Mercedes-Benz GL-Class 0–60 Times
The Mercedes-Benz GL-Class 0–60 times and quarter-mile times below are from 23 recorded performance tests sourced from reputable automotive resources such as Car and Driver, Motor Trend and Motor Week and more.
The fastest tested Mercedes-Benz GL-Class is the 2013 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class GL63 AMG V8, which went from 0 to 60 mph in 4.70 seconds, reaching the ¼ mile in 13.10 seconds at 108.3 mph, according to Motor Trend.
The slowest tested Mercedes-Benz GL-Class is the 2011 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class GL350 BlueTEC 4MATIC , which took 8.60 seconds to reach 60 mph, running the ¼ mile in 16.70 seconds at 82.0 mph, according to Car and Driver.
Out of all the Mercedes-Benz GL-Class tests in our database, the average 0–60 mph time is 6.44 seconds. The average quarter-mile time is 14.83 seconds at 94.32 mph.
Fastest 0–60
4.70sec
2013 GL63 AMG V8 · stock
Average 0–60
6.44sec
Across 23 runs
Avg ¼ Mile
14.83sec
@ 94.3 mph trap
Slowest 0–60
8.60sec
2011 GL350 BlueTEC
Across 23 verified runs, the Mercedes-Benz GL-Class ranges from 4.70 to 8.60 seconds 0–60, with a 6.44-second average.
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Mercedes-Benz GL-Class Performance Overview
Mercedes-Benz’s full-size GL-Class was built from 2007 to 2015, and across 23 independently verified tests it developed from a large three-row SUV with mid-6-second acceleration into a sub-5-second AMG variant. The X164 generation (2007–2012) launched with gasoline V8 and diesel options, ranging from 210 to 382 hp and combining naturally aspirated and turbocharged engines. Early benchmarks came from the 2007 GL450 4MATIC V8 at 6.4 seconds to 60 mph, followed by the 2008 GL550 4MATIC V8 at 5.9 seconds, while the diesel side extended to the slower end of the range.
With the X166 generation (2013–2015), the GL-Class moved to twin-turbocharged and turbocharged powertrains spanning 240 to 550 hp, again offering both gasoline and diesel choices. Performance widened noticeably: the 2011 GL350 BlueTEC 4MATIC stands as the slowest tested at 8.6 seconds to 60 mph, while the 2013 GL63 AMG V8 dropped the model’s best to 4.7 seconds and ran the quarter-mile in 13.1 seconds at 108.3 mph. Other X166 reference points include the 2013 GL450 4MATIC at 6.0 seconds and the GL550 4MATIC V8 at 5.2 seconds. By the end of production, the X166 GL63 AMG remained the quickest factory-tested GL-Class variant.
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Mercedes-Benz GL-Class 0–60 Times by Generation: X164 to X166
2 generations| Generation | Years | Avg 0–60 | Fastest 0–60 | Tests | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| X166 | 2013–2015 | 5.98s | 4.70s — 2013 GL63 AMG V8 | 13 | The X166 generation (2013–2015) averaged 5.98 seconds to 60 mph across 13 tests, led by the 2013 GL63 AMG V8 at 4.70 seconds. Output ranged from 240 to 550 hp across 3.0L Turbo Diesel V6, 3.0L Twin-Turbo V6, 4.7L Twin-Turbo V8, 5.5L Twin-Turbo V8 configurations. |
| X164 | 2007–2012 | 7.05s | 5.90s — 2008 GL550 4MATIC V8 | 10 | The X164 generation (2007–2012) averaged 7.05 seconds to 60 mph across 10 tests, led by the 2008 GL550 4MATIC V8 at 5.90 seconds. Output ranged from 210 to 382 hp across 3.0L Turbo Diesel V6, 4.7L V8, 5.5L V8 configurations. |
X166
2013–2015
Avg 0–60
5.98s
Fastest
4.70s
Tests
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2013 GL63 AMG V8
The X166 generation (2013–2015) averaged 5.98 seconds to 60 mph across 13 tests, led by the 2013 GL63 AMG V8 at 4.70 seconds. Output ranged from 240 to 550 hp across 3.0L Turbo Diesel V6, 3.0L Twin-Turbo V6, 4.7L Twin-Turbo V8, 5.5L Twin-Turbo V8 configurations.
X164
2007–2012
Avg 0–60
7.05s
Fastest
5.90s
Tests
10
2008 GL550 4MATIC V8
The X164 generation (2007–2012) averaged 7.05 seconds to 60 mph across 10 tests, led by the 2008 GL550 4MATIC V8 at 5.90 seconds. Output ranged from 210 to 382 hp across 3.0L Turbo Diesel V6, 4.7L V8, 5.5L V8 configurations.
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Mercedes-Benz GL-Class 0–60 Times by Year and Trim
23 tests · 6 years
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2015 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class
2 verified runs
Avg 0–60
6.05
sec
Avg ¼ Mile
14.60
sec
Recorded Tests
2
#07
2015 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class GL450 4MATIC
5.90sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
14.50s
¼ mi @ 97.0 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 5.90 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 14.50 sec
- Trap Speed
- 97.0 mph
- Engine
- 3.0L Twin-Turbo V6
- Drivetrain
- AWD
- Transmission
- 7A
- Horsepower
- 362 hp
- Torque
- 369 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 5,350 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 14.8 lbs/hp
- MPG EPA
- 17 C / 21 H / 16 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Suv
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Car and Driver
- Overall Rank
- #7 of 23
#11
2015 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class GL450 4MATIC
6.20sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
14.70s
¼ mi @ 94.6 mph
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- 0–60 mph
- 6.20 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 14.70 sec
- Trap Speed
- 94.6 mph
- Engine
- 3.0L Twin-Turbo V6
- Drivetrain
- AWD
- Transmission
- 7A
- Horsepower
- 362 hp
- Torque
- 369 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 5,350 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 14.8 lbs/hp
- MPG EPA
- 17 C / 21 H
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Suv
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Motor Trend
- Overall Rank
- #11 of 23
How we verify Mercedes-Benz GL-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-Benz GL-Class trim, each run is listed separately — weather, tires, surface, rollout, and instrumentation all affect results.
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Mercedes-Benz GL-Class 0–60 and quarter-mile distribution
0–60 vs ¼ mile · lower-left is fasterEach dot is a recorded test run
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Recorded run
Slowest
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Mercedes-Benz GL-Class performance FAQs
11 questions
For 2015, the Mercedes-Benz GL-Class is recorded at 5.9 to 6.2 seconds from 0-60 mph in GL450 4MATIC form. The quicker verified run is 5.9 seconds, with a 14.5-second quarter-mile at 97 mph. Across all 23 GL-Class tests on record, the average 0-60 time is 6.44 seconds.
The fastest Mercedes-Benz GL-Class on record is the 2013 GL63 AMG V8. It reaches 0-60 mph in 4.7 seconds and also posts the quickest quarter-mile result for the model line at 13.1 seconds with a 108.3-mph trap speed. That makes it the quickest GL-Class tested in stock form.
The fastest stock Mercedes-Benz GL-Class is the 2013 GL63 AMG V8 at 4.7 seconds from 0-60 mph. There are no modified examples in the GL-Class test history here, so the overall quickest and quickest stock result are the same. Its best quarter-mile run is 13.1 seconds at 108.3 mph.
The second-generation X166 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class, sold from 2013 to 2015, averages 5.98 seconds from 0-60 mph across 13 tests. The quickest X166 is the 2013 GL63 AMG V8 at 4.7 seconds. Power ranges from 240 to 550 horsepower, with both gasoline and diesel versions represented.
The first-generation X164 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class, sold from 2007 to 2012, averages 7.05 seconds from 0-60 mph across 10 tests. The fastest X164 on record is the 2008 GL550 4MATIC V8 at 5.9 seconds. Engines range from 210 to 382 horsepower, covering diesel and gasoline variants.
The fastest X166 GL-Class is the 2013 Mercedes-Benz GL63 AMG V8. Its best verified 0-60 mph time is 4.7 seconds, which also stands as the quickest result for the GL-Class overall. Within the X166 generation, that gives it a clear edge over the rest of the 2013-2015 lineup.
The 2015 Mercedes-Benz GL450 4MATIC is recorded at 5.9 and 6.2 seconds from 0-60 mph. Its quicker run also includes a 14.5-second quarter-mile at 97 mph, while the other run covers the quarter-mile in 14.7 seconds at 94.6 mph. Both results come from stock, all-wheel-drive examples.
The GL550 is quicker on record. Across tested examples, the GL550 4MATIC V8 averages 5.43 seconds to 60 mph and has a best run of 5.1 seconds. The GL450 4MATIC V8 averages 6.39 seconds with a best of 5.8 seconds, while the later GL450 4MATIC entries run as quick as 5.9 seconds.
The GL63 AMG is the faster GL-Class. The GL63 AMG V8 has an average 0-60 time of 4.75 seconds and a best of 4.7 seconds. By comparison, the GL550 4MATIC V8 averages 5.43 seconds with a best run of 5.1 seconds. That gives the AMG model a clear straight-line advantage.
The Mercedes-Benz GL350 BlueTEC 4MATIC averages 7.8 seconds from 0-60 mph across four tests, with a best run of 7.5 seconds. It is notably slower than the gasoline V8 GL450 and GL550 models, but still quicker than the slowest GL-Class result on record, the 2011 GL350 BlueTEC 4MATIC at 8.6 seconds.
Across 23 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class tests, the average quarter-mile time is 14.83 seconds at 94.3 mph. The quickest quarter-mile result belongs to the 2013 GL63 AMG V8, which runs 13.1 seconds at 108.3 mph. For the 2015 GL450 4MATIC, quarter-mile times are recorded at 14.5 and 14.7 seconds.
Sources
Car and Driver
Motor Trend
Motor Week
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-Benz GL-Class can do, not a single marketing claim.
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