Mercedes-Benz AMG GT 53 4matic Plus MPG by year — every rating on record
The Mercedes-Benz AMG GT 53 4matic Plus has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 8 model years, from 2019 to 2026. Across those years its best rated version returned 22 mpg (2021) and its thirstiest returned 21 mpg (2019). The EPA record holds 8 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Small Station Wagons.
Year-by-year EPA ratings
| Model year | Configurations | Best combined | Worst combined | Class rank that year | Drivetrains | Fuel | EPA class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 1 | 21 mpg | 21 mpg | #71 of 86 (18th pct) | 4-Wheel Drive | Premium | Compact Cars |
| 2020 | 1 | 21 mpg | 21 mpg | #69 of 79 (13th pct) | 4-Wheel Drive | Premium | Compact Cars |
| 2021 | 1 | 22 mpg | 22 mpg | #66 of 79 (17th pct) | 4-Wheel Drive | Premium | Compact Cars |
| 2022 | 1 | 21 mpg | 21 mpg | #69 of 73 (6th pct) | 4-Wheel Drive | Premium | Compact Cars |
| 2023 | 1 | 21 mpg | 21 mpg | #65 of 72 (10th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Compact Cars |
| 2024 | 1 | 21 mpg | 21 mpg | #69 of 75 (8th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Compact Cars |
| 2025 | 1 | 21 mpg | 21 mpg | #17 of 19 (11th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Small Station Wagons |
| 2026 | 1 | 21 mpg | 21 mpg | #16 of 17 (6th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Small Station Wagons |
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 GT 53 4matic Plus placed highest in 2026 at #16 of 17, and lowest in 2019 at #71 of 86. It spent 0 of its 8 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 8 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, Hybrid, start-stop | 19 | 24 | 21 | 547.6 | 14.2 | $3,700 | 422 | 4/10 |
| 2025 | 3.0L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic 9-spd Premium | SIDI; Mild Hybrid, Hybrid, start-stop | 19 | 24 | 21 | 547.6 | 14.2 | $3,700 | 424 | 4/10 |
| 2024 | 3.0L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic 9-spd Premium | SIDI; Mild Hybrid, Hybrid, start-stop | 19 | 24 | 21 | 547.6 | 14.2 | $3,700 | 421 | 4/10 |
| 2023 | 3.0L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic 9-spd Premium | SIDI; Mild Hybrid, Hybrid, start-stop | 19 | 24 | 21 | 547.6 | 14.2 | $3,700 | 421 | 4/10 |
| 2022 | 3.0L 6-cyl 4-Wheel Drive Automatic 9-spd Premium | SIDI; Mild Hybrid, Hybrid, start-stop | 19 | 25 | 21 | 547.6 | 14.2 | $3,700 | 415 | 4/10 |
| 2021 | 3.0L 6-cyl 4-Wheel Drive Automatic 9-spd Premium | SIDI; Mild Hybrid, Hybrid, start-stop | 20 | 25 | 22 | 522.7 | 13.5 | $3,500 | 410 | 4/10 |
| 2020 | 3.0L 6-cyl 4-Wheel Drive Automatic 9-spd Premium | SIDI; Mild Hybrid, Hybrid, start-stop | 19 | 24 | 21 | 547.6 | 14.2 | $3,700 | 425 | 4/10 |
| 2019 | 3.0L 6-cyl 4-Wheel Drive Automatic 9-spd Premium | SIDI; Mild Hybrid, Hybrid, start-stop | 19 | 24 | 21 | 547.6 | 14.2 | $3,700 | 425 | 4/10 |
How the rating has moved between model years
Comparing the best-rated configuration of each year. 1 of 2 year-over-year steps improved the top rating.
| Change | Best combined | Delta | Gallons a year at the newer rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 → 2021 | 21 → 22 mpg | +1 mpg | 523 gal |
| 2021 → 2022 | 22 → 21 mpg | -1 mpg | 548 gal |
What AMG GT 53 4matic Plus fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2026 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT 53 4matic Plus burns 548 to 548 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 | $1,643 | $1,643 | $0 |
| $3.50/gal | $1,917 | $1,917 | $0 |
| $4.00/gal | $2,190 | $2,190 | $0 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 2026 model year is $3,700 to $3,700 a year in fuel, or $7,250 more than the average new vehicle over five years.
How it compares with other Compact Cars
Across the 498 nameplates EPA classifies as Compact Cars, the median best combined rating is 26 mpg. At 21 mpg the Mercedes-Benz AMG GT 53 4matic Plus is 5 mpg below the median, which is worth about $369 a year at $3.50 a gallon.
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