Mercedes-Benz GL-Class Annual Fuel Cost
Running a 2016 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class costs about $4,000 per year in fuel, based on 15,000 miles of driving at average U.S. fuel prices.
Latest model year (2016):
The Mercedes-Benz GL-Class costs an estimated $4,000/year in fuel (480 g CO₂/mi).
Mercedes-Benz GL-Class Fuel Cost — All Years
| Year | Trim | Engine | Fuel | MPG Comb. | Annual Cost | CO₂ (g/mi) | GHG Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016Config 1 of 3 | Auto 7-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L | 6 3.0L | Premium Gasoline | 19 | $4,000 | 480 | 4 |
| 2016Config 2 of 3 | Auto 7-spd, 8 cyl, 4.7 L | 8 4.7L | Premium Gasoline | 15 | $5,050 | 587 | 2 |
| 2016Config 3 of 3 | Auto 7-spd, 8 cyl, 5.5 L | 8 5.5L | Premium Gasoline | 14 | $5,450 | 615 | 2 |
| 2015Config 1 of 3 | Auto 7-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L | 6 3.0L | Premium Gasoline | 19 | $4,000 | 479 | 4 |
| 2015Config 2 of 3 | Auto 7-spd, 8 cyl, 4.7 L | 8 4.7L | Premium Gasoline | 15 | $5,050 | 587 | 3 |
| 2015Config 3 of 3 | Auto 7-spd, 8 cyl, 5.5 L | 8 5.5L | Premium Gasoline | 14 | $5,450 | 615 | 2 |
Data sourced from fueleconomy.gov (U.S. Department of Energy). MPG figures are EPA-tested. Fuel costs are estimates based on average fuel prices and 15,000 miles/year.
Mercedes-Benz GL-Class data analysis
How Mercedes-Benz GL-Class estimated annual fuel cost varies
Across 6 configurations recorded for the 2015 through 2016 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class, estimated annual fuel cost runs from $4,000 to $5,450. The strongest figure belongs to the 2016 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class (Auto 7-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L) at $4,000, and the weakest to the 2015 car (Auto 7-spd, 8 cyl, 5.5 L) at $5,450 — a spread of 27%. A gap that wide means the model year and configuration you buy matter more than the nameplate does: quoting a single number for the Mercedes-Benz GL-Class would be misleading.
What changed for 2016
Average estimated annual fuel cost for the 2016 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class is $4,833, against $4,833 for the 2015 car — it held flat. A carry-over year like this usually means no powertrain or structural change, so an older example is the cheaper way into the same specification.
How to read this Mercedes-Benz GL-Class data
This page lists every 2015 through 2016 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class record we hold for this measurement — 6 rows in total, one per configuration and model year rather than a single headline figure. Figures are published as the source agency records them: we do not round, average or interpolate missing years, and a year that is absent from the table is a year with no published measurement rather than a zero. Where a manufacturer offered several drivetrains or body styles in the same year, each appears on its own row, because those variants rarely share the same numbers.
Where these Mercedes-Benz GL-Class figures come from
Every value on this page is loaded from federal open data — EPA fuel economy submissions, NHTSA vehicle and crash-test records, and manufacturer specification filings — rather than dealer listings or copied editorial content. The Mercedes-Benz GL-Class record refreshes as the agencies publish, which typically means new model-year rows appear in the autumn and crash-test results follow through the model year as vehicles are tested. Because certification data is filed per configuration, treat any single headline number for this vehicle with caution: the figure that applies to a specific car depends on its engine, drivetrain, body style and model year, all of which are listed separately above. If a number here disagrees with a brochure, the brochure is usually quoting the best available configuration rather than the one being sold.
Frequently Asked Questions About GL-Class Fuel Cost
How much does it cost to fuel the Mercedes-Benz GL-Class?
The estimated annual fuel cost for the Mercedes-Benz GL-Class is $4,000 per year, based on 15,000 miles of driving and average fuel prices. Costs vary by trim and engine.
How much CO₂ does the Mercedes-Benz GL-Class produce?
The Mercedes-Benz GL-Class produces approximately 480 grams of CO₂ per mile. Lower numbers mean fewer emissions. See the table for per-trim details.
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