Refreshed Evaluation of 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLE580 4Matic: Stands Out Amongst Its Luxury SUV Peers, Echoing Aston Martin Quality
The much-anticipated 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLE580 is now available for purchase, offering a unique blend of luxury, performance, and innovation.
Under the hood, the GLE580 boasts a powerful powertrain consisting of a 4.0L twin-turbo direct-injected DOHC 32-valve V-8, a permanent-magnet motor, a 9-speed automatic transmission, and a 0.9-kWh NMC lithium-ion battery. This combination propels the SUV from 0-60 mph in an impressive 3.9 seconds and enables a quarter mile time of 12.4 seconds at 110.2 mph.
The braking system is equally impressive, with a 60-0 mph stopping distance of 110 feet. The GLE580's braking and handling numbers align more closely with the Porsche Cayenne S and other less in-your-face competitor models.
In terms of design, the GLE580 is a front-engine, front-motor, AWD, 5-pass, 4-door hybrid SUV with dimensions of 194.3 x 76.7 x 70.7 inches. It rides on Pirelli P Zero PZ4 MO-SF tires with sizes 285/40R22 106YR and 325/35R22 110Y. The SUV's curb weight is 5,365 lb (56/44%), and it boasts a wheelbase of 117.9 inches.
Inside, the GLE580 offers a luxurious experience with features such as 11-point seat massagers, a scent dispenser, and a luxurious floor mat carpet. The base price of the GLE580 is $91,250, and the price as tested is $122,910.
The 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLE580's acceleration performance aligns more closely with the Porsche Cayenne Turbo S E Hybrid, BMW X5 Competition, and AMG63 than the AMG53. It's worth noting that the base price of the Cayenne GTS is similar to the GLE580's as-tested sticker price.
The 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLE580's fuel economy is rated at 15 mpg in the city, 20 mpg on the highway, and 17 mpg combined. The EPA range for the GLE580 is 382 miles.
If you're interested in purchasing the 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLE580, it is available through authorized Mercedes-Benz dealerships in the USA. You can check official Mercedes-Benz USA dealer websites or contact local Mercedes-Benz dealerships directly for availability and purchase options for the 2025 GLE580.
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