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Mercedes-Benz GLE SUV (W166) GLE 250d · Stage 3vsMercedes-Benz GLE SUV (W166) GLE 250d · Stage 2vsMercedes-Benz GLE SUV (W166) GLE 250d · Stage 1vsMercedes-Benz GLE SUV (W166) GLE 250d

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Mercedes-Benz GLE SUV (W166)

GLE 250d (Stage 3)

316 hp2143 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSUV2015-2018
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Mercedes-Benz GLE SUV (W166)

GLE 250d (Stage 2)

275 hp2143 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSUV2015-2018
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Mercedes-Benz GLE SUV (W166)

GLE 250d (Stage 1)

245 hp2143 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSUV2015-2018
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Mercedes-Benz GLE SUV (W166)

GLE 250d

204 hp2143 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSUV2015-2018

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz GLE SUV (W166) GLE 250d (Stage 3) 316 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.5 s
  • Fastest top speed
    238 km/h
    148 mph
  • Most powerful
    316 hp
    236 kW
  • Highest torque
    800 Nm
    590 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    2,075 kg
    4,575 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    152 hp/t
    114 kW/t
    6.6 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.9 L/100 km
    39.9 mpg US
    47.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.6 L/100 km
    35.6 mpg US
    42.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.5 L/100 km
    42.8 mpg US
    51.4 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,576 km
    979 mi
  • Largest trunk
    690 L
  • Best overall score
    74/100
  • Best performance score
    66/100
  • Best economy score
    91/100
  • Best practicality score
    92/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzGLE SUV (W166)GLE 250d (Stage 3)316 hpMercedes-BenzGLE SUV (W166)GLE 250d (Stage 2)275 hpMercedes-BenzGLE SUV (W166)GLE 250d (Stage 1)245 hpMercedes-BenzGLE SUV (W166)GLE 250d204 hp
Power
316hp236kW+112 hp
275hp205kW+71 hp
245hp183kW+41 hp
204hp152kW
Torque
800Nm590lb-ft+300 Nm
700Nm516lb-ft+200 Nm
625Nm461lb-ft+125 Nm
500Nm369lb-ft
Curb weight
2,075kg4,575lb
2,075kg4,575lb
2,075kg4,575lb
2,075kg4,575lb
Gross weight
2,950kg6,504lb
2,950kg6,504lb
2,950kg6,504lb
2,950kg6,504lb
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
+28 km/h
229 km/h
142 mph
+19 km/h
221 km/h
137 mph
+11 km/h
210 km/h
130 mph
To 99% top speed
88.2s99% target: 236 km/h / 146 mph-18.2 s
Calculated
94.6s99% target: 227 km/h / 141 mph-11.8 s
Calculated
99.1s99% target: 219 km/h / 136 mph-7.2 s
Calculated
106.4s99% target: 208 km/h / 129 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.5s-2.1 s
7.1s-1.5 s
7.7s-0.9 s
8.6s
0-200 km/h
28.7s-33.9 s
Calculated
35.0s-27.6 s
Calculated
42.6s-20.0 s
Calculated
62.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.2s-1.9 s
Calculated
6.7s-1.4 s
Calculated
7.2s-0.9 s
Calculated
8.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.6s-1.6 s
Calculated
15.1s-1.1 s
Calculated
15.6s-0.7 s
Calculated
16.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
152hp/t114kW/t69hp/1000 lb
Calculated
133hp/t99kW/t60hp/1000 lb
Calculated
118hp/t88kW/t54hp/1000 lb
Calculated
98hp/t73kW/t45hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
386Nm/t258lb-ft/ton
Calculated
337Nm/t226lb-ft/ton
Calculated
301Nm/t202lb-ft/ton
Calculated
241Nm/t161lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,576km979mi
Calculated
1,576km979mi
Calculated
1,576km979mi
Calculated
1,576km979mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,143cc131cu in
2,143cc131cu in
2,143cc131cu in
2,143cc131cu in
Length
4,819mm190in
4,819mm190in
4,819mm190in
4,819mm190in
Width
1,935mm76in
1,935mm76in
1,935mm76in
1,935mm76in
Height
1,788mm70in
1,788mm70in
1,788mm70in
1,788mm70in
Wheelbase
2,915mm115in
2,915mm115in
2,915mm115in
2,915mm115in
Front track
1,648mm65in
1,648mm65in
1,648mm65in
1,648mm65in
Rear track
1,663mm65in
1,663mm65in
1,663mm65in
1,663mm65in
Ground clearance
191mm8in
191mm8in
191mm8in
191mm8in
Trunk volume
690L
690L
690L
690L
Max trunk volume
2,010L
2,010L
2,010L
2,010L
Doors
5
5
5
5
Seats
5
5
5
5
Fuel tank
93L
93L
93L
93L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Mercedes-Benz GLE SUV (W166) GLE 250d (Stage 3) 316 hpMercedes-Benz GLE SUV (W166) GLE 250d (Stage 2) 275 hpMercedes-Benz GLE SUV (W166) GLE 250d (Stage 1) 245 hpMercedes-Benz GLE SUV (W166) GLE 250d 204 hpPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz GLE SUV (W166) GLE 250d (Stage 3) 316 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz GLE SUV (W166) GLE 250d (Stage 2) 275 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz GLE SUV (W166) GLE 250d (Stage 1) 245 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz GLE SUV (W166) GLE 250d 204 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzGLE SUV (W166)GLE 250d (Stage 3)316 hp3,800 rpm1,600-1,800 rpm4,050 rpm
Mercedes-BenzGLE SUV (W166)GLE 250d (Stage 2)275 hp3,800 rpm1,600-1,800 rpm4,050 rpm
Mercedes-BenzGLE SUV (W166)GLE 250d (Stage 1)245 hp3,800 rpm1,600-1,800 rpm4,050 rpm
Mercedes-BenzGLE SUV (W166)GLE 250d204 hp3,800 rpm1,600-1,800 rpm4,050 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzGLE SUV (W166)GLE 250d (Stage 3)316 hpMercedes-BenzGLE SUV (W166)GLE 250d (Stage 2)275 hpMercedes-BenzGLE SUV (W166)GLE 250d (Stage 1)245 hpMercedes-BenzGLE SUV (W166)GLE 250d204 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.2 s
6.7 s
7.2 s
8.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.5 s
7.1 s
7.7 s
8.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
28.7 s
35.0 s
42.6 s
62.6 s
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
229 km/h
142 mph
221 km/h
137 mph
210 km/h
130 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.4 s
2.4 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.3 s
6.4 s
6.6 s
6.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.5 s
9.8 s
10.0 s
10.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.3 s
12.7 s
13.0 s
13.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.6 s
15.1 s
15.6 s
16.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
155 km/h
96 mph
149 km/h
93 mph
144 km/h
90 mph
137 km/h
85 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Mercedes-Benz GLE SUV (W166) GLE 250d (Stage 3) 316 hp has 112 hp more than Mercedes-Benz GLE SUV (W166) GLE 250d 204 hp.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLE SUV (W166) GLE 250d 204 hp and Mercedes-Benz GLE SUV (W166) GLE 250d (Stage 3) 316 hp: 112 hp (84 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLE SUV (W166) GLE 250d (Stage 3) 316 hp and Mercedes-Benz GLE SUV (W166) GLE 250d 204 hp: 2.1 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are Mercedes-Benz GLE SUV (W166) GLE 250d (Stage 2) 275 hp and Mercedes-Benz GLE SUV (W166) GLE 250d (Stage 1) 245 hp, separated by only 0.5 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLE SUV (W166)GLE 250d (Stage 3)316 hp
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLE SUV (W166)GLE 250d (Stage 2)275 hp
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLE SUV (W166)GLE 250d (Stage 1)245 hp
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLE SUV (W166)GLE 250d204 hp
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzGLE SUV (W166)GLE 250d (Stage 3)316 hp
316 hp
236 kW
6.5 s
238 km/h
148 mph
Mercedes-BenzGLE SUV (W166)GLE 250d (Stage 2)275 hp
275 hp
205 kW
7.1 s
229 km/h
142 mph
Mercedes-BenzGLE SUV (W166)GLE 250d (Stage 1)245 hp
245 hp
183 kW
7.7 s
221 km/h
137 mph
Mercedes-BenzGLE SUV (W166)GLE 250d204 hp
204 hp
152 kW
8.6 s
210 km/h
130 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
Mercedes-BenzGLE SUV (W166)GLE 250d (Stage 3)316 hp
Power
316 hp
236 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
690 L
24.4 cu ft
Length
4,819 mm
189.7 in
Height
1,788 mm
70.4 in
Mercedes-BenzGLE SUV (W166)GLE 250d (Stage 2)275 hp
Power
275 hp
205 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
229 km/h
142 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
690 L
24.4 cu ft
Length
4,819 mm
189.7 in
Height
1,788 mm
70.4 in
Mercedes-BenzGLE SUV (W166)GLE 250d (Stage 1)245 hp
Power
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h7.7 s
Top speed
221 km/h
137 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
690 L
24.4 cu ft
Length
4,819 mm
189.7 in
Height
1,788 mm
70.4 in
Mercedes-BenzGLE SUV (W166)GLE 250d204 hp
Power
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h8.6 s
Top speed
210 km/h
130 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
690 L
24.4 cu ft
Length
4,819 mm
189.7 in
Height
1,788 mm
70.4 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
Mercedes-BenzGLE SUV (W166)GLE 250d (Stage 3)316 hp
Power
316 hp
236 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLE SUV (W166)GLE 250d (Stage 2)275 hp
Power
275 hp
205 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
229 km/h
142 mph
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLE SUV (W166)GLE 250d (Stage 1)245 hp
Power
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h7.7 s
Top speed
221 km/h
137 mph
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLE SUV (W166)GLE 250d204 hp
Power
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h8.6 s
Top speed
210 km/h
130 mph
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz GLE SUV (W166) GLE 250d (Stage 3) 316 hp is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
Mercedes-BenzGLE SUV (W166)GLE 250d (Stage 3)316 hp
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
6.5 s
Mercedes-BenzGLE SUV (W166)GLE 250d (Stage 2)275 hp
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
7.1 s
Mercedes-BenzGLE SUV (W166)GLE 250d (Stage 1)245 hp
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
7.7 s
Mercedes-BenzGLE SUV (W166)GLE 250d204 hp
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
8.6 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
Mercedes-BenzGLE SUV (W166)GLE 250d (Stage 3)316 hp
152 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLE SUV (W166)GLE 250d (Stage 2)275 hp
133 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.5 kg/hp
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLE SUV (W166)GLE 250d (Stage 1)245 hp
118 hp/t
88 kW/t
8.5 kg/hp
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLE SUV (W166)GLE 250d204 hp
98 hp/t
73 kW/t
10.2 kg/hp
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzGLE SUV (W166)GLE 250d (Stage 3)316 hpMercedes-BenzGLE SUV (W166)GLE 250d (Stage 2)275 hpMercedes-BenzGLE SUV (W166)GLE 250d (Stage 1)245 hpMercedes-BenzGLE SUV (W166)GLE 250d204 hp
Power
316 hp
236 kW
275 hp
205 kW
245 hp
183 kW
204 hp
152 kW
Torque
800 Nm
590 lb-ft
700 Nm
516 lb-ft
625 Nm
461 lb-ft
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.5 s
7.1 s
7.7 s
8.6 s
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
229 km/h
142 mph
221 km/h
137 mph
210 km/h
130 mph
Lightness
2,075 kg
4,575 lb
2,075 kg
4,575 lb
2,075 kg
4,575 lb
2,075 kg
4,575 lb
Fuel consumption
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
690 L
24.4 cu ft
Length
4,819 mm
189.7 in
Height
1,788 mm
70.4 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
690 L
24.4 cu ft
Length
4,819 mm
189.7 in
Height
1,788 mm
70.4 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
690 L
24.4 cu ft
Length
4,819 mm
189.7 in
Height
1,788 mm
70.4 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
690 L
24.4 cu ft
Length
4,819 mm
189.7 in
Height
1,788 mm
70.4 in
Range score
1,576 km
979 mi
1,576 km
979 mi
1,576 km
979 mi
1,576 km
979 mi
Trunk score
690 L
24.4 cu ft
690 L
24.4 cu ft
690 L
24.4 cu ft
690 L
24.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
152 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
133 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.5 kg/hp
118 hp/t
88 kW/t
8.5 kg/hp
98 hp/t
73 kW/t
10.2 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz GLE SUV (W166) GLE 250d (Stage 3) 316 hpMercedes-Benz GLE SUV (W166) GLE 250d (Stage 2) 275 hpMercedes-Benz GLE SUV (W166) GLE 250d (Stage 1) 245 hpMercedes-Benz GLE SUV (W166) GLE 250d 204 hp
Consumption5.9 L/100 km39.9 mpg US47.9 mpg UK5.9 L/100 km39.9 mpg US47.9 mpg UK5.9 L/100 km39.9 mpg US47.9 mpg UK5.9 L/100 km39.9 mpg US47.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.33 LC100 km10.33 LC100 km10.33 LC100 km10.33 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.62 LC100 mi16.62 LC100 mi16.62 LC100 mi16.62 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used885 L234 US gal195 UK gal885 L234 US gal195 UK gal885 L234 US gal195 UK gal885 L234 US gal195 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,549 LC/year1,549 LC/year1,549 LC/year1,549 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz GLE SUV (W166) GLE 250d (Stage 3) 316 hp

  • Has 41 hp more
  • Has 100 Nm more
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 9 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 20 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

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