Verified Performance Tests Updated May 2026 · 18 recorded runs

Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class 0–60 Times

The Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class 0–60 times and quarter-mile times below are from 18 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 GLE-Class is the 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class GLE580 4MATIC Pinnacle Night, which went from 0 to 60 mph in 3.9 seconds, reaching the ¼ mile in 12.40 seconds at 110.2 mph, according to Motor Trend.

The slowest tested Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class is the 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class GLE450e 4MATIC Pinnacle AMG Line PHEV (EV Mode), which took 15.0 seconds to reach 60 mph, running the ¼ mile in 19.90 seconds at 67.3 mph, according to Motor Trend.

Out of all the Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class tests in our database, the average 0–60 mph time is 6.69 seconds. The average quarter-mile time is 14.81 seconds at 94.26 mph.

Fastest 0–60 3.9sec 2025 GLE580 4MATIC Pinnacle Night
Average 0–60 6.69sec Across 18 runs
Avg ¼ Mile 14.81sec @ 94.3 mph trap
Slowest 0–60 15.0sec 2024 GLE450e 4MATIC
2025 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class

Across 18 verified runs, the Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class ranges from 3.9 to 15.0 seconds 0–60, with a 6.69-second average.

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Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class 0–60 times by model year

18 tests · 4 years

2025

Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class · 2 verified runs
Avg 0–60 4.40 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 12.95 sec
Recorded Tests 2
#01
2025 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class GLE580 4MATIC Pinnacle Night
3.9sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
12.40s ¼ mi @ 110.2 mph
0–60 mph
3.90 sec
¼ Mile ET
12.40 sec
Trap Speed
110.2 mph
Engine
4.0L Twin-Turbo V8 + Elec 0.9-kWh
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
9A
MPG EPA
15 C / 20 H
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Suv
Powertrain
Hybrid
Test Source
Motor Trend
Overall Rank
#1 of 18
2025 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class GLE580 4MATIC Pinnacle Night
#02
2025 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class GLE450 4MATIC Coupe Exclusive
4.9sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
13.50s ¼ mi @ 103.0 mph
0–60 mph
4.90 sec
¼ Mile ET
13.50 sec
Trap Speed
103.0 mph
Engine
3.0L Turbo I-6 + Elec
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
9A
MPG EPA
19 C / 25 H
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Crossover
Powertrain
Hybrid
Test Source
Motor Trend
Overall Rank
#2 of 18
2025 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class GLE450 4MATIC Coupe Exclusive

2024

Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class · 4 verified runs
Avg 0–60 10.05 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 16.88 sec
Recorded Tests 4
#06
2024 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class GLE450e 4MATIC Pinnacle AMG Line PHEV
5.3sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
13.90s ¼ mi @ 99.0 mph
0–60 mph
5.30 sec
¼ Mile ET
13.90 sec
Trap Speed
99.0 mph
Engine
2.0L Turbo I-4 + Elec 23.3-kWh
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
9A
MPG EPA
22 C / 26 H / 28 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Suv
Powertrain
Plug in hybrid
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#6 of 18
2024 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class GLE450e 4MATIC Pinnacle AMG Line PHEV
#09
2024 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class GLE450e 4MATIC Pinnacle AMG Line PHEV
5.5sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
14.00s ¼ mi @ 98.2 mph
0–60 mph
5.50 sec
¼ Mile ET
14.00 sec
Trap Speed
98.2 mph
Engine
2.0L Turbo I-4 + Elec 23.3-kWh
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
9A
MPG EPA
22 C / 26 H
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Suv
Powertrain
Plug in hybrid
Test Source
Motor Trend
Overall Rank
#9 of 18
2024 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class GLE450e 4MATIC Pinnacle AMG Line PHEV
#17
2024 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class GLE450e 4MATIC Pinnacle AMG Line PHEV (EV Mode)
14.4sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
19.70s ¼ mi @ 69.0 mph
0–60 mph
14.40 sec
¼ Mile ET
19.70 sec
Trap Speed
69.0 mph
Engine
2.0L Turbo I-4 + Elec 23.3-kWh
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
9A
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Suv
Powertrain
Plug in hybrid
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#17 of 18
2024 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class GLE450e 4MATIC Pinnacle AMG Line PHEV (EV Mode)
#18
2024 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class GLE450e 4MATIC Pinnacle AMG Line PHEV (EV Mode)
15.0sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
19.90s ¼ mi @ 67.3 mph
0–60 mph
15.00 sec
¼ Mile ET
19.90 sec
Trap Speed
67.3 mph
Engine
2.0L Turbo I-4 + Elec 23.3-kWh
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
9A
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Suv
Powertrain
Plug in hybrid
Test Source
Motor Trend
Overall Rank
#18 of 18
2024 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class GLE450e 4MATIC Pinnacle AMG Line PHEV (EV Mode)

2020

Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class · 6 verified runs
Avg 0–60 6.02 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 14.53 sec
Recorded Tests 6
#07
2020 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class GLE450 4MATIC
5.3sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
13.90s ¼ mi @ 99.0 mph
0–60 mph
5.30 sec
¼ Mile ET
13.90 sec
Trap Speed
99.0 mph
Engine
3.0L Turbo I-6 + Elec 0.9-kWh
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
9A
MPG EPA
19 C / 24 H / 26.9 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Suv
Powertrain
Hybrid
Test Source
Motor Week
Overall Rank
#7 of 18
2020 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class GLE450 4MATIC
#08
2020 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class GLE450 4MATIC AMG Line Night
5.3sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
13.90s ¼ mi @ 100.0 mph
0–60 mph
5.30 sec
¼ Mile ET
13.90 sec
Trap Speed
100.0 mph
Engine
3.0L Turbo I-6 + Elec 0.9-kWh
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
9A
MPG EPA
19 C / 24 H / 17 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Suv
Powertrain
Hybrid
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#8 of 18
2020 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class GLE450 4MATIC AMG Line Night
#11
2020 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class GLE450 4MATIC AMG Line Night
5.6sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
14.20s ¼ mi @ 97.4 mph
0–60 mph
5.60 sec
¼ Mile ET
14.20 sec
Trap Speed
97.4 mph
Engine
3.0L Turbo I-6 + Elec 0.9-kWh
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
9A
MPG EPA
19 C / 24 H
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Suv
Powertrain
Hybrid
Test Source
Motor Trend
Overall Rank
#11 of 18
2020 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class GLE450 4MATIC AMG Line Night
#13
2020 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class GLE450 4MATIC
5.7sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
14.30s ¼ mi @ 96.3 mph
0–60 mph
5.70 sec
¼ Mile ET
14.30 sec
Trap Speed
96.3 mph
Engine
3.0L Turbo I-6 + Elec 0.9-kWh
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
9A
MPG EPA
19 C / 24 H
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Suv
Powertrain
Hybrid
Test Source
Motor Trend
Overall Rank
#13 of 18
2020 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class GLE450 4MATIC
#14
2020 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class GLE350 4MATIC AMG Line Night
6.6sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
15.10s ¼ mi @ 91.0 mph
0–60 mph
6.60 sec
¼ Mile ET
15.10 sec
Trap Speed
91.0 mph
Engine
2.0L Turbo I-4
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
9A
MPG EPA
19 C / 26 H / 19 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Suv
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#14 of 18
2020 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class GLE350 4MATIC AMG Line Night
#15
2020 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class GLE350 4MATIC AMG Line Night
7.6sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
15.80s ¼ mi @ 87.5 mph
0–60 mph
7.60 sec
¼ Mile ET
15.80 sec
Trap Speed
87.5 mph
Engine
2.0L Turbo I-4
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
9A
MPG EPA
19 C / 26 H
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Suv
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Trend
Overall Rank
#15 of 18
2020 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class GLE350 4MATIC AMG Line Night

2016

Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class · 6 verified runs
Avg 0–60 5.90 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 14.33 sec
Recorded Tests 6
#03
2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class GLE450 AMG 4MATIC Coupe
5.1sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
13.70s ¼ mi @ 101.0 mph
0–60 mph
5.10 sec
¼ Mile ET
13.70 sec
Trap Speed
101.0 mph
Engine
3.0L Twin-Turbo V6
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
9A
MPG EPA
17 C / 23 H / 18 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Crossover
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#3 of 18
2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class GLE450 AMG 4MATIC Coupe
#04
2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class GLE450 AMG 4MATIC Coupe
5.1sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
13.80s ¼ mi @ 99.1 mph
0–60 mph
5.10 sec
¼ Mile ET
13.80 sec
Trap Speed
99.1 mph
Engine
3.0L Twin-Turbo V6
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
9A
MPG EPA
17 C / 23 H
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Crossover
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Trend
Overall Rank
#4 of 18
2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class GLE450 AMG 4MATIC Coupe
#05
2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class GLE550e 4MATIC
5.2sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
13.70s ¼ mi @ 100.6 mph
0–60 mph
5.20 sec
¼ Mile ET
13.70 sec
Trap Speed
100.6 mph
Engine
3.0L Twin-Turbo V6 + Elec
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
7A
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Suv
Powertrain
Plug in hybrid
Test Source
Motor Trend
Overall Rank
#5 of 18
2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class GLE550e 4MATIC
#10
2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class GLE400 4MATIC
5.5sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
14.10s ¼ mi @ 99.0 mph
0–60 mph
5.50 sec
¼ Mile ET
14.10 sec
Trap Speed
99.0 mph
Engine
3.0L Twin-Turbo V6
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
7A
MPG EPA
18 C / 22 H
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Suv
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#10 of 18
2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class GLE400 4MATIC
#12
2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class GLE400 4MATIC
5.6sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
14.10s ¼ mi @ 97.3 mph
0–60 mph
5.60 sec
¼ Mile ET
14.10 sec
Trap Speed
97.3 mph
Engine
3.0L Twin-Turbo V6
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
7A
MPG EPA
18 C / 22 H
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Suv
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Trend
Overall Rank
#12 of 18
2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class GLE400 4MATIC
#16
2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class GLE300d 4MATIC
8.9sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
16.60s ¼ mi @ 81.7 mph
0–60 mph
8.90 sec
¼ Mile ET
16.60 sec
Trap Speed
81.7 mph
Engine
2.1L Turbo Diesel I-4
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
7A
MPG EPA
22 C / 29 H
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Suv
Powertrain
Diesel
Test Source
Motor Trend
Overall Rank
#16 of 18
2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class GLE300d 4MATIC

How we verify Mercedes-Benz GLE-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 GLE-Class trim, each run is listed separately — weather, tires, surface, rollout, and instrumentation all affect results.

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Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class 0–60 and quarter-mile distribution

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

6 questions
The quickest Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class on record is the 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class GLE580 4MATIC Pinnacle Night, which runs 0–60 mph in 3.9 seconds and clears the quarter-mile in 12.40 seconds at 110.2 mph.
The slowest recorded Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class is the 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class GLE450e 4MATIC Pinnacle AMG Line PHEV (EV Mode), which takes 15.0 seconds to reach 60 mph and runs 19.90 seconds in the quarter.
Averaged across all 18 verified runs, a Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class reaches 60 mph in 6.69 seconds and completes the quarter-mile in 14.81 seconds at roughly 94.3 mph.
We have verified test data for 4 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, Motor Trend and Motor Week. 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
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 GLE-Class can do, not a single marketing claim.

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