2021 Mercedes-Benz GLS 0-60 time, horsepower and power-to-weight

0-60 mph, quickest trim

4.2s

145 SUVs (2021). One dot per model: its quickest trim. Estimates included.

Every trim: 0-60 and power-to-weight

2021 Mercedes-Benz GLS: 0-60 and power-to-weight by trim
Trim	Engine	hp	Torque	Curb weight	hp per ton	lb per hp	0-60 and basis	Transmission	Drivetrain	MSRP
AMG GLS 63 4MATIC AWD	4.0L	603 hp	N/A	5,611 lb	215	9.3	4.2 sEstimate	N/A	AWD	$132,100
GLS 580 4MATIC AWD	4.0L 8-cyl	483 hp	516 lb-ft	5,754 lb	168	11.9	5.2 sTested	9-speed automatic	AWD	$98,850
GLS 450 4MATIC AWD	3.0L 6-cyl	362 hp	369 lb-ft	5,467 lb	132	15.1	5.9 sTested	9-speed automatic	AWD	$76,000
600 Mercedes-Maybach 4MATIC	N/A	N/A	N/A	5,611 lb	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	AWD	$160,500
Maybach GLS 600 4MATIC SUV	4.0L	550 hp	N/A	5,611 lb	196	10.2	N/A	N/A	AWD	$160,500

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.

4 engines offered.

Engines offered, cheapest trim of each
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	$76,000	Base	$1,829	Base
4.0L 8-cyl	1	483 hp	GLS 580 4MATIC AWD	$98,850	+$22,850	$2,133	+$305
4.0L	1	603 hp	AMG GLS 63 4MATIC AWD	$132,100	+$33,250	$2,400	+$571
4.0L	1	550 hp	Maybach GLS 600 4MATIC SUV	$160,500	+$28,400	$2,400	+$571

12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20.

Turbo: only when the engine or trim name says so.

CVT: no.

Transmissions by trim
Transmission	Trims	Cheapest trim	MSRP	Quickest 0-60
9-speed automatic	2	GLS 450 4MATIC AWD	$76,000	5.2 s

Compared with the GLS 450 4MATIC AWD: 362 hp, 21 mpg, $76,000. Other makes, SUVs, within 15% of the price.

2021 rivals with more hp and better mpg
Model	Trim	hp	mpg	MSRP	0-60
Jaguar F PACE	P400 R-Dynamic S AWD	395 hp	22 mpg	$65,200	5.1 s
Volvo XC90	Recharge T8 eAWD PHEV R-Design 7P	400 hp	27 mpg	$69,150	N/A
Volvo XC60	Recharge T8 eAWD PHEV Polestar	415 hp	27 mpg	$69,500	N/A
Lincoln Aviator	Grand Touring AWD	494 hp	23 mpg	$69,545	N/A
Land Rover Range Rover Sport	HST AWD	395 hp	24 mpg	$84,000	5.6 s

Quickest 0-60 of any trim, seconds.

Most horsepower of any trim.

Quickest trim of each car, unless you pick a trim.

2021 Mercedes-Benz GLS: 1.9 s quicker to 60. More hp per ton: 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLS.

Seconds to 60 mph. Shorter bar is quicker.

0-60 times vary by test. Estimates use power and weight only.

Fuel cost uses EPA combined ratings.