2020 Mercedes-Benz GLS 0-60 time, horsepower and power-to-weight
0-60 mph, quickest trim
5.2s
- GLS 580 4MATIC AWD, 483 hp.
- Tested.
- 0-60: top 27% of 135 SUVs (2020).
- Horsepower: top 20% of 135 SUVs (2020).
Every trim: 0-60 and power-to-weight
| Trim | Engine | hp | Torque | Curb weight | hp per ton | lb per hp | 0-60 and basis | Transmission | Drivetrain | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GLS 580 4MATIC AWD | 4.0L 8-cyl | 483 hp | 516 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | 5.2 sTested | 9-speed automatic | AWD | N/A |
| GLS 450 4MATIC AWD | 3.0L 6-cyl | 362 hp | 369 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | 5.9 sTested | 9-speed automatic | AWD | N/A |
Ton = 2,000 lb. Curb weight, no passengers.
Estimates: a fit on 7,236 tested times, using power and weight. Typical error 0.3 s.
Engines offered
2 engines offered.
| Engine | Trims | hp | Cheapest trim | MSRP | Price step | Fuel a year | Fuel vs base |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.0L 6-cyl | 1 | 362 hp | GLS 450 4MATIC AWD | N/A | Base | N/A | Base |
| 4.0L 8-cyl | 1 | 483 hp | GLS 580 4MATIC AWD | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20.
Turbo: only when the engine or trim name says so.
Transmission
CVT: no.
| Transmission | Trims | Cheapest trim | MSRP | Quickest 0-60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9-speed automatic | 2 | N/A | N/A | 5.2 s |
GLS by year
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What this cannot tell you
0-60 times vary by test. Estimates use power and weight only.
Fuel cost uses EPA combined ratings.
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