Mercedes-Benz GLB250 MPG by year — every rating on record
The Mercedes-Benz GLB250 has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 7 model years, from 2020 to 2026. Across those years its best rated version returned 28 mpg (2024) and its thirstiest returned 26 mpg (2020). The EPA record holds 7 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Special Purpose Vehicle 2WD.
Year-by-year EPA ratings
| Model year | Configurations | Best combined | Worst combined | Class rank that year | Drivetrains | Fuel | EPA class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1 | 26 mpg | 26 mpg | #32 of 63 (50th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Premium | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD |
| 2021 | 1 | 26 mpg | 26 mpg | #3 of 15 (86th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Premium | Special Purpose Vehicle 2WD |
| 2022 | 1 | 27 mpg | 27 mpg | #2 of 14 (92th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Premium | Special Purpose Vehicle 2WD |
| 2023 | 1 | 27 mpg | 27 mpg | #2 of 12 (91th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Premium | Special Purpose Vehicle 2WD |
| 2024 | 1 | 28 mpg | 28 mpg | #2 of 6 (80th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Premium | Special Purpose Vehicle 2WD |
| 2025 | 1 | 28 mpg | 28 mpg | #3 of 5 (50th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Premium | Special Purpose Vehicle 2WD |
| 2026 | 1 | 28 mpg | 28 mpg | #2 of 4 (67th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Premium | Special Purpose Vehicle 2WD |
Where it has stood in its class
Ranked against every other nameplate the EPA filed under the same class that year. The Mercedes-Benz GLB250 placed highest in 2022 at #2 of 14, and lowest in 2020 at #32 of 63. It spent 7 of its 7 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 7 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 | 2.0L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM8) Premium | SIDI; Mild Hybrid, turbocharged, Hybrid, start-stop | 25 | 33 | 28 | 410.7 | 10.6 | $2,750 | 311 | 5/10 |
| 2025 | 2.0L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM8) Premium | SIDI; Mild Hybrid, turbocharged, Hybrid, start-stop | 25 | 33 | 28 | 410.7 | 10.6 | $2,750 | 311 | 6/10 |
| 2024 | 2.0L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM8) Premium | SIDI; Mild Hybrid, turbocharged, Hybrid, start-stop | 25 | 33 | 28 | 410.7 | 10.6 | $2,750 | 319 | 6/10 |
| 2023 | 2.0L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM8) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 24 | 32 | 27 | 425.9 | 11.0 | $2,850 | 330 | 5/10 |
| 2022 | 2.0L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM8) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 24 | 32 | 27 | 425.9 | 11.0 | $2,850 | 330 | 6/10 |
| 2021 | 2.0L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM8) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 23 | 31 | 26 | 442.3 | 11.4 | $3,000 | 337 | 5/10 |
| 2020 | 2.0L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM8) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 23 | 30 | 26 | 442.3 | 11.4 | $3,000 | 344 | 5/10 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 → 2022 | 26 → 27 mpg | +1 mpg | 426 gal |
| 2023 → 2024 | 27 → 28 mpg | +1 mpg | 411 gal |
What GLB250 fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLB250 burns 411 to 411 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 | $1,232 | $1,232 | $0 |
| $3.50/gal | $1,438 | $1,438 | $0 |
| $4.00/gal | $1,643 | $1,643 | $0 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 2026 model year is $2,750 to $2,750 a year in fuel, or $2,500 more than the average new vehicle over five years.
How it compares with other Special Purpose Vehicle 2WD
Across the 93 nameplates EPA classifies as Special Purpose Vehicle 2WD, the median best combined rating is 22 mpg. At 28 mpg the Mercedes-Benz GLB250 is 6 mpg better the median, which is worth about $392 a year at $3.50 a gallon.
- All Special Purpose Vehicle 2WD 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.