2025 Mercedes-Benz GLS 0-60 time, horsepower and power-to-weight
0-60 mph, quickest trim
4.7s
- GLS 580 4MATIC AWD, 510 hp.
- Tested.
- 0-60: top 29% of 185 SUVs (2025).
- Horsepower: top 13% of 185 SUVs (2025).
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 | 510 hp | 538 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | 4.7 sTested | 9-speed automatic | AWD | $114,800 |
| GLS 450 4MATIC AWD | 3.0L 6-cyl | 375 hp | 369 lb-ft | 5,545 lb | 135 | 14.8 | 5.8 sTested | 9-speed automatic | AWD | $89,200 |
| AMG GLS 63 4MATIC | 4.0L | 603 hp | N/A | 5,545 lb | 217 | 9.2 | N/A | N/A | AWD | $149,500 |
| 600 Mercedes-Maybach 4MATIC | N/A | N/A | N/A | 5,545 lb | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | AWD | $178,450 |
| Maybach GLS 600 4MATIC SUV | 4.0L | 550 hp | N/A | 5,545 lb | 198 | 10.1 | N/A | N/A | AWD | $178,450 |
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 | 375 hp | GLS 450 4MATIC AWD | $89,200 | Base | $1,829 | Base |
| 4.0L 8-cyl | 1 | 510 hp | GLS 580 4MATIC AWD | $114,800 | +$25,600 | $2,400 | +$571 |
| 4.0L | 1 | 603 hp | AMG GLS 63 4MATIC | $149,500 | +$34,700 | $2,560 | +$731 |
| 4.0L | 1 | 550 hp | Maybach GLS 600 4MATIC SUV | $178,450 | +$28,950 | $2,560 | +$731 |
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 | $89,200 | 4.7 s |
Rivals with more hp and better mpg
Compared with the GLS 450 4MATIC AWD: 375 hp, 21 mpg, $89,200. Other makes, SUVs, within 15% of the price.
| Model | Trim | hp | mpg | MSRP | 0-60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lexus TX | TX 550h+ Luxury AWD | 404 hp | 29 mpg | $77,210 | 5.9 s |
| Land Rover Range Rover Sport | P400 Dynamic SE AWD | 395 hp | 22 mpg | $90,800 | 5.2 s |
| Porsche Cayenne | E-Hybrid AWD | 463 hp | 22 mpg | $97,200 | 4.6 s |
GLS by year
Which is faster?
Quickest trim of each car, unless you pick a trim.
2025 Porsche Cayenne Coupe: 1.2 s quicker to 60.
| Measure | 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLS | 2025 Porsche Cayenne Coupe |
|---|---|---|
| Trim | GLS 580 4MATIC AWD | Cayenne Turbo E-Hybrid AWD |
| 0-60 | 4.7 s | 3.5 s |
| Basis | Tested | Tested |
| Horsepower | 510 hp | 729 hp |
| Curb weight | N/A | 5,664 lb |
| hp per ton | N/A | 257 |
| lb per hp | N/A | 7.8 |
| MSRP | $114,800 | N/A |
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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- Model-level, rule or estimate
- Sources disagree