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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)

652 hp4663 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSUV2015-2015
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Mercedes-Benz GLE SUV (W166)

GLE 500 V8 (Stage 2)

565 hp4663 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSUV2015-2015
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Mercedes-Benz GLE SUV (W166)

GLE 500 V8 (Stage 1)

513 hp4663 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSUV2015-2015
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Mercedes-Benz GLE SUV (W166)

GLE 500 V8

435 hp4663 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSUV2015-2015

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz GLE SUV (W166) GLE 500 V8 (Stage 3) 652 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.1 s
  • Fastest top speed
    298 km/h
    185 mph
  • Most powerful
    652 hp
    487 kW
  • Highest torque
    1,085 Nm
    800 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    2,160 kg
    4,762 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    302 hp/t
    225 kW/t
    3.3 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    11.5 L/100 km
    20.5 mpg US
    24.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    15.2 L/100 km
    15.5 mpg US
    18.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    9.5 L/100 km
    24.8 mpg US
    29.7 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    809 km
    503 mi
  • Largest trunk
    690 L
  • Best overall score
    89/100
  • Best performance score
    87/100
  • Best economy score
    76/100
  • Best practicality score
    92/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzGLE SUV (W166)GLE 500 V8 (Stage 3)652 hpMercedes-BenzGLE SUV (W166)GLE 500 V8 (Stage 2)565 hpMercedes-BenzGLE SUV (W166)GLE 500 V8 (Stage 1)513 hpMercedes-BenzGLE SUV (W166)GLE 500 V8435 hp
Power
652hp487kW+217 hp
565hp422kW+130 hp
513hp383kW+78 hp
435hp324kW
Torque
1,085Nm800lb-ft+385 Nm
945Nm697lb-ft+245 Nm
854Nm630lb-ft+154 Nm
700Nm516lb-ft
Curb weight
2,160kg4,762lb
2,160kg4,762lb
2,160kg4,762lb
2,160kg4,762lb
Gross weight
2,950kg6,504lb
2,950kg6,504lb
2,950kg6,504lb
2,950kg6,504lb
Top speed
298 km/h
185 mph
+38 km/h
284 km/h
176 mph
+24 km/h
274 km/h
170 mph
+14 km/h
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
57.3s99% target: 295 km/h / 183 mph-18.5 s
Calculated
63.9s99% target: 281 km/h / 175 mph-11.8 s
Calculated
68.0s99% target: 271 km/h / 169 mph-7.7 s
Calculated
75.7s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.1s-1.2 s
4.5s-0.8 s
4.8s-0.5 s
5.3s
0-200 km/h
12.2s-7.4 s
Calculated
14.4s-5.2 s
Calculated
16.1s-3.5 s
Calculated
19.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.9s-1.1 s
Calculated
4.3s-0.7 s
Calculated
4.5s-0.5 s
Calculated
5.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11.5L/100 km20.5mpg US24.6mpg UK
11.5L/100 km20.5mpg US24.6mpg UK
11.5L/100 km20.5mpg US24.6mpg UK
11.5L/100 km20.5mpg US24.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
15.2L/100 km15.5mpg US18.6mpg UK
15.2L/100 km15.5mpg US18.6mpg UK
15.2L/100 km15.5mpg US18.6mpg UK
15.2L/100 km15.5mpg US18.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
9.5L/100 km24.8mpg US29.7mpg UK
9.5L/100 km24.8mpg US29.7mpg UK
9.5L/100 km24.8mpg US29.7mpg UK
9.5L/100 km24.8mpg US29.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.0s-1.5 s
Calculated
12.5s-1.0 s
Calculated
12.9s-0.6 s
Calculated
13.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
302hp/t225kW/t137hp/1000 lb
Calculated
262hp/t195kW/t119hp/1000 lb
Calculated
238hp/t177kW/t108hp/1000 lb
Calculated
201hp/t150kW/t91hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
502Nm/t336lb-ft/ton
Calculated
438Nm/t293lb-ft/ton
Calculated
395Nm/t265lb-ft/ton
Calculated
324Nm/t217lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
809km503mi
Calculated
809km503mi
Calculated
809km503mi
Calculated
809km503mi
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
1,848mm73in
1,848mm73in
1,848mm73in
1,848mm73in
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) 652 hpMercedes-Benz GLE SUV (W166) GLE 500 V8 (Stage 2) 565 hpMercedes-Benz GLE SUV (W166) GLE 500 V8 (Stage 1) 513 hpMercedes-Benz GLE SUV (W166) GLE 500 V8 435 hpPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz GLE SUV (W166) GLE 500 V8 (Stage 3) 652 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz GLE SUV (W166) GLE 500 V8 (Stage 2) 565 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz GLE SUV (W166) GLE 500 V8 (Stage 1) 513 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz GLE SUV (W166) GLE 500 V8 435 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzGLE SUV (W166)GLE 500 V8 (Stage 3)652 hp5,250 rpm1,800-4,000 rpm5,500 rpm
Mercedes-BenzGLE SUV (W166)GLE 500 V8 (Stage 2)565 hp5,250 rpm1,800-4,000 rpm5,500 rpm
Mercedes-BenzGLE SUV (W166)GLE 500 V8 (Stage 1)513 hp5,250 rpm1,800-4,000 rpm5,500 rpm
Mercedes-BenzGLE SUV (W166)GLE 500 V8435 hp5,250 rpm1,800-4,000 rpm5,500 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzGLE SUV (W166)GLE 500 V8 (Stage 3)652 hpMercedes-BenzGLE SUV (W166)GLE 500 V8 (Stage 2)565 hpMercedes-BenzGLE SUV (W166)GLE 500 V8 (Stage 1)513 hpMercedes-BenzGLE SUV (W166)GLE 500 V8435 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.9 s
4.3 s
4.5 s
5.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.1 s
4.5 s
4.8 s
5.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
12.2 s
14.4 s
16.1 s
19.6 s
Top speed
298 km/h
185 mph
284 km/h
176 mph
274 km/h
170 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
2.1 s
2.2 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
5.3 s
5.5 s
5.6 s
5.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.9 s
8.2 s
8.4 s
8.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.1 s
10.6 s
10.8 s
11.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.0 s
12.5 s
12.9 s
13.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
198 km/h
123 mph
187 km/h
116 mph
181 km/h
112 mph
171 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) 652 hp has 217 hp more than Mercedes-Benz GLE SUV (W166) GLE 500 V8 435 hp.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLE SUV (W166) GLE 500 V8 435 hp and Mercedes-Benz GLE SUV (W166) GLE 500 V8 (Stage 3) 652 hp: 217 hp (162 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) 652 hp and Mercedes-Benz GLE SUV (W166) GLE 500 V8 435 hp: 1.2 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are Mercedes-Benz GLE SUV (W166) GLE 500 V8 (Stage 2) 565 hp and Mercedes-Benz GLE SUV (W166) GLE 500 V8 (Stage 1) 513 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)652 hp
11.5 L/100 km
20.5 mpg US
24.6 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLE SUV (W166)GLE 500 V8 (Stage 2)565 hp
11.5 L/100 km
20.5 mpg US
24.6 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLE SUV (W166)GLE 500 V8 (Stage 1)513 hp
11.5 L/100 km
20.5 mpg US
24.6 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLE SUV (W166)GLE 500 V8435 hp
11.5 L/100 km
20.5 mpg US
24.6 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)652 hp
652 hp
487 kW
4.1 s
298 km/h
185 mph
Mercedes-BenzGLE SUV (W166)GLE 500 V8 (Stage 2)565 hp
565 hp
422 kW
4.5 s
284 km/h
176 mph
Mercedes-BenzGLE SUV (W166)GLE 500 V8 (Stage 1)513 hp
513 hp
383 kW
4.8 s
274 km/h
170 mph
Mercedes-BenzGLE SUV (W166)GLE 500 V8435 hp
435 hp
324 kW
5.3 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)652 hp
Power
652 hp
487 kW
0-100 km/h4.1 s
Top speed
298 km/h
185 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
690 L
24.4 cu ft
Length
4,819 mm
189.7 in
Height
1,848 mm
72.8 in
Mercedes-BenzGLE SUV (W166)GLE 500 V8 (Stage 2)565 hp
Power
565 hp
422 kW
0-100 km/h4.5 s
Top speed
284 km/h
176 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
690 L
24.4 cu ft
Length
4,819 mm
189.7 in
Height
1,848 mm
72.8 in
Mercedes-BenzGLE SUV (W166)GLE 500 V8 (Stage 1)513 hp
Power
513 hp
383 kW
0-100 km/h4.8 s
Top speed
274 km/h
170 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
690 L
24.4 cu ft
Length
4,819 mm
189.7 in
Height
1,848 mm
72.8 in
Mercedes-BenzGLE SUV (W166)GLE 500 V8435 hp
Power
435 hp
324 kW
0-100 km/h5.3 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
1,848 mm
72.8 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)652 hp
Power
652 hp
487 kW
0-100 km/h4.1 s
Top speed
298 km/h
185 mph
11.5 L/100 km
20.5 mpg US
24.6 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLE SUV (W166)GLE 500 V8 (Stage 2)565 hp
Power
565 hp
422 kW
0-100 km/h4.5 s
Top speed
284 km/h
176 mph
11.5 L/100 km
20.5 mpg US
24.6 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLE SUV (W166)GLE 500 V8 (Stage 1)513 hp
Power
513 hp
383 kW
0-100 km/h4.8 s
Top speed
274 km/h
170 mph
11.5 L/100 km
20.5 mpg US
24.6 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLE SUV (W166)GLE 500 V8435 hp
Power
435 hp
324 kW
0-100 km/h5.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
11.5 L/100 km
20.5 mpg US
24.6 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz GLE SUV (W166) GLE 500 V8 (Stage 3) 652 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)652 hp
11.5 L/100 km
20.5 mpg US
24.6 mpg UK
4.1 s
Mercedes-BenzGLE SUV (W166)GLE 500 V8 (Stage 2)565 hp
11.5 L/100 km
20.5 mpg US
24.6 mpg UK
4.5 s
Mercedes-BenzGLE SUV (W166)GLE 500 V8 (Stage 1)513 hp
11.5 L/100 km
20.5 mpg US
24.6 mpg UK
4.8 s
Mercedes-BenzGLE SUV (W166)GLE 500 V8435 hp
11.5 L/100 km
20.5 mpg US
24.6 mpg UK
5.3 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)652 hp
302 hp/t
225 kW/t
3.3 kg/hp
11.5 L/100 km
20.5 mpg US
24.6 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLE SUV (W166)GLE 500 V8 (Stage 2)565 hp
262 hp/t
195 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp
11.5 L/100 km
20.5 mpg US
24.6 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLE SUV (W166)GLE 500 V8 (Stage 1)513 hp
238 hp/t
177 kW/t
4.2 kg/hp
11.5 L/100 km
20.5 mpg US
24.6 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLE SUV (W166)GLE 500 V8435 hp
201 hp/t
150 kW/t
5.0 kg/hp
11.5 L/100 km
20.5 mpg US
24.6 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzGLE SUV (W166)GLE 500 V8 (Stage 3)652 hpMercedes-BenzGLE SUV (W166)GLE 500 V8 (Stage 2)565 hpMercedes-BenzGLE SUV (W166)GLE 500 V8 (Stage 1)513 hpMercedes-BenzGLE SUV (W166)GLE 500 V8435 hp
Power
652 hp
487 kW
565 hp
422 kW
513 hp
383 kW
435 hp
324 kW
Torque
1,085 Nm
800 lb-ft
945 Nm
697 lb-ft
854 Nm
630 lb-ft
700 Nm
516 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.1 s
4.5 s
4.8 s
5.3 s
Top speed
298 km/h
185 mph
284 km/h
176 mph
274 km/h
170 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
2,160 kg
4,762 lb
2,160 kg
4,762 lb
2,160 kg
4,762 lb
2,160 kg
4,762 lb
Fuel consumption
11.5 L/100 km
20.5 mpg US
24.6 mpg UK
11.5 L/100 km
20.5 mpg US
24.6 mpg UK
11.5 L/100 km
20.5 mpg US
24.6 mpg UK
11.5 L/100 km
20.5 mpg US
24.6 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
690 L
24.4 cu ft
Length
4,819 mm
189.7 in
Height
1,848 mm
72.8 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
690 L
24.4 cu ft
Length
4,819 mm
189.7 in
Height
1,848 mm
72.8 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
690 L
24.4 cu ft
Length
4,819 mm
189.7 in
Height
1,848 mm
72.8 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
690 L
24.4 cu ft
Length
4,819 mm
189.7 in
Height
1,848 mm
72.8 in
Range score
809 km
503 mi
809 km
503 mi
809 km
503 mi
809 km
503 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
302 hp/t
225 kW/t
3.3 kg/hp
262 hp/t
195 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp
238 hp/t
177 kW/t
4.2 kg/hp
201 hp/t
150 kW/t
5.0 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) 652 hpMercedes-Benz GLE SUV (W166) GLE 500 V8 (Stage 2) 565 hpMercedes-Benz GLE SUV (W166) GLE 500 V8 (Stage 1) 513 hpMercedes-Benz GLE SUV (W166) GLE 500 V8 435 hp
Consumption11.5 L/100 km20.5 mpg US24.6 mpg UK11.5 L/100 km20.5 mpg US24.6 mpg UK11.5 L/100 km20.5 mpg US24.6 mpg UK11.5 L/100 km20.5 mpg US24.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km20.13 LC100 km20.13 LC100 km20.13 LC100 km20.13 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi32.39 LC100 mi32.39 LC100 mi32.39 LC100 mi32.39 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,725 L456 US gal379 UK gal1,725 L456 US gal379 UK gal1,725 L456 US gal379 UK gal1,725 L456 US gal379 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,019 LC/year3,019 LC/year3,019 LC/year3,019 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz GLE SUV (W166) GLE 500 V8 (Stage 3) 652 hp

  • Has 87 hp more
  • Has 140 Nm more
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 14 km/h (9 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 40 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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