430i Gran Coupe vs GLE 350
BMW · Mercedes-Benz
1/4 Mile winner
GLE 350
Beats the 430i Gran Coupe by 0.09s
The verdict
In a quarter-mile drag race, the GLE 350 beats the 430i Gran Coupe by a hair, finishing 0.09 seconds ahead. It's tight on paper, but our simulator gives the edge to the GLE 350 thanks to a slightly better power-to-weight balance.
Spec head-to-head
Power
255 hp
255 hp
0–100 km/h
6.2s
6.1s
Top speed
250 km/h
250 km/h
Engine
2.0L Turbo I4
I4
Fuel
Petrol
Petrol
Torque
400 Nm
500 Nm
Price
$53,000
$53,000
Simulated race times
Distance
430i Gran Coupe
GLE 350
100 m
6.434s
6.386s
1/8 mile
9.469s
9.402s
1/4 mile
14.140s
14.048s
1 km
24.988s
24.851s
Acceleration curves
Who should buy which?
Price: GLE 350 is $53,000 vs $53,000 for the 430i Gran Coupe — a $0 gap. 0–100 km/h: GLE 350 is 0.10s quicker (6.2s vs 6.1s).
FAQ
Which is faster, the 430i Gran Coupe or the GLE 350?
In our simulated 1/4 mile drag race, the GLE 350 is faster, beating the 430i Gran Coupe by 0.09 seconds.
What is the 0–100 km/h time of the 430i Gran Coupe vs the GLE 350?
The 430i Gran Coupe hits 100 km/h in 6.2 seconds, while the GLE 350 does it in 6.1 seconds.
How much horsepower does each car have?
The 430i Gran Coupe produces 255 hp; the GLE 350 produces 255 hp.
What are the top speeds?
The 430i Gran Coupe tops out at 250 km/h, and the GLE 350 reaches 250 km/h.
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