2021 Mercedes-Benz GLE 0-60 time, horsepower and power-to-weight
0-60 mph, quickest trim
4.9s
- GLE 580 4MATIC AWD, 483 hp.
- Tested.
- 0-60: top 27% of 145 SUVs (2021).
- Horsepower: top 7% of 145 SUVs (2021).
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GLE 580 4MATIC AWD | 4.0L 8-cyl | 483 hp | 516 lb-ft | 5,280 lb | 183 | 10.9 | 4.9 sTested | 9-speed automatic | AWD | $78,900 |
| GLE 450 4MATIC AWD | 3.0L 6-cyl | 362 hp | 369 lb-ft | 5,013 lb | 144 | 13.8 | 5.5 sTested | 9-speed automatic | AWD | $62,500 |
| 350 RWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | 255 hp | 273 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | 7.0 sTested | 9-speed automatic | RWD | $54,750 |
| GLE 350 4MATIC AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | 255 hp | 273 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | 7.1 sTested | 9-speed automatic | AWD | $57,250 |
| AMG GLE 53 4MATIC+ | 3.0L | 429 hp | N/A | 5,147 lb | 167 | 12.0 | N/A | N/A | AWD | $72,350 |
| AMG GLE 53 4MATIC Coupe | 3.0L | 429 hp | N/A | 5,147 lb | 167 | 12.0 | N/A | N/A | AWD | $76,500 |
| AMG GLE 63 S 4MATIC+ | 4.0L | 603 hp | N/A | 5,147 lb | 234 | 8.5 | N/A | N/A | AWD | $113,950 |
| AMG GLE 63 S 4MATIC Coupe | 4.0L | 603 hp | N/A | 5,147 lb | 234 | 8.5 | N/A | N/A | AWD | $116,000 |
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
5 engines offered.
| Engine | Trims | hp | Cheapest trim | MSRP | Price step | Fuel a year | Fuel vs base |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0L 4-cyl | 2 | 255 hp | 350 RWD | $54,750 | Base | $1,745 | Base |
| 3.0L 6-cyl | 1 | 362 hp | GLE 450 4MATIC AWD | $62,500 | +$7,750 | $1,670 | -$76 |
| 3.0L | 2 | 429 hp | AMG GLE 53 4MATIC+ | $72,350 | +$9,850 | $2,021 | +$276 |
| 4.0L 8-cyl | 1 | 483 hp | GLE 580 4MATIC AWD | $78,900 | +$6,550 | $2,021 | +$276 |
| 4.0L | 2 | 603 hp | AMG GLE 63 S 4MATIC+ | $113,950 | +$35,050 | $2,400 | +$655 |
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 | 4 | 350 RWD | $54,750 | 4.9 s |
Rivals with more hp and better mpg
Compared with the 350 RWD: 255 hp, 22 mpg, $54,750. Other makes, SUVs, within 15% of the price.
| Model | Trim | hp | mpg | MSRP | 0-60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| INFINITI QX50 | ESSENTIAL AWD | 268 hp | 25 mpg | $46,800 | N/A |
| Toyota Highlander | Platinum FWD | 295 hp | 24 mpg | $47,240 | N/A |
| Alfa Romeo Stelvio | Ti Sport AWD | 280 hp | 24 mpg | $47,600 | 5.4 s |
| Audi Q5 | Sportback 45 TFSI Premium Plus AWD | 261 hp | 25 mpg | $47,800 | 5.7 s |
| Audi Q5 Sportback | 45 TFSI Premium Plus AWD | 261 hp | 25 mpg | $47,800 | 5.7 s |
| Lexus RX | RX 450h AWD | 308 hp | 30 mpg | $47,820 | 7.9 s |
Cheapest 6 of 15.
GLE by year
Which is faster?
Quickest trim of each car, unless you pick a trim.
2021 Mercedes-Benz GLE: 0.8 s quicker to 60. More hp per ton: 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLE.
| Measure | 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLE | 2021 Audi Q7 |
|---|---|---|
| Trim | GLE 580 4MATIC AWD | 55 TFSI Premium AWD |
| 0-60 | 4.9 s | 5.7 s |
| Basis | Tested | Tested |
| Horsepower | 483 hp | 248 hp |
| Curb weight | 5,280 lb | 4,971 lb |
| hp per ton | 183 | 100 |
| lb per hp | 10.9 | 20.0 |
| MSRP | $78,900 | $54,950 |
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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