Comparison - Mercedes-AMG GLS 63 2021 - vs - Porsche Macan GTS 2020

General

Other Names:

Also called:

GL-Class

Also called:

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Average Price: 
$
132,100
Updated: 
19 Nov 2020
$
71,300
Updated: 
19 Feb 2020
Car Type: 
SUV
SUV
Drive Type: 
All Wheel Drive
All Wheel Drive
Year: 
2021
2020
Total Seating: 
7
5
Transmission: 
9-speed Shiftable Automatic
7-speed dual-clutch
Bluetooth: 
yes
yes
Heated seats: 
yes
yes
Navigation: 
yes
yes
Doors: 
5
5
Fuel Tank Capacity: 
23.80gals
19.80gals
Exterior Colors: 
Color: 
Black
#0A0E10
Polar White
#D3D3D5
Obsidian Black metallic
#343031
Iridium Silver metallic
#8F9192
Mojave Silver metallic
#7B7B7B
Lunar Blue metallic
#2C4261
Brilliant Blue metallic
#4678BF
Emerald Green metallic
#384241
Selenite Grey metallic
#959A9E
designo Cardinal Red metallic
#9A363A
designo Diamond White metallic
#C0C1C1
Color: 
Chalk
#C7C7BF
Carmine Red
#990033
Miami Blue
#007880
Exterior in custum colour, metallic
#F3F3F3
Mahogany Metallic
#330000
Exterior in custum colour, non-metallic
#F3F3F3
Black
#000000
Volcano Gray Metalllic
#252625
Jet Black Metallic
#000000
White
#EFEFEF
Mamba Green Metallic
#408848
Carrara White Metallic
#EFF5F9
Dolomite Silver Metallic
#C3CDD3
Night Blue Metallic
#1D2738
Sapphire Blue Metallic
#000000

Electric

Top Speed: 
174mph
Seconds from 0 to 60mph: 
3.60s

Expert Reviews

Expert reviews: 

Mercedes-AMG creates the ultimate muscle SUV with enough room for an extended family.

Pros
Rocket ship acceleration,
S-class interior luxury,
high-tech features galore.

Cons
Clumsy-shifting automatic transmission,
discombobulated ride,
eye-watering price tag.

By: 
caranddriver.com

The 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class's #4 ranking is based on its score within the Luxury Large SUVs category. Currently the Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class has a score of 7.9 out of 10, which is based on our evaluation of 12 pieces of research and data elements using various sources.

Pros
Lavish cabin with supple seats
Composed handling and smooth ride
Good cargo capacity
Powerful engines

Cons
Steep infotainment learning curve

By: 
usnews.com

The 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class manages to feel worth every dollar the automaker charges for its sublime ride, luxurious interior, and prodigious power.

Pros
Beautiful ride/handling balance
Gorgeous interior
Loads of luxury
Tons of power, no matter the model
Serious tech

Cons
So expensive
So heavy
So thirsty
And a few penny-pinching touches

By: 
thecarconnection.com

The 2020 Porsche Macan is unranked in Luxury Compact SUVs due to missing safety data. Currently, the Porsche Macan's overall score is not available, though its Critics' Rating, Performance score, and Interior score are based on our evaluation of 39 pieces of research and data.

Pros
Responsive steering and lithe handling
Upscale interior
Excellent predicted reliability rating
User-friendly infotainment system

Cons
Below-average fuel economy
High base price for the class
Tight rear seats and undersized cargo space

By: 
usnews.com

The 2020 Porsche Macan comes with all wheel drive. Available transmissions include: 7-speed automated manual. Turbo and GTS return to the lineup with revised engines, more power.Offers optional upgrade to tungsten carbide-coated brakes.

Pros
Quick acceleration regardless of engine choice
Most athletic and engaging SUV in the class
Surprisingly comfortable and composed ride
Easy to customize thanks to a long list of individual options

Cons
Less rear legroom and cargo capacity than many competitors
Options and packages boost the price quickly
Four-cylinder engine is much thirstier than those in rivals

By: 
edmunds.com

The GTS returns to the lineup for 2020. Its twin-turbo 2.9-liter V-6 makes 375 horsepower and 383 lb-ft of torque. Apple CarPlay, available as part of the Premium package or as a standalone option, gains wireless connectivity, while wireless device charging has been added to the designated Smartphone Compartment option.

Pros
Properly quick,
stylish exterior,
exceptional poise on the road.

Cons
Low-rent interior in standard form,
cramped rear seat,
small cargo hold.

By: 
caranddriver.com

Fuel

Fuel Type: 
Premium Unleaded
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Economy Info: 
Combined - 19
Fuel Economy City USA: 
14.00mpg
Fuel Economy HWY: 
18.00mpg
Engine type: 
Hybrid
Petrol/Gas

Engine and Performance

Valves: 
32
24
Cylinders: 
8
V
6
V
Engine Size/Displacement: 
4.00L
2.90L
Torque: 
627ft-lbs
at 2 500rpm
383ft-lbs
at 1 750rpm
Horsepower: 
603hp
at 5 750rpm
375hp
at 5 200rpm
Cam Type: 
Double overhead cam (DOHC)
Double overhead cam (DOHC)
Turning Circle: 
40.70Feet
39.30Feet

Convenience

Cruise Control: 
yes
yes
Door Pockets: 
yes
yes
Cupholders: 
yes
yes
Overhead console: 
yes
yes
Seatback Storage: 
yes
yes
Power Steering: 
yes
yes
Parking sensors: 
yes
yes
Steering Wheel Tilt: 
yes
yes
Telescopic steering wheel: 
yes
yes
Rear View Camera: 
yes
yes
Front view Camera: 
yes
no
Side view Camera: 
yes
no
On steering wheel: 
Transmission, Cruise And Audio Controls On Steering Wheel
Transmission, Cruise And Audio Controls On Steering Wheel
More in Convenience: 
PARKTRONIC and Surround View System with 360-degree camera
AMG Drive Unit steering wheel buttons
Keyless Ignition
Front, Rear And 3rd Row Cupholders
Suede And Leather Steering Wheel
Adaptive Cruise Control
Front And Rear Parking Sensors
Power Rear Seat Easy Entry
Universal Remote Transmitter (For Garage Door, Security System, Etc.)
Automatic Parking Assist
Leather Steering Wheel
Universal Remote Transmitter (For Garage Door, Security System, Etc.)

Exterior Dimensions

Length: 
206.40in
184.50in
Width: 
79.90in
76.20in
Height: 
70.20in
63.30in
Ground Clearance: 
8.50in
7.40in
Front Track: 
67.10in
64.90in
Rear Track: 
67.90in
65.20in
Wheel Base: 
123.40in
110.60in

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room: 
39.40
Rear Head Room: 
40.20
Front Leg Room: 
40.30in
Rear leg room: 
41.90in
Front Hip Room: 
60.80in
Front Shoulder Room: 
59.30in
Rear Hip Room: 
60.00in
Rear Shoulder room: 
58.30in

Weights and capacites

Cargo Capacity: 
84.70cu.ft
52.90cu.ft
Maximum Towing Capacity un-break: 
4409lbs
Cargo Capacity with Seats in Place: 
17.40cu.ft
17.60cu.ft
Curb Weight: 
5798.00lbs
4370.00lbs

Instruments

External Temperature Display: 
yes
yes
Clock: 
yes
yes
Trip computer: 
yes
yes
Techometer: 
yes
yes
Compass: 
yes
yes

Power Features

Power windows: 
yes
yes
Remote Keyless doors: 
yes
yes
More Power Features: 
Heated Mirrors
Hands-Free Entry
Reverse Tilt Passenger Only Provides Curb View When Vehicle In Reverse
4 One-Touch Power Windows
4 One-Touch Power Windows
Heated Mirrors

Seats

Rear Seat Collapsible: 
yes
yes
Front Seats Features: 
10 -Way Power Passenger Seat
Bucket Front Seats
Height Adjustable Passenger Seat
Premium Leather
Multi-Level Heating Driver Seat
Ventilated Driver Seat
Ventilated Passenger Seat
10 -Way Power Driver Seat
Massaging
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Multi-Level Heating Passenger Seat
Driver Seat With Power Adjustable Lumbar Support
Passenger Seat With Power Adjustable Lumbar Support
Driver Seat Thigh Extension
Height Adjustable Passenger Seat
8 -Way Power Passenger Seat
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Leather/Alcantara
Multi-Level Heating Passenger Seat
Sport Front Seats
Multi-Level Heating Driver Seat
8 -Way Power Driver Seat
Rear Seats Features: 
Folding center armrest
Power Folding Split-Bench Third Row Seats
Rear Ventilation Ducts With Fan Control
Reclining Rear Seats
Split-Folding Rear Seatback
Folding Center Armrest
Multi-Level Heating
Folding center armrest
Split-Folding Rear Seatback
Rear Ventilation Ducts With Fan Control

Suspension

Front Suspension: 
double-wishbone front
Fully independent double wishbone suspension
Rear Suspension: 
multilink rear suspension
Self-tracking trapezoidal-link suspension
Suspension Info: 
Four-Wheel Independent Suspension
Four-Wheel Independent Suspension

Comfort

Interior air Filtration: 
yes
yes
Climate Control: 
yes
yes
More Comfort Features: 
Five Zone Climate Control
Turn Signal In Mirrors
Dual Illuminating Vanity Mirrors
Electrochromatic Inside Rearview Mirror
Turn Signal In Mirrors
Three Zone Climate Control
Dual Illuminating Vanity Mirrors

Entertainment

DVD player: 
no
no
AM/FM Radio: 
yes
yes
Satellite radio: 
yes
yes
Video monitor: 
no
no
More Entertainment: 
12.3” Digital Instrument Cluster
12.3” Touchscreen Multimedia Display
Burmester Surround Sound System
9 USB ports
Smartphone Integration with Apple CarPlay and Android Autotm
590 Watts Stereo Output
Speed Sensitive Volume Control
Auxiliary Audio Input And USB With External Media Control
2 Subwoofer(S)
6 Months Of Provided Satellite Radio Service
USB Connection
13 Total Speakers
Surround Audio Surround Audio (Discrete)
3 Months Of Provided Satellite Radio Service
Memory Card Slot
Auxiliary Audio Input And USB With External Media Control
10 Total Speakers
USB Connection
150 Watts Stereo Output

Exterior Features

Sunroof: 
yes
yes
Rear defogger: 
yes
yes
Alloy Wheels: 
yes
yes
Wheel size: 
21 X 11.5 In.
20 X 10.0 In.
Wheels more: 
All Season Tires
Inside Mounted Spare Tire
Temporary Spare Tire
Inside Mounted Spare Tire
Temporary Spare Tire
All Season Tires
Wheel Dimensions: 
Width: 
315.00millimeters
Aspect Ratio: 
45
Diameter: 
R21
Width: 
295.00millimeters
Aspect Ratio: 
40
Diameter: 
R20

Safety Features

ABS: 
yes
yes
Front head airbags: 
yes
yes
Rear head airbags: 
yes
yes
Dual front side-mounted airbags: 
yes
yes
Emergency braking assist: 
yes
yes
Traction control: 
yes
yes
Child seat anchors: 
yes
yes
Front brakes: 
Ventilated Disc Brakes
Ventilated Front Disc
Stability control: 
yes
yes
Rear brakes: 
Ventilated Disc Brakes
Rear Ventilated Disc Brakes
Rear door child safety locks: 
yes
yes
Daytime running lights: 
yes
yes
Engine immobilizer: 
yes
yes
Front fog lights: 
no
yes
Dusk sensing headlamps: 
yes
yes
Auto delay off headlamps: 
yes
yes
Front headrests: 
yes
yes
Rear headrests: 
yes
yes
Tire pressure monitoring: 
yes
yes
More Safety Features: 
Cornering Lights
Turn Signal Mirrors
Passenger Airbag Occupant Sensing Deactivation
Rear Height Adjustable Headrests
Remote Anti-Theft Alarm System
Pre-Collision Safety System
Front, Rear And Third Row Head Airbags
Brake Drying
Emergency Braking Preparation
Rear Center 3-Point Belt
Post-Collision Safety System
Adaptive Headlights
LED Headlamp
Blind Spot And Lane Departure Warnings Accident Avoidance System
Cornering Lights
Turn Signal Mirrors
Passenger Airbag Occupant Sensing Deactivation
Rear Height Adjustable Headrests
Remote Anti-Theft Alarm System
Self-Leveling Headlights
Rear Center 3-Point Belt
Post-Collision Safety System
Lane Departure Warning Accident Avoidance System
High Pressure Washers Headlamps
LED Headlamp

Options

Packages: 
Warmth And Comfort Package
Air Balance Package
Executive Rear Seat Package
Night Package
Executive Rear Seat Package PLUS
Acoustic Comfort Package
ENERGIZING Package PLUS
Interior Package W/Deviated Stitching And Deviated Seat Centers
Deviated Stitching Interior Package
Sport Chrono Package
Premium Package Plus
Exterior Options: 
23" AMG® Forged Multi-Spoke Matte Black Wheels
23" AMG® Forged Monoblock-Style Matte Black Wheels
Red-Painted Brake Calipers
23" AMG® Forged Multi-Spoke Wheels
Wheel Locking Bolts
22" AMG® Multi-Spoke Matte Black Wheels
AMG® Carbon Fiber Engine Cover
23" AMG® Forged Monoblock-Style Wheels
MAGIC VISION CONTROL
22" AMG® Multi-Spoke Wheels
Trailer Hitch
Chrome Door Handle Inserts
Model Designation On Side Blades In Black
SportDesign Package In High Gloss Black
Trailer Hitch W/O Tow Ball
Porsche Ceramic Composite Brakes (PCCB)
20" Macan Turbo Wheels In Exterior Color
Thermally & Noise Insulated Glass
21" Sport Classic Wheels
Panoramic Roof System
Model Designation On Side Blades In Red
Porsche Entry & Drive
Fuel Cap In Aluminum Look Finish
Model Designation On Side Blades In Silver
Door Handles In High Gloss Black
"PORSCHE" Logo In Black And Deletion Of Model Designation
Side Blades In Exterior Color
21" Sport Classic Wheels In Exterior Color
SportDesign Side Mirrors
20" Macan Turbo Wheels In High Gloss Black
21" 911 Turbo Design Wheels
20" Macan Turbo Wheels In Jet Black Metallic
Model Designation On Side Blades In Aurum
20" Macan Turbo Wheels In Satin Platinum
Side Blades In Brilliant Silver
Auto-Dimming Mirrors
"PORSCHE" Logo In Satin Black And Model Designation Painted
LED-Matrix Design Headlights In Black W/Porsche Dynamic Light System Plus (PDLS+)
Summer Tires For 20" Alloy Wheels
SportDesign Exterior Mirrors In High Gloss Black
Under Door Puddle Light Projectors
21" RS Spyder Design Wheels
21" Sport Classic Wheels In High Gloss Black
21" Sport Classic Wheels In Satin Platinum
"PORSCHE" Logo In Satin Black And Model Designation In High Gloss Black
Side Blades In Carbon Fiber
Roof Rails In High Gloss Black
Interior Options: 
MBUX Interior Assistant
Power 2nd-Row Side-Window Sunshades
Red Seat Belts
Load Sill Protector
Burmester High-End 3D Surround Sound System
AMG® Performance Steering Wheel In DINAMICA
AMG® Performance Steering Wheel In Nappa Leather
6-Seat Cabin Configuration
Heated 3rd-Row Seats
Heated Steering Wheel
Heated And Cooled Front Cupholders
MBUX Augmented Video For Navigation
AMG® Head-Up Display
2nd-Row Wireless Charging
AMG® Performance Steering Wheel In Carbon Fiber/DINAMICA
Sun Visors In Leather
Door-Sill Guards In Black Brushed Aluminum, Illuminated
Heated Multifunction Steering Wheel In Carbon Fiber
Heated Multifunction Steering Wheel In Carbon Fiber
Interior Trim In Anthracite Chestnut W/Aluminum Inlay
Steering Column Casing In Leather
Seat Heating (Front And Rear)
Illuminated Personalized Door-Sill Guards In Carbon Fiber
Burmester High-End Surround Sound System
Personalized Door-Sill Guards In Black Brushed Aluminum, Illuminated
Smartphone Compartment
Deviated Floor Mats W/Leather Edging
Smoking Package
Sport Chrono Stopwatch Or Compass Dial In Mojave Beige
Sport Chrono Stopwatch Or Compass Dial In Garnet Red
Owner's Manual Wallet In Carbon Fiber
Heated Multifunction GT Sport Steering Wheel In Alcantara
Heated Windshield
Cargo Management System
Heated Multifunction Steering Wheel In Dark Walnut
Porsche Crest On Headrests (Front And Rear)
Bose Surround Sound System
Heated Multifunction Steering Wheel In Anthracite Chestnut
Center Console Armrest W/Porsche Crest
Interior Trim In Carbon Fiber
Fire Extinguisher
Seat Belts In Mojave Beige
Interior Trim In Brushed Aluminum
Vehicle Key Painted W/Key Pouch In Leather
Gear Selector In Aluminum
Sunblind For Rear Side Windows
Steering Wheel Heating
18-Way Adaptive Sport Seats W/Memory Package
Center Console Armrest W/Model Logo
Roof Lining In Alcantara
Apple CarPlay W/Siri
Compass Display On Dashboard W/Porsche Off-Road Precision App
Seat Belts In Pebble Grey
Seat Belts In Espresso
Ionizer
Personalized Carbon Fiber Floor Mats W/Leather Edging
Seat Belts In Garnet Red
Illuminated Door-Sill Guards In Carbon Fiber
Deviated Leather Seat Centers
Interior Trim In High Gloss Black
Instrument Dials In Mojave Beige
Extended Dashboard Trim In Leather
Interior Trim Painted In Exterior Color
Sport Chrono Stopwatch Or Compass Dial In White
Seat Belts In Agate Grey
Owner's Manual Wallet In Leather
Reversible Loadspace Mat W/Deviated Leather Edging And Sill Protection
Seat Console In Leather
Heated Multifunction GT Sport Steering Wheel
Instrument Dials In White
14-Way Power Seats W/Memory Package
Seat Ventilation (Front)
Instrument Dials In Garnet Red

Colors

Interior Colors: 
Color: 
Black Exclusive w/Diamond Stitching, premium leather
#4D5159
Macchiato Beige/Black Exclusive w/Diamond Stitching, premium leather
#ACA4A0
Tartufo/Black Exclusive, premium leather
#6D6463
Black Exclusive, premium leather
#4D5159
Color: 
Black w/Chalk Stitching, leather
#000000
Black w/Carmine Red Stitching, leather
#000000
Black w/Chalk Stitching, leather/alcantara
#000000
Black, leather/alcantara
#000000
Black w/Carmine Red, leather/alcantara
#000000
Black, leather
#000000
Black/Garnet Red, leather
#993333
Agate Grey, leather
#333333
Black/Mojave Beige, leather
#C3A886
Agate Grey/Pebble Grey, leather
#333333
Espresso, premium leather
#FFFFFF