2026 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 24% of 175 SUVs (2026).
- Horsepower: top 16% of 175 SUVs (2026).
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 | 5,368 lb | 190 | 10.5 | 4.3 sTested | 9-speed automatic | AWD | $90,000 |
| 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 | $72,250 |
| Coupe GLE 450 4MATIC AWD | 3.0L 6-cyl | 375 hp | 369 lb-ft | 5,115 lb | 147 | 13.6 | 5.3 sTested | 9-speed automatic | AWD | $77,250 |
| GLE 450e 4MATIC AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl plug-in hybrid | 381 hp | 295 lb-ft | 5,754 lb | 132 | 15.1 | 5.8 sTested | 9-speed automatic | AWD | $72,250 |
| 350 RWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | 255 hp | 295 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | 6.9 sTested | 9-speed automatic | RWD | $62,250 |
| 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 | $64,750 |
| AMG GLE 53 4MATIC+ | 3.0L | 429 hp | N/A | 5,115 lb | 168 | 11.9 | N/A | N/A | AWD | $90,000 |
| AMG GLE 53 4MATIC+ Coupe | 3.0L | 429 hp | N/A | 5,115 lb | 168 | 11.9 | N/A | N/A | AWD | $92,150 |
| AMG GLE 63 S 4MATIC+ | 4.0L | 603 hp | N/A | 5,115 lb | 236 | 8.5 | N/A | N/A | AWD | $131,800 |
| AMG GLE 63 S 4MATIC+ Coupe | 4.0L | 603 hp | N/A | 5,115 lb | 236 | 8.5 | N/A | N/A | AWD | $133,150 |
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
6 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 | $62,250 | Base | $1,670 | Base |
| 3.0L 6-cyl | 2 | 375 hp | GLE 450 4MATIC AWD | $72,250 | +$10,000 | $1,829 | +$159 |
| 2.0L 4-cyl plug-in hybrid | 1 | 381 hp | GLE 450e 4MATIC AWD | $72,250 | $0 | N/A | N/A |
| 3.0L | 2 | 429 hp | AMG GLE 53 4MATIC+ | $90,000 | +$17,750 | $1,920 | +$250 |
| 4.0L 8-cyl | 1 | 510 hp | GLE 580 4MATIC AWD | $90,000 | $0 | $2,133 | +$464 |
| 4.0L | 2 | 603 hp | AMG GLE 63 S 4MATIC+ | $131,800 | +$41,800 | $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 | 6 | 350 RWD | $62,250 | 4.3 s |
Rivals with more hp and better mpg
Compared with the 350 RWD: 255 hp, 23 mpg, $62,250. Other makes, SUVs, within 15% of the price.
| Model | Trim | hp | mpg | MSRP | 0-60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mazda CX-70 | 3.3 Turbo S Premium AWD | 340 hp | 25 mpg | $53,440 | 6.5 s |
| Kia Sorento | Plug-in Hybrid X-Line SX Prestige AWD | 261 hp | 33 mpg | $53,490 | N/A |
| INFINITI QX60 | PURE AWD | 268 hp | 24 mpg | $53,690 | 7.4 s |
| BMW X2 | M35i AWD | 312 hp | 26 mpg | $53,900 | 5.2 s |
| Toyota Highlander | Platinum AWD | 265 hp | 24 mpg | $53,925 | 6.7 s |
| Hyundai Palisade | Hybrid Limited AWD | 329 hp | 29 mpg | $53,990 | N/A |
Cheapest 6 of 17.
GLE by year
Which is faster?
Quickest trim of each car, unless you pick a trim.
2026 Mercedes-Benz GLE: 1.2 s quicker to 60.
| Measure | 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLE | 2026 Audi Q7 |
|---|---|---|
| Trim | GLE 580 4MATIC AWD | 55 TFSI Prestige AWD |
| 0-60 | 4.3 s | 5.5 s |
| Basis | Tested | Tested |
| Horsepower | 510 hp | 335 hp |
| Curb weight | 5,368 lb | N/A |
| hp per ton | 190 | N/A |
| lb per hp | 10.5 | N/A |
| MSRP | $90,000 | $76,900 |
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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