2016 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class Specs: MPG, Gas Mileage, Engine Size & Dimensions

2015–2016 model years6 variantsUp to 19 MPG combined

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

TrimEngineTransDriveCityHwyCombined
Auto 7-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L6 · 3.0LAutomatic 7-spd4-Wheel Drive172119
Auto 7-spd, 8 cyl, 4.7 L8 · 4.7LAutomatic 7-spd4-Wheel Drive131815
Auto 7-spd, 8 cyl, 5.5 L8 · 5.5LAutomatic 7-spd4-Wheel Drive131714

Detailed Specifications

Mercedes-Benz GL-Class — All Years Overview

YearTrimEngineTransDriveCityHwyCombinedFuel
2016Auto 7-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L6 · 3.0LAutomatic 7-spd4-Wheel Drive172119Premium Gasoline
2016Auto 7-spd, 8 cyl, 4.7 L8 · 4.7LAutomatic 7-spd4-Wheel Drive131815Premium Gasoline
2016Auto 7-spd, 8 cyl, 5.5 L8 · 5.5LAutomatic 7-spd4-Wheel Drive131714Premium Gasoline
2015Auto 7-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L6 · 3.0LAutomatic 7-spd4-Wheel Drive172119Premium Gasoline
2015Auto 7-spd, 8 cyl, 4.7 L8 · 4.7LAutomatic 7-spd4-Wheel Drive131815Premium Gasoline
2015Auto 7-spd, 8 cyl, 5.5 L8 · 5.5LAutomatic 7-spd4-Wheel Drive131714Premium 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.