2027 Mercedes-AMG GLE63 and GLS63 Updated with Future-Proofed V8
Mercedes-AMG says the refreshed SUVs gain a flat-plane V-8 and an integrated starter-generator, with 0-60 mph times of 3.6 and 3.9 seconds.
- Mercedes-AMG has updated the GLE63 S and GLS63 for 2027, integrating a new M177 Evo 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8 powertrain that produces 603 horsepower and 627 pound-feet of torque.
- Mercedes-Benz prioritized meeting emissions goals with the new powertrain, which the brand says lays "the foundation for a new generation of V8 engines" that remain legally compliant worldwide.
- An integrated starter-generator bolsters low-rpm response with 23 hp and 151 pound-feet, while AMG Active Ride Control manages suspension and adaptive damping for both comfort and sport modes.
- The revised flagship SUVs arrive at dealers this fall, and Mercedes-Benz Australia confirmed a local launch, though full Australian pricing and details remain unannounced.
- Inside, the redesigned dashboard incorporates a full-width Superscreen setup powered by Mercedes-Benz's new MB.OS operating system, while the brand outperformed the broader market in 2026 with a 3.4 percent sales increase.
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