Mercedes-Benz · 2007–2016 · Gas
Mercedes-Benz GL-Class MPG by year
The EPA has rated 10 model years of the Mercedes-Benz GL-Class, from 2007 to 2016. The most fuel-efficient year is the 2016, at 19 MPG combined in its best configuration. The best 2016 model is 27% more efficient than the best 2007 model (19 vs. 15 MPG). The 2016 model is about as efficient as the median midsize or large SUV (19 MPG).
Combined MPG by model year
- GL-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 GL-Class model year
| Year | Type | Best combined | City / Hwy | Class median | Range | Configs | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Gas | 19 MPG lowest 14 |
17 / 21 | 19 | — | 3 | $3,118 |
| 2015 | Gas | 19 MPG lowest 14 |
17 / 21 | 19 | — | 3 | $3,118 |
| 2014 | Gas | 16 MPG lowest 14 |
14 / 19 | 19 | — | 3 | $3,703 |
| 2013 | Gas | 16 MPG lowest 14 |
14 / 19 | 19 | — | 3 | $3,703 |
| 2012 | Gas | 15 MPG lowest 14 |
13 / 18 | 20 | — | 2 | $3,950 |
| 2011 | Gas | 15 MPG lowest 14 |
13 / 18 | 19.5 | — | 2 | $3,950 |
| 2010 | Gas | 14 MPG | 13 / 17 | 19 | — | 2 | $4,232 |
| 2009 | Gas | 15 MPG lowest 14 |
13 / 18 | 19 | — | 2 | $3,950 |
| 2008 | Gas | 15 MPG lowest 14 |
13 / 18 | 18 | — | 2 | $3,950 |
| 2007 | Gas | 15 MPG | 13 / 17 | 18 | — | 1 | $3,950 |
Fuel cost uses today's default prices for every year so model years compare like for like. Sort any column.
Compare GL-Class model years
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Frequently asked questions
Which Mercedes-Benz GL-Class year has the best fuel economy?
The 2015 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class, rated up to 19 MPG combined. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.95/gal premium gas, that works out to about $3,118 a year.
Which Mercedes-Benz GL-Class year has the worst fuel economy?
The 2010 model, whose most efficient version is rated 14 MPG combined (about $4,232 a year to fuel).
What is the fuel economy of the latest Mercedes-Benz GL-Class?
The 2016 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class is rated up to 19 MPG combined.