2026 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 30% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GLS 580 4MATIC AWD | 4.0L 8-cyl | 510 hp | 538 lb-ft | 5,842 lb | 175 | 11.5 | 4.7 sTested | 9-speed automatic | AWD | $116,150 |
| GLS 450 4MATIC AWD | 3.0L 6-cyl | 375 hp | 369 lb-ft | 5,523 lb | 136 | 14.7 | 5.8 sTested | 9-speed automatic | AWD | $90,250 |
| AMG GLS 63 4MATIC | 4.0L | 603 hp | N/A | 5,683 lb | 212 | 9.4 | N/A | N/A | AWD | $151,050 |
| 600 Mercedes-Maybach 4MATIC | N/A | N/A | N/A | 5,683 lb | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | AWD | $180,000 |
| Maybach GLS 600 4MATIC SUV | 4.0L | 550 hp | N/A | 5,683 lb | 194 | 10.3 | N/A | N/A | AWD | $180,000 |
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 | 375 hp | GLS 450 4MATIC AWD | $90,250 | Base | $1,829 | Base |
| 4.0L 8-cyl | 1 | 510 hp | GLS 580 4MATIC AWD | $116,150 | +$25,900 | $2,400 | +$571 |
| 4.0L | 1 | 603 hp | AMG GLS 63 4MATIC | $151,050 | +$34,900 | $2,259 | +$430 |
| 4.0L | 1 | 550 hp | Maybach GLS 600 4MATIC SUV | $180,000 | +$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 | $90,250 | 4.7 s |
Rivals with more hp and better mpg
Compared with the GLS 450 4MATIC AWD: 375 hp, 21 mpg, $90,250. Other makes, SUVs, within 15% of the price.
| Model | Trim | hp | mpg | MSRP | 0-60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volvo XC60 | T8 Polestar Engineered AWD | 455 hp | 28 mpg | $79,800 | 4.5 s |
| Lexus TX | TX 550h+ Luxury AWD | 404 hp | 29 mpg | $80,610 | 5.9 s |
GLS by year
Which is faster?
Quickest trim of each car, unless you pick a trim.
2026 Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV: 0.1 s quicker to 60. More hp per ton: 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLS.
| Measure | 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLS | 2026 Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV |
|---|---|---|
| Trim | GLS 580 4MATIC AWD | EQS 550 4MATIC AWD |
| 0-60 | 4.7 s | 4.6 s |
| Basis | Tested | Tested |
| Horsepower | 510 hp | 536 hp |
| Curb weight | 5,842 lb | 6,327 lb |
| hp per ton | 175 | 169 |
| lb per hp | 11.5 | 11.8 |
| MSRP | $116,150 | $112,450 |
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