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2021 Mercedes-AMG GLE63 S is a heck of a performer

A 3.7-second sprint to 60 sounds... fun.

Andrew Krok
Cars are Andrew's jam, as is strawberry. After spending years as a regular ol' car fanatic, he started working his way through the echelons of the automotive industry, starting out as social-media director of a small European-focused garage outside of Chicago. From there, he moved to the editorial side, penning several written features in Total 911 Magazine before becoming a full-time auto writer, first for a local Chicago outlet and then for CNET Cars.
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2021 Mercedes-AMG GLE63 S

Say hello to the 2021 Mercedes-AMG GLE63 S, the latest AMG addition at the 2019 LA Auto Show.     

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The most important part of this car is under the hood, which hides a 4.0-liter, twin-turbocharged V8 that makes 603 horsepower and 627 pound-feet of torque.    

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Supplementing that (as if it's at all necessary) is a 48-volt EQ Boost mild hybrid system that throws another 21 hp and 184 lb-ft into the mix.     

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As you might expect, the GLS63 S will positively hustle.     

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Sending power to all four wheels through a nine-speed automatic transmission, the car will make its way to 60 mph in just 3.7 seconds before topping out at an electronically limited 174 mph.    

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That puts it right up against the BMW X5 M Competition, which is some solid company.    

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The V8 can deactivate some of its cylinders to boost efficiency when necessary, and its active engine mounts can keep the body comfortable until the going gets spirited.    

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Standard air suspension can stiffen up to improve performance, lowering at higher speeds for better stability.     

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The 2021 Mercedes-AMG GLE63 S arrives at dealers in the middle of 2020, and pricing will be released closer to that time.

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Keep scrolling or clicking to check out even more pictures of the 2021 Mercedes-AMG GLE63 S.

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