2017 rankings · Midsize & Large SUVs

Most Fuel-Efficient 2017 Midsize & Large SUVs, Ranked

We ranked all 44 EPA-rated 2017 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 $2,555 a year to fuel. The class includes 1 electric and 7 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 Hybrid29 MPG $1,603
  3. 3Infiniti QX60 Hybrid26 MPG $1,788
  4. 4Lexus RX Hybrid30 MPG $1,975
  5. 5GMC Acadia23 MPG $2,022
  6. 6Volvo XC90 Plug-in Hybrid54 MPGe + 25 MPG $2,110
  7. 7Ford Explorer22 MPG $2,114
  8. 8BMW X5 Plug-in Hybrid56 MPGe + 24 MPG $2,167
  9. 9Jeep Grand Cherokee21 MPG $2,214
  10. 10Dodge Durango21 MPG $2,214
  11. 11BMW X5 Diesel25 MPG $2,220
  12. 12Land Rover Range Rover Diesel24 MPG $2,312
  13. 13Porsche Cayenne Plug-in Hybrid46 MPGe + 22 MPG $2,409
  14. 14Land Rover Discovery Diesel23 MPG $2,413
  15. 15Chevrolet Suburban19 MPG $2,447

All 44 models

#Model Type Combined Range Fuel / yr
1Tesla Model X Electric 93 MPGe 295 mi $972
2Toyota Highlander Hybrid Hybrid 29 MPG — $1,603
3Infiniti QX60 Hybrid Hybrid 26 MPG — $1,788
4Lexus RX Hybrid Hybrid 30 MPG — $1,975
5GMC Acadia Gas 23 MPG — $2,022
6Volvo XC90 Plug-in Hybrid Plug-in hybrid 54 MPGe + 25 MPG 350 mi $2,110
7Ford Explorer Gas 22 MPG — $2,114
8BMW X5 Plug-in Hybrid Plug-in hybrid 56 MPGe + 24 MPG 540 mi $2,167
9Jeep Grand Cherokee Gas 21 MPG — $2,214
10Dodge Durango Gas 21 MPG — $2,214
11BMW X5 Diesel Diesel 25 MPG — $2,220
12Land Rover Range Rover Diesel Diesel 24 MPG — $2,312
13Porsche Cayenne Plug-in Hybrid Plug-in hybrid 46 MPGe + 22 MPG 480 mi $2,409
14Land Rover Discovery Diesel Diesel 23 MPG — $2,413
15Chevrolet Suburban Gas 19 MPG — $2,447
16GMC Yukon Gas 19 MPG — $2,447
17Chevrolet Tahoe Gas 19 MPG — $2,447
18Volkswagen Touareg Gas 19 MPG — $2,447
19Ford Flex Gas 19 MPG — $2,447
20Lincoln MKT Gas 19 MPG — $2,447
21Volvo XC90 Gas 24 MPG — $2,469
22Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class Plug-in Hybrid Plug-in hybrid 43 MPGe + 21 MPG 460 mi $2,526
23Toyota 4Runner Gas 18 MPG — $2,583
24Ford Expedition Gas 18 MPG — $2,583
25Buick Enclave Gas 18 MPG — $2,583
26Chevrolet Traverse Gas 18 MPG — $2,583
27BMW M Gas 22 MPG — $2,693
28Audi Q7 Gas 22 MPG — $2,693
29Lincoln Navigator Gas 17 MPG — $2,735
30Cadillac Escalade Gas 17 MPG — $2,735
31BMW X5 Gas 21 MPG — $2,821
32BMW X6 Gas 21 MPG — $2,821
33Nissan Armada Gas 16 MPG — $2,906
34Porsche Cayenne Gas 20 MPG — $2,962
35Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class Gas 20 MPG — $2,962
36Toyota Land Cruiser Gas 15 MPG — $3,100
37Toyota Sequoia Gas 15 MPG — $3,100
38Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class Gas 19 MPG — $3,118
39Lexus GX Gas 16 MPG — $3,703
40Infiniti QX80 Gas 16 MPG — $3,703
41Maserati Levante Gas 16 MPG — $3,703
42Lexus LX Gas 15 MPG — $3,950
43Bentley Bentayga Gas 15 MPG — $3,950
44Mercedes-Benz G-Class Gas 13 MPG — $4,558

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