior Road Tester
Anthony Crawford drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Phenomenal ride and handling
- V8 delivers instant response, addictive exhaust
- Interior a perfect blend of tech, driver focus
Misses
- Big price premium over base variant
- Some option prices seem crazy high
- Get ready to spend on fuel
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, TWIN TURBO DIR F/INJ | TWIN TURBO DIR F/INJ, TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 2999 - 3982 | 2995 - 3996 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 4.0L, 3.0L | 4.0L, 3.0L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| TWIN TURBO V8, TWIN TURBO 6, TURBO 6 | TWIN TURBO V8, TURBO V6, BI TURBO V8 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM, DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 24 - 32 | 24 - 32 | |
| Power | ||
| 320kW - 450kW | 224kW - 485kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5750 - 6100 | 5000 - 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 520Nm - 850Nm | 420Nm - 850Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1800 - 2500 | 1400 - 2400 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 8.6 - 10.5 | 9.7 - 11.2 | |
