2015 rankings · Midsize & Large SUVs

Most Fuel-Efficient 2015 Midsize & Large SUVs, Ranked

We ranked all 45 EPA-rated 2015 midsize & large SUVs by what they cost to fuel. The Toyota Highlander Hybrid leads at about $1,661 a year (28 MPG), while the Mercedes-Benz G-Class is the most expensive to run at $4,558 (13 MPG). The median midsize or large SUV costs $2,583 a year to fuel. The class includes 0 electric and 5 hybrid or plug-in models.

Fuel costs assume 15,000 miles a year at $3.10/gal regular, $3.95/gal premium and 18¢/kWh. Each model is shown in its most efficient configuration.

Top 15

Annual fuel cost (lower is better)
  1. 1Toyota Highlander Hybrid28 MPG $1,661
  2. 2Nissan Pathfinder Hybrid26 MPG $1,788
  3. 3Infiniti QX60 Hybrid26 MPG $1,788
  4. 4Ford Explorer23 MPG $2,022
  5. 5Lincoln MKT23 MPG $2,022
  6. 6BMW X5 Diesel27 MPG $2,056
  7. 7Jeep Grand Cherokee Diesel25 MPG $2,220
  8. 8Mercedes-Benz ML-Class Diesel25 MPG $2,220
  9. 9Jeep Grand Cherokee20 MPG $2,325
  10. 10Dodge Durango20 MPG $2,325
  11. 11Ford Flex20 MPG $2,325
  12. 12BMW M25 MPG $2,370
  13. 13Porsche Cayenne Plug-in Hybrid47 MPGe + 22 MPG $2,389
  14. 14Porsche Cayenne Diesel23 MPG $2,413
  15. 15Volkswagen Touareg Diesel23 MPG $2,413

All 45 models

#Model Type Combined Range Fuel / yr
1Toyota Highlander Hybrid Hybrid 28 MPG — $1,661
2Nissan Pathfinder Hybrid Hybrid 26 MPG — $1,788
3Infiniti QX60 Hybrid Hybrid 26 MPG — $1,788
4Ford Explorer Gas 23 MPG — $2,022
5Lincoln MKT Gas 23 MPG — $2,022
6BMW X5 Diesel Diesel 27 MPG — $2,056
7Jeep Grand Cherokee Diesel Diesel 25 MPG — $2,220
8Mercedes-Benz ML-Class Diesel Diesel 25 MPG — $2,220
9Jeep Grand Cherokee Flex-fuel 20 MPG — $2,325
10Dodge Durango Flex-fuel 20 MPG — $2,325
11Ford Flex Gas 20 MPG — $2,325
12BMW M Gas 25 MPG — $2,370
13Porsche Cayenne Plug-in Hybrid Plug-in hybrid 47 MPGe + 22 MPG 480 mi $2,389
14Porsche Cayenne Diesel Diesel 23 MPG — $2,413
15Volkswagen Touareg Diesel Diesel 23 MPG — $2,413
16Toyota 4Runner Gas 19 MPG — $2,447
17Cadillac SRX Gas 19 MPG — $2,447
18GMC Acadia Gas 19 MPG — $2,447
19Buick Enclave Gas 19 MPG — $2,447
20Chevrolet Traverse Gas 19 MPG — $2,447
21Land Rover Range Rover Gas 24 MPG — $2,469
22Audi Q7 Diesel Diesel 22 MPG — $2,523
23Chevrolet Suburban Flex-fuel 18 MPG — $2,583
24GMC Yukon Flex-fuel 18 MPG — $2,583
25Chevrolet Tahoe Flex-fuel 18 MPG — $2,583
26Ford Expedition Gas 18 MPG — $2,583
27Lincoln Navigator Gas 18 MPG — $2,583
28Land Rover Discovery Gas 22 MPG — $2,693
29BMW X5 Gas 22 MPG — $2,693
30BMW X6 Gas 22 MPG — $2,693
31Cadillac Escalade Gas 17 MPG — $2,735
32Volkswagen Touareg Hybrid Hybrid 21 MPG — $2,821
33Mercedes-Benz ML-Class Gas 20 MPG — $2,962
34Toyota Land Cruiser Gas 15 MPG — $3,100
35Toyota Sequoia Gas 15 MPG — $3,100
36Nissan Armada Gas 15 MPG — $3,100
37Porsche Cayenne Gas 19 MPG — $3,118
38Volkswagen Touareg Gas 19 MPG — $3,118
39Mercedes-Benz GL-Class Gas 19 MPG — $3,118
40Audi Q7 Gas 18 MPG — $3,292
41Lexus GX Gas 17 MPG — $3,485
42Land Rover LR4 Gas 16 MPG — $3,703
43Infiniti QX80 Gas 16 MPG — $3,703
44Lexus LX Gas 14 MPG — $4,232
45Mercedes-Benz G-Class Gas 13 MPG — $4,558

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