The first-generation Mercedes GL-Class AMG turns the brand's full-size seven-seat SUV into a genuinely fast family car, pairing a hand-built V8 with the practicality of the standard five-door body.
The Mercedes GL-Class AMG engine you will most often meet here is the 5.5 petrol V8, driving all four wheels through an automatic gearbox. That powertrain suits a heavy SUV well: the automatic smooths out low-speed shifts, while permanent all-wheel drive keeps traction predictable on wet roads and loose surfaces.
SUV 5-doors — Mercedes GL-Class AMG Engines and Transmissions
SUV 5-doors Mercedes GL-Class AMG Engines and Transmissions
Mercedes GL-Class AMG trim levels sit on top of the technical version rather than changing it. The 5.5 automatic is offered in the GL 63 AMG Special Series configuration, so buyers compare equipment, interior materials and trim details instead of mechanical specification. Always check the individual car's documented list.