2023 head-to-head · Small SUV
2023 Acura MDX vs Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class
MPG, range and what each one really costs you to fuel, from official EPA ratings and recalculated with your own gas and electricity prices.
On fuel costs these two are nearly tied. Driving 15,000 miles a year with $3.95/gal premium gas, the most efficient 2023 Acura MDX (22 MPG) costs about $2,693 a year to fuel and the 2023 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class (22 MPG) about $2,693.
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Fuel cost over 10 years
- Acura MDX
- Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class
Side by side
| Acura MDX | Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class | |
|---|---|---|
| $2,693 | Your annual fuel cost | $2,693 |
| 22 MPG | Combined efficiency | 22 MPG |
| 19 MPG | City | 20 MPG |
| 26 MPG | Highway | 25 MPG |
| 411 g/mi | Tailpipe CO₂ (g/mi) | 401 g/mi |
| 5/10 | EPA fuel economy score | 5/10 |
| 5/10 | EPA greenhouse gas score | 5/10 |
| Gas | Powertrain | Gas |
| Premium gasoline | Fuel | Premium gasoline |
| 3.5L 6-cyl | Engine / motor | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo |
| 10-speed automatic | Transmission | 9-speed automatic |
| FWD | Drivetrain | RWD |
✓ marks the better value. EPA scores run 1–10 (10 is best). Volumes come from the EPA interior volume index and aren't published for every body style.
Acura MDX vs Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class across model years
- Acura MDX
- Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class
Annual fuel cost of the most efficient configuration of each model year, at your prices. Click a point to open that year.
How they differ
Among 118 2023 small SUVs, the Acura MDX ranks 110th and the Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class 111th for lowest fuel cost.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to fuel the 2023 Acura MDX vs. the Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class per year?
At 15,000 miles a year with $3.95/gal premium gas, about $2,693 for the Acura MDX and $2,693 for the Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class.
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