2022 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 164 SUVs (2022).
- Horsepower: top 5% of 164 SUVs (2022).
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 | $80,900 |
| GLE 450 4MATIC AWD | 3.0L 6-cyl | 362 hp | 369 lb-ft | 5,016 lb | 144 | 13.9 | 5.5 sTested | 9-speed automatic | AWD | $63,950 |
| 350 RWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | 255 hp | 273 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | 7.0 sTested | 9-speed automatic | RWD | $56,150 |
| 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 | $58,650 |
| 450 Crossover 4MATIC | N/A | N/A | N/A | 5,148 lb | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | AWD | $63,950 |
| AMG GLE 53 4MATIC SUV | 3.0L | 429 hp | N/A | 5,148 lb | 167 | 12.0 | N/A | N/A | AWD | $74,150 |
| AMG GLE 53 Crossover 4MATIC+ | N/A | N/A | N/A | 5,148 lb | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | AWD | $74,150 |
| AMG GLE 53 4MATIC Coupe | 3.0L | 429 hp | N/A | 5,148 lb | 167 | 12.0 | N/A | N/A | AWD | $78,450 |
| AMG GLE 63 S Crossover 4MATIC+ | N/A | N/A | N/A | 5,148 lb | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | AWD | $116,850 |
| AMG GLE 63 S 4MATIC SUV | 4.0L | 603 hp | N/A | 5,148 lb | 234 | 8.5 | N/A | N/A | AWD | $116,859 |
| AMG GLE 63 S 4MATIC Coupe | 4.0L | 603 hp | N/A | 5,148 lb | 234 | 8.5 | N/A | N/A | AWD | $117,850 |
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 | $56,150 | Base | $1,745 | Base |
| 3.0L 6-cyl | 1 | 362 hp | GLE 450 4MATIC AWD | $63,950 | +$7,800 | N/A | N/A |
| 3.0L | 2 | 429 hp | AMG GLE 53 4MATIC SUV | $74,150 | +$10,200 | $2,021 | +$276 |
| 4.0L 8-cyl | 1 | 483 hp | GLE 580 4MATIC AWD | $80,900 | +$6,750 | $2,133 | +$388 |
| 4.0L | 2 | 603 hp | AMG GLE 63 S 4MATIC SUV | $116,859 | +$35,959 | $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 | $56,150 | 4.9 s |
Rivals with more hp and better mpg
Compared with the 350 RWD: 255 hp, 22 mpg, $56,150. Other makes, SUVs, within 15% of the price.
| Model | Trim | hp | mpg | MSRP | 0-60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| INFINITI QX60 | PURE FWD | 295 hp | 23 mpg | $47,850 | 6.6 s |
| Toyota Highlander | Platinum FWD | 295 hp | 24 mpg | $48,010 | N/A |
| Kia Sorento | Plug-in Hybrid SX Prestige AWD | 261 hp | 34 mpg | $48,090 | 7.5 s |
| Acura RDX | SH-AWD w/A-Spec Package | 272 hp | 23 mpg | $48,450 | 6.2 s |
| Lexus RX | RX 450h AWD | 308 hp | 30 mpg | $48,720 | 7.9 s |
| INFINITI QX50 | ESSENTIAL AWD | 268 hp | 25 mpg | $48,950 | 6.2 s |
Cheapest 6 of 21.
GLE by year
Which is faster?
Quickest trim of each car, unless you pick a trim.
2022 Mercedes-Benz GLE: 2.4 s quicker to 60. More hp per ton: 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLE.
| Measure | 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLE | 2022 Lexus GX |
|---|---|---|
| Trim | GLE 580 4MATIC AWD | GX 460 Premium 4WD |
| 0-60 | 4.9 s | 7.3 s |
| Basis | Tested | Online |
| Horsepower | 483 hp | 301 hp |
| Curb weight | 5,280 lb | 5,130 lb |
| hp per ton | 183 | 117 |
| lb per hp | 10.9 | 17.0 |
| MSRP | $80,900 | $56,125 |
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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