2016 · Midsize & Large SUV · Diesel

2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class Diesel MPG & fuel economy

The 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class Diesel is a midsize or large SUV offered in 2 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 25 MPG combined (23 city / 29 highway) on diesel. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 24 to 25 MPG. Among 44 midsize & large SUVs rated for 2016, it ranks 12th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.70/gal diesel fuel, it costs about $2,220 a year to fuel.

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Combined 25 MPG 23 MPG city · 29 MPG hwy

Driving range — not published for this model

Your fuel cost $2,220 15,000 mi/yr · $14.80 per 100 mi

Class rank, 2016 #12 of 44 Midsize & Large SUVs by fuel cost

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Miles per year Diesel $/gal

Fuel average

The 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class Diesel's fuel average is 10.6 km/L (9.4 L/100 km), or 25 MPG combined: 9.8 km/L in the city and 12.3 km/L on the highway.

	MPG	km/L	L/100 km
City	23	9.8	10.2
Highway	29	12.3	8.1
Combined	25	10.6	9.4

How it ranks among 2016 Midsize & Large SUVs

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1Tesla Model X93 MPGe $972
2Toyota Highlander Hybrid28 MPG $1,661
3Infiniti QX60 Hybrid26 MPG $1,788
4Volvo XC90 Plug-in Hybrid53 MPGe + 25 MPG $2,093
5Ford Explorer22 MPG $2,114
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12Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class Diesel25 MPG $2,220
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44Mercedes-Benz G-Class13 MPG $4,558

2016 GLE-Class DieselOther midsize & large SUVsClass median: $2,447/yr

Annual fuel cost at 15,000 miles and default prices; shorter bars cost less.

2 EPA-rated configurations

Configuration	Type	City	Hwy	Combined	Range	Your cost / yr
4WD · 3.0L 6-cyl turbo · 9-speed automatic GLE350 d 4matic	Diesel	23 MPG	29 MPG	25 MPG	—	$2,220
4WD · 2.1L 4-cyl turbo · 7-speed automatic GLE300 d 4matic	Diesel	22 MPG	29 MPG	24 MPG	—	$2,312

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel: Diesel
Engine / motor: 3.0L 6-cyl turbo
Transmission: 9-speed automatic
Drivetrain: 4WD
Tailpipe CO₂: 400 g/mi
EPA fuel economy score: 6/10
EPA greenhouse gas score: 5/10

2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class Diesel vs. rivals

vs BMW X5 Diesel 25 MPG · $2,220/yr Same fuel cost vs Lincoln MKT 21 MPG · $2,214/yr MKT saves $6/yr vs BMW X5 Plug-in Hybrid 56 MPGe + 24 MPG · $2,167/yr X5 Plug-in Hybrid saves $53/yr vs Land Rover Range Rover Diesel 24 MPG · $2,312/yr GLE-Class Diesel saves $92/yr vs Porsche Cayenne Diesel 24 MPG · $2,312/yr GLE-Class Diesel saves $92/yr vs Volvo XC90 Plug-in Hybrid 53 MPGe + 25 MPG · $2,093/yr XC90 Plug-in Hybrid saves $127/yr vs Porsche Cayenne Plug-in Hybrid 47 MPGe + 22 MPG · $2,389/yr GLE-Class Diesel saves $169/yr vs Infiniti QX60 Hybrid 26 MPG · $1,788/yr QX60 Hybrid saves $432/yr vs Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class 20 MPG · $2,962/yr GLE-Class Diesel saves $742/yr vs Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class Plug-in Hybrid 43 MPGe + 21 MPG · $2,515/yr GLE-Class Diesel saves $295/yr vs Tesla Model X 93 MPGe · $972/yr Model X saves $1,248/yr

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Same year, other powertrains: 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class (20 MPG), 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class Plug-in Hybrid (43 MPGe + 21 MPG)

Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class Diesel?

Up to 25 MPG combined (23 city / 29 highway); ratings range from 24 to 25 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class Diesel use?

Diesel.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class Diesel?