Mercedes-AMG GLE-Class 0–60 Times
The Mercedes-AMG GLE-Class 0–60 times and quarter-mile times below are from 14 verified production tests sourced from reputable automotive resources such as Car and Driver, Motor Trend and MotorWeek and more.
The fastest tested production Mercedes-AMG GLE-Class is the 2021 Mercedes-AMG GLE-Class AMG GLE63 S 4MATIC+, which went from 0 to 60 mph in 3.40 seconds, reaching the ¼ mile in 11.90 seconds at 115.2 mph, according to Motor Trend.
The slowest tested production Mercedes-AMG GLE-Class is the 2017 Mercedes-AMG GLE-Class AMG GLE43 4MATIC, which took 5.40 seconds to reach 60 mph, running the ¼ mile in 14.10 seconds at 98.0 mph, according to Car and Driver.
Across the 14 verified production tests of the Mercedes-AMG GLE-Class, the average 0–60 mph time is 4.34 seconds. The average quarter-mile time is 12.86 seconds at 107.97 mph.
Fastest 0–60 3.40sec 2021 AMG GLE63 S 4MATIC+ · stock
Average 0–60 4.34sec Across 14 production runs
Avg ¼ Mile 12.86sec @ 108.0 mph trap
Slowest 0–60 5.40sec 2017 AMG GLE43
Across 14 verified production runs, the Mercedes-AMG GLE-Class ranges from 3.40 to 5.40 seconds 0–60, with a 4.34-second average.
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Mercedes-AMG GLE-Class Performance Overview
AMG’s GLE-Class performance SUV range spans 2016 to 2024 here, covered by 14 verified tests across four model years. It opened with the first AMG-badged GLE variants using twin-turbo V8 and turbocharged six-cylinder power, setting an early benchmark when the 2016 AMG GLE63 S 4MATIC reached 60 mph in 3.8 seconds. At the other end of the early spread, the 2017 AMG GLE43 4MATIC needed 5.4 seconds, showing the gap between the entry AMG six-cylinder and the top V8 model.
From 2020, the V167 generation moved the AMG GLE-Class into electrified territory with hybridized AMG 53 and 63 S variants, built around the M256 inline-six and M177 V8, with outputs ranging from 429 to 603 hp. In this era, the 2021 AMG GLE53 4MATIC+ Coupe posted 4.7 seconds to 60 mph, while the 2021 AMG GLE63 S 4MATIC+ reset the line’s pace at 3.4 seconds and ran the quarter-mile in 11.9 seconds at 115.2 mph. Today, V167 remains the current shape of AMG GLE performance, with the quickest current-generation result still the 2021 AMG GLE63 S 4MATIC+ at 3.4 seconds, and the overall average standing at 4.34 seconds to 60 mph.
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Mercedes-AMG GLE-Class 0–60 Times by Generation
1 generation| Generation | Years | Avg 0–60 | Fastest 0–60 | Production Tests | Notes |
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| V167 | 2020–present | 4.16s | 3.40s — 2021 AMG GLE63 S 4MATIC+ | 7 | The V167 generation (2020–present) averaged 4.16 seconds to 60 mph across 7 production tests, led by the 2021 AMG GLE63 S 4MATIC+ at 3.40 seconds. Output ranged from 429 to 603 hp across 3.0L Turbo I-6 + Elec, 4.0L Twin-Turbo V8 + Elec configurations. |
V167 2020–present
Avg 0–60 4.16s
Fastest 3.40s
Tests 7
2021 AMG GLE63 S 4MATIC+
The V167 generation (2020–present) averaged 4.16 seconds to 60 mph across 7 production tests, led by the 2021 AMG GLE63 S 4MATIC+ at 3.40 seconds. Output ranged from 429 to 603 hp across 3.0L Turbo I-6 + Elec, 4.0L Twin-Turbo V8 + Elec configurations.
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Mercedes-AMG GLE-Class 0–60 Times by Year and Trim
14 production tests · 4 years ▾
2024 Mercedes-AMG GLE-Class
2 production runs Avg 0–60 4.50 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 13.05 sec
Production Tests 2
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2024 Mercedes-AMG GLE-Class AMG GLE53 4MATIC+ (AMG Night)
4.40sec 0–60
13.00s ¼ mi @ 107.0 mph
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- 0–60 mph
- 4.40 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 13.00 sec
- Trap Speed
- 107.0 mph
- Engine
- 3.0L Turbo I-6 + Elec
- Drivetrain
- AWD
- Transmission
- 9A
- Horsepower
- 429 hp
- Torque
- 413 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 5,445 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 12.7 lbs/hp
- MPG EPA
- 18 C / 23 H / 18 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Suv
- Powertrain
- Hybrid
- Test Source
- Car and Driver
- Overall Rank
- #8 of 14 production runs
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2024 Mercedes-AMG GLE-Class AMG GLE53 4MATIC+ (Pinnacle AMG Night)
4.60sec 0–60
13.10s ¼ mi @ 105.9 mph
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- 0–60 mph
- 4.60 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 13.10 sec
- Trap Speed
- 105.9 mph
- Engine
- 3.0L Turbo I-6 + Elec
- Drivetrain
- AWD
- Transmission
- 9A
- Horsepower
- 429 hp
- Torque
- 413 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 5,400 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 12.6 lbs/hp
- MPG EPA
- 18 C / 23 H
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Suv
- Powertrain
- Hybrid
- Test Source
- Motor Trend
- Overall Rank
- #9 of 14 production runs
How we verify Mercedes-AMG GLE-Class performance data
Records and averages on this page cover verified production runs only; modified and prototype results are listed by year but never folded into them. We include only independently published road-test results from automotive publications. Manufacturer-claimed 0–60 times are excluded unless clearly labeled. When multiple publications test the same Mercedes-AMG GLE-Class trim, each run is listed separately — weather, tires, surface, rollout, and instrumentation all affect results.
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Mercedes-AMG GLE-Class 0–60 and quarter-mile distribution
0–60 vs ¼ mile · lower-left is fasterEach dot is a verified production test run
0–60 → ¼ mile →
Fastest Recorded run Slowest
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Mercedes-AMG GLE-Class performance FAQs
10 questions For 2024, the Mercedes-AMG GLE-Class ranges from 4.4 to 4.6 seconds to 60 mph in current recorded tests. The AMG GLE53 4MATIC+ (AMG Night) reached 60 mph in 4.4 seconds, while the AMG GLE53 4MATIC+ (Pinnacle AMG Night) posted 4.6 seconds. Both are AWD hybrid AMG GLE53 models with 429 horsepower and 413 lb-ft.
The quickest Mercedes-AMG GLE-Class on record is the 2021 AMG GLE63 S 4MATIC+, which reached 60 mph in 3.4 seconds. It also owns the fastest quarter-mile result for the model line at 11.9 seconds with a 115.2-mph trap speed, making it the performance benchmark across all verified AMG GLE-Class runs.
The fastest stock Mercedes-AMG GLE-Class is also the overall quickest one on record: the 2021 AMG GLE63 S 4MATIC+. Its best verified 0-60 time is 3.4 seconds, and that run was recorded in stock form. There are no modified examples in the current record, so the stock and overall leaders are the same vehicle.
The V167-generation Mercedes-AMG GLE-Class averages 4.16 seconds from 0-60 mph across 7 recorded tests. Within this generation, the quickest result is 3.4 seconds from the 2021 AMG GLE63 S 4MATIC+. V167 models on record span outputs from 429 to 603 horsepower and use hybrid powertrains.
The fastest V167 Mercedes-AMG GLE-Class is the 2021 AMG GLE63 S 4MATIC+, with a verified 0-60 time of 3.4 seconds. That makes it not only the quickest V167, but also the fastest AMG GLE-Class overall. Among the 7 V167 tests on record, no other example beats that figure.
The 2024 Mercedes-AMG GLE53 4MATIC+ has been recorded at 4.4 seconds to 60 mph in AMG Night form and 4.6 seconds in Pinnacle AMG Night form. Both versions use the M256 hybrid setup, produce 429 horsepower and 413 lb-ft, and send power through AWD. Quarter-mile times are 13.0 and 13.1 seconds, respectively.
The GLE63 S is clearly quicker. Current GLE53 results range from 4.4 to 4.6 seconds for 0-60 mph in 2024 testing, while the fastest GLE63 S run on record is 3.4 seconds from the 2021 AMG GLE63 S 4MATIC+. That gives the GLE63 S a full 1.0 to 1.2 seconds advantage to 60 mph.
Recorded Mercedes-AMG GLE63 S Coupe results run from 3.5 to 3.9 seconds to 60 mph. The AMG GLE63 S 4MATIC+ Coupe has posted 3.5 seconds, while the AMG GLE63 S 4MATIC Coupe is listed at 3.9 seconds, with a 3.9-second average across two tests for that specific trim pattern.
The Mercedes-AMG GLE43 4MATIC is the slower end of the AMG GLE-Class range on record. Across two tests, the AMG GLE43 4MATIC averages 5.3 seconds to 60 mph, with a best of 5.2 seconds. The slowest overall AMG GLE-Class run recorded is a 2017 AMG GLE43 4MATIC at 5.4 seconds.
Across 14 recorded Mercedes-AMG GLE-Class tests, the average quarter-mile time is 12.86 seconds at 108 mph. The quickest quarter-mile on record is 11.9 seconds at 115.2 mph from the 2021 AMG GLE63 S 4MATIC+. For 2024 GLE53 models, quarter-mile results are 13.0 seconds at 107 mph and 13.1 seconds at 105.9 mph.
Sources
Car and Driver
Motor Trend
MotorWeek
0–60 and quarter-mile times vary with driver, weather, tire temperature, and wear. We collect every verified run we can find — so you see the range of what a Mercedes-AMG GLE-Class can do, not a single marketing claim.
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