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Mercedes-Benz GL-Class MPG

Its best-rated version reaches 20 MPG combined in 2007–2008, the diesel GL320 CDI 4matic. Its weakest year peaked at 14 MPG (2010).

Mercedes-Benz GL-Class: best and lowest EPA combined MPG of its versions, model years 2007–201610152025MPG201020072010201620 MPG peaklowest peak 14Mercedes-Benz GL-Class: best and lowest EPA combined MPG by model year10152025MPG20072010201220142016peak 20
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789.5 gal

a year at 15,000 miles for the best 2016 version, the GL450 4matic. Put it next to its 2007 predecessor, at your own mileage.

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The Mercedes-Benz GL-Class has EPA ratings for 10 model years, 2007–2016, most often among SUVs. In 2010 its most efficient version still placed second from the bottom of 93 SUVs, where the Mercedes-Benz G-Class rated lowest.

The first diesel version of the GL-Class arrived in 2007, when 5 of 86 SUVs offered one. Averaged over 2009–2013, its best version placed fifth from the bottom of 88 among SUVs rated at least three years in that span.

Among 35 standard SUVs, 2016

The GL-Class placed 14th (tied). The class leader was the Lexus RX at 30 MPG. The next higher rating, 21 MPG, is shared by two nameplates.

Best EPA combined MPG of each of the 35 standard SUVs rated for 201615202530GL-Class 19median 19RXBest EPA combined MPG of each of the 35 standard SUVs rated for 201615202530GL-Class 19median 19

Where the engine list turned over

  • 2010

    New: 4.7-liter 8-cylinder. Best rating 15 → 14 MPG.

Powertrains under the name

  • Diesel

    Rated in 2007–2008.

  • Gasoline

    Rated in 2007–2016.

All 10 model years, best and lowest version
Model yearsBest versionCombinedCity / hwyLowest versionVersions
2015–2016GL450 4matic1917 / 21143
2013–2014GL450 4matic1614 / 19143
2011–2012GL450 4matic1513 / 18142
2010GL450 4matic1413 / 17142
2009GL450 4matic1513 / 18142
2008GL320 CDI 4matic diesel2018 / 24143
2007GL320 CDI 4matic diesel2018 / 23152

Version names in the EPA list: AMG GL63, GL320 CDI 4matic, GL450 4matic, GL550 4matic, GL63 AMG.

Same class, 2016

Lexus RX30 MPGLincoln MKT19 MPGToyota 4Runner19 MPGMercedes-Benz G-Class13 MPG

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