Mercedes-Benz · 2002–2024 · Gas
Mercedes-Benz G-Class MPG by year
The EPA has rated 23 model years of the Mercedes-Benz G-Class, from 2002 to 2024. The most fuel-efficient year is the 2021, at 18 MPG combined in its best configuration. The best 2024 model is 17% more efficient than the best 2002 model (14 vs. 12 MPG). The 2024 model is 33% less efficient than the median midsize or large SUV that year (14 vs. 21 MPG).
Combined MPG by model year
- G-Class, most efficient version
- Range across configurations
- Class median
Shaded band: range across that year's configurations. Class median: same-year models in the same class, rated in MPG. Click a point to open that model year; the table below lists every value.
Every G-Class model year
| Year | Type | Best combined | City / Hwy | Class median | Range | Configs | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Gas | 14 MPG lowest 11 |
13 / 16 | 21 | — | 2 | $4,232 |
| 2023 | Gas | 14 MPG lowest 11 |
13 / 16 | 20 | — | 2 | $4,232 |
| 2022 | Gas | 16 MPG lowest 14 |
14 / 17 | 20 | — | 2 | $3,703 |
| 2021 | Gas | 18 MPG lowest 14 |
17 / 19 | 20 | — | 2 | $3,292 |
| 2020 | Gas | 14 MPG | 13 / 15 | 19.5 | — | 2 | $4,232 |
| 2019 | Gas | 14 MPG | 13 / 17 | 20 | — | 2 | $4,232 |
| 2018 | Gas | 13 MPG lowest 11 |
12 / 15 | 20 | — | 4 | $4,558 |
| 2017 | Gas | 13 MPG lowest 11 |
12 / 14 | 19 | — | 4 | $4,558 |
| 2016 | Gas | 13 MPG lowest 12 |
12 / 14 | 19 | — | 3 | $4,558 |
| 2015 | Gas | 13 MPG | 12 / 14 | 19 | — | 2 | $4,558 |
| 2014 | Gas | 13 MPG | 12 / 15 | 19 | — | 2 | $4,558 |
| 2013 | Gas | 13 MPG | 12 / 15 | 19 | — | 2 | $4,558 |
| 2012 | Gas | 13 MPG | 12 / 15 | 20 | — | 1 | $4,558 |
| 2011 | Gas | 13 MPG lowest 12 |
12 / 15 | 19.5 | — | 2 | $4,558 |
| 2010 | Gas | 13 MPG lowest 12 |
11 / 15 | 19 | — | 2 | $4,558 |
| 2009 | Gas | 12 MPG | 11 / 15 | 19 | — | 1 | $4,938 |
| 2008 | Gas | 13 MPG lowest 12 |
12 / 15 | 18 | — | 2 | $4,558 |
| 2007 | Gas | 13 MPG lowest 12 |
12 / 15 | 18 | — | 2 | $4,558 |
| 2006 | Gas | 12 MPG | 11 / 13 | 17 | — | 2 | $4,938 |
| 2005 | Gas | 12 MPG | 11 / 13 | 17 | — | 2 | $4,938 |
| 2004 | Gas | 13 MPG lowest 12 |
12 / 14 | 17 | — | 2 | $4,558 |
| 2003 | Gas | 13 MPG lowest 12 |
12 / 14 | 17 | — | 2 | $4,558 |
| 2002 | Gas | 12 MPG | 11 / 13 | 16.5 | — | 1 | $4,938 |
Fuel cost uses today's default prices for every year so model years compare like for like. Sort any column.
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Frequently asked questions
Which Mercedes-Benz G-Class year has the best fuel economy?
The 2021 Mercedes-Benz G-Class, rated up to 18 MPG combined. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.95/gal premium gas, that works out to about $3,292 a year.
Which Mercedes-Benz G-Class year has the worst fuel economy?
The 2002 model, whose most efficient version is rated 12 MPG combined (about $4,938 a year to fuel).
What is the fuel economy of the latest Mercedes-Benz G-Class?
The 2024 Mercedes-Benz G-Class is rated up to 14 MPG combined.