Power meets class

A new ‘heavyweight champion’ of the road was crowned this summer when the Mercedes-Benz GL 63 AMG made its world premiere.

Emerging from the Mercedes-Benz Affalterbach performance division as the globe’s most powerful SUV, the GL 63 AMG blasts from 0 to 100 kmph in just 4.9 seconds, hitting a top speed of 250 kmph (electronically limited). 

Its aim is to combine compelling technologies with pure ride comfort and striking, unmistakeable designs with an extensive range of standard equipment, its makers say.

The GL 63 AMG comes with a 5.5-litre V8 biturbo engine, harnessing the power of 557 stampeding stallions with a maximum torque of 760 newton metres.

“With the new GL 63 AMG, our all-wheel drive line-up is now complete. In addition to the ML 63 AMG all-rounder and the recently unveiled, iconic G 63 AMG and G 65 AMG models, the GL 63 AMG places particular emphasis on dynamism and style.

“Combining the first-rate comfort of the S-Class with the performance of an AMG sports saloon, the GL 63 AMG is unique in its segment,” said Frank Bernthaler, director, sales and marketing, Mercedes-Benz Cars, Middle East & Levant.

For AMG, the Mercedes-Benz performance brand, the Middle East market is very important. With its growth potential, it is a major element in the ambitious future of the brand.

Mr Bernthaler added: “2012 is the year of the AMG and SUV for us. With the launch of the new ML 63 AMG, G 63 AMG, and upcoming GL 63 AMG, we are having a fantastic year to date.

“July sales for AMG rose 178 per cent over the same month last year, with five times more people buying the newly-launched 0-100 kmph in 4.7secs ML 63 AMG. The relentless success of the G 55 AMG, G 63 AMG and G 65 AMG grew sales 65 per cent month on month. When it arrives next year, the GL 63 AMG will become the powerhouse of our Mercedes-AMG SUV stable.”

Prices will be announced shortly.