Mercedes-Benz AMG G63 MPG by year — every rating on record
The Mercedes-Benz AMG G63 has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 12 model years, from 2016 to 2027. Across those years its best rated version returned 15 mpg (2025) and its thirstiest returned 13 mpg (2016). The EPA record holds 12 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD.
Year-by-year EPA ratings
| Model year | Configurations | Best combined | Worst combined | Class rank that year | Drivetrains | Fuel | EPA class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 1 | 13 mpg | 13 mpg | #71 of 73 (3th pct) | 4-Wheel Drive | Premium | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2017 | 1 | 13 mpg | 13 mpg | #75 of 78 (4th pct) | 4-Wheel Drive | Premium | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2018 | 1 | 13 mpg | 13 mpg | #73 of 76 (4th pct) | 4-Wheel Drive | Premium | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2019 | 1 | 14 mpg | 14 mpg | #77 of 81 (5th pct) | 4-Wheel Drive | Premium | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2020 | 1 | 14 mpg | 14 mpg | #88 of 92 (4th pct) | 4-Wheel Drive | Premium | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2021 | 1 | 14 mpg | 14 mpg | #101 of 104 (3th pct) | 4-Wheel Drive | Premium | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2022 | 1 | 14 mpg | 14 mpg | #125 of 126 (1th pct) | 4-Wheel Drive | Premium | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2023 | 1 | 14 mpg | 14 mpg | #136 of 139 (2th pct) | 4-Wheel Drive | Premium | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2024 | 1 | 14 mpg | 14 mpg | #162 of 166 (2th pct) | 4-Wheel Drive | Premium | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2025 | 1 | 15 mpg | 15 mpg | #182 of 192 (5th pct) | 4-Wheel Drive | Premium | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2026 | 1 | 15 mpg | 15 mpg | #186 of 191 (3th pct) | 4-Wheel Drive | Premium | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2027 | 1 | 15 mpg | 15 mpg | #88 of 90 (2th pct) | 4-Wheel Drive | Premium | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
Where it has stood in its class
Ranked against every other nameplate the EPA filed under the same class that year. The Mercedes-Benz AMG G63 placed highest in 2016 at #71 of 73, and lowest in 2026 at #186 of 191. It spent 0 of its 12 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 12 configurations EPA lists for this nameplate, newest first.
| Year | Configuration | Engine detail | City | Highway | Combined | Gallons/yr | Barrels/yr | EPA fuel cost/yr | CO2 g/mi | GHG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | 4.0L 8-cyl 4-Wheel Drive Automatic 9-spd Premium | SIDI; Mild Hybrid, turbocharged, Hybrid, start-stop | 14 | 16 | 15 | 766.7 | 19.8 | $5,150 | 608 | 2/10 |
| 2026 | 4.0L 8-cyl 4-Wheel Drive Automatic 9-spd Premium | SIDI; Mild Hybrid, turbocharged, Hybrid, start-stop | 14 | 16 | 15 | 766.7 | 19.8 | $5,150 | 608 | 2/10 |
| 2025 | 4.0L 8-cyl 4-Wheel Drive Automatic 9-spd Premium | SIDI; Mild Hybrid, turbocharged, Hybrid, start-stop | 14 | 16 | 15 | 766.7 | 19.8 | $5,150 | 608 | 2/10 |
| 2024 | 4.0L 8-cyl 4-Wheel Drive Automatic 9-spd Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 13 | 16 | 14 | 821.4 | 21.3 | $5,550 | 621 | 2/10 |
| 2023 | 4.0L 8-cyl 4-Wheel Drive Automatic 9-spd Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 13 | 16 | 14 | 821.4 | 21.3 | $5,550 | 621 | 2/10 |
| 2022 | 4.0L 8-cyl 4-Wheel Drive Automatic 9-spd Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 13 | 16 | 14 | 821.4 | 21.3 | $5,550 | 624 | 2/10 |
| 2021 | 4.0L 8-cyl 4-Wheel Drive Automatic 9-spd Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 13 | 16 | 14 | 821.4 | 21.3 | $5,550 | 637 | 1/10 |
| 2020 | 4.0L 8-cyl 4-Wheel Drive Automatic 9-spd Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 13 | 15 | 14 | 821.4 | 21.3 | $5,550 | 637 | 1/10 |
| 2019 | 4.0L 8-cyl 4-Wheel Drive Automatic 9-spd Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 13 | 15 | 14 | 821.4 | 21.3 | $5,550 | 637 | 1/10 |
| 2018 | 5.5L 8-cyl 4-Wheel Drive Automatic 7-spd Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 12 | 15 | 13 | 884.6 | 22.9 | $5,950 | 674 | 1/10 |
| 2017 | 5.5L 8-cyl 4-Wheel Drive Automatic 7-spd Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 12 | 14 | 13 | 884.6 | 22.9 | $5,950 | 696 | 1/10 |
| 2016 | 5.5L 8-cyl 4-Wheel Drive Automatic 7-spd Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 12 | 14 | 13 | 884.6 | 22.9 | $5,950 | 696 | 1/10 |
How the rating has moved between model years
Comparing the best-rated configuration of each year. 2 of 2 year-over-year steps improved the top rating.
| Change | Best combined | Delta | Gallons a year at the newer rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 → 2019 | 13 → 14 mpg | +1 mpg | 821 gal |
| 2024 → 2025 | 14 → 15 mpg | +1 mpg | 767 gal |
What AMG G63 fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2027 Mercedes-Benz AMG G63 burns 767 to 767 gallons depending on configuration. Below is what that costs at three pump prices, and how much more the thirstiest configuration costs than the most efficient one.
| Pump price | Most efficient | Thirstiest | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|
| $3.00/gal | $2,300 | $2,300 | $0 |
| $3.50/gal | $2,683 | $2,683 | $0 |
| $4.00/gal | $3,067 | $3,067 | $0 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 2027 model year is $5,150 to $5,150 a year in fuel, or $14,500 more than the average new vehicle over five years.
How it compares with other Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
Across the 317 nameplates EPA classifies as Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD, the median best combined rating is 22 mpg. At 15 mpg the Mercedes-Benz AMG G63 is 7 mpg below the median, which is worth about $854 a year at $3.50 a gallon.
- All Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD rankings — every nameplate in the class, best to worst.
Other Mercedes-Benz nameplates
Every Mercedes-Benz model compared → — all nameplates ranked by best combined rating, with what each one costs a year.