2024 Mercedes-Benz GLE 0-60 time, horsepower and power-to-weight
0-60 mph, quickest trim
4.3s
- GLE 580 4MATIC AWD, 510 hp.
- Tested.
- 0-60: top 20% of 184 SUVs (2024).
- Horsepower: top 12% of 184 SUVs (2024).
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 | 510 hp | 538 lb-ft | 5,060 lb | 202 | 9.9 | 4.3 sTested | 9-speed automatic | AWD | N/A |
| GLE 450 4MATIC AWD | 3.0L 6-cyl | 375 hp | 369 lb-ft | 5,060 lb | 148 | 13.5 | 5.3 sTested | 9-speed automatic | AWD | $69,500 |
| GLE 450e 4MATIC AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl hybrid | 248 hp | 295 lb-ft | 5,754 lb | 86 | 23.2 | 5.8 sTested | 9-speed automatic | AWD | $69,500 |
| GLE 350 4MATIC AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | 255 hp | 295 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | 7.0 sTested | 9-speed automatic | AWD | $62,650 |
| GLE 450 Plug-In Hybrid 4MATIC SUV | 2.0L plug-in hybrid | 381 hp | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | AWD | $69,500 |
| AMG GLE 53 4MATIC+ | 3.0L | 429 hp | N/A | 5,060 lb | 170 | 11.8 | N/A | N/A | AWD | $86,750 |
| AMG GLE 53 4MATIC+ Coupe | 3.0L | 429 hp | N/A | 5,060 lb | 170 | 11.8 | N/A | N/A | AWD | $89,800 |
| AMG GLE 63 S 4MATIC+ | 4.0L | 603 hp | N/A | 5,060 lb | 238 | 8.4 | N/A | N/A | AWD | $127,700 |
| AMG GLE 63 S 4MATIC+ Coupe | 4.0L | 603 hp | N/A | 5,060 lb | 238 | 8.4 | N/A | N/A | AWD | $129,050 |
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
7 engines offered.
| Engine | Trims | hp | Cheapest trim | MSRP | Price step | Fuel a year | Fuel vs base |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0L 4-cyl | 1 | 255 hp | GLE 350 4MATIC AWD | $62,650 | Base | $1,670 | Base |
| 2.0L 4-cyl hybrid | 1 | 248 hp | GLE 450e 4MATIC AWD | $69,500 | +$6,850 | N/A | N/A |
| 3.0L 6-cyl | 1 | 375 hp | GLE 450 4MATIC AWD | $69,500 | $0 | $1,745 | +$76 |
| 2.0L plug-in hybrid | 1 | 381 hp | GLE 450 Plug-In Hybrid 4MATIC SUV | $69,500 | $0 | N/A | N/A |
| 3.0L | 2 | 429 hp | AMG GLE 53 4MATIC+ | $86,750 | +$17,250 | $1,920 | +$250 |
| 4.0L | 2 | 603 hp | AMG GLE 63 S 4MATIC+ | $127,700 | +$40,950 | $2,400 | +$730 |
| 4.0L 8-cyl | 1 | 510 hp | GLE 580 4MATIC AWD | N/A | N/A | $2,259 | +$589 |
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh. Plug-in hybrids: 50% electric miles.
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 | GLE 350 4MATIC AWD | $62,650 | 4.3 s |
Rivals with more hp and better mpg
Compared with the GLE 350 4MATIC AWD: 255 hp, 23 mpg, $62,650. Other makes, SUVs, within 15% of the price.
| Model | Trim | hp | mpg | MSRP | 0-60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| INFINITI QX50 | SENSORY FWD | 268 hp | 26 mpg | $53,500 | N/A |
| Lincoln Corsair | Grand Touring AWD | 266 hp | 24 mpg | $54,025 | N/A |
| Toyota Grand Highlander | Hybrid MAX Limited AWD | 362 hp | 27 mpg | $54,390 | 5.7 s |
| INFINITI QX55 | ESSENTIAL AWD | 268 hp | 25 mpg | $55,100 | 6.2 s |
| Audi Q5 Sportback | 45 TFSI Premium Plus AWD | 261 hp | 24 mpg | $55,400 | 5.7 s |
| Mazda CX-90 | 3.3 Turbo S Premium Plus AWD | 340 hp | 25 mpg | $55,950 | 6.6 s |
Cheapest 6 of 13.
GLE by year
Which is faster?
Quickest trim of each car, unless you pick a trim.
2024 Mercedes-Benz GLE: 2.2 s quicker to 60. More hp per ton: 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLE.
| Measure | 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLE | 2024 Lexus GX |
|---|---|---|
| Trim | GLE 580 4MATIC AWD | 550 Premium AWD |
| 0-60 | 4.3 s | 6.5 s |
| Basis | Tested | Tested |
| Horsepower | 510 hp | 349 hp |
| Curb weight | 5,060 lb | 5,585 lb |
| hp per ton | 202 | 125 |
| lb per hp | 9.9 | 16.0 |
| MSRP | N/A | $62,900 |
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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