Mercedes-Benz G550 MPG by year — every rating on record
The Mercedes-Benz G550 has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 17 model years, from 2010 to 2026. Across those years its best rated version returned 18 mpg (2021) and its thirstiest returned 13 mpg (2010). The EPA record holds 17 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1 | 13 mpg | 13 mpg | #110 of 113 (3th pct) | 4-Wheel Drive | Premium | Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD |
| 2011 | 1 | 13 mpg | 13 mpg | #118 of 120 (2th pct) | 4-Wheel Drive | Premium | Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD |
| 2012 | 1 | 13 mpg | 13 mpg | #110 of 110 (0th pct) | 4-Wheel Drive | Premium | Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD |
| 2013 | 1 | 13 mpg | 13 mpg | #61 of 62 (2th pct) | 4-Wheel Drive | Premium | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2014 | 1 | 13 mpg | 13 mpg | #59 of 60 (2th pct) | 4-Wheel Drive | Premium | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2015 | 1 | 13 mpg | 13 mpg | #61 of 62 (2th pct) | 4-Wheel Drive | Premium | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2016 | 1 | 13 mpg | 13 mpg | #72 of 73 (1th pct) | 4-Wheel Drive | Premium | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2017 | 1 | 13 mpg | 13 mpg | #76 of 78 (3th pct) | 4-Wheel Drive | Premium | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2018 | 1 | 13 mpg | 13 mpg | #74 of 76 (3th pct) | 4-Wheel Drive | Premium | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2019 | 1 | 14 mpg | 14 mpg | #79 of 81 (3th pct) | 4-Wheel Drive | Premium | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2020 | 1 | 14 mpg | 14 mpg | #89 of 92 (3th pct) | 4-Wheel Drive | Premium | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2021 | 1 | 18 mpg | 18 mpg | #64 of 104 (39th pct) | 4-Wheel Drive | Premium | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2022 | 1 | 16 mpg | 16 mpg | #109 of 126 (14th pct) | 4-Wheel Drive | Premium | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2023 | 1 | 14 mpg | 14 mpg | #137 of 139 (1th pct) | 4-Wheel Drive | Premium | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2024 | 1 | 14 mpg | 14 mpg | #163 of 166 (2th pct) | 4-Wheel Drive | Premium | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2025 | 1 | 18 mpg | 18 mpg | #152 of 192 (21th pct) | 4-Wheel Drive | Premium | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2026 | 1 | 18 mpg | 18 mpg | #156 of 191 (18th 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 G550 placed highest in 2014 at #59 of 60, and lowest in 2024 at #163 of 166. It spent 0 of its 17 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 17 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 4-Wheel Drive Automatic 9-spd Premium | SIDI; Mild Hybrid, supercharged, turbocharged, Hybrid, start-stop | 17 | 19 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $4,300 | 490 | 3/10 |
| 2025 | 3.0L 6-cyl 4-Wheel Drive Automatic 9-spd Premium | SIDI; Mild Hybrid, supercharged, turbocharged, Hybrid, start-stop | 17 | 19 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $4,300 | 490 | 4/10 |
| 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 | 617 | 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 | 617 | 2/10 |
| 2022 | 4.0L 8-cyl 4-Wheel Drive Automatic 9-spd Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 14 | 17 | 16 | 718.8 | 18.6 | $4,850 | 569 | 3/10 |
| 2021 | 4.0L 8-cyl 4-Wheel Drive Automatic 9-spd Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 17 | 19 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $4,300 | 494 | 3/10 |
| 2020 | 4.0L 8-cyl 4-Wheel Drive Automatic 9-spd Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 13 | 17 | 14 | 821.4 | 21.3 | $5,550 | 609 | 1/10 |
| 2019 | 4.0L 8-cyl 4-Wheel Drive Automatic 9-spd Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 13 | 17 | 14 | 821.4 | 21.3 | $5,550 | 609 | 1/10 |
| 2018 | 4.0L 8-cyl 4-Wheel Drive Automatic 7-spd Premium | SIDI, turbocharged | 13 | 14 | 13 | 884.6 | 22.9 | $5,950 | 660 | 1/10 |
| 2017 | 4.0L 8-cyl 4-Wheel Drive Automatic 7-spd Premium | SIDI, turbocharged | 13 | 14 | 13 | 884.6 | 22.9 | $5,950 | 660 | 1/10 |
| 2016 | 4.0L 8-cyl 4-Wheel Drive Automatic 7-spd Premium | SIDI, turbocharged | 13 | 14 | 13 | 884.6 | 22.9 | $5,950 | 663 | 1/10 |
| 2015 | 5.5L 8-cyl 4-Wheel Drive Automatic 7-spd Premium | 5.5L 8-cyl | 12 | 15 | 13 | 884.6 | 22.9 | $5,950 | 680 | 1/10 |
| 2014 | 5.5L 8-cyl 4-Wheel Drive Automatic 7-spd Premium | 5.5L 8-cyl | 12 | 15 | 13 | 884.6 | 22.9 | $5,950 | 680 | 1/10 |
| 2013 | 5.5L 8-cyl 4-Wheel Drive Automatic 7-spd Premium | 5.5L 8-cyl | 12 | 15 | 13 | 884.6 | 22.9 | $5,950 | 680 | 2/10 |
| 2012 | 5.5L 8-cyl 4-Wheel Drive Automatic 7-spd Premium | 5.5L 8-cyl | 12 | 15 | 13 | 884.6 | 22.9 | $5,950 | 683.6153846153846 | n/a |
| 2011 | 5.5L 8-cyl 4-Wheel Drive Automatic 7-spd Premium | 5.5L 8-cyl | 12 | 15 | 13 | 884.6 | 22.9 | $5,950 | 683.6153846153846 | n/a |
| 2010 | 5.5L 8-cyl 4-Wheel Drive Automatic 7-spd Premium | PR | 11 | 15 | 13 | 884.6 | 22.9 | $5,950 | 683.6153846153846 | n/a |
How the rating has moved between model years
Comparing the best-rated configuration of each year. 3 of 5 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 |
| 2020 → 2021 | 14 → 18 mpg | +4 mpg | 639 gal |
| 2021 → 2022 | 18 → 16 mpg | -2 mpg | 719 gal |
| 2022 → 2023 | 16 → 14 mpg | -2 mpg | 821 gal |
| 2024 → 2025 | 14 → 18 mpg | +4 mpg | 639 gal |
What G550 fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2026 Mercedes-Benz G550 burns 639 to 639 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 | $1,917 | $1,917 | $0 |
| $3.50/gal | $2,236 | $2,236 | $0 |
| $4.00/gal | $2,556 | $2,556 | $0 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 2026 model year is $4,300 to $4,300 a year in fuel, or $10,250 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 18 mpg the Mercedes-Benz G550 is 4 mpg below the median, which is worth about $407 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.