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Mercedes-Benz GLE SUV (W166) GLE 500 V8 · Stage 3vsMercedes-Benz GLE SUV (W166) GLE 500 V8 · Stage 2vsMercedes-Benz GLE SUV (W166) GLE 500 V8 · Stage 1vsMercedes-Benz GLE SUV (W166) GLE 500 V8

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Mercedes-Benz GLE SUV (W166)

GLE 500 V8 (Stage 3)

682 hp4663 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSUV2015-2018
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Mercedes-Benz GLE SUV (W166)

GLE 500 V8 (Stage 2)

591 hp4663 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSUV2015-2018
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Mercedes-Benz GLE SUV (W166)

GLE 500 V8 (Stage 1)

537 hp4663 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSUV2015-2018
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Mercedes-Benz GLE SUV (W166)

GLE 500 V8

455 hp4663 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSUV2015-2018

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz GLE SUV (W166) GLE 500 V8 (Stage 3) 682 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.0 s
  • Fastest top speed
    291 km/h
    181 mph
  • Most powerful
    682 hp
    509 kW
  • Highest torque
    1,085 Nm
    800 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    2,170 kg
    4,784 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    315 hp/t
    235 kW/t
    3.2 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    10.6 L/100 km
    22.2 mpg US
    26.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    14.4 L/100 km
    16.3 mpg US
    19.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    8.5 L/100 km
    27.7 mpg US
    33.2 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    877 km
    545 mi
  • Largest trunk
    690 L
  • Best overall score
    88/100
  • Best performance score
    86/100
  • Best economy score
    78/100
  • Best practicality score
    93/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzGLE SUV (W166)GLE 500 V8 (Stage 3)682 hpMercedes-BenzGLE SUV (W166)GLE 500 V8 (Stage 2)591 hpMercedes-BenzGLE SUV (W166)GLE 500 V8 (Stage 1)537 hpMercedes-BenzGLE SUV (W166)GLE 500 V8455 hp
Power
682hp509kW+227 hp
591hp441kW+136 hp
537hp400kW+82 hp
455hp339kW
Torque
1,085Nm800lb-ft+385 Nm
945Nm697lb-ft+245 Nm
854Nm630lb-ft+154 Nm
700Nm516lb-ft
Curb weight
2,170kg4,784lb
2,170kg4,784lb
2,170kg4,784lb
2,170kg4,784lb
Gross weight
2,950kg6,504lb
2,950kg6,504lb
2,950kg6,504lb
2,950kg6,504lb
Top speed
291 km/h
181 mph
+31 km/h
276 km/h
171 mph
+16 km/h
266 km/h
165 mph
+6 km/h
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
59.5s99% target: 288 km/h / 179 mph-21.0 s
Calculated
64.5s99% target: 273 km/h / 170 mph-16.0 s
Calculated
68.7s99% target: 263 km/h / 164 mph-11.8 s
Calculated
80.5s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.0s-1.1 s
4.3s-0.8 s
4.6s-0.5 s
5.1s
0-200 km/h
12.5s-7.3 s
Calculated
14.7s-5.1 s
Calculated
16.6s-3.1 s
Calculated
19.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.8s-1.1 s
Calculated
4.1s-0.7 s
Calculated
4.4s-0.5 s
Calculated
4.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10.6L/100 km22.2mpg US26.6mpg UK
10.6L/100 km22.2mpg US26.6mpg UK
10.6L/100 km22.2mpg US26.6mpg UK
10.6L/100 km22.2mpg US26.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
14.4L/100 km16.3mpg US19.6mpg UK
14.4L/100 km16.3mpg US19.6mpg UK
14.4L/100 km16.3mpg US19.6mpg UK
14.4L/100 km16.3mpg US19.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
11.9s-1.4 s
Calculated
12.4s-0.9 s
Calculated
12.8s-0.6 s
Calculated
13.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
315hp/t235kW/t143hp/1000 lb
Calculated
273hp/t203kW/t124hp/1000 lb
Calculated
247hp/t185kW/t112hp/1000 lb
Calculated
210hp/t156kW/t95hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
500Nm/t335lb-ft/ton
Calculated
435Nm/t291lb-ft/ton
Calculated
394Nm/t263lb-ft/ton
Calculated
323Nm/t216lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
877km545mi
Calculated
877km545mi
Calculated
877km545mi
Calculated
877km545mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,663cc285cu in
4,663cc285cu in
4,663cc285cu in
4,663cc285cu in
Length
4,819mm190in
4,819mm190in
4,819mm190in
4,819mm190in
Width
1,935mm76in
1,935mm76in
1,935mm76in
1,935mm76in
Height
2,148mm85in
2,148mm85in
2,148mm85in
2,148mm85in
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
285mm11in
285mm11in
285mm11in
285mm11in
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 500 V8 (Stage 3) 682 hpMercedes-Benz GLE SUV (W166) GLE 500 V8 (Stage 2) 591 hpMercedes-Benz GLE SUV (W166) GLE 500 V8 (Stage 1) 537 hpMercedes-Benz GLE SUV (W166) GLE 500 V8 455 hpPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz GLE SUV (W166) GLE 500 V8 (Stage 3) 682 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz GLE SUV (W166) GLE 500 V8 (Stage 2) 591 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz GLE SUV (W166) GLE 500 V8 (Stage 1) 537 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz GLE SUV (W166) GLE 500 V8 455 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzGLE SUV (W166)GLE 500 V8 (Stage 3)682 hp-1,800-4,000 rpm4,250 rpm
Mercedes-BenzGLE SUV (W166)GLE 500 V8 (Stage 2)591 hp-1,800-4,000 rpm4,250 rpm
Mercedes-BenzGLE SUV (W166)GLE 500 V8 (Stage 1)537 hp-1,800-4,000 rpm4,250 rpm
Mercedes-BenzGLE SUV (W166)GLE 500 V8455 hp-1,800-4,000 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzGLE SUV (W166)GLE 500 V8 (Stage 3)682 hpMercedes-BenzGLE SUV (W166)GLE 500 V8 (Stage 2)591 hpMercedes-BenzGLE SUV (W166)GLE 500 V8 (Stage 1)537 hpMercedes-BenzGLE SUV (W166)GLE 500 V8455 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.8 s
4.1 s
4.4 s
4.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.0 s
4.3 s
4.6 s
5.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
12.5 s
14.7 s
16.6 s
19.8 s
Top speed
291 km/h
181 mph
276 km/h
171 mph
266 km/h
165 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.0 s
2.0 s
2.1 s
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
5.2 s
5.4 s
5.5 s
5.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.8 s
8.1 s
8.3 s
8.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.0 s
10.4 s
10.7 s
11.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.9 s
12.4 s
12.8 s
13.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
195 km/h
121 mph
185 km/h
115 mph
179 km/h
111 mph
170 km/h
106 mph

Power comparison

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

Mercedes-Benz GLE SUV (W166) GLE 500 V8 (Stage 3) 682 hp has 227 hp more than Mercedes-Benz GLE SUV (W166) GLE 500 V8 455 hp.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLE SUV (W166) GLE 500 V8 455 hp and Mercedes-Benz GLE SUV (W166) GLE 500 V8 (Stage 3) 682 hp: 227 hp (170 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 500 V8 (Stage 3) 682 hp and Mercedes-Benz GLE SUV (W166) GLE 500 V8 455 hp: 1.1 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are Mercedes-Benz GLE SUV (W166) GLE 500 V8 (Stage 2) 591 hp and Mercedes-Benz GLE SUV (W166) GLE 500 V8 (Stage 1) 537 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 500 V8 (Stage 3)682 hp
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLE SUV (W166)GLE 500 V8 (Stage 2)591 hp
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLE SUV (W166)GLE 500 V8 (Stage 1)537 hp
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLE SUV (W166)GLE 500 V8455 hp
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 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 500 V8 (Stage 3)682 hp
682 hp
509 kW
4.0 s
291 km/h
181 mph
Mercedes-BenzGLE SUV (W166)GLE 500 V8 (Stage 2)591 hp
591 hp
441 kW
4.3 s
276 km/h
171 mph
Mercedes-BenzGLE SUV (W166)GLE 500 V8 (Stage 1)537 hp
537 hp
400 kW
4.6 s
266 km/h
165 mph
Mercedes-BenzGLE SUV (W166)GLE 500 V8455 hp
455 hp
339 kW
5.1 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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 500 V8 (Stage 3)682 hp
Power
682 hp
509 kW
0-100 km/h4.0 s
Top speed
291 km/h
181 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
690 L
24.4 cu ft
Length
4,819 mm
189.7 in
Height
2,148 mm
84.6 in
Mercedes-BenzGLE SUV (W166)GLE 500 V8 (Stage 2)591 hp
Power
591 hp
441 kW
0-100 km/h4.3 s
Top speed
276 km/h
171 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
690 L
24.4 cu ft
Length
4,819 mm
189.7 in
Height
2,148 mm
84.6 in
Mercedes-BenzGLE SUV (W166)GLE 500 V8 (Stage 1)537 hp
Power
537 hp
400 kW
0-100 km/h4.6 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
2,148 mm
84.6 in
Mercedes-BenzGLE SUV (W166)GLE 500 V8455 hp
Power
455 hp
339 kW
0-100 km/h5.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
690 L
24.4 cu ft
Length
4,819 mm
189.7 in
Height
2,148 mm
84.6 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 500 V8 (Stage 3)682 hp
Power
682 hp
509 kW
0-100 km/h4.0 s
Top speed
291 km/h
181 mph
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLE SUV (W166)GLE 500 V8 (Stage 2)591 hp
Power
591 hp
441 kW
0-100 km/h4.3 s
Top speed
276 km/h
171 mph
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLE SUV (W166)GLE 500 V8 (Stage 1)537 hp
Power
537 hp
400 kW
0-100 km/h4.6 s
Top speed
266 km/h
165 mph
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLE SUV (W166)GLE 500 V8455 hp
Power
455 hp
339 kW
0-100 km/h5.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz GLE SUV (W166) GLE 500 V8 (Stage 3) 682 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 500 V8 (Stage 3)682 hp
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 mpg UK
4.0 s
Mercedes-BenzGLE SUV (W166)GLE 500 V8 (Stage 2)591 hp
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 mpg UK
4.3 s
Mercedes-BenzGLE SUV (W166)GLE 500 V8 (Stage 1)537 hp
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 mpg UK
4.6 s
Mercedes-BenzGLE SUV (W166)GLE 500 V8455 hp
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 mpg UK
5.1 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 500 V8 (Stage 3)682 hp
315 hp/t
235 kW/t
3.2 kg/hp
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLE SUV (W166)GLE 500 V8 (Stage 2)591 hp
273 hp/t
203 kW/t
3.7 kg/hp
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLE SUV (W166)GLE 500 V8 (Stage 1)537 hp
247 hp/t
185 kW/t
4.0 kg/hp
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLE SUV (W166)GLE 500 V8455 hp
210 hp/t
156 kW/t
4.8 kg/hp
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzGLE SUV (W166)GLE 500 V8 (Stage 3)682 hpMercedes-BenzGLE SUV (W166)GLE 500 V8 (Stage 2)591 hpMercedes-BenzGLE SUV (W166)GLE 500 V8 (Stage 1)537 hpMercedes-BenzGLE SUV (W166)GLE 500 V8455 hp
Power
682 hp
509 kW
591 hp
441 kW
537 hp
400 kW
455 hp
339 kW
Torque
1,085 Nm
800 lb-ft
945 Nm
697 lb-ft
854 Nm
630 lb-ft
700 Nm
516 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.0 s
4.3 s
4.6 s
5.1 s
Top speed
291 km/h
181 mph
276 km/h
171 mph
266 km/h
165 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
2,170 kg
4,784 lb
2,170 kg
4,784 lb
2,170 kg
4,784 lb
2,170 kg
4,784 lb
Fuel consumption
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 mpg UK
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 mpg UK
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 mpg UK
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
690 L
24.4 cu ft
Length
4,819 mm
189.7 in
Height
2,148 mm
84.6 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
690 L
24.4 cu ft
Length
4,819 mm
189.7 in
Height
2,148 mm
84.6 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
690 L
24.4 cu ft
Length
4,819 mm
189.7 in
Height
2,148 mm
84.6 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
690 L
24.4 cu ft
Length
4,819 mm
189.7 in
Height
2,148 mm
84.6 in
Range score
877 km
545 mi
877 km
545 mi
877 km
545 mi
877 km
545 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
315 hp/t
235 kW/t
3.2 kg/hp
273 hp/t
203 kW/t
3.7 kg/hp
247 hp/t
185 kW/t
4.0 kg/hp
210 hp/t
156 kW/t
4.8 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 500 V8 (Stage 3) 682 hpMercedes-Benz GLE SUV (W166) GLE 500 V8 (Stage 2) 591 hpMercedes-Benz GLE SUV (W166) GLE 500 V8 (Stage 1) 537 hpMercedes-Benz GLE SUV (W166) GLE 500 V8 455 hp
Consumption10.6 L/100 km22.2 mpg US26.6 mpg UK10.6 L/100 km22.2 mpg US26.6 mpg UK10.6 L/100 km22.2 mpg US26.6 mpg UK10.6 L/100 km22.2 mpg US26.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km18.55 LC100 km18.55 LC100 km18.55 LC100 km18.55 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi29.85 LC100 mi29.85 LC100 mi29.85 LC100 mi29.85 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,590 L420 US gal350 UK gal1,590 L420 US gal350 UK gal1,590 L420 US gal350 UK gal1,590 L420 US gal350 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,783 LC/year2,783 LC/year2,783 LC/year2,783 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz GLE SUV (W166) GLE 500 V8 (Stage 3) 682 hp

  • Has 91 hp more
  • Has 140 Nm more
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 15 km/h (9 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 42 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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