2023 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 28% of 176 SUVs (2023).
- Horsepower: top 8% of 176 SUVs (2023).
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 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 4.9 sTested | 9-speed automatic | AWD | $83,850 |
| GLE 450 4MATIC AWD | 3.0L 6-cyl | 362 hp | 369 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | 5.5 sTested | 9-speed automatic | AWD | $66,450 |
| 350 RWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | 255 hp | 273 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | 7.0 sTested | 9-speed automatic | RWD | $57,700 |
| 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 | $60,200 |
| AMG GLE 53 4MATIC+ | 3.0L | 429 hp | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | AWD | $76,950 |
| AMG GLE 53 4MATIC Coupe | 3.0L | 429 hp | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | AWD | $81,200 |
| AMG GLE 63 S 4MATIC+ | 4.0L | 603 hp | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | AWD | $120,000 |
| AMG GLE 63 S 4MATIC Coupe | 4.0L | 603 hp | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | AWD | $120,700 |
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 | $57,700 | Base | $1,745 | Base |
| 3.0L 6-cyl | 1 | 362 hp | GLE 450 4MATIC AWD | $66,450 | +$8,750 | $1,745 | $0 |
| 3.0L | 2 | 429 hp | AMG GLE 53 4MATIC+ | $76,950 | +$10,500 | $2,021 | +$276 |
| 4.0L 8-cyl | 1 | 483 hp | GLE 580 4MATIC AWD | $83,850 | +$6,900 | $2,133 | +$388 |
| 4.0L | 2 | 603 hp | AMG GLE 63 S 4MATIC+ | $120,000 | +$36,150 | $2,259 | +$513 |
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 | $57,700 | 4.9 s |
Rivals with more hp and better mpg
Compared with the 350 RWD: 255 hp, 22 mpg, $57,700. Other makes, SUVs, within 15% of the price.
| Model | Trim | hp | mpg | MSRP | 0-60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| INFINITI QX55 | LUXE AWD | 268 hp | 25 mpg | $49,150 | 6.2 s |
| INFINITI QX60 | PURE FWD | 295 hp | 23 mpg | $49,200 | 6.6 s |
| Toyota Highlander | Platinum FWD | 265 hp | 25 mpg | $49,475 | N/A |
| Acura RDX | SH-AWD w/A-Spec Package | 272 hp | 23 mpg | $49,600 | 6.0 s |
| Kia Sorento | Plug-in Hybrid SX Prestige AWD | 261 hp | 34 mpg | $49,990 | 7.4 s |
| INFINITI QX50 | SPORT Utility 4D AWD | 268 hp | 25 mpg | $50,500 | 6.2 s |
Cheapest 6 of 20.
GLE by year
Which is faster?
Quickest trim of each car, unless you pick a trim.
2023 Porsche Macan: 0.6 s quicker to 60.
| Measure | 2023 Mercedes-Benz GLE | 2023 Porsche Macan |
|---|---|---|
| Trim | GLE 580 4MATIC AWD | GTS AWD |
| 0-60 | 4.9 s | 4.3 s |
| Basis | Tested | Tested |
| Horsepower | 483 hp | 434 hp |
| Curb weight | N/A | N/A |
| hp per ton | N/A | N/A |
| lb per hp | N/A | N/A |
| MSRP | $83,850 | $82,900 |
What this cannot tell you
0-60 times vary by test. Estimates use power and weight only.
Fuel cost uses EPA combined ratings.
- 2 or more sources
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- Model-level, rule or estimate
- Sources disagree