Verified Performance Tests Updated May 2026 · 4 recorded runs

Mercedes-AMG GLS-Class 0–60 Times

The Mercedes-AMG GLS-Class 0–60 times and quarter-mile times below are from 4 recorded performance tests sourced from reputable automotive resources such as Car and Driver and Motor Trend and more.

The fastest tested Mercedes-AMG GLS-Class is the 2021 Mercedes-AMG GLS-Class AMG GLS63 4MATIC+, which went from 0 to 60 mph in 3.6 seconds, reaching the ¼ mile in 12.00 seconds at 115.0 mph, according to Car and Driver.

The slowest tested Mercedes-AMG GLS-Class is the 2017 Mercedes-AMG GLS-Class AMG GLS63 4MATIC, which took 4.3 seconds to reach 60 mph, running the ¼ mile in 12.80 seconds at 111.0 mph, according to Car and Driver.

Out of all the Mercedes-AMG GLS-Class tests in our database, the average 0–60 mph time is 3.83 seconds. The average quarter-mile time is 12.25 seconds at 114.05 mph.

Fastest 0–60 3.6sec 2021 AMG GLS63 4MATIC+
Average 0–60 3.83sec Across 4 runs
Avg ¼ Mile 12.25sec @ 114.1 mph trap
Slowest 0–60 4.3sec 2017 AMG GLS63
2024 Mercedes-AMG GLS-Class

Across 4 verified runs, the Mercedes-AMG GLS-Class ranges from 3.6 to 4.3 seconds 0–60, with a 3.83-second average.

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Mercedes-AMG GLS-Class 0–60 times by model year

4 tests · 3 years

2024

Mercedes-AMG GLS-Class · 1 verified run
Avg 0–60 3.70 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 12.10 sec
Recorded Tests 1
#02
2024 Mercedes-AMG GLS-Class AMG GLS63 4MATIC+
3.7sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
12.10s ¼ mi @ 114.5 mph
0–60 mph
3.70 sec
¼ Mile ET
12.10 sec
Trap Speed
114.5 mph
Engine
4.0L Twin-Turbo V8 + Elec
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
9A
MPG EPA
14 C / 18 H
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Suv
Powertrain
Hybrid
Test Source
Motor Trend
Overall Rank
#2 of 4
2024 Mercedes-AMG GLS-Class AMG GLS63 4MATIC+

2021

Mercedes-AMG GLS-Class · 2 verified runs
Avg 0–60 3.65 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 12.05 sec
Recorded Tests 2
#01
2021 Mercedes-AMG GLS-Class AMG GLS63 4MATIC+
3.6sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
12.00s ¼ mi @ 115.0 mph
0–60 mph
3.60 sec
¼ Mile ET
12.00 sec
Trap Speed
115.0 mph
Engine
4.0L Twin-Turbo V8 + Elec
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
9A
MPG EPA
14 C / 18 H / 15 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Suv
Powertrain
Hybrid
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#1 of 4
2021 Mercedes-AMG GLS-Class AMG GLS63 4MATIC+
#03
2021 Mercedes-AMG GLS-Class AMG GLS63 4MATIC+
3.7sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
12.10s ¼ mi @ 115.7 mph
0–60 mph
3.70 sec
¼ Mile ET
12.10 sec
Trap Speed
115.7 mph
Engine
4.0L Twin-Turbo V8 + Elec
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
9A
MPG EPA
14 C / 18 H
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Suv
Powertrain
Hybrid
Test Source
Motor Trend
Overall Rank
#3 of 4
2021 Mercedes-AMG GLS-Class AMG GLS63 4MATIC+

2017

Mercedes-AMG GLS-Class · 1 verified run
Avg 0–60 4.30 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 12.80 sec
Recorded Tests 1
#04
2017 Mercedes-AMG GLS-Class AMG GLS63 4MATIC
4.3sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
12.80s ¼ mi @ 111.0 mph
0–60 mph
4.30 sec
¼ Mile ET
12.80 sec
Trap Speed
111.0 mph
Engine
5.5L Twin-Turbo V8
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
7A
MPG EPA
13 C / 17 H / 13 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Suv
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#4 of 4
2017 Mercedes-AMG GLS-Class AMG GLS63 4MATIC

How we verify Mercedes-AMG GLS-Class performance data

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 GLS-Class trim, each run is listed separately — weather, tires, surface, rollout, and instrumentation all affect results.

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Mercedes-AMG GLS-Class 0–60 and quarter-mile distribution

0–60 vs ¼ mile · lower-left is faster
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Mercedes-AMG GLS-Class performance FAQs

6 questions
The quickest Mercedes-AMG GLS-Class on record is the 2021 Mercedes-AMG GLS-Class AMG GLS63 4MATIC+, which runs 0–60 mph in 3.6 seconds and clears the quarter-mile in 12.00 seconds at 115.0 mph.
The slowest recorded Mercedes-AMG GLS-Class is the 2017 Mercedes-AMG GLS-Class AMG GLS63 4MATIC, which takes 4.3 seconds to reach 60 mph and runs 12.80 seconds in the quarter.
Averaged across all 4 verified runs, a Mercedes-AMG GLS-Class reaches 60 mph in 3.83 seconds and completes the quarter-mile in 12.25 seconds at roughly 114.1 mph.
We have verified test data for 3 model years. Each year shows every recorded run, the publication that measured it, and the trim-level details.
Every figure is sourced from published road tests by Car and Driver and Motor Trend. We don't use manufacturer claims — only independently timed runs — so the numbers reflect what the car actually does.
0–60 and quarter-mile results depend on driver technique, ambient temperature, tire condition, road surface, altitude, and testing instrumentation. A published figure is a single sample, not an absolute — which is why we show the range of verified runs rather than one number.

Sources

Car and Driver
Motor Trend

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 GLS-Class can do, not a single marketing claim.

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