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Mercedes-Benz G-Class MPG

Its best-rated version reaches 18 MPG combined in 2021 and 2025–2026, the hybrid G550. Its weakest year peaked at 12 MPG (2002, 2005–2006 and 2009).

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833.3 gal

a year at 15,000 miles for the best 2026 version, the G550. Put it next to its 2002 predecessor, at your own mileage.

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The Mercedes-Benz G-Class has EPA ratings for 25 model years, 2002–2026, most often among standard SUVs. In 2009 even its most efficient version rated lowest of 97 SUVs (next up: the Nissan Armada); it sat in its class's bottom five in 22 model years. The weakest year of the G-Class is the fourth lowest yearly peak among 208 SUV nameplates.

Averaged over 2009–2013, its best version placed last of 88 among SUVs rated at least three years in that span, and it was in the bottom five in four other five-year spans. At 54 kWh per 100 miles in 2026, it was second least efficient of 66 electric nameplates rated that year.

Among 58 standard SUVs, 2026

The G-Class placed 46th (tied). The class leader was the Jeep Cherokee at 37 MPG. The next higher rating, 19 MPG, is shared by five nameplates.

Best EPA combined MPG of each of the 58 standard SUVs rated for 20261520253035G-Class 18median 21CherokeeBest EPA combined MPG of each of the 58 standard SUVs rated for 20261520253035G-Class 18median 21

Electric versions

Rated separately in kWh per 100 miles; its lowest was 54 kWh (2026 G 580 with EQ Technology).

Mercedes-Benz G-Class: kWh per 100 miles of its most efficient electric version by model year303540455055kWh per 100 mi2025202654 kWh, its lowestMercedes-Benz G-Class: kWh per 100 miles of its most efficient electric version by model year303540455055kWh20252026

The G-Class, five years at a time

Average rating of its best version per span, placed in the class it sat in most often.

2004–0875th of 75SUVs
2009–1388th of 88SUVs
2014–1838th of 38standard SUVs
2019–2344th of 46standard SUVs
2024–2649th of 53standard SUVs

Where the engine list turned over

  • 2004

    New: 5.4-liter 8-cylinder. Best rating 13 → 13 MPG.

  • 2016

    New: 4.0-liter 8-cylinder, 6.0-liter 12-cylinder. Best rating 13 → 13 MPG.

  • 2019

    Dropped: 5.5-liter 8-cylinder, 6.0-liter 12-cylinder. Best rating 13 → 14 MPG.

  • 2025

    New: 3.0-liter 6-cylinder hybrid, 4.0-liter 8-cylinder hybrid. Best rating 14 → 18 MPG.

Powertrains under the name

  • Gasoline

    Rated in 2002–2024.

  • Electric

    Rated in 2025–2026.

  • Hybrid

    Rated in 2025–2026.

All 25 model years, best and lowest version
Model yearsBest versionCombinedCity / hwyLowest versionVersions
2025–2026G550 hybrid1817 / 19152
2023–2024AMG G631413 / 16113
2022G5501614 / 17142
2021G5501817 / 19142
2019–2020AMG G631413 / 17142
2018AMG G631313 / 15114
2017AMG G631313 / 14114
2016AMG G631313 / 14123
2013–2015G5501312 / 15132
2012G5501312 / 15131
2011G5501312 / 15122
2010G5501311 / 15122
2009G55 AMG1211 / 15121
2007–2008G5001312 / 15122
2005–2006G5001211 / 13122
2003–2004G55 AMG1312 / 14122
2002G5001211 / 13121

Version names in the EPA list: AMG G 63 4x4 Squared, AMG G63, AMG G63 4x4 Squared, AMG G65, G 580 with EQ Technology, G500, G55 AMG, G550, G550 4x4, G550 4x4 (Special Off-Road Model), G63 AMG.

Same class, 2026

Jeep Cherokee37 MPGInfiniti QX8018 MPGNissan Armada18 MPGRolls-Royce Cullinan14 MPG

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