Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class vs Dodge Durango
The Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class is the more efficient of the two: it reaches 25 mpg combined versus 21 mpg for the Dodge Durango, a 4 mpg advantage and costs about $200 less per year to fuel.
Across 5 measured categories, the Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class leads in 4. Figures are EPA test data, not manufacturer claims.
2016–2026
Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class
Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD · 92 configurations
2015–2027
Dodge Durango
Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD · 65 configurations
Head-to-head specifications
| Metric | Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class | Dodge Durango |
|---|---|---|
| Best combined MPG | 25 mpg ✓ | 21 mpg |
| Best city MPG | 23 mpg ✓ | 19 mpg |
| Best highway MPG | 29 mpg ✓ | 26 mpg |
| Lowest annual fuel costEPA estimate at 15,000 miles per year | $3,150 | $2,950 ✓ |
| Lowest CO2 output | 99 g/mi ✓ | 414 g/mi |
| Engines offered | SIDI; Mild Hybrid, SIDI; PHEV, SIDI, SIDI; FFV | 6.4, 6.2, 5.7, 3.6 |
| Transmissions | Automatic 9-spd, Automatic 7-spd | Automatic 8-spd |
| Drivetrains | All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive, 4-Wheel Drive | All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive, 4-Wheel Drive |
| Fuel types | Premium, Premium and Electricity, Premium or E85 | Premium, Midgrade, Regular |
| EPA class | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| Years covered | 2016–2026 | 2015–2027 |
| Configurations on record | 92 | 65 |
Source: EPA fuel economy records via fueleconomy.gov. Best-case values across all recorded configurations for each model.
GLE-Class vs Durango: common questions
Which is better on gas, the Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class or the Dodge Durango?
The Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class is the more efficient of the two: it reaches 25 mpg combined versus 21 mpg for the Dodge Durango, a 4 mpg advantage and costs about $200 less per year to fuel.
Which costs less to run per year?
By EPA estimates at 15,000 miles a year, the Dodge Durango runs about $2,950 a year in fuel at its most efficient configuration, versus about $3,150 for the Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class — a difference of roughly $200 per year.
What engines do the GLE-Class and Durango offer?
Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class: SIDI; Mild Hybrid, SIDI; PHEV, SIDI, SIDI; FFV. Dodge Durango: 6.4, 6.2, 5.7, 3.6.
Are they in the same vehicle class?
Yes — the EPA classifies both the Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class and the Dodge Durango as Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD, so they compete directly.
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