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2019 Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class MPG & fuel economy

The 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class is a midsize or large SUV offered in 3 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 18 MPG combined (16 city / 22 highway) on premium gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 15 to 18 MPG. That's down 1 MPG from the 2018 model. Among 46 midsize & large SUVs rated for 2019, it ranks 38th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.95/gal premium gas, it costs about $3,292 a year to fuel.

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Combined 18 MPG 16 MPG city · 22 MPG hwy

Driving range — not published for this model

Your fuel cost $3,292 15,000 mi/yr · $21.94 per 100 mi

Class rank, 2019 #38 of 46 Midsize & Large SUVs by fuel cost

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Miles per year Premium gas $/gal

Fuel average

The 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class's fuel average is 7.7 km/L (13.1 L/100 km), or 18 MPG combined: 6.8 km/L in the city and 9.4 km/L on the highway.

	MPG	km/L	L/100 km
City	16	6.8	14.7
Highway	22	9.4	10.7
Combined	18	7.7	13.1

How it ranks among 2019 Midsize & Large SUVs

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1Tesla Model X96 MPGe $945
2Audi e-tron74 MPGe $1,231
3Toyota Highlander Hybrid29 MPG $1,603
4Lexus RX Hybrid30 MPG $1,975
5Volvo XC90 Plug-in Hybrid58 MPGe + 25 MPG $2,013
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38Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class18 MPG $3,292
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46Lamborghini Urus14 MPG $4,232

2019 GLS-ClassOther midsize & large SUVsClass median: $2,583/yr

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

GLS-Class MPG across model years

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3 EPA-rated configurations

Configuration	Type	City	Hwy	Combined	Range	Your cost / yr
4WD · 3.0L 6-cyl turbo · 9-speed automatic GLS450 4matic	Gas	16 MPG	22 MPG	18 MPG	—	$3,292
4WD · 4.7L 8-cyl turbo · 9-speed automatic GLS550 4matic	Gas	14 MPG	19 MPG	16 MPG	—	$3,703
4WD · 5.5L 8-cyl turbo · 7-speed automatic AMG GLS63	Gas	13 MPG	18 MPG	15 MPG	—	$3,950

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel: Premium gasoline
Engine / motor: 3.0L 6-cyl turbo
Transmission: 9-speed automatic
Drivetrain: 4WD
Tailpipe CO₂: 488 g/mi
EPA fuel economy score: 3/10
EPA greenhouse gas score: 3/10

2019 Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class vs. rivals

vs Audi Q8 19 MPG · $3,118/yr Q8 saves $173/yr vs Cadillac Escalade 17 MPG · $3,485/yr GLS-Class saves $194/yr vs Maserati Levante 17 MPG · $3,485/yr GLS-Class saves $194/yr vs BMW X6 20 MPG · $2,962/yr X6 saves $329/yr vs Lexus GX 16 MPG · $3,703/yr GLS-Class saves $411/yr vs Infiniti QX80 16 MPG · $3,703/yr GLS-Class saves $411/yr vs Lexus LX 15 MPG · $3,950/yr GLS-Class saves $658/yr vs Bentley Bentayga 17 MPG · $3,485/yr GLS-Class saves $194/yr

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class?

Up to 18 MPG combined (16 city / 22 highway); ratings range from 15 to 18 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class use?

Premium gasoline (premium is required or recommended by the manufacturer).

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class?