2023 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 31% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | $105,000 |
| 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 | $81,800 |
| AMG GLS 63 4MATIC | 4.0L | 603 hp | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | AWD | $139,000 |
| 600 Mercedes-Maybach 4MATIC | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | AWD | $170,000 |
| Maybach GLS 600 4MATIC SUV | 4.0L | 550 hp | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | AWD | $170,000 |
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
4 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 | $81,800 | Base | $1,920 | Base |
| 4.0L 8-cyl | 1 | 483 hp | GLS 580 4MATIC AWD | $105,000 | +$23,200 | $2,133 | +$213 |
| 4.0L | 1 | 603 hp | AMG GLS 63 4MATIC | $139,000 | +$34,000 | $2,400 | +$480 |
| 4.0L | 1 | 550 hp | Maybach GLS 600 4MATIC SUV | $170,000 | +$31,000 | $2,259 | +$339 |
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 | GLS 450 4MATIC AWD | $81,800 | 5.2 s |
Rivals with more hp and better mpg
Compared with the GLS 450 4MATIC AWD: 362 hp, 20 mpg, $81,800. Other makes, SUVs, within 15% of the price.
| Model | Trim | hp | mpg | MSRP | 0-60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Aviator | Grand Touring AWD | 494 hp | 23 mpg | $70,190 | N/A |
| Toyota Sequoia | Platinum RWD | 437 hp | 22 mpg | $72,465 | 6.0 s |
| Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe | Overland 4WD | 375 hp | 23 mpg | $73,480 | 6.0 s |
| BMW X7 | xDrive40i AWD | 375 hp | 22 mpg | $77,850 | 5.8 s |
| Land Rover Range Rover Velar | P400 HST AWD | 395 hp | 21 mpg | $79,200 | 5.2 s |
| Porsche Cayenne | E-Hybrid AWD | 455 hp | 21 mpg | $86,500 | 4.7 s |
Cheapest 6 of 7.
GLS by year
Which is faster?
Quickest trim of each car, unless you pick a trim.
2023 Mercedes-Benz GLS: 0.7 s quicker to 60.
| Measure | 2023 Mercedes-Benz GLS | 2023 Cadillac Escalade ESV |
|---|---|---|
| Trim | GLS 580 4MATIC AWD | Premium Luxury 4WD |
| 0-60 | 5.2 s | 5.9 s |
| Basis | Tested | Estimate |
| Horsepower | 483 hp | 420 hp |
| Curb weight | N/A | 5,993 lb |
| hp per ton | N/A | 140 |
| lb per hp | N/A | 14.3 |
| MSRP | $105,000 | $94,095 |
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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