2016 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class Specs: MPG, Gas Mileage, Engine Size & Dimensions
2016 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class Specs at a Glance
The 2016 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class gets 19 mpg combined on the 3.0L 4-Wheel Drive configuration, weighs 5,688 lbs, measures 202.4 in long. Figures are per configuration, not a single official number — other trims rate as low as 14 mpg combined. Every figure below comes from EPA, NHTSA, or manufacturer published data — no estimates.
- Combined MPG
- 19 mpg (17 city / 21 hwy)
- Best configuration: 3.0L · 4-Wheel Drive · Automatic 7-spd · other 2016 trims rate 14–19 mpg combined
- Engine
- 3.0L 6-cyl
- 3.0L · 4-Wheel Drive · Automatic 7-spd · 3 powertrains offered
- Curb weight
- 5,688 lbs
- Heaviest recorded configuration: GL CLASS GL 63 AMG 4DR SUV AWD
- Length
- 202.4 in · 76 in wide · 72.4 in tall
- Wheelbase
- 121.3 in
2016 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class trims and MPG
| Trim | Engine | Trans | Drive | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auto 7-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L | 6 · 3.0L | Automatic 7-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | 17 | 21 | 19 |
| Auto 7-spd, 8 cyl, 4.7 L | 8 · 4.7L | Automatic 7-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | 13 | 18 | 15 |
| Auto 7-spd, 8 cyl, 5.5 L | 8 · 5.5L | Automatic 7-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | 13 | 17 | 14 |
Detailed Specifications
MPG & Fuel Economy
MPG for every year and trim
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Engine Specs for every year and trim
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Fuel Cost for every year and trim
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Transmission for every year and trim
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Drivetrain for every year and trim
View details →Vehicle Class & EPA Size Category
Vehicle Class for every year and trim
View details →Maintenance Schedule & Service Intervals
Maintenance for every year and trim
View details →Dimensions & Size
Dimensions for every year and trim
View details →Curb Weight
Curb Weight for every year and trim
View details →Mercedes-Benz GL-Class — All Years Overview
| Year | Trim | Engine | Trans | Drive | City | Hwy | Combined | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Auto 7-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L | 6 · 3.0L | Automatic 7-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | 17 | 21 | 19 | Premium Gasoline |
| 2016 | Auto 7-spd, 8 cyl, 4.7 L | 8 · 4.7L | Automatic 7-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | 13 | 18 | 15 | Premium Gasoline |
| 2016 | Auto 7-spd, 8 cyl, 5.5 L | 8 · 5.5L | Automatic 7-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | 13 | 17 | 14 | Premium Gasoline |
| 2015 | Auto 7-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L | 6 · 3.0L | Automatic 7-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | 17 | 21 | 19 | Premium Gasoline |
| 2015 | Auto 7-spd, 8 cyl, 4.7 L | 8 · 4.7L | Automatic 7-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | 13 | 18 | 15 | Premium Gasoline |
| 2015 | Auto 7-spd, 8 cyl, 5.5 L | 8 · 5.5L | Automatic 7-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | 13 | 17 | 14 | Premium Gasoline |
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Mercedes-Benz GL-Class — Frequently Asked Questions
What is the fuel economy of the 2016 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class?
The Mercedes-Benz GL-Class is EPA-rated at up to 19 MPG combined (17 city / 21 highway).
What engine does the 2016 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class have?
The Mercedes-Benz GL-Class uses a 3.0L 6-cylinder engine paired with an Automatic 7-spd transmission.
What years of the Mercedes-Benz GL-Class are covered here?
This page documents 6 verified Mercedes-Benz GL-Class configurations across model years 2015–2016.
Which model year of the Mercedes-Benz GL-Class is the most fuel efficient?
Every documented Mercedes-Benz GL-Class model year lands on the same 19 MPG combined peak, so fuel economy is not a reason to prefer one year over another.
How many engine options does the Mercedes-Benz GL-Class have?
The records list 3 distinct displacements for the Mercedes-Benz GL-Class — 3L, 4.7L, 5.5L — which is why combined MPG varies between trims of the same year.
Is the 2016 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive?
Every Mercedes-Benz GL-Class configuration on record here is 4-Wheel Drive; no alternative drivetrain appears in the 2015–2016 data.