2016 rankings · Midsize & Large SUVs

Most Fuel-Efficient 2016 Midsize & Large SUVs, Ranked

We ranked all 44 EPA-rated 2016 midsize & large SUVs by what they cost to fuel. The Tesla Model X leads at about $972 a year (93 MPGe), while the Mercedes-Benz G-Class is the most expensive to run at $4,558 (13 MPG). The median midsize or large SUV costs $2,447 a year to fuel. The class includes 1 electric and 6 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. 1Tesla Model X93 MPGe $972
  2. 2Toyota Highlander Hybrid28 MPG $1,661
  3. 3Infiniti QX60 Hybrid26 MPG $1,788
  4. 4Volvo XC90 Plug-in Hybrid53 MPGe + 25 MPG $2,093
  5. 5Ford Explorer22 MPG $2,114
  6. 6BMW X5 Plug-in Hybrid56 MPGe + 24 MPG $2,167
  7. 7Jeep Grand Cherokee21 MPG $2,214
  8. 8Dodge Durango21 MPG $2,214
  9. 9Lincoln MKT21 MPG $2,214
  10. 10Jeep Grand Cherokee Diesel25 MPG $2,220
  11. 11BMW X5 Diesel25 MPG $2,220
  12. 12Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class Diesel25 MPG $2,220
  13. 13Land Rover Range Rover Diesel24 MPG $2,312
  14. 14Porsche Cayenne Diesel24 MPG $2,312
  15. 15Volkswagen Touareg Diesel24 MPG $2,312

All 44 models

#Model Type Combined Range Fuel / yr
1Tesla Model X Electric 93 MPGe 289 mi $972
2Toyota Highlander Hybrid Hybrid 28 MPG — $1,661
3Infiniti QX60 Hybrid Hybrid 26 MPG — $1,788
4Volvo XC90 Plug-in Hybrid Plug-in hybrid 53 MPGe + 25 MPG 350 mi $2,093
5Ford Explorer Gas 22 MPG — $2,114
6BMW X5 Plug-in Hybrid Plug-in hybrid 56 MPGe + 24 MPG 540 mi $2,167
7Jeep Grand Cherokee Gas 21 MPG — $2,214
8Dodge Durango Gas 21 MPG — $2,214
9Lincoln MKT Gas 21 MPG — $2,214
10Jeep Grand Cherokee Diesel Diesel 25 MPG — $2,220
11BMW X5 Diesel Diesel 25 MPG — $2,220
12Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class Diesel Diesel 25 MPG — $2,220
13Land Rover Range Rover Diesel Diesel 24 MPG — $2,312
14Porsche Cayenne Diesel Diesel 24 MPG — $2,312
15Volkswagen Touareg Diesel Diesel 24 MPG — $2,312
16Porsche Cayenne Plug-in Hybrid Plug-in hybrid 47 MPGe + 22 MPG 480 mi $2,389
17Chevrolet Suburban Gas 19 MPG — $2,447
18Toyota 4Runner Gas 19 MPG — $2,447
19GMC Yukon Gas 19 MPG — $2,447
20Chevrolet Tahoe Gas 19 MPG — $2,447
21Cadillac SRX Gas 19 MPG — $2,447
22Volkswagen Touareg Gas 19 MPG — $2,447
23Ford Flex Gas 19 MPG — $2,447
24Volvo XC90 Gas 24 MPG — $2,469
25Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class Plug-in Hybrid Plug-in hybrid 43 MPGe + 21 MPG 460 mi $2,515
26Ford Expedition Gas 18 MPG — $2,583
27Lincoln Navigator Gas 18 MPG — $2,583
28GMC Acadia Gas 18 MPG — $2,583
29Buick Enclave Gas 18 MPG — $2,583
30Chevrolet Traverse Gas 18 MPG — $2,583
31BMW M Gas 22 MPG — $2,693
32Cadillac Escalade Gas 17 MPG — $2,735
33BMW X5 Gas 21 MPG — $2,821
34BMW X6 Gas 21 MPG — $2,821
35Porsche Cayenne Gas 20 MPG — $2,962
36Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class Gas 20 MPG — $2,962
37Toyota Land Cruiser Gas 15 MPG — $3,100
38Toyota Sequoia Gas 15 MPG — $3,100
39Mercedes-Benz GL-Class Gas 19 MPG — $3,118
40Lexus GX Gas 17 MPG — $3,485
41Land Rover LR4 Gas 16 MPG — $3,703
42Infiniti QX80 Gas 16 MPG — $3,703
43Lexus LX Gas 15 MPG — $3,950
44Mercedes-Benz G-Class Gas 13 MPG — $4,558

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