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2026 Mercedes-Benz GLE 0-60 time, horsepower and power-to-weight

0-60 mph, quickest trim

4.3s

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GLE: 4.3 s2.4 s9.6 sQuicker on the left
175 SUVs (2026). One dot per model: its quickest trim. Estimates included.

Every trim: 0-60 and power-to-weight

2026 Mercedes-Benz GLE: 0-60 and power-to-weight by trim
TrimEnginehpTorqueCurb weighthp per tonlb per hp0-60 and basisTransmissionDrivetrainMSRP
GLE 580 4MATIC AWD4.0L 8-cyl510 hp538 lb-ft5,368 lb19010.54.3 sTested9-speed automaticAWD$90,000
GLE 450 4MATIC AWD3.0L 6-cyl375 hp369 lb-ft5,060 lb14813.55.3 sTested9-speed automaticAWD$72,250
Coupe GLE 450 4MATIC AWD3.0L 6-cyl375 hp369 lb-ft5,115 lb14713.65.3 sTested9-speed automaticAWD$77,250
GLE 450e 4MATIC AWD2.0L 4-cyl plug-in hybrid381 hp295 lb-ft5,754 lb13215.15.8 sTested9-speed automaticAWD$72,250
350 RWD2.0L 4-cyl255 hp295 lb-ftN/AN/AN/A6.9 sTested9-speed automaticRWD$62,250
GLE 350 4MATIC AWD2.0L 4-cyl255 hp295 lb-ftN/AN/AN/A7.0 sTested9-speed automaticAWD$64,750
AMG GLE 53 4MATIC+3.0L429 hpN/A5,115 lb16811.9N/AN/AAWD$90,000
AMG GLE 53 4MATIC+ Coupe3.0L429 hpN/A5,115 lb16811.9N/AN/AAWD$92,150
AMG GLE 63 S 4MATIC+4.0L603 hpN/A5,115 lb2368.5N/AN/AAWD$131,800
AMG GLE 63 S 4MATIC+ Coupe4.0L603 hpN/A5,115 lb2368.5N/AN/AAWD$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.

Engines offered, cheapest trim of each
EngineTrimshpCheapest trimMSRPPrice stepFuel a yearFuel vs base
2.0L 4-cyl2255 hp350 RWD$62,250Base$1,670Base
3.0L 6-cyl2375 hpGLE 450 4MATIC AWD$72,250+$10,000$1,829+$159
2.0L 4-cyl plug-in hybrid1381 hpGLE 450e 4MATIC AWD$72,250$0N/AN/A
3.0L2429 hpAMG GLE 53 4MATIC+$90,000+$17,750$1,920+$250
4.0L 8-cyl1510 hpGLE 580 4MATIC AWD$90,000$0$2,133+$464
4.0L2603 hpAMG 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.

Transmissions by trim
TransmissionTrimsCheapest trimMSRPQuickest 0-60
9-speed automatic6350 RWD$62,2504.3 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.

2026 rivals with more hp and better mpg
ModelTrimhpmpgMSRP0-60
Mazda CX-703.3 Turbo S Premium AWD340 hp25 mpg$53,4406.5 s
Kia SorentoPlug-in Hybrid X-Line SX Prestige AWD261 hp33 mpg$53,490N/A
INFINITI QX60PURE AWD268 hp24 mpg$53,6907.4 s
BMW X2M35i AWD312 hp26 mpg$53,9005.2 s
Toyota HighlanderPlatinum AWD265 hp24 mpg$53,9256.7 s
Hyundai PalisadeHybrid Limited AWD329 hp29 mpg$53,990N/A

Cheapest 6 of 17.

GLE by year

4.0 s4.5 s5.0 s5.5 s6.0 s201620182020202220242026
Quickest 0-60 of any trim, seconds.
0200400600800201620182020202220242026
Most horsepower of any trim.

Which is faster?

Quickest trim of each car, unless you pick a trim.

Compare with

2026 Mercedes-Benz GLE: 1.2 s quicker to 60.

2026 Mercedes-Benz GLE4.3 s2026 Audi Q75.5 s
Seconds to 60 mph. Shorter bar is quicker.
2026 Mercedes-Benz GLE and 2026 Audi Q7
Measure2026 Mercedes-Benz GLE2026 Audi Q7
TrimGLE 580 4MATIC AWD55 TFSI Prestige AWD
0-604.3 s5.5 s
BasisTestedTested
Horsepower510 hp335 hp
Curb weight5,368 lbN/A
hp per ton190N/A
lb per hp10.5N/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.

How values are checked