2016 · Full-Size Pickup · Gas / Flex-fuel

2016 GMC Sierra MPG & fuel economy

The 2016 GMC Sierra is a full-size pickup offered in 12 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 20 MPG combined (18 city / 23 highway) on regular gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 18 to 20 MPG. Efficiency is unchanged from the 2015 model. Among 9 full-size pickups rated for 2016, it ranks 4th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, it costs about $2,325 a year to fuel.

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Combined 20 MPG 18 MPG city · 23 MPG hwy

Driving range — not published for this model

Your fuel cost $2,325 15,000 mi/yr · $15.50 per 100 mi

Class rank, 2016 #4 of 9 Full-Size Pickups by fuel cost

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Miles per year Regular gas $/gal

Fuel average

The 2016 GMC Sierra's fuel average is 8.5 km/L (11.8 L/100 km), or 20 MPG combined: 7.7 km/L in the city and 9.8 km/L on the highway.

	MPG	km/L	L/100 km
City	18	7.7	13.1
Highway	23	9.8	10.2
Combined	20	8.5	11.8

How it ranks among 2016 Full-Size Pickups

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1Ford F15021 MPG $2,214
2Ram 150021 MPG $2,214
3Ram 1500 Diesel24 MPG $2,312
4GMC Sierra20 MPG $2,325
5GMC Sierra Hybrid20 MPG $2,325
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9Roush Performance F15013 MPG $4,558

2016 SierraOther full-size pickupsClass median: $2,325/yr

Annual fuel cost at 15,000 miles and default prices; shorter bars cost less.

Sierra MPG across model years

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12 EPA-rated configurations

Configuration	Type	City	Hwy	Combined	Range	Your cost / yr
RWD · 4.3L 6-cyl · 6-speed automatic Sierra C15 2WD	Flex-fuel	18 MPG	23 MPG	20 MPG	—	$2,325
RWD · 5.3L 8-cyl · 6-speed automatic Sierra C15 2WD	Flex-fuel	16 MPG	23 MPG	19 MPG	—	$2,447
RWD · 5.3L 8-cyl · 6-speed automatic Sierra C15 2WD	Gas	16 MPG	23 MPG	19 MPG	—	$2,447
4WD · 4.3L 6-cyl · 6-speed automatic Sierra K15 4WD	Flex-fuel	17 MPG	22 MPG	19 MPG	—	$2,447
RWD · 5.3L 8-cyl · 8-speed automatic Sierra C15 2WD	Gas	16 MPG	22 MPG	18 MPG	—	$2,583
4WD · 5.3L 8-cyl · 6-speed automatic Sierra K15 4WD	Flex-fuel	16 MPG	22 MPG	18 MPG	—	$2,583
4WD · 5.3L 8-cyl · 6-speed automatic Sierra K15 4WD	Gas	16 MPG	22 MPG	18 MPG	—	$2,583
RWD · 5.3L 8-cyl · 6-speed automatic Sierra C15 Cab Chassis 2WD	Gas	15 MPG	20 MPG	17 MPG	—	$2,735
RWD · 6.2L 8-cyl · 8-speed automatic Sierra C15 2WD	Gas	15 MPG	21 MPG	17 MPG	—	$2,735
4WD · 5.3L 8-cyl · 8-speed automatic Sierra K15 4WD	Gas	15 MPG	21 MPG	17 MPG	—	$2,735
4WD · 5.3L 8-cyl · 6-speed automatic Sierra K15 Cab Chassis 4WD	Gas	15 MPG	19 MPG	17 MPG	—	$2,735
4WD · 6.2L 8-cyl · 8-speed automatic Sierra K15 4WD	Gas	15 MPG	21 MPG	17 MPG	—	$2,735

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel: Regular gasoline or E85
Engine / motor: 4.3L 6-cyl
Transmission: 6-speed automatic
Drivetrain: RWD
Tailpipe CO₂: 449 g/mi
EPA fuel economy score: 4/10
EPA greenhouse gas score: 4/10

2016 GMC Sierra vs. rivals

vs Chevrolet Silverado 20 MPG · $2,325/yr Same fuel cost vs Chevrolet Silverado Hybrid 20 MPG · $2,325/yr Same fuel cost vs Ram 1500 Diesel 24 MPG · $2,312/yr 1500 Diesel saves $12/yr vs Ford F150 21 MPG · $2,214/yr F150 saves $111/yr vs Ram 1500 21 MPG · $2,214/yr 1500 saves $111/yr vs Toyota Tundra 17 MPG · $2,735/yr Sierra saves $410/yr vs GMC Sierra Hybrid 20 MPG · $2,325/yr Same fuel cost vs Roush Performance F150 13 MPG · $4,558/yr Sierra saves $2,233/yr

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Same year, other powertrains: 2016 GMC Sierra Hybrid (20 MPG)

Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 2016 GMC Sierra?

Up to 20 MPG combined (18 city / 23 highway); ratings range from 18 to 20 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 2016 GMC Sierra use?

Regular gasoline or E85.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 2016 GMC Sierra?