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2018 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class MPG & fuel economy

The 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class is a midsize or large SUV offered in 6 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 20 MPG combined (18 city / 23 highway) on premium gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 15 to 20 MPG. Efficiency is unchanged from the 2017 model. Among 42 midsize & large SUVs rated for 2018, it ranks 32nd for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.95/gal premium gas, it costs about $2,962 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 $2,962 15,000 mi/yr · $19.75 per 100 mi

Class rank, 2018 #32 of 42 Midsize & Large SUVs by fuel cost

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Miles per year Premium gas $/gal

Fuel average

The 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class'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 2018 Midsize & Large SUVs

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1Tesla Model X93 MPGe $977
2Toyota Highlander Hybrid29 MPG $1,603
3Volvo XC90 Plug-in Hybrid62 MPGe + 27 MPG $1,825
4Lexus RX Hybrid30 MPG $1,975
5GMC Acadia23 MPG $2,022
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32Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class20 MPG $2,962
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42Mercedes-Benz G-Class13 MPG $4,558

2018 GLE-ClassOther midsize & large SUVsClass median: $2,447/yr

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

GLE-Class MPG across model years

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6 EPA-rated configurations

Configuration	Type	City	Hwy	Combined	Range	Your cost / yr
RWD · 3.5L 6-cyl · 7-speed automatic GLE350	Gas	18 MPG	23 MPG	20 MPG	—	$2,962
4WD · 3.0L 6-cyl turbo · 9-speed automatic AMG GLE43 4matic	Gas	17 MPG	23 MPG	19 MPG	—	$3,118
4WD · 3.0L 6-cyl turbo · 9-speed automatic AMG GLE43 4matic Coupe	Gas	17 MPG	22 MPG	19 MPG	—	$3,118
4WD · 3.5L 6-cyl · 7-speed automatic GLE350 4matic	Gas	18 MPG	22 MPG	19 MPG	—	$3,118
4WD · 3.5L 6-cyl · 7-speed automatic GLE350 4matic	Flex-fuel	18 MPG	22 MPG	19 MPG	—	$3,118
4WD · 5.5L 8-cyl turbo · 7-speed automatic AMG GLE63 S	Gas	14 MPG	18 MPG	15 MPG	—	$3,950

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel: Premium gasoline
Engine / motor: 3.5L 6-cyl
Transmission: 7-speed automatic
Drivetrain: RWD
Tailpipe CO₂: 440 g/mi
EPA fuel economy score: 4/10
EPA greenhouse gas score: 4/10

2018 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class vs. rivals

vs Porsche Cayenne 20 MPG · $2,962/yr Same fuel cost vs BMW X5 21 MPG · $2,821/yr X5 saves $141/yr vs Audi Q7 21 MPG · $2,821/yr Q7 saves $141/yr vs BMW X6 21 MPG · $2,821/yr X6 saves $141/yr vs Cadillac Escalade 17 MPG · $3,485/yr GLE-Class saves $523/yr vs Lincoln Navigator 19 MPG · $2,447/yr Navigator saves $515/yr vs Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class Plug-in Hybrid 43 MPGe + 21 MPG · $2,526/yr GLE-Class Plug-in Hybrid saves $436/yr

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Same year, other powertrains: 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class Plug-in Hybrid (43 MPGe + 21 MPG)

Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class?

Up to 20 MPG combined (18 city / 23 highway); ratings range from 15 to 20 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class use?

Premium gasoline (premium is required or recommended by the manufacturer).

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class?