The Mercedes-Benz GL63 AMG is insanity incarnate, a full-size, seven-passenger crossover with a 550-horsepower twin-turbo V8 stuffed under its hood. Undoubtedly the quickest way to get the kids and their friends to soccer practice, it's also packed to the gills with the finest luxury fitments and cutting-edge safety gear. Here's what it is like to drive.The 2015 Mercedes GL63 AMG is one of those machines that laughs in the face of mother nature and the laws of physics. It…
The Mercedes-Benz GL63 AMG is insanity incarnate, a full-size, seven-passenger crossover with a 550-horsepower twin-turbo V8 stuffed under its hood. Undoubtedly the quickest way to get the kids and their friends to soccer practice, it’s also packed to the gills with the finest luxury fitments and cutting-edge safety gear. Here’s what it is like to drive.The 2015 Mercedes GL63 AMG is one of those machines that laughs in the face of mother nature and the laws of physics. It combines the luxurious and spacious interior for up to seven, with the performance of a high-end sports sedan. Oh yea, it is also rated to tow a maximum of 7,500 lbs.Motivation comes from a 5.5L biturbo V8 that chucks out 550 horsepower @ 5,250 rpm and 560 lb-ft @ 2,000 rpm. The 7-speed AMG-tuned automatic transmission sends the power to the 4Matic all-wheel-drive system. Mercedes says it’s capable of a 4.8 seconds 0-60 MPH sprint. Naturally, we wanted to find out just how quickly this nearly 3-ton vehicle is (with curb weight of 5,754 pounds in base form).