Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE53 4matic Plus MPG by year — every rating on record
The Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE53 4matic Plus has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 6 model years, from 2021 to 2026. Across those years its best rated version returned 20 mpg (2024) and its thirstiest returned 19 mpg (2021). The EPA record holds 6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1 | 19 mpg | 19 mpg | #55 of 104 (48th pct) | 4-Wheel Drive | Premium | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2022 | 1 | 19 mpg | 19 mpg | #71 of 126 (44th pct) | 4-Wheel Drive | Premium | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2023 | 1 | 19 mpg | 19 mpg | #82 of 139 (41th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2024 | 1 | 20 mpg | 20 mpg | #102 of 166 (39th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2025 | 1 | 20 mpg | 20 mpg | #126 of 192 (35th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2026 | 1 | 20 mpg | 20 mpg | #131 of 191 (32th pct) | All-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 GLE53 4matic Plus placed highest in 2021 at #55 of 104, and lowest in 2026 at #131 of 191. It spent 0 of its 6 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3.0L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic 9-spd Premium | SIDI; Mild Hybrid, supercharged, turbocharged, Hybrid, start-stop | 18 | 23 | 20 | 575.0 | 14.9 | $3,900 | 439 | 4/10 |
| 2025 | 3.0L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic 9-spd Premium | SIDI; Mild Hybrid, supercharged, turbocharged, Hybrid, start-stop | 18 | 23 | 20 | 575.0 | 14.9 | $3,900 | 439 | 4/10 |
| 2024 | 3.0L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic 9-spd Premium | SIDI; Mild Hybrid, supercharged, turbocharged, Hybrid, start-stop | 18 | 23 | 20 | 575.0 | 14.9 | $3,900 | 439 | 4/10 |
| 2023 | 3.0L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic 9-spd Premium | SIDI; Mild Hybrid, Hybrid, start-stop | 18 | 22 | 19 | 605.3 | 15.7 | $4,100 | 456 | 4/10 |
| 2022 | 3.0L 6-cyl 4-Wheel Drive Automatic 9-spd Premium | SIDI; Mild Hybrid, Hybrid, start-stop | 18 | 22 | 19 | 605.3 | 15.7 | $4,100 | 455 | 4/10 |
| 2021 | 3.0L 6-cyl 4-Wheel Drive Automatic 9-spd Premium | SIDI; Mild Hybrid, Hybrid, start-stop | 18 | 22 | 19 | 605.3 | 15.7 | $4,100 | 458 | 3/10 |
How the rating has moved between model years
Comparing the best-rated configuration of each year. 1 of 1 year-over-year steps improved the top rating.
| Change | Best combined | Delta | Gallons a year at the newer rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 → 2024 | 19 → 20 mpg | +1 mpg | 575 gal |
What AMG GLE53 4matic Plus fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2026 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE53 4matic Plus burns 575 to 575 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 | $1,725 | $1,725 | $0 |
| $3.50/gal | $2,013 | $2,013 | $0 |
| $4.00/gal | $2,300 | $2,300 | $0 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 2026 model year is $3,900 to $3,900 a year in fuel, or $8,250 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 20 mpg the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE53 4matic Plus is 2 mpg below the median, which is worth about $183 a year at $3.50 a gallon.
- All Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD rankings — every nameplate in the class, best to worst.
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