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MakesMercedes-BenzGLE-Class

Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class MPG

Its best-rated version reaches 25 MPG combined in 2016, the diesel GLE350 d 4matic. Its weakest year peaked at 20 MPG (2019).

Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class: best and lowest EPA combined MPG of its versions, model years 2016–20261015202530MPG202020162020202625 MPG peaklowest peak 20Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class: best and lowest EPA combined MPG by model year1015202530MPG201620182020202220242026peak 25
lowest to best versionbest versionbest version is a hybridmedian of its classengine list turned over
652.2 gal

a year at 15,000 miles for the best 2026 version, the GLE350. Put it next to its 2016 predecessor, at your own mileage.

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The Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class has EPA ratings for 11 model years, 2016–2026, most often among small SUVs. Its best version ranked fourth (tied) of 35 standard SUVs in 2016, behind the class leader, the Lexus RX. In 2022 the most efficient version of the GLE-Class still placed fifth from the bottom of 76 small SUVs, where the Land Rover Discovery rated lowest.

The first diesel version of the GLE-Class arrived in 2016, when 8 of 85 SUVs offered one. Its best rating fell from 25 MPG in 2016 to 23 MPG in 2026, the fourth largest drop among 122 long-running SUVs.

Among 69 small SUVs, 2026

The GLE-Class placed 54th (tied). The class leader was the Kia Niro at 53 MPG. The next higher rating, 24 MPG, is shared by six nameplates.

Best EPA combined MPG of each of the 69 small SUVs rated for 202620253035404550GLE-Class 23median 27NiroBest EPA combined MPG of each of the 69 small SUVs rated for 202620253035404550GLE-Class 23median 27

The GLE-Class, five years at a time

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

2014–18tenth of 38standard SUVs
2019–2365th of 70small SUVs
2024–2652nd of 64small SUVs

Where the engine list turned over

  • 2020

    New: 2.0-liter 4-cylinder, 3.0-liter 6-cylinder hybrid, 4.0-liter 8-cylinder hybrid. Best rating 20 → 22 MPG.

Powertrains under the name

  • Diesel

    Rated in 2016.

  • Flex-fuel

    Rated in 2016–2018.

  • Gasoline

    Rated in 2016–2023.

  • Plug-in hybrid

    Rated in 2016–2018 and 2025.

  • Hybrid

    Rated in 2020–2026.

All 11 model years, best and lowest version
Model yearsBest versionCombinedCity / hwyLowest versionVersions
2026GLE350 hybrid2321 / 28179
2025GLE350 hybrid2321 / 281610
2024GLE350 hybrid2421 / 28168
2023GLE3502220 / 25178
2022GLE3502220 / 27169
2021GLE450 4matic hybrid2321 / 26168
2020GLE3502220 / 27194
2019GLE400 4matic2017 / 23146
2018GLE550e 4matic plug-in hybrid2120 / 23159
2017GLE550e 4matic plug-in hybrid2120 / 231510
2016GLE350 d 4matic diesel2523 / 291511

Version names in the EPA list: AMG GLE43 4matic, AMG GLE43 4matic Coupe, AMG GLE53 4matic Plus, AMG GLE53 4matic Plus Coupe, AMG GLE63, AMG GLE63 S, AMG GLE63 S 4matic Plus, AMG GLE63 S 4matic Plus Coupe, AMG GLE63 S Coupe, GLE300 d 4matic, GLE350, GLE350 4matic, GLE350 d 4matic, GLE400 4matic, GLE450 4matic, GLE450 4matic (coupe), GLE450 AMG Coupe, GLE450e 4matic, GLE550e 4matic, GLE580 4matic.

Same class, 2026

Kia Niro53 MPGLand Rover Range Rover23 MPGNissan Murano23 MPGMaserati Grecale20 MPG

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