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Mercedes-Benz GLE SUV (W166) GLE 400 V6 · Stage 3vsMercedes-Benz GLE SUV (W166) GLE 400 V6 · Stage 2vsMercedes-Benz GLE SUV (W166) GLE 400 V6 · Stage 1vsMercedes-Benz GLE SUV (W166) GLE 400 V6

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Mercedes-Benz GLE SUV (W166)

GLE 400 V6 (Stage 3)

499 hp2996 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSUV2016-2018
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Mercedes-Benz GLE SUV (W166)

GLE 400 V6 (Stage 2)

433 hp2996 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSUV2016-2018
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Mercedes-Benz GLE SUV (W166)

GLE 400 V6 (Stage 1)

393 hp2996 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSUV2016-2018
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Mercedes-Benz GLE SUV (W166)

GLE 400 V6

333 hp2996 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSUV2016-2018

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz GLE SUV (W166) GLE 400 V6 (Stage 3) 499 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    278 km/h
    173 mph
  • Most powerful
    499 hp
    372 kW
  • Highest torque
    744 Nm
    549 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    2,075 kg
    4,575 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    241 hp/t
    180 kW/t
    4.2 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.7 L/100 km
    27.0 mpg US
    32.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    11.1 L/100 km
    21.2 mpg US
    25.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.4 L/100 km
    31.8 mpg US
    38.2 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,069 km
    664 mi
  • Largest trunk
    690 L
  • Best overall score
    86/100
  • Best performance score
    83/100
  • Best economy score
    83/100
  • Best practicality score
    92/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzGLE SUV (W166)GLE 400 V6 (Stage 3)499 hpMercedes-BenzGLE SUV (W166)GLE 400 V6 (Stage 2)433 hpMercedes-BenzGLE SUV (W166)GLE 400 V6 (Stage 1)393 hpMercedes-BenzGLE SUV (W166)GLE 400 V6333 hp
Power
499hp372kW+166 hp
433hp323kW+100 hp
393hp293kW+60 hp
333hp248kW
Torque
744Nm549lb-ft+264 Nm
648Nm478lb-ft+168 Nm
586Nm432lb-ft+106 Nm
480Nm354lb-ft
Curb weight
2,075kg4,575lb
2,075kg4,575lb
2,075kg4,575lb
2,075kg4,575lb
Gross weight
2,900kg6,393lb
2,900kg6,393lb
2,900kg6,393lb
2,900kg6,393lb
Top speed
278 km/h
173 mph
+31 km/h
266 km/h
165 mph
+19 km/h
259 km/h
161 mph
+12 km/h
247 km/h
153 mph
To 99% top speed
65.5s99% target: 275 km/h / 171 mph-19.1 s
Calculated
72.1s99% target: 263 km/h / 164 mph-12.6 s
Calculated
76.9s99% target: 256 km/h / 159 mph-7.8 s
Calculated
84.6s99% target: 245 km/h / 152 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.7s-1.3 s
5.1s-0.9 s
5.4s-0.6 s
6.0s
0-200 km/h
15.3s-9.3 s
Calculated
18.0s-6.6 s
Calculated
20.1s-4.5 s
Calculated
24.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.4s-1.2 s
Calculated
4.8s-0.8 s
Calculated
5.1s-0.5 s
Calculated
5.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.7L/100 km27mpg US32.5mpg UK
8.7L/100 km27mpg US32.5mpg UK
8.7L/100 km27mpg US32.5mpg UK
8.7L/100 km27mpg US32.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
11.1L/100 km21.2mpg US25.4mpg UK
11.1L/100 km21.2mpg US25.4mpg UK
11.1L/100 km21.2mpg US25.4mpg UK
11.1L/100 km21.2mpg US25.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.7s-1.5 s
Calculated
13.2s-0.9 s
Calculated
13.6s-0.6 s
Calculated
14.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
241hp/t180kW/t109hp/1000 lb
Calculated
209hp/t156kW/t95hp/1000 lb
Calculated
189hp/t141kW/t86hp/1000 lb
Calculated
160hp/t120kW/t73hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
359Nm/t240lb-ft/ton
Calculated
312Nm/t209lb-ft/ton
Calculated
282Nm/t189lb-ft/ton
Calculated
231Nm/t155lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,069km664mi
Calculated
1,069km664mi
Calculated
1,069km664mi
Calculated
1,069km664mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,996cc183cu in
2,996cc183cu in
2,996cc183cu in
2,996cc183cu 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 400 V6 (Stage 3) 499 hpMercedes-Benz GLE SUV (W166) GLE 400 V6 (Stage 2) 433 hpMercedes-Benz GLE SUV (W166) GLE 400 V6 (Stage 1) 393 hpMercedes-Benz GLE SUV (W166) GLE 400 V6 333 hpPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz GLE SUV (W166) GLE 400 V6 (Stage 3) 499 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz GLE SUV (W166) GLE 400 V6 (Stage 2) 433 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz GLE SUV (W166) GLE 400 V6 (Stage 1) 393 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz GLE SUV (W166) GLE 400 V6 333 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzGLE SUV (W166)GLE 400 V6 (Stage 3)499 hp5,250-6,000 rpm1,600-4,000 rpm6,250 rpm
Mercedes-BenzGLE SUV (W166)GLE 400 V6 (Stage 2)433 hp5,250-6,000 rpm1,600-4,000 rpm6,250 rpm
Mercedes-BenzGLE SUV (W166)GLE 400 V6 (Stage 1)393 hp5,250-6,000 rpm1,600-4,000 rpm6,250 rpm
Mercedes-BenzGLE SUV (W166)GLE 400 V6333 hp5,250-6,000 rpm1,600-4,000 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzGLE SUV (W166)GLE 400 V6 (Stage 3)499 hpMercedes-BenzGLE SUV (W166)GLE 400 V6 (Stage 2)433 hpMercedes-BenzGLE SUV (W166)GLE 400 V6 (Stage 1)393 hpMercedes-BenzGLE SUV (W166)GLE 400 V6333 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.4 s
4.8 s
5.1 s
5.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.7 s
5.1 s
5.4 s
6.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
15.3 s
18.0 s
20.1 s
24.6 s
Top speed
278 km/h
173 mph
266 km/h
165 mph
259 km/h
161 mph
247 km/h
153 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
2.2 s
2.2 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
5.6 s
5.7 s
5.9 s
6.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.3 s
8.6 s
8.8 s
9.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.7 s
11.1 s
11.4 s
11.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.7 s
13.2 s
13.6 s
14.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
184 km/h
114 mph
175 km/h
109 mph
169 km/h
105 mph
161 km/h
100 mph

Power comparison

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

Mercedes-Benz GLE SUV (W166) GLE 400 V6 (Stage 3) 499 hp has 166 hp more than Mercedes-Benz GLE SUV (W166) GLE 400 V6 333 hp.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLE SUV (W166) GLE 400 V6 333 hp and Mercedes-Benz GLE SUV (W166) GLE 400 V6 (Stage 3) 499 hp: 166 hp (124 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 400 V6 (Stage 3) 499 hp and Mercedes-Benz GLE SUV (W166) GLE 400 V6 333 hp: 1.3 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are Mercedes-Benz GLE SUV (W166) GLE 400 V6 (Stage 2) 433 hp and Mercedes-Benz GLE SUV (W166) GLE 400 V6 (Stage 1) 393 hp, separated by only 0.3 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 400 V6 (Stage 3)499 hp
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLE SUV (W166)GLE 400 V6 (Stage 2)433 hp
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLE SUV (W166)GLE 400 V6 (Stage 1)393 hp
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLE SUV (W166)GLE 400 V6333 hp
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 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 400 V6 (Stage 3)499 hp
499 hp
372 kW
4.7 s
278 km/h
173 mph
Mercedes-BenzGLE SUV (W166)GLE 400 V6 (Stage 2)433 hp
433 hp
323 kW
5.1 s
266 km/h
165 mph
Mercedes-BenzGLE SUV (W166)GLE 400 V6 (Stage 1)393 hp
393 hp
293 kW
5.4 s
259 km/h
161 mph
Mercedes-BenzGLE SUV (W166)GLE 400 V6333 hp
333 hp
248 kW
6.0 s
247 km/h
153 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 400 V6 (Stage 3)499 hp
Power
499 hp
372 kW
0-100 km/h4.7 s
Top speed
278 km/h
173 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 400 V6 (Stage 2)433 hp
Power
433 hp
323 kW
0-100 km/h5.1 s
Top speed
266 km/h
165 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 400 V6 (Stage 1)393 hp
Power
393 hp
293 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 s
Top speed
259 km/h
161 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 400 V6333 hp
Power
333 hp
248 kW
0-100 km/h6.0 s
Top speed
247 km/h
153 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 400 V6 (Stage 3)499 hp
Power
499 hp
372 kW
0-100 km/h4.7 s
Top speed
278 km/h
173 mph
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLE SUV (W166)GLE 400 V6 (Stage 2)433 hp
Power
433 hp
323 kW
0-100 km/h5.1 s
Top speed
266 km/h
165 mph
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLE SUV (W166)GLE 400 V6 (Stage 1)393 hp
Power
393 hp
293 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 s
Top speed
259 km/h
161 mph
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLE SUV (W166)GLE 400 V6333 hp
Power
333 hp
248 kW
0-100 km/h6.0 s
Top speed
247 km/h
153 mph
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz GLE SUV (W166) GLE 400 V6 (Stage 3) 499 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 400 V6 (Stage 3)499 hp
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK
4.7 s
Mercedes-BenzGLE SUV (W166)GLE 400 V6 (Stage 2)433 hp
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK
5.1 s
Mercedes-BenzGLE SUV (W166)GLE 400 V6 (Stage 1)393 hp
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK
5.4 s
Mercedes-BenzGLE SUV (W166)GLE 400 V6333 hp
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK
6.0 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 400 V6 (Stage 3)499 hp
241 hp/t
180 kW/t
4.2 kg/hp
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLE SUV (W166)GLE 400 V6 (Stage 2)433 hp
209 hp/t
156 kW/t
4.8 kg/hp
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLE SUV (W166)GLE 400 V6 (Stage 1)393 hp
189 hp/t
141 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLE SUV (W166)GLE 400 V6333 hp
160 hp/t
120 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzGLE SUV (W166)GLE 400 V6 (Stage 3)499 hpMercedes-BenzGLE SUV (W166)GLE 400 V6 (Stage 2)433 hpMercedes-BenzGLE SUV (W166)GLE 400 V6 (Stage 1)393 hpMercedes-BenzGLE SUV (W166)GLE 400 V6333 hp
Power
499 hp
372 kW
433 hp
323 kW
393 hp
293 kW
333 hp
248 kW
Torque
744 Nm
549 lb-ft
648 Nm
478 lb-ft
586 Nm
432 lb-ft
480 Nm
354 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.7 s
5.1 s
5.4 s
6.0 s
Top speed
278 km/h
173 mph
266 km/h
165 mph
259 km/h
161 mph
247 km/h
153 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
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 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
1,069 km
664 mi
1,069 km
664 mi
1,069 km
664 mi
1,069 km
664 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
241 hp/t
180 kW/t
4.2 kg/hp
209 hp/t
156 kW/t
4.8 kg/hp
189 hp/t
141 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
160 hp/t
120 kW/t
6.2 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 400 V6 (Stage 3) 499 hpMercedes-Benz GLE SUV (W166) GLE 400 V6 (Stage 2) 433 hpMercedes-Benz GLE SUV (W166) GLE 400 V6 (Stage 1) 393 hpMercedes-Benz GLE SUV (W166) GLE 400 V6 333 hp
Consumption8.7 L/100 km27 mpg US32.5 mpg UK8.7 L/100 km27 mpg US32.5 mpg UK8.7 L/100 km27 mpg US32.5 mpg UK8.7 L/100 km27 mpg US32.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.22 LC100 km15.22 LC100 km15.22 LC100 km15.22 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi24.50 LC100 mi24.50 LC100 mi24.50 LC100 mi24.50 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,305 L345 US gal287 UK gal1,305 L345 US gal287 UK gal1,305 L345 US gal287 UK gal1,305 L345 US gal287 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,284 LC/year2,284 LC/year2,284 LC/year2,284 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz GLE SUV (W166) GLE 400 V6 (Stage 3) 499 hp

  • Has 67 hp more
  • Has 96 Nm more
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 12 km/h (7 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 32 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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