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2026 Mercedes-AMG GLE53

SUV · 3.0L Twin-Turbo I6 Hybrid · AWD

82/100

AutoVault's overall score, weighted for what a suv is actually for — performance, technology, comfort, reliability, safety and value.

Specifications

Engine3.0L Twin-Turbo I6 Hybrid
Horsepower429 hp
Torque384 lb-ft
0–60 mph5.3 sec
Top speed155 mph
DrivetrainAWD
Seats5
Combined MPG31 mpg (30 city / 33 hwy)
Range471 miles
MSRP$87,200
Body styleSUV

The verdict

What's good

  • Smooth straight-six with a sporty note
  • Far easier on gas than the V8
  • Composed, planted highway ride
  • Mild-hybrid adds quiet low-speed boost

What's not

  • Firmer ride than a regular GLE
  • Heavy, so it feels its size
  • Pricey scheduled servicing
  • Thick rear pillars hurt over-shoulder views

The engine

M256

Turbocharged I6 Mild-Hybrid

A smooth, refined turbocharged straight-six with near-instant torque, the 48-volt assist filling any gap so power arrives seamlessly and almost silently at low speed.

The M256 marked Mercedes' return to the inline-six layout, a modular 3.0-liter design that anchors the EQ Boost mild-hybrid lineup including the AMG GLE53.

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