GLE 53 vs LS 500
Mercedes-Benz · Lexus
1/4 Mile winner
LS 500
Beats the GLE 53 by 0.20s
The verdict
In a quarter-mile drag race, the LS 500 beats the GLE 53 comfortably, finishing 0.20 seconds ahead. It's tight on paper, but our simulator gives the edge to the LS 500 thanks to a slightly better power-to-weight balance.
Spec head-to-head
Power
429 hp
416 hp
0–100 km/h
5.2s
5s
Top speed
250 km/h
250 km/h
Engine
V6
V6 Twin-Turbo
Fuel
Petrol
Petrol
Torque
620 Nm
600 Nm
Price
$71,000
$80,000
Simulated race times
Distance
GLE 53
LS 500
100 m
5.940s
5.836s
1/8 mile
8.775s
8.629s
1/4 mile
13.179s
12.977s
1 km
23.575s
23.281s
Acceleration curves
Who should buy which?
Price: GLE 53 is $71,000 vs $80,000 for the LS 500 — a $9,000 gap. Power: GLE 53 makes 13 hp more (429 vs 416). 0–100 km/h: LS 500 is 0.20s quicker (5.2s vs 5s).
FAQ
Which is faster, the GLE 53 or the LS 500?
In our simulated 1/4 mile drag race, the LS 500 is faster, beating the GLE 53 by 0.20 seconds.
What is the 0–100 km/h time of the GLE 53 vs the LS 500?
The GLE 53 hits 100 km/h in 5.2 seconds, while the LS 500 does it in 5 seconds.
How much horsepower does each car have?
The GLE 53 produces 429 hp; the LS 500 produces 416 hp.
What are the top speeds?
The GLE 53 tops out at 250 km/h, and the LS 500 reaches 250 km/h.
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