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Mercedes-Benz GLE SUV (W166)

GLE 350d V6

258 hp2987 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2015-2018

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz GLE SUV (W166) GLE 350d V6 (Stage 3) 400 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    255 km/h
    158 mph
  • Most powerful
    400 hp
    298 kW
  • Highest torque
    992 Nm
    732 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    2,100 kg
    4,630 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    190 hp/t
    142 kW/t
    5.3 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.6 L/100 km
    35.6 mpg US
    42.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.3 L/100 km
    32.2 mpg US
    38.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.2 L/100 km
    37.9 mpg US
    45.6 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,409 km
    876 mi
  • Largest trunk
    690 L
  • Best overall score
    80/100
  • Best performance score
    75/100
  • Best economy score
    89/100
  • Best practicality score
    92/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzGLE SUV (W166)GLE 350d V6 (Stage 3)400 hpMercedes-BenzGLE SUV (W166)GLE 350d V6 (Stage 2)348 hpMercedes-BenzGLE SUV (W166)GLE 350d V6 (Stage 1)310 hpMercedes-BenzGLE SUV (W166)GLE 350d V6258 hp
Power
400hp298kW+142 hp
348hp260kW+90 hp
310hp231kW+52 hp
258hp192kW
Torque
992Nm732lb-ft+372 Nm
868Nm640lb-ft+248 Nm
775Nm572lb-ft+155 Nm
620Nm457lb-ft
Curb weight
2,100kg4,630lb
2,100kg4,630lb
2,100kg4,630lb
2,100kg4,630lb
Gross weight
2,950kg6,504lb
2,950kg6,504lb
2,950kg6,504lb
2,950kg6,504lb
Top speed
255 km/h
158 mph
+30 km/h
245 km/h
152 mph
+20 km/h
237 km/h
147 mph
+12 km/h
225 km/h
140 mph
To 99% top speed
74.8s99% target: 252 km/h / 157 mph-19.3 s
Calculated
81.2s99% target: 243 km/h / 151 mph-12.8 s
Calculated
86.3s99% target: 235 km/h / 146 mph-7.7 s
Calculated
94.0s99% target: 223 km/h / 138 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.4s-1.7 s
5.9s-1.2 s
6.3s-0.8 s
7.1s
0-200 km/h
20.4s-16.8 s
Calculated
24.3s-12.9 s
Calculated
28.3s-8.8 s
Calculated
37.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.1s-1.6 s
Calculated
5.6s-1.1 s
Calculated
6.0s-0.7 s
Calculated
6.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
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 city
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.6s-1.6 s
Calculated
14.1s-1.1 s
Calculated
14.5s-0.7 s
Calculated
15.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
190hp/t142kW/t86hp/1000 lb
Calculated
166hp/t124kW/t75hp/1000 lb
Calculated
147hp/t110kW/t67hp/1000 lb
Calculated
123hp/t92kW/t56hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
472Nm/t316lb-ft/ton
Calculated
413Nm/t277lb-ft/ton
Calculated
369Nm/t247lb-ft/ton
Calculated
295Nm/t198lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,409km876mi
Calculated
1,409km876mi
Calculated
1,409km876mi
Calculated
1,409km876mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,987cc182cu in
2,987cc182cu in
2,987cc182cu in
2,987cc182cu in
Length
4,819mm190in
4,819mm190in
4,819mm190in
4,819mm190in
Width
1,935mm76in
1,935mm76in
1,935mm76in
1,935mm76in
Height
1,796mm71in
1,796mm71in
1,796mm71in
1,796mm71in
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
202mm8in
202mm8in
202mm8in
202mm8in
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 350d V6 (Stage 3) 400 hpMercedes-Benz GLE SUV (W166) GLE 350d V6 (Stage 2) 348 hpMercedes-Benz GLE SUV (W166) GLE 350d V6 (Stage 1) 310 hpMercedes-Benz GLE SUV (W166) GLE 350d V6 258 hpPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz GLE SUV (W166) GLE 350d V6 (Stage 3) 400 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz GLE SUV (W166) GLE 350d V6 (Stage 2) 348 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz GLE SUV (W166) GLE 350d V6 (Stage 1) 310 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz GLE SUV (W166) GLE 350d V6 258 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzGLE SUV (W166)GLE 350d V6 (Stage 3)400 hp3,400 rpm1,600-2,400 rpm3,650 rpm
Mercedes-BenzGLE SUV (W166)GLE 350d V6 (Stage 2)348 hp3,400 rpm1,600-2,400 rpm3,650 rpm
Mercedes-BenzGLE SUV (W166)GLE 350d V6 (Stage 1)310 hp3,400 rpm1,600-2,400 rpm3,650 rpm
Mercedes-BenzGLE SUV (W166)GLE 350d V6258 hp3,400 rpm1,600-2,400 rpm3,650 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzGLE SUV (W166)GLE 350d V6 (Stage 3)400 hpMercedes-BenzGLE SUV (W166)GLE 350d V6 (Stage 2)348 hpMercedes-BenzGLE SUV (W166)GLE 350d V6 (Stage 1)310 hpMercedes-BenzGLE SUV (W166)GLE 350d V6258 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.1 s
5.6 s
6.0 s
6.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.4 s
5.9 s
6.3 s
7.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
20.4 s
24.3 s
28.3 s
37.2 s
Top speed
255 km/h
158 mph
245 km/h
152 mph
237 km/h
147 mph
225 km/h
140 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.2 s
2.3 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
5.9 s
6.0 s
6.2 s
6.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.8 s
9.1 s
9.4 s
9.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.4 s
11.8 s
12.2 s
12.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.6 s
14.1 s
14.5 s
15.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
169 km/h
105 mph
162 km/h
100 mph
156 km/h
97 mph
148 km/h
92 mph

Power comparison

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

Mercedes-Benz GLE SUV (W166) GLE 350d V6 (Stage 3) 400 hp has 142 hp more than Mercedes-Benz GLE SUV (W166) GLE 350d V6 258 hp.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLE SUV (W166) GLE 350d V6 258 hp and Mercedes-Benz GLE SUV (W166) GLE 350d V6 (Stage 3) 400 hp: 142 hp (106 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 350d V6 (Stage 3) 400 hp and Mercedes-Benz GLE SUV (W166) GLE 350d V6 258 hp: 1.7 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are Mercedes-Benz GLE SUV (W166) GLE 350d V6 (Stage 2) 348 hp and Mercedes-Benz GLE SUV (W166) GLE 350d V6 (Stage 1) 310 hp, separated by only 0.4 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 350d V6 (Stage 3)400 hp
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLE SUV (W166)GLE 350d V6 (Stage 2)348 hp
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLE SUV (W166)GLE 350d V6 (Stage 1)310 hp
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLE SUV (W166)GLE 350d V6258 hp
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 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 350d V6 (Stage 3)400 hp
400 hp
298 kW
5.4 s
255 km/h
158 mph
Mercedes-BenzGLE SUV (W166)GLE 350d V6 (Stage 2)348 hp
348 hp
260 kW
5.9 s
245 km/h
152 mph
Mercedes-BenzGLE SUV (W166)GLE 350d V6 (Stage 1)310 hp
310 hp
231 kW
6.3 s
237 km/h
147 mph
Mercedes-BenzGLE SUV (W166)GLE 350d V6258 hp
258 hp
192 kW
7.1 s
225 km/h
140 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 350d V6 (Stage 3)400 hp
Power
400 hp
298 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 s
Top speed
255 km/h
158 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
690 L
24.4 cu ft
Length
4,819 mm
189.7 in
Height
1,796 mm
70.7 in
Mercedes-BenzGLE SUV (W166)GLE 350d V6 (Stage 2)348 hp
Power
348 hp
260 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
690 L
24.4 cu ft
Length
4,819 mm
189.7 in
Height
1,796 mm
70.7 in
Mercedes-BenzGLE SUV (W166)GLE 350d V6 (Stage 1)310 hp
Power
310 hp
231 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
237 km/h
147 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
690 L
24.4 cu ft
Length
4,819 mm
189.7 in
Height
1,796 mm
70.7 in
Mercedes-BenzGLE SUV (W166)GLE 350d V6258 hp
Power
258 hp
192 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
690 L
24.4 cu ft
Length
4,819 mm
189.7 in
Height
1,796 mm
70.7 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 350d V6 (Stage 3)400 hp
Power
400 hp
298 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 s
Top speed
255 km/h
158 mph
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLE SUV (W166)GLE 350d V6 (Stage 2)348 hp
Power
348 hp
260 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLE SUV (W166)GLE 350d V6 (Stage 1)310 hp
Power
310 hp
231 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
237 km/h
147 mph
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLE SUV (W166)GLE 350d V6258 hp
Power
258 hp
192 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz GLE SUV (W166) GLE 350d V6 (Stage 3) 400 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 350d V6 (Stage 3)400 hp
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
5.4 s
Mercedes-BenzGLE SUV (W166)GLE 350d V6 (Stage 2)348 hp
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
5.9 s
Mercedes-BenzGLE SUV (W166)GLE 350d V6 (Stage 1)310 hp
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
6.3 s
Mercedes-BenzGLE SUV (W166)GLE 350d V6258 hp
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
7.1 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 350d V6 (Stage 3)400 hp
190 hp/t
142 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLE SUV (W166)GLE 350d V6 (Stage 2)348 hp
166 hp/t
124 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLE SUV (W166)GLE 350d V6 (Stage 1)310 hp
147 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLE SUV (W166)GLE 350d V6258 hp
123 hp/t
92 kW/t
8.1 kg/hp
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzGLE SUV (W166)GLE 350d V6 (Stage 3)400 hpMercedes-BenzGLE SUV (W166)GLE 350d V6 (Stage 2)348 hpMercedes-BenzGLE SUV (W166)GLE 350d V6 (Stage 1)310 hpMercedes-BenzGLE SUV (W166)GLE 350d V6258 hp
Power
400 hp
298 kW
348 hp
260 kW
310 hp
231 kW
258 hp
192 kW
Torque
992 Nm
732 lb-ft
868 Nm
640 lb-ft
775 Nm
572 lb-ft
620 Nm
457 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.4 s
5.9 s
6.3 s
7.1 s
Top speed
255 km/h
158 mph
245 km/h
152 mph
237 km/h
147 mph
225 km/h
140 mph
Lightness
2,100 kg
4,630 lb
2,100 kg
4,630 lb
2,100 kg
4,630 lb
2,100 kg
4,630 lb
Fuel consumption
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
690 L
24.4 cu ft
Length
4,819 mm
189.7 in
Height
1,796 mm
70.7 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
690 L
24.4 cu ft
Length
4,819 mm
189.7 in
Height
1,796 mm
70.7 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
690 L
24.4 cu ft
Length
4,819 mm
189.7 in
Height
1,796 mm
70.7 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
690 L
24.4 cu ft
Length
4,819 mm
189.7 in
Height
1,796 mm
70.7 in
Range score
1,409 km
876 mi
1,409 km
876 mi
1,409 km
876 mi
1,409 km
876 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
190 hp/t
142 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
166 hp/t
124 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
147 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
123 hp/t
92 kW/t
8.1 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 350d V6 (Stage 3) 400 hpMercedes-Benz GLE SUV (W166) GLE 350d V6 (Stage 2) 348 hpMercedes-Benz GLE SUV (W166) GLE 350d V6 (Stage 1) 310 hpMercedes-Benz GLE SUV (W166) GLE 350d V6 258 hp
Consumption6.6 L/100 km35.6 mpg US42.8 mpg UK6.6 L/100 km35.6 mpg US42.8 mpg UK6.6 L/100 km35.6 mpg US42.8 mpg UK6.6 L/100 km35.6 mpg US42.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.55 LC100 km11.55 LC100 km11.55 LC100 km11.55 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi18.59 LC100 mi18.59 LC100 mi18.59 LC100 mi18.59 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used990 L262 US gal218 UK gal990 L262 US gal218 UK gal990 L262 US gal218 UK gal990 L262 US gal218 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,733 LC/year1,733 LC/year1,733 LC/year1,733 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz GLE SUV (W166) GLE 350d V6 (Stage 3) 400 hp

  • Has 52 hp more
  • Has 124 Nm more
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 25 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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